We about to share everything we know about how to plan a wedding in Bakersfield in full detail over the next few minutes. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Bakersfield Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Bakersfield
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Bakersfield will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for this region are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Bakersfield Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Bakersfield might be the most important decision you will make:
- Elements Venue at 3401 Chester Ave #H
- The Gardens at Mill Creek at 712 19th St
- The Hidden Garden at 2494 E Brundage Ln
- A Royal Palace at 6720 District Blvd
- The Westchester Downtown at 2801 F St
- El Tango Reception Hall at 5400 Woodmere Dr
- Noriega House at 1325 Baker St
- The Gardens at Monji at 9401 Shellabarger Rd
Over 200 of your guests can be accommodated for weddings near you at Elements Venue in a beautiful dinner setting.
The Hidden Garden can host a small gathering of 50 guests or a grand party of 400 or more.
With 6,000 square feet of event space A Royal Palace provides ample room for local weddings and receptions and the venue includes a dance floor and can handle anywhere from 398 to 500 people depending on the type of event.
The Westchester can accommodate up to 800 guests.
El Tango Reception Hall has a maximum capacity of 450 for Bakersfield weddings and special occasions with the option of a dance floor and DJ services.
With a capacity of up to 300 guests The Noriega House is suitable for both intimate gatherings and large galas while they provide outdoor ceremony options at their garden.
The Gardens at Monji offers outdoor wedding ceremonies in your area and can accommodate 30 to 300 guests.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Enchanted Bridal Boutique at 4915 Stockdale Hwy
- Ladies & Gents Bridal at 3820 Coffee Rd
- JnJ Bridals at 1901 Chester Ave #M
- Maria’s Bridal Shop at 17 H St
- Millennium Bridal at 1888 S Chester Ave
- David’s Bridal at 1210 Wible Rd
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Michaels Wedding at 9350 Rosedale Hwy
- All In The Invite
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Bakersfield wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Flower Bar at 13029 Stockdale Hwy #200
- White Oaks Florist at 9160 Rosedale Hwy #500
- Garden District Flowers at 8200 Stockdale Hwy H1
- House of Flowers at 1611 19th St
- Uniquely Chic Florist & Boutique at 9500 Brimhall Rd #701
- Cherry Blossom Bouquets at 4811 Stockdale Hwy
- Flourishing Art Design Studio at 407 E 19th St
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- David Video Productions & Photography
- Linsey Middleton Photography
- In MotionPro Photo & Cinema
- The Photege
- Gina Escamilla Photography
- Abbys Photography
- Evermoore Films
- Alicja and Scout Photography & Videography
- Melissa Brannon Photography
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- The Social Vibe
- DJ Dan-ce Entertainment
- Good Time Entertainment
- 9 Hearts Entertainment
- All Sound Music Entertainment
- La Marcha Sound
- Mariachi Sol y Luna
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- The Beautiful Life at 1412 17th St
- Panache A Mark Lamas Salon at 3500 Truxtun Ave
- Ruben Mua
- Makeup & Hair Beauty by Deasy Maria
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Friar Tux at 600 Coffee Rd
- Fino’s Menswear & Tuxedo at 5439 Calloway Dr
- A.J.’s Tuxedo Junction at 2527 F St
- Men’s Wearhouse at 3006 Ming Ave #A
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Bakersfield are available at:
- Sweet Surrender at 6439 Ming Ave
- GhilaDolci Bakery at 2002 19th St
- Smith’s Bakeries at 2808 Union Ave
- Sugar Twist Bakery at 9500 Brimhall Rd #507
- Cornerstone Bakery at 2100 19th St #D
- Tastries Bakery at 3665 Rosedale Hwy
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- NV Catering
- Lisa Borda Bord A Petite
- Martin’s Meats & Catering
- Mossman’s Coffee Shops & Catering Company
- Caesar’s Deli
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield at 5101 California Ave
- The Tower Craft Bar & Grill at 1200 Truxtun Ave #100
- Sonder at 9500 Brimhall Rd #100
- Petroleum Club At Sundale at 6218 Sundale Ave
- Temblor Brewing Company at 3200 Buck Owens Blvd #200
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Fairy Godmother Events at 2024 20th St
- Simply Chic Events at 2708 Mckaye Ct
- Blu Events Planning & Design at 13217 Plumas Wood Ln
- Vanessa Noel Events at 1722 Olive St
- Events Couture at 22038 Stockdale Hwy
- Oh So Purdy
- Detailed Touch Events
- Nicci George Events
Just so you know we have also written about:
- Everything About Weddings In Los Angeles
- Everything About Weddings In San Diego
- Everything About Weddings In Fresno
- Everything About Weddings In Riverside & San Bernardino
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Bakersfield
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Bakersfield and we wish you the best of luck!