Congratulations, Let's plan a wedding! While it's true that your wedding day will be one of the happiest days of your life, good planning will help insure that! Perfect Mendocino Weddings require important decisions about Ceremonies, Receptions and Wedding Professionals.. Start with answering these three questions to help narrow your search:

• What's your style?...Simple ~ Elegant
• How many guests will come?...Intimate ~ Elaborate
• And of course budget!...Small ~ Extravagant

Once you know these, it makes the next steps much easier.

WHERE? There are so many beautiful places!
It's one of your next and maybe most important decisions...
Now that you've determined your Style, Size & Budget and you want to Get Married in Mendocino - look for locations that best fit your criteria.
It's important to note: The availability of your favorite Mendocino wedding location might even determine your wedding date. Beautiful locations book-up well in advance! If you have a specific place or date in mind, it's best to reserve your favorite VINEYARD, Historic MENDOCINO CHURCH or Elegant MENDOCINO INN as quickly as possible, to insure you get your favorite location.

LITTLE RIVER INN WEDDINGS This full service resort is a fabulous wedding destination. Offering everything from rehearsal dinners, salon & day spa for the bride and bridesmaids, golf courses, picturesque ocean view ceremonies, reception halls with in-house catering and romantic honeymoon suites and plenty of lodging for your guests.

MacCallum House Image the wedding of your dreams! A Stately Victorian with romantic gardens and ocean views as the background of your wedding photo's. MacCallum House offers all this plus Honeymoon suites, rehearsal and reception dinners.

Spring Ranch Vacation Rental This restored Victorian is one of our oldest and grandest homes in Mendocino. With over 5,500 square feet, 6 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. Built in 1854, the house is fully decorated with unique antiques and intricate Victorian details. Romantic and perfect for weddings and family gatherings.

Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Stay on Mendocino's quiet side. This Historic 1860's Bed and Breakfast farmhouse and cottages sprawl across 8 acres of gardens, meadows and forest with ocean views, fireplaces, hot tub and beach access.

Stanford Inn By The Sea Offering superior accommodations, with wood burning fireplaces, panoramic views of the ocean, our gardens and the village of Mendocino, enclosed year-round pool, sauna and spa, kayak, canoe and bicycle rentals plus a complimentary gourmet breakfast cooked to order.

Sea Ranch Lodge Spacious rooms featuring breathtaking views; some include fireplace and/or hot tub, and separate sleeping areas. Plush goose-down comforters grace the king or queen sized beds. Their complimentary breakfast is served each morning in the ocean view dining room.

Elk Cove Inn and Spa Their oceanfront gazebo is ideally suited to small wedding parties of 30 and fewer. Elk Cove Inn will handle all the details of your special day - minister, officiator, photographer, champagne, cake, flowers.

Cottages at Little River Cove Situated high on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, nine cottages offer private accommodations, fireplaces, modern full kitchens and baths, free Wi-Fi, comfortable bedrooms, amazing ocean views, BBQ area and more.

Weddings at Gualala Arts Center Situated on 11 acres of beautiful redwood forestland, the 15,000 square foot Gualala Arts Center is an ideal location for weddings, both large and small. Additionally, there is an outdoor amphitheater, a picnic area with large permanent BBQ, and a network of hiking trails overlooking the Gualala River.

Agate Cove Inn "Words can barely convey the almost surreal splendor of the view from the inn's front lawn, a sweeping unfettered vista of the sea and its surging waves crashing onto the dramatic bluffs" FROMMERS GUIDE - Mendocino

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens A lovely, picture-perfect setting for outdoor weddings & receptions. Offering five different romantic sites: Meadow Lawn - surrounded by rhododendrons ~ Cliff House - unique overlook of ocean bluffs ~ Dahlia Garden - summer dahlias with a lovely new gazebo ~ The Vegetable Garden and The Event Lawn.

Mendo Wedding Limousine Our luxury SUV limo is also available for private events, private tours and personal transportation by reservation. We are happy to pick you up at any of the Bay Area airports and bring you to the Mendocino Coast. The vehicle is available for proms, weddings and special events.

Your Mendocino Wedding As a violinist who has played in many memorable weddings over the years, Marcia Lotter has written "Your Mendocino Wedding" as a guide to help you through the planning process. Topics range from musical matters to tips concerning rural conditions. Select photos of key coastal sites will inspire you to create a dream wedding that is a unique expression of your own personality.

Matt Rowland Events Providing the largest inventory of any type of equipment and service for your wedding, event, festival, show, or party. Ranging from tenting, canopies, sound systems, lighting, staging, draping, and specialty decor, to tables, chairs, china, glass wear, linen and more.

Mendo Insider Tours Wedding Party Transportation
Leave the driving to the friendly folks of Mendo Insider Tours to get your friends and family to your event on time, in comfort and style, and back home safely.

MENDOCINO BARTENDER Experienced and friendly bartender for weddings and events. Making every occasion better by serving your family and friends responsibly! Set-up and Clean-up is included.

