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Formal Garden Wedding Venues in California
California has 50 garden venues with formal, manicured gardens in this directory, near 42 cities — Arroyo Grande, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena and 38 more. Venues are grouped by the nearest city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the style evidence and couples' quotes behind the label, so you know what the property feels like before you book a tour.
Formal Garden garden venues near Arroyo Grande, CA
The Gardens At Peacock Farms
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Vibrant garden-themed venue for weddings and celebrations (including parties and wine tastings), offering wine and a rustic decor.
Victorian Estate
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Victorian-style home for weddings, featuring manicured gardens, a kitchen and a bar.
Formal Garden garden venues near Long Beach, CA
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,272 reviews
Scenic park featuring a koi pond, a waterfall & 3 bridges, plus a black rock beach & a Zen garden.
Rancho Los Cerritos
4.8 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Historic site & museum showcasing 19th century ranch life in an adobe home with lush gardens.
Formal Garden garden venues near Los Angeles, CA
Exposition Park Rose Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,622 reviews
Cheerful formal park featuring a collection of roses & a gazebo.
The Fig House
4.6 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Indoor/outdoor event space in Highland Park hosting weddings, corporate events, and other functions.
Formal Garden garden venues near Pasadena, CA
Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden
4.5 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Two-acre scenic & tranquil Japanese-style garden with path-enclosed ponds, waterfalls & a teahouse.
Formal Garden garden venues near Petaluma, CA
Rosewood Events LLC
4.9 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Stunning gardens and hills surround this wedding venue featuring a spacious tent and an arbor.
Garden Valley Ranch
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Sprawling wedding venue and event barn with rose gardens and a secret garden.
Formal Garden garden venues near San Marcos, CA
Green Gables Wedding Estate
4.7 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Romantic, tented setting for weddings and other celebrations, this venue also has a garden and fountain.
Twin Oaks House Weddings
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Garden-style venue for weddings and private events, featuring a bridal salon, a tented space and catering.
Formal Garden garden venues near Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 905 reviews
Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more.
A.C. Postel Memorial Rose Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Home to rose varieties and rose bushes plus fragrant flowers in a mountainous setting.
Formal Garden garden venues near Temecula, CA
Lake Oak Meadows Weddings and Events
4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Family-run venue for weddings and parties featuring a picturesque lake, winery, sprawling lawns and a dance hall.
Ivy Manor Weddings and Events
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Formal Garden garden venues near Anderson, CA
Gover Ranch Events
4.6 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Stunning venue for outdoor events, especially weddings, with picturesque gardens.
Formal Garden garden venues near Arcadia, CA
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,581 reviews
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage.
Formal Garden garden venues near Atascadero, CA
Portola Inn
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Venue hosting weddings and other events in gardens with majestic oaks.
Formal Garden garden venues near Beverly Hills, CA
Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,590 reviews
Visitors can take self-guided tours of this sprawling mansion & grounds, a location in many films.
Formal Garden garden venues near Capay, CA
Taber Ranch Vineyard & Event Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Relaxed restaurant, winery and wedding venue offering live music at a vineyard adorned with gardens.
Formal Garden garden venues near Chico, CA
Irongate Garden Inn
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
Formal Garden garden venues near Chino Hills, CA
Vellano Estate by Wedgewood Weddings
4.7 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Luxury venue for weddings with elegant décor and scenic outdoor areas.
Formal Garden garden venues near Claremont, CA
California Botanic Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Non-profit property boasts diverse native gardens & plants, regular classes, a nursery & gift shop.
Formal Garden garden venues near Costa Mesa, CA
The Turnip Rose Promenade.
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Venue and caterer for weddings and other events, with expansive areas and an outdoor patio.
Formal Garden garden venues near Fresno, CA
Shinzen Friendship Garden Inc.
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,521 reviews
Serene garden built by the local Japanese-American community, featuring a teahouse & a koi pond.
Formal Garden garden venues near Irvine, CA
University Club by Wedgewood Weddings
4.6 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Elegant venue, set at UC Irvine, hosting weddings and featuring a pretty garden for ceremonies.
Formal Garden garden venues near Ivanhoe, CA
Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Picturesque wedding venue.
Formal Garden garden venues near Los Gatos, CA
Nestldown
4.3 ★★★★☆ 202 reviews
Formal Garden garden venues near Menlo Park, CA
Allied Arts Guild
4.7 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
Landmark 1929 complex featuring art studios, stores, a cafe & a variety of established gardens.
Formal Garden garden venues near Mill Valley, CA
The Outdoor Art Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Casual, redwood venue featuring gardens, indoor and outdoor spaces.
Formal Garden garden venues near Montecito, CA
Lotusland
4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias.
Formal Garden garden venues near Oakland, CA
Morcom Rose Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 990 reviews
Often used for ceremonies, the site's walkways are lined with flowers, pools & other water features.
Formal Garden garden venues near Palo Alto, CA
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews
A 2.5-acre plot encompassing herb & rose gardens, a historic home, a carriage house & a tearoom.
Formal Garden garden venues near Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
4.8 ★★★★★ 764 reviews
Posh suites & villas with private patios, plus a spa, a wine bar & access to luxury cars.
Formal Garden garden venues near Riverside, CA
UC Riverside Botanic Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews
University's garden offers 40 leafy acres of 3,500+ plant species & 200+ bird types. Open daily.
Formal Garden garden venues near Sacramento, CA
Scribner Bend Vineyards
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Family-run winery and vineyard offering tastings, events, and outdoor weddings, plus live music.
Formal Garden garden venues near San Diego, CA
Alcázar Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 931 reviews
Landscaped garden with a gazebo & Moorish tiles, inspired by the Alcazar Castle gardens in Spain.
Formal Garden garden venues near San Juan Capistrano, CA
Franciscan Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Romantic, elegant outdoor venue with a courtyard, a banquet hall, gardens and a ballroom.
Formal Garden garden venues near San Luis Obispo, CA
Villa Loriana
5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Wedding venue featuring an Italian-style villa accented by waterfalls.
Formal Garden garden venues near San Mateo, CA
San Mateo Japanese Garden - Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,428 reviews
Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.
Formal Garden garden venues near San Miguel, CA
Bella Terra Vineyard Estates
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Formal Garden garden venues near Sanger, CA
Wolf Lakes Park, Inc.
4.7 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Lakeside venue for weddings and other events, featuring gardens, boat excursions and lake views, as well as attentive staff.
Formal Garden garden venues near Santa Clarita, CA
Kelly's Wedding Garden
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Garden-set spot for weddings and other celebrations, offering package deals and indoor dining options.
Formal Garden garden venues near Spring Valley, CA
Vineyard Hacienda
4.6 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
Charming Spanish-style hotel offering quaint rooms, an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus lush gardens.
Formal Garden garden venues near Walnut Grove, CA
Grand Island Mansion
4.7 ★★★★★ 700 reviews
Elegant mansion venue featuring a patio for al fresco dining and a lush garden for events, especially weddings.
Formal Garden garden venues near West Hills, CA
Orcutt Ranch
4.6 ★★★★★ 590 reviews
Outdoor park & events venue featuring a historic adobe home & manicured gardens.
Formal Garden garden venues near Winters, CA
Bear Flag Farm
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Formal Garden garden venues near Woodland, CA
Hidden Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
Formal Garden garden venues near Woodside, CA
Filoli Historic House & Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,645 reviews
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours.
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