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California micro wedding vendors
Micro wedding vendors, hand-vetted.
Every vendor listed here has worked intimate California weddings. That runs from photographers and florists to officiants, Hair & Makeup artists, and caterers. We know them personally. We've seen their work, and we'd book them for our own couples.
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How they get listed
Every vendor is someone we've worked with, watched work, or vetted in person. If we wouldn't book them for our couples, they don't appear.
Every name here is one we'd actually recommend.
We've been planning intimate California weddings since 2008. The vendors in this directory are the people we call when a couple needs a florist in Sonoma, a photographer in Big Sur, or an officiant in downtown San Francisco.
Browse the full directory, or filter by category and region to find the right micro wedding vendor for your day.
383 vendors
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Micro Wedding Vendors in California: Preferred Partners
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Venues
Sand Rock Farm
Aptos, Central Coast
Lavender farm estate with on-site lodging for your inner circle — Aptos, Santa Cruz Mountains
Sand Rock Farm is a beloved boutique estate in Aptos, nestled in the redwood-fringed Santa Cruz Mountains. The property offers five private suites sleeping up to 18 guests on-site, with a working farm backdrop of lavender fields, heritage oaks, and a restored farmhouse. Weddings here are weekend-long celebrations — couples and their closest guests share the grounds from Friday through Sunday. Capacity up to 120, with a warm, unhurried rhythm that's become an OLW favorite.
rusticgardenfarm
$6,375–$7,500 venue (15% off 18 or fewer guests); +$4,500 lodging; sleeps 18
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Olema House
Point Reyes gateway, 22 rooms, 4 private acres of garden and lawn
Olema House is a charming boutique hotel set on 4 private acres at the gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore. With rolling lawns, garden ceremony spaces, and an indoor restaurant for intimate receptions, it accommodates events from 8 to 180 guests. The 22-room property allows full buyouts, making it ideal for couples who want their guests all in one place surrounded by West Marin's natural beauty.
rustic-chicnatureindoor-outdoor
$3,500–$20,000
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Photographers
Hardy Wilson
Documentary-Style Wedding Photography
I have a background working in the field of photojournalism and have been a full-time photographer for nearly 20 years. During this time I have been consistently photographing weddings large and small and throughout the world. I love capturing joyful, genuine moments and telling the story of your wedding day in an authentic way. Besides capturing around 15 weddings a year, you can find me photographing for the hospitality and healthcare industries, non-profits, portraits and more.
documentary
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Photographers
Viera Photographics
Central Coast
Stylish Storytelling with Raw Emotion
We are a team of award-winning wedding photojournalists. We're not solely wedding photojournalists however, and carry our experience working in Editorial, Fashion, Commercial, and Portraiture forward to your day, so that we may tell the best looking, most comprehensive account of your day.
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Venues
San Francisco City Hall
Pricing/permit: Civil ceremony ~$111 + license, 6 guests, 4-min rotunda, book ≤90 days; 1-hr private rental $1,200 weekday (≤100), Mon–Fri 9–3; acoustic only, no alcohol.
Civil ~$111 / 1-hr rental $1,200
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Cakes & Desserts
Art Cakes Bakery
Custom wedding cakes. Heart cakes from $240, vintage cakes from $180.
vintageartistic
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Rentals
Bright Event Rentals
Full-service event rental company. Tents, tables, lighting, lounge furniture, chairs, china. Locations across California and Arizona. 41K Instagram followers.
Preferred
Hair & Makeup
Dreamcatcher Artistry (Chris/Leah)
Fully mobile Hair & Makeup team serving Santa Barbara, LA, Bay Area, and Wine Country. Owner/lead artist Leah Gilbertson. Bridal hair+makeup from $500. Saturday minimum 5 services per artist. Digital booking at booking.dreamcatcherartistry.com.
natural-glam
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Rentals
Encore Events Rentals
Wine Country
Full-service event rental company in Sonoma County. Tables, chairs, linens, tents, and more.
Preferred
Musicians
Ilana Thomas
Solo violinist and ensemble musician for ceremonies. Solo Violin $395, Violin & Guitar Duo $650, Violin & Cello Duo $800.
classicalcontemporary
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Cakes & Desserts
Sweet C's Cakeshoppe
Rohnert Park, Wine Country
Custom wedding cakes and desserts. Based in Rohnert Park.
Preferred
Florists
The Bloom of Time
Lake Forest
Creative floral designer behind Bloom of Time. Known for lush, romantic arrangements.