Mendocino Weddings Offering complete wedding and event planning since 1986, for a stress-free experience. Their coordinators guide you through every aspect of planning to create a well organized and delightful experience, whether it's a wedding, party, anniversary or community event.

Fort Bragg Rent All and Party Works From simple backyard weddings and parties to outrageously elegant events, we have the best selection on the Mendocino Coast. We offer over 30 sizes and styles of tents with full drapery and decor services, plus table top designs, chairs, place settings and everything else you'll need!

Understuff! Romantic Apparel When it comes to intimate apparel, from "basic" to "sassy", they have it all! When you're off for a weekend in Mendocino or Fort Bragg, don't forget to stop by their store and pick-up a little something special for your romantic getaway to the Mendocino Coast.

MENDOCINO MASSAGE Make an appointment at Danielle's Studio or she'll come to your Hotel. She's happy to create a customized bridal spa package for the bride & groom or the bride and bridesmaids.

Southern Exposure Bridal Enjoy the unparalleled view of the Headlands and Bay as Southern Exposure pampers you, your family and friends for your wedding. They specialize in wedding hair design and make-up, facials, massage and wedding nails and pedicures.

Mendocino Beauty Whether you are in Mendocino to relax and unwind or embark upon a course of therapy, Amy provides the latest in active cosmeceuticals, and nurturing botanicals, combined with skilled techniques.

Old Gold An exclusive showcase for die struck and saw pierced jewelry fabricated from original antique dies along with unique leading edge designs from around the world.

The Great Put On - Weddings Unique and elegant wedding apparel is their specialty! Featuring one of a kind silk and lace gowns for the bride, bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride or Groom. Your dream wedding begins with the perfect dress, find it and more at the Great Put On!

Sonatina Music A preeminent ensemble of professional classical musicians comprised of flute and strings, with extensive performing experience. Featuring Classical, Celtic, and Renaissance styles - Sonatina can perform in any solo, duo, trio, or quartet combination you choose throughout Mendocino.

DJ Mendocino Experienced DJ providing lighting, wireless microphones, over 30,000 tunes and your special requests on additional CD's provided by the client. Offering several wedding processionals, recessionals and dance music for a fun and memorable reception.

Mambo This! This eight piece salsa band can spice up any party! Specializing in festive weddings, outdoor concerts, parties, dances and making any occasion more fun. Playing professionally for 25 years, drawing from a wealth of knowledge and experience in jazz, classical, salsa, funk, West African, Calypso, R&B, klezmer and more.

REVEREND DONALD HEIMBURGER Ordained Minister ~ Non-denominational
Performing a variety of weddings, ranging from semi-formal to casual, from bluff-top locations to churches, with or without rehearsals, custom tailored to be the wedding you've always dreamed of.

Burns Photography Studio Escape the OrdinaryBurns Photography puts their hearts into creating stunning photographs of you and your loved ones. Taking pride in capturing moments in an honest, sincere and candid way, that convey the profound feelings and emotions of your remarkable event.

Michael Antonelli Photography Member of the professional photographers association, specializing on the Mendocino Coast since 1997. With over 300 weddings some even featured in Modern Bride Summer 2006

Jade Turgel Photography "Jade was professional, friendly, and really invested in capturing our visual story. Several wedding guests commented on how the photography team was expert in recording the moments without breaking up the flow or intimacy of the event. We would recommend her to anyone looking to document their special day."

Melissa Cramer Photography Professional photography is truly your best wedding investment... let Melissa capture the beauty and joy of your wedding day. "We had so much fun with you yesterday!! You made us feel so comfortable." -Jen, 2011 Bride See Video

Reflections Kaleidoscopes CUSTOM MADE FROM YOUR WEDDING MEMENTOES
Imagine collecting flowers, greenery and ribbon from the bouquets, a small piece of fabric from the gown, the veil or the bridesmaids' dresses, birdseed or rice, confetti, a wedding memory, and creating a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope.

Mendocino Chocolate Co. Mmmmm good....Specialty items are just plain special. Along with our Truffles and Nuts & Chews we carry many other favorites like Toffee, Fudge, Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans, and much more...

Harvest Market Bakery Their wedding services include custom wedding cakes, bridal bouquets, boutonnieres and centerpieces. Catering offers delicious dishes from lobster and Tri-Tip to Sushi and custom party platters. Search the Wine Dept. for an excellent selection of Mendocino Wines and refreshments. Buy Online They Deliver.

Weibel Family Vineyards & Winery The Weibel Family has been producing Champagne and premium wine for over 75 years. When Fred E. Weibel, Sr. and his father Rudolf came to California, they brought with them classic old world winemaking techniques and traditions, combined with a personal commitment to quality and excellence.

Mendocino Village Florist Professional and friendly staff will help you plan perfect flowers for your Mendocino wedding, for every style and budget. From the bridal and brides maids bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, alter and table arrangements, and much more. Their specialty is making your floral dreams come true!

L & R Farms You can have practically any flower your heart desires at almost any time of the year. With over twenty years of experience here on the Mendocino Coast, Rosa has helped hundreds of couples achieve their own personal look.