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General's Daughter
General's Daughter
Bridal Suit
Bridal Suit
Cocktail Hour on The Patio
Cocktail Hour on The Patio
The Bar at General's Daughter
The Bar at General's Daughter
Cocktail hour and golden glow
Cocktail hour and golden glow
Indoor Wedding
Indoor Wedding
Indoor Wedding
Indoor Wedding
The General's Daughter
The General's Daughter
Wedding
Wedding
Wedding
Wedding
Wedding
Wedding
Wedding Lounge
Wedding Lounge
Wedding
Wedding
Indoor Ceremony
Indoor Ceremony
Cake Table
Cake Table
Bride
Bride
Wedding
Wedding
Indoor Ceremony
Indoor Ceremony
Wedding venue setup
Wedding venue setup
Porch and Lush Garden
Porch and Lush Garden
Porch and Patio
Porch and Patio

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The General's Daughter

About

Where history meets contemporary amenities. Surrounded by lush gardens and located within walking distance of Sonoma’s Plaza, our 1864 Victorian estate was once the home of General Vallejo’s daughter and her husband, the founder of California’s first winery. With charming architecture, a central location, exclusive farm-to-fork catering, and exceptional hospitality, The General’s Daughter is an iconic indoor/ outdoor venue for weddings and events.

The beautiful, historic house is surrounded by lush gardens and fruit trees, creating an ideal setting for a picturesque outdoor wedding ceremony as you pledge your love beneath the lovely, vine-covered arbor. The sprawling East Patio, with a beautiful stone fireplace, is ideal for your cocktail hour. The wisteria covered West Patio offers a shaded location for larger ceremonies or dinner receptions.

Step inside the interior and you are greeted with a large, circular staircase and vintage bar restored to its original beauty, adjacent to an intimate dining room. Get ready in our newly renovated private