Preferred
Florists
Vanda Floral Design
Florist specializing in wedding florals. Packages from $1,500 to $3,500+.
garden-stylelushromantic
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Work with intimate California weddings? Preferred and Featured listings put your work in front of couples already planning. Introductory rates available. Ask us.
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Bernardus Lodge & Spa Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley, Central Coast
Estate vineyard resort with 73 rooms and a Michelin-caliber kitchen — Carmel Valley
Set on 28 estate vineyard acres in sunny Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is an acclaimed luxury resort with 73 guestrooms, an award-winning restaurant (Lucia), and dedicated wedding grounds. The Rose Garden hosts ceremonies up to 200 guests; the Meritage Ballroom seats 150 for dinner. Wines poured at the wedding come directly from the estate vineyard, and the team of dedicated event planners is known for flawless execution.
$20,000–$30,000
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Beltane Ranch
A historic Sonoma Valley ranch in Glen Ellen offering weddings under ancient oaks with views of the valley. Outdoor capacity up to 225 guests (weekends May–Oct, $28,500 site fee) or up to 60 on select weekdays ($15,000). External catering required. OLW has worked with Beltane on prior weddings.
$15,000–$28,500 site fee (Inclusive Weekend Package $48,725)
Seen in:Courtney & Chris's wedding
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Mountain Terrace
Woodside, Peninsula
Redwood grove ceremony meets covered outdoor reception in the Santa Cruz Mountains
A redwood grove event venue tucked into the Santa Cruz Mountains above Woodside. Outdoor ceremony lawns under towering redwoods, covered outdoor reception terrace, and a fully enclosed indoor hall — all on the same property. All-inclusive packages available. One of the Peninsula's most consistently beautiful natural settings.
Rental $2,500–$8,500 (varies by day/season)
Seen in:Nina & Pavan's wedding
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Willow Camp
A historic Marin estate on the Stinson Beach shore — established 1917, sleeps 34 overnight across three buildings, 3 minutes from the beach. Outside caterers are welcome with vetting; an approved caterer list exists with a $750 fee for unlisted caterers.
$8,939 weekday / $15,779 weekend (sleeps 22–25; +$10k for dancing)
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Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa
Sausalito hillside hotel, bay views, Victorian mansion meets modern boutique
Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa is a landmark Sausalito property cascading down a hillside above the bay, blending a Victorian mansion with a modern hotel tower. Multiple event spaces including the Brio Ballroom and Junto Event Space accommodate 20 to 350 guests, with bay and harbor views throughout. The on-site restaurant, full spa, and hotel rooms make it a self-contained destination for intimate weddings with an elegant, historic feel.
Event spaces $1,250–$12,000; Poggio catering exclusive; ends 10pm
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Harbor House Inn
Elk, Other California
Two-Michelin-star inn on the Mendocino coast — full buyout, 11 rooms, 50 guests max
Harbor House Inn is a two-Michelin-star inn and restaurant perched above a private cove on the Mendocino coast in Elk, CA. The property features 11 rooms and cottages with ocean views and requires a full buyout for weddings. Ceremonies take place in the coastal gardens; receptions are held in the intimate restaurant with a renowned tasting menu showcasing Mendocino's best seasonal ingredients. With just 50–60 guests maximum and the entire inn to yourselves, this is as exclusive as California wedding venues get.
$6,000–$10,000
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Seen in:Emily & Ramon's wedding
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Seen in:Jessica & Will's wedding
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Hakone Estate and Gardens
Saratoga, South Bay
Historic Japanese garden estate — ceremony-only, extraordinary natural beauty
Hakone Estate and Gardens is a 17-acre historic Japanese garden in the foothills of Saratoga — the oldest Japanese residential garden in the Western Hemisphere. Ceremony areas include the Wisteria Pavilion, Moon Bridge, and open garden lawns. Ceremony-only venue; the estate does not host receptions, making it ideal as a ceremony pairing with nearby Montalvo Arts Center (5 min away).
BYO alcohol, no corkage
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
Pricing/permit: 3-hr blocks; ≤250; acoustic only, no alcohol; BYO chairs. events@countyofsb.org.
Sunken Garden $1,200 / Mural Room $700
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Elk Cove Inn & Spa
Elk, Other California
A dramatic clifftop inn at 6300 S. Highway One in Elk — oceanfront ceremony site, full inn buyout required for weddings. Micro wedding (up to 34 guests) from $3,000; small wedding (up to 60) from $5,000. In-house F&B preferred; outside vendors need prior approval.
