By the time you finish reading this short guide for how to plan a wedding in Sacramento we bet you will be able to save yourself some time and maybe even a little bit of money.
A list of local wedding and reception venues seems like the most natural starting point. We know that some reading this will get married in the church they went to as a kid but plenty of others may prefer to rent a different venue and there will be a variety of great places to host your ceremony or the reception.
Contents
- 1 Sacramento 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 Sacramento Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Sacramento
Following that we will get into the best bridal shops near you to buy a dress and many of the other things you will need. Wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s will be getting a shout out as well.
After all of that is out of the way we will move on to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo so you can make sure everyone involved is looking their best. The next few lists will be all about the food as we mention where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
And to get you out of here there will be a breakdown of the best wedding planners in Sacramento for anyone who wants to hand all of this work off to a professional. Often times many wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to doing it all for you.
A map will be shared towards the end that has all of these various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which places are most convenient. In case you were curious all of our other posts on getting hitched in the Pacific Northwest can be found at that link if you want to give them a look.
Sacramento Wedding & Reception Venues
Make sure everything goes as planned by choosing right location for a wedding and reception in Sacramento:
- Vizcaya at 2019 21st St
- Scott’s Seafood on the River at 4800 Riverside Blvd
- Kimpton Sawyer Hotel at 500 J St
- The Citizen Hotel at 926 J St
- Wolfe Heights Winery & Event Center at 9440 Bar Du Ln
- Arden Hills at 1220 Arden Hills Ln
- The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks at 3645 Fulton Ave
- Evergreen Springs by Wedgewood Weddings at 8290 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove
- Union Brick by Wedgewood Weddings at 240 Conference Center Dr, Roseville
- Timber Creek Ballroom at 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville
- Das Platinum Palace at 11076 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova
- Dante Club at 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd, Arden-Arcade
- Putah Creek Lodge at 685 Putah Creek Lodge Dr, Davis
- Granite City Event Center at 705 Gold Lake Dr #150, Folsom
Vizcaya offers year-round choices for up to 240 guests with both indoor and outdoor wedding venue options near you.
The exquisite naturally lit indoor and outdoor areas at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel can accommodate 300 guests for seated wedding banquets, small rehearsal dinners, and day-after brunches.
There is enough room at the Citizen Hotel for as many as 300 people.
The expansive courtyard at Wolfe Heights Winery & Event Center has the capacity for tables to seat up to 300 people.
At Haggin Oaks the Pavilion there is room for 400 people.
Evergreen Springs in Elk Grove provides local outdoor wedding ceremonies in their courtyard and can accommodate 225 guests.
Union Brick in Roseville offers outdoor ceremonies in a courtyard and may handle 250 guests.
With an outdoor venue available The Dante Club in Arden-Arcade has the capacity for 500 people in a theater-style setup or 375 people seated.
Putah Creek Lodge in Davis is a delightful destination with an outdoor space and nearby fire pit accommodating up to 200 visitors.
175 people can sit for weddings or receptions in your area at the Granite City Event Center in Folsom.
Bridal Shops
Buy your dress at one of the best bridal shops near you that will also carry many other items you may need:
- A&Bé Bridal Shop at 723 S St #100
- Miosa Bride at 1125 J St
- Sparkle Bridal Couture at 3200 Folsom Blvd #B
- Onyx Bridal at 810 Alhambra Blvd
- Brides for a Cause at 1114 21st St #B
- Elegant Designs Bridal at 2001 Arden Way
- David’s Bridal at 1892 Arden Way
- The Bridal Box at 415 Oak St, Roseville
- Esmeralda Bridal & Quinceaneras at 1338 Howe Ave #100, Arden-Arcade
- De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos at 6606 Folsom-Auburn Rd #2, Folsom
Where To Get Your Invitations
Order invitations and envelopes in your area from:
- The Paper Garden at 565 Pavilions Ln
- Paper Source at 1198 Roseville Pkwy #150, Roseville
Choosing The Right Florist
Everything will look incredible if you let one of these florists help you pick out the flowers:
- Bloem Decor Florist at 1016 10th St
- Raquel’s Florist & Gift at 5602 Franklin Blvd
- Mahina + Soul Floral Design at 3319 Folsom Blvd
- Relles Florist at 2400 J St
- Amour Florist & Bridal at 8628 Elder Creek Rd #100
- G. Rossi Florist at 1208 J St
