Last weekend was a whirlwind of venues excursion organized by California Wedding Day Magazine! I spent the day touring five wedding venues looking for perfect holiday space to host friends, and while they were all lovely, one collection truly captured my heart: the Ever After venues. The sheer variety and thoughtful connection between their three main locations—Ever After Ranch, Ever After Bridal, and Ever After La Petite Venue—makes them feel like a one-stop-shop for a fairy tale wedding.
The Crown Jewel: Ever After Ranch
The Ever After Ranch is, without a doubt, my top contender. It has the perfect blend of rustic elegance and grandeur. What made it stand out immediately was its incredible scale and layout:
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Three Tiers of Celebration: The ranch is set on three distinct levels, offering amazing flexibility for different parts of the day—a cocktail hour on one level, dinner on another, and dancing on the third!
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A Picturesque Pond: The grounds feature a beautiful pond, which would make for stunning golden-hour photos and a tranquil backdrop for guests.
The Charming Duo: Bridal and La Petite
The beautiful thing about the Ever After collection is how all the venues work together.
Ever After Bridal is the perfect base for getting ready and a charming, intimate space. Best of all, it's located directly across the street from a gorgeous, historic church, making the ceremony planning incredibly easy.
Just a short drive away is Ever After La Petite Venue, a smaller, more secluded option that feels like a hidden gem:
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Enchanted Waterfall: The main highlight is the stunning waterfall—a dramatic and romantic feature that would be an unforgettable setting for a first look or a small ceremony.
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Creating the Perfect Day: From Vows to Views
What I love most is the potential to use the venues synergistically for one seamless wedding day:
Imagine this: The ceremony is held at the beautiful church across the street from Ever After Bridal. Once we've said "I do," guests can be whisked away in a short, scenic drive down the road to the magnificent Ever After Ranch for the reception. This plan gives us the grandeur of a traditional church ceremony and the unparalleled atmosphere, space, and tiered beauty of the ranch for the party.