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Rentals
Abbey Rents SF
Daly City
Event Manager and Client Curator at Abbey Party Rents SF. Serving Northern California since 1947 with tents, tables, linens, seating, glassware, china, flatware.
Seen in:Christine & Sang's wedding
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Alejandro's Restaurant
Monterey, Monterey
A sophisticated Mexican restaurant in Monterey evoking the Riviera Maya — private and semi-private dining options available for intimate gatherings, celebrations, and corporate retreats. Regional Mexican cuisine with curated cocktails and Baja/Alta California wines. Contact: Christian Gonzalez at alejandros@moncada-group.com.
Seen in:Fernanda & Adam's wedding
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Cakes & Desserts
Cake Coquette
Custom wedding and specialty cakes in SF since 2007. Created by Gabrielle Feuersinger (CCA trained). 4.9/5 on WeddingWire. Located at 1501 Cortland Ave, SF.
Seen in:Alexandra & Jason's wedding
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Venues
California Botanical Gardens
Pricing/permit: ≤280 seated; approved caterers, bar. (DINNER-capable)
~$2,080–$3,700+
Seen in:Stephanie & Dan's wedding
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Casa de Monte Vista
A 1920s Spanish Revival estate in Old Las Palmas, Palm Springs — saltwater pool, botanical gardens, Spanish bell towers, and garden courtyards for up to 115 guests. Ten overnight guests in private casitas. OLW has used this venue (Stephanie & Eric). Owner Joe reachable at casademontevista@gmail.com.
Seen in:Stephanie & Eric's wedding
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Coastal Palms
Laguna Beach, Orange County
A Balinese-inspired private estate in Laguna Beach's Irvine Cove — 6,400 sq ft of indoor space plus 900 sq ft of outdoor deck, bridged koi pond, private beach access, and a guest house. Operated by Critic's Choice Catering; best for intimate luxury events with full catering service.
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Hair & Makeup
Destination Beauty Experts
Del Mar, San Diego
Luxury on-location bridal hair and makeup concierge. Serves SD, LA, OC, Santa Barbara, SF, Napa/Sonoma, and Inland Empire. Based in Del Mar. Led by founder Breanna.
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Musicians
DJ Jeremy Productions
DJ and MC services for weddings and events. Run by Jeremy and Jeannine Downing.
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Venues
Fog Harbor Fish House
A waterfront seafood restaurant at Pier 39 with three distinct private event spaces — Eagle Cafe (60 seated / 80+ reception, private deck), Sea Lion Room (52 seated), Alcatraz Room (56 seated, semi-private). 100% sustainable seafood; family-owned; historic Eagle Cafe dates to 1928.
Seen in:Kimberly & Steve's wedding
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Garrapata State Park
Pricing/permit: COI required, ≥30-day lead; actual fee via district coordinator.
$25 permit + activity fee (call district)
Seen in:Alice & Annant's wedding
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Glen Oaks Big Sur
A boutique Big Sur property offering a private redwood grove ceremony (up to 100 guests along the Big Sur River) paired with reception at Big Sur Roadhouse (up to 100 seated). Outside caterer required — venue provides beer and wine only. 32 hotel rooms plus Bridge House (sleeps 8). Contact: Ivy LaVelle at events@glenoaksbigsur.com.
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Joshua Tree National Park
Pricing/permit: 5–100; 2-hr; no amplified; champagne ok; free-standing arch ok. jotr_permit_office@nps.gov, apply ≥15 days.
$120 application fee
Seen in:Ricki & Ben's wedding
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Pricing/permit: no receptions; 25–100, elopements ≤10. events@gardenbythesea.org.
Ceremony/elopement only
Seen in:Jeanine & Jeff's wedding
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Old Mill Park Ampitheater
Pricing/permit: ≤250; amplified needs separate permit. rentals@cityofmillvalley.gov.
~$133–291/hr + attendant + deposit
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Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Pricing/permit: 50 cap; 4-hr; 65 dB; no alcohol; monthly lottery (619) 235-1169.
~$200 permit
Seen in:Christine & Sang's wedding
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Hair & Makeup
Ania Glam Lab
San Diego
Luxury bridal hair and makeup in San Diego. European-inspired, precision-designed beauty. 15 years experience. Bridal experiences begin at $2,550.
From $2,550
Seen in:Rachel & Brian's wedding
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DJs
AON Events
DJ, MC, and event production. Founded 2013 in San Diego, relocated to Northern California 2023. Over 500 weddings completed. DJ Danny Aon has 15+ years experience. Also offers photo booth, sound, and lighting.