- Flowers by Fairytales at 9120 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove
- Ambience Floral Design & Gifts at 190 Roseville Pkwy #160, Roseville
- Morningside Florist at 11170 Sun Center Dr #110, Rancho Cordova
- The Posh Posey at 2129 Hacienda Way #D, Arden-Arcade
- Strelitzia Flower Company at 2810 Cowell Blvd, Davis
- The Blossom Shop at 47 Natoma St D, Folsom
- Inspirations by Gina
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
You will be very busy when the time comes so let one of these local wedding photographers and videographers keep an eye on the crowd to catch everything:
- Carmen Salazar Photography
- Kara Hoffman Photography
- Sebastien Bicard Photography
- Dee and Kris Photography
- Milou and Olin Photography
- Doug Miranda Photography
- Teresa K Photography
- Samantha May Photography
- CineCrown Multimedia
- The Uncommon Weddings
- Philippe Studio Pro
- Karissa Wright Productions
- Ari Simphoukham Photography
- McBride Pictures
- Fits & Stops Photography
Bands & DJ’s
Nobody will ever forget the reception if you book the right band or DJ:
- Mariachi Trio Generacion
- Groove Thang Band
- The Urban League
- A Big Ticket Sound Experience
- Contemporary DJ’s
- Noise DJ Service
- Just Fresh Entertainment
- DJ Eli FreshMode
- Mr DJ Event Services
- DeBorba Events
Hair & Makeup Stylists
These wedding hair and makeup stylists near you will make sure that you really stand out:
- Luxe Hair Lounge & Day Spa at 2015 J St #203
- Shana Beals Makeup Artistry at 2741 Riverside Blvd
- Aria Collective at 2612 J St #6
- The Colour Bar Salon at 2314 K St
- Evergreen Beauty & Wellness Collaborative at 2847 35th St
- Desidiva Studio Salon at 10044 Bruceville Rd #130, Elk Grove
- Artistry N Motion at1917 Douglas Blvd #89, Roseville
- Personify Bridal at 3550 Watt Ave, Arden-Arcade
- MM Beauty Skin & Makeup Studio at 451 Park Fair Dr #5, Arden-Arcade
- Sola Salon Studios at 500 Plaza Dr, Folsom
- Wanderlust Beauty Parlour
- Ernesto Robledo Makeup Artist
Tuxedo Rentals
Remember to rent a tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen in your area at:
- Tuxedo Den at 1800 Q St
- Wedding Center at 9632 Emerald Oak Dr #M, Elk Grove
- Jos A. Bank at 2333 Fair Oaks Blvd
- Men’s Wearhouse at 1701 Ethan Way #A
De La Rosa’s Bridal & Tuxedos from our local bridal shops list also offers tuxedo rentals in Folsom.
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
A tasty and stunning wedding cake in Sacramento can be purchased from one of these bakeries:
- Freeport Bakery at 2966 Freeport Blvd
- Cake Castle Bakery at 5601 66th Ave C
- Ettore’s Dessert & Cakes at 2376 Fair Oaks Blvd
- Pushkin’s Bakery at 1820 29th St
- Cupcake Craving at 2100 Arden Way #169
- Let Them Eat Cake at 310 C St, Davis
- Karen’s Bakery at 705 Gold Lake Dr, Folsom
- Pretty Sweet Bakery at 350 Palladio Pkwy #1935, Folsom
- Baker & A Black Cat
- Berry Cakery Bakery
- Megan’s Bake Shop
Caterers
The right catering company will make sure that everyone leaves with a full belly:
- Jackson Catering & Events
- Sacramento Catering Collective
- Hannibal’s Catering & Events
- Che Buono
- Crisp Catering
- The Hidden Table
- Randy Peters Catering
- Off the Vine Catering Co
- Bonne Vie Kitchen Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Our favorite rehearsal dinner venues in town would be:
- The Firehouse at 1112 2nd St
- Allora Italian Restaurant at 5215 Folsom Blvd
- Seasons 52 at 1689 Arden Way #1065
- The Waterboy at 2000 Capitol Ave
- The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar at 2718 J St
- Piatti at 571 Pavilions Ln
- Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Company at 1630 S St
- Zinfandel Grille at 2384 Fair Oaks Blvd
- Brick House Restaurant & Catering at 9027 Elk Grove Blvd #100, Elk Grove
- Sienna Restaurant at 1480 Eureka Rd, Roseville
- Rudy’s Hideaway Lobsterhouse at 12303 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova
- Seasons at 102 F St, Davis
- Bistro at 1004 E Bidwell St b200, Folsom
Sacramento Wedding Planners
Get a little bit of help or a full service package from one of the best local wedding planners:
- Joyeux Events at 1805 Tribute Rd D
- Kate Whelan Events at 1808 Q St
- Curated by Grace + White at 1700 I St #140
- Andrey’s Events & Entertainment at 322 Lincoln St, Roseville
- Forever Peaceful Events at 300 Harding Blvd #105 A, Roseville
- Stephanie Teague Events at 1249 Farragut Cir, Davis
- Risa James Events
- Meant 2 Bee Events
- Chardonnay Events
- Beyond Smitten Events
- Becca & Co.
- Dream Date 916
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Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Sacramento
You should feel way more prepared to plan your wedding in Sacramento after reading all of that. The best planners near you were covered if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own now.
We tried to break it all down including local 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.
At this point we don’t really know how else to help but we definitely hope that you go on to plan a great wedding in Sacramento!