Fall Wedding Venues in Napa Valley, California

Does the fall season make you think of jewel-toned leaves, rustic oak, green apple orchards, sweet smelling vineyards, open countryside, and cozy barns? If you answered yes, then I can't think of a better place to find your perfect fall wedding venue than in Napa Valley, California.

Here are the top 5 fall wedding venues in Napa Valley, California just to help get you started in planning your fall wedding.

Fall Wedding Venue #1 - Carneros Inn
Perfect for a fall wedding: Voted one of the 25 Most Romantic Getaways in the World by Travel and Leisure, Carneros Inn in Napa Valley, is the epiphany of countryside life combined with sleek, chic style. The design is inspired by rustic barns, silos and ranchers cottages, yet filled with modern interior, stylish enough to please even the most sophisticated guests. The entire property is 27 acres of grapevines, open farmland, and green-grassed apple orchards providing the perfect fall setting for the perfect fall wedding.

Venues: If you would like to have an indoor wedding at this stunning venue, you can choose among the Napa Ballroom, Sonoma Ballroom or the Hilltop Dining Room which provides panoramic vineyard and pool views. For an outdoor setting for that perfect fall wedding, you have the option of choosing between the Carneros Courtyard for the open green grass field, or the Apple Orchard with the vineyard views.

Facility Fees: Fees range between $7,000-$12,000 and is based on the function, date, time, and set-up requirements. The fees include dining tables, chairs, linens, china, silverware, crystal, set-up, breakdown, and on-property transportation.

How to Book:Request a proposal here.

Fall Wedding Venue #2: Auberge Du Soleil
Perfect for a fall wedding: I had my wedding here on October 6, 2007. So I can say from personal experience that, with Auberge Du Soleil's skillful coordination and top-notch service, this was THE perfect fall wedding venue. Nestled along a hillside terrace with sweeping panoramic views of Napa Valley, the inn is inspired with Mediterranean decor and rustic, Italian style charm. The inn provides its guests a warm, intimate, and cozy environment with gracious, elegant style.

Venue: The private area allowed for wedding receptions is accessed by a curved staircase leading to the warm reception area. Perfect for a small, intimate wedding of 10 to 120 guests, there are three private rooms with rustic, oak pillars and beautiful french doors that all lead to an open stone terrace. Walk out onto this terrace, and you are welcomed with breathtaking views of Napa Valley from atop this hill. You really have to see it to believe it. It is absolutely stunning. You can have your wedding ceremony on the terrace overlooking the valley followed by an indoor seated reception, making for the perfect fall wedding.

Facility Fees: Fees range from $4000-$8,000 depending on the day, time and function. Your facility fee includes event coordination, natural chiavari chairs with white cushions, appropriate tables, china, silver and crystal stemware. Also included are floor-length linens, with linen underlay, white Italian overlays, white Italian napkins and votive candles. All set up, clean up and complete staffing of your event is included.

How to Book:Request info here.

Fall Wedding Venue #3: Churchill Manor.
Perfect wedding venue: This Victorian, country style manor provides a beautiful environment for a fall wedding. The mansion itself was built in the 1800's and the owners have maintained it with so much original character and architectural design that you will feel like you are in another era. Located in the heart of downtown Napa Valley, California, the vast acre of gardens, crabapple trees, rose bushes, geranium hedges, and stone water fountains offers a romantic and homely like feel for a fall wedding.

Venue: The owners give the venue a warm, and intimate feel being able to personalize the perfect Napa Valley event for you. The entire venue is reserved for your event and can arrange an indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony and reception depending on what you prefer. Maximum capacity for a sit-down dinner reception is 60 guests. Dinner seating can be inside the ornate parlors or outside on the veranda overlooking the gardens or on the side lawn amid the gardens. Maximum capacity for a buffet reception is 125-150 guests depending on the month. The entire first floor of the mansion, the veranda, and all of the gardens and grounds are reserved for the exclusive use of your party.

Facility Fees:
For a Sit Down Dinner- Wedding Fee of $1,000 plus $20 Per Person over 20 Guests + $500 On-Site Coordination + Food Charge ($75 and Up) + Guest Rooms ($3,600 to $4,800)
For a Buffet Reception - $4,250 Wedding fee + $1,000 On-Site Coordination + Food Charge ($45 and Up) + $5,400 Guest Rooms Fee

How to Book:Request a proposal here.

Fall Wedding Venue #4: Holy Family Mission Church
Perfect for a fall wedding: If you are looking for a Church for your wedding ceremony, Holy Family Mission Church is the perfect one for a fall wedding. This small, quaint, Mediterranean style chapel is set on a quiet road, next to the Francis Ford Coppola estate. The white stucco Church with Spanish style rooftop is nestled in the middle of a beautiful vineyard with a crunchy gravel courtyard and tall green hedges lining the walkway to the church entry.

Venue: The Church is perfect for small, intimate wedding ceremonies and fits up to 120 guests. The interior is filled with dark, rich wooden pews, and high ceiling beams. The altar is simple, yet elegant and is gorgeous when dressed with fall colored flower arrangements. The outdoor backdrop of the vineyard against this romantic chapel is breathtaking and really makes you feel like you are away from everything else in the world giving you the true Napa Valley experience.

Facility Fees: The Church can be rented for a $600 facility fee and includes a church coordinator who will help set up and clean up the site.

How to Book: You should contact the church staff at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. Their contact information can be found here.

Fall Wedding Venue #5: V. Sattui Winery
Perfect for a fall wedding: What could be more perfect for a Napa Valley fall wedding than a classic, old winery. Founded in the 1800's, this world famous Napa Valley winery, provides a backdrop of manicured gardens, lawns, giant oak trees, two-acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds and 35 acres of vineyards. The stone, ivy covered structure is a charming building making you feel like you are in a castle.

Venue: You can enjoy an indoor event in the winery's stone wine cellar, surrounded by large oak barrels and the room smelling of sweet wine. The Barrel Cellar can fit up to 250 guests for seated dining. If you prefer an outdoor event, in front of the winery, there is a beautiful stone, tri-level courtyard that can also accommodate up to 150 guests for seated dining. Your wedding ceremony can be performed in the outdoor, private courtyard, or under a tower overlooking the lush gardens.

Facility Fees: Rental fees range from $3,950 to $7,950 depending on the day, time, number of guests, and month. When you speak to a wedding service coordinator, they will be able to quote you the rental price. This fee includes use of the facilities, Barrel Cellar pole lighting with honeysuckle wreath wrapping, use of the 60" round tables and banquet chairs for up to 250 guests, propane gas heaters, restroom facilities, substantial case lot discounts for wine purchases, and winery staff members.

How to Book:Request a proposal here.

These are just five of the many amazing sites in Napa Valley, California. You can read about additional wedding venues here.

For more information on planning your perfect fall wedding in Napa Valley, please also read:
Napa Valley, California Weddings on a Budget and Wine Country and Vineyard Weddings: Personal Touches

Sources:
The Carneros Inn
Auberge Du Soleil
Churchill Manor
Holy Family Mission Church
V. Sattui Winery