Seen in:Juliete & Robert's wedding
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Hair & Makeup
Chemi Couture
Bridal hair and makeup based in Santa Rosa. Serves Sonoma, Napa, Marin, and North Bay. Co-owner of The Fox salon at 838 4th St, Santa Rosa. California native with extensive venue knowledge in the area.
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Hair & Makeup
Cyn Beauty Artistry
Fresno, Central Valley
Bridal makeup and hair artist based in Fresno. Glamour makeup and hairstyling.
Seen in:Trista & Jonathan's wedding
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Caterers
Harvest Kitchen
Vista, San Diego
Organic wedding caterer serving San Diego, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and Orange County. 8+ years catering weddings. All organic California ingredients, grass-fed meats, fresh seafood, vegan options. Has gastrotruck for onsite kitchen.
Seen in:Dreidel & Joshua's wedding
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Florists
Haute Blossoms Floral
Private boutique floral design studio in Santa Barbara creating fashionably elegant, timeless designs. Weddings and events only — consultations by appointment.
Seen in:Jennifer & Dominick's wedding
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Officiants
Minister Maggie
Non-denominational wedding officiant in SF Bay Area. Calm yet light-hearted presence. Highly personalized ceremonies with spiritual grounding. 5/5 on WeddingWire (14 reviews).
Seen in:Nina & Pavan's wedding
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Caterers
Park Avenue Catering
Cotati, Wine Country
Leading full-service caterer in Napa/Sonoma/North Bay since 1989. Only Certified Green caterer in Napa and Sonoma counties. Now led by Chef Ari Weiswasser (Michelin/James Beard recognized). Locally sourced, sustainably sourced seafood. WeddingWire Couples Choice award.
Seen in:Juliete & Robert's wedding
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Florists
Petal Town Flowers
Studio florist in Petaluma since 2008. Custom wedding flowers throughout Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Mendocino wine country and SF Bay Area.
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Caterers
Salud Catering
National City, San Diego
Award-winning San Diego caterer (formerly San Diego Taco Co). Featured on Food Network, NYT, Washington Post. Best local catering 6 years running. Hundreds of weddings/year. 33K Instagram followers.
Seen in:Rachel & Brian's wedding
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Spirit Camp
Little River, Other California
A 27-acre LGBTQIA+-affirming redwood retreat on the Mendocino Coast with 50-person overnight capacity and a commercial kitchen — queer-owned, ceremony capacity up to 150 outdoors, and active in booking September wedding events.
Coastal retreat, commercial kitchen; quote pending form
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Hair & Makeup
Styles by Ann
Sunnyvale, Peninsula
Bay Area hair, makeup, lashes and brows artist based in Milpitas. Over 1,000 five-star reviews. Expert at natural and glam looks for weddings and events.
Seen in:Jessa & Adorante's wedding
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Transportation
SV Exotics
Luxury vehicle rental service specializing in Rolls Royce Ghost for weddings. Based in the South Bay, they provide elegant transportation for couples who want to arrive in style.
Seen in:Renee & Bryan's wedding
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Videographers
True Grain Films
Other California
Cinematographer at True Grain Films. Cinematic wedding videography with a film-inspired aesthetic.
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Officiants
Weddings by Elvia
Bilingual (English/Spanish) wedding officiant based in Gonzales, CA. Known for warm, personalized ceremonies. Offers an affordable all-in rate that includes ceremony customization and rehearsal.
Seen in:Dalya & Alejandro's wedding
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Videographers
William Cook || KindleWood Films
Award-winning wedding videographer since 2012. Signature highlight films, documentary films, Instagram teasers, and live streaming. Serves SF, Monterey, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Carmel.
Seen in:Violette & Matt's wedding
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Seen in:Nina & Pavan's wedding
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Venues
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
Pricing/permit: COI required, ≥30-day lead.
$25 permit + activity fee (call district)
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Mendocino Headlands State Park - Cypress Grove
Pricing/permit: COI required, ≥30-day lead.
$25 permit + activity fee (call district)
Seen in:Alysia & Jeremiah's wedding
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Seen in:Janice & David's wedding
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Salt Point State Park
Pricing/permit: COI required, ≥30-day lead.
$25 permit + activity fee (call district)
Seen in:Leakna & Thomas's wedding
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Cakes & Desserts
The Pastry Swan Bakery
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Seen in:Riza & Derek's wedding
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Seen in:Min & Corbin's wedding
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