Beautiful Wedding Venues in the Livermore, CA Area

Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life and the wedding venue you choose for your ceremony and reception is one of the most important decisions you'll make regarding your wedding.

A winery, a beach, a vineyard, a ballroom, a Victorian home, or ? Wedding venues can be found just about everywhere now with wineries and vineyards being the most popular.

In this article I'll mention a few beautiful wedding venues near the Livermore area in California. Ceremonies are sometimes done at the same site as the reception; often the ceremony will be held outdoors at one venue, then move (but on the same property) so the reception is done inside. Many ceremonies are still done in churches and the receptions are being held just about anywhere.

The Livermore area is an up and coming part of California's wine regions. It's located about an hour southeast of San Francisco and has many small boutique wineries. I actually prefer it to the larger commercial wineries in the Napa/Sonoma area. I used to just drive through this area quickly on my way to/from San Francisco. Recently my parents moved there so I've discovered many places to enjoy when I'm in the area. Some are excellent places to use as a wedding venue.

The first beautiful wedding venue is Elliston Vineyards - it's actually a short drive from both Livermore and Pleasanton in the tiny community of Sunol. In the late 1800's, Henry Ellis, a Gold Rush pioneer, built an estate in a prime location - a sheltered canyon set between two tree-covered ridges. He constructed a three-story mansion built from the thick sandstone from nearby Niles Canyon.

Today, this historic homestead is now surrounded by sprawling vineyards, and is a popular venue for weddings, receptions and private parties. Outdoor ceremonies can be held amid a garden abloom with native flora and featuring a large lawn and arbor. A short walk from the garden area takes you to the newly renovated Terrace Room, which is a secluded 2,000-square-foot banquet room set right into the hillside.