When you begin to plan your wedding, you’re probably thinking of beauty, romance, rolling hills, lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Perhaps your vision of the perfect venue is a lovely vineyard with crisp golden colors and stately oaks or maybe a country club, a rich green golf course or a quaint, historic church. You are going to want a wonderful location to have one of the most important events in your life. Consider El Dorado County because we have all of those locations and more!

With the majestic mountains as your backdrop, you can have the wedding of your dreams here in El Dorado County, which has some of the loveliest scenery in California. Just a short drive from Sacramento off Highway 50, you will enjoy the picturesque scenery and mild climate of the Sierra. There are a variety of accommodations including more than eleven historic bed and breakfast inns and several hotels to choose from.

There is also an abundance of activities to entertain your guests while you are here: white-water rafting, hiking, gold panning, wine-tasting tours, snow skiing, golf, shopping and Wild West day trips.

So you see, when looking for a destination to exchange your vows, you need look no further than the gem of the Sierra: El Dorado County.

We hope to see you soon!

For more information, contact the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 621-5885 or (800) 457-6279, or visit our website at visit-eldorado.com.