Over the next few minutes we will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Fresno in full detail. 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.
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 Fresno 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.
Fresno Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Fresno might be the most important decision you will make:
Fresno Fields has a gorgeous shaded terrace wedding ceremony space near you and a wonderfully landscaped garden area that can seat up to 350 people.
The Elite Event Venue can accommodate 150 people.
As many as 150 guests can fit in comfortably at the gardens at Frazier Gardens where you will find a big grassy area ideal for Fresno wedding receptions.
With a capacity for 500 people on the Main Floor The Grand Ballroom of The Grand 1401 provides an elegant setting for various events. For larger gatherings their Grand on the Bluffs offers an open venue that can handle more than 2,000 people ensuring ample space for a grand event.
The Main Ballroom at Golden Palace can seat up to 1200 people while its fully outdoor venue can seat 400 people.
The Fresno Dante Club Event Center has plenty of space for 300 people for local weddings or receptions.
497 people is the limit at The Bankers Ballroom.
You can find three large banquet halls at The Painted Table Event Center and the largest of which can hold more than 300 guests for wedding ceremonies or receptions in your area.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
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 Fresno and we wish you the best of luck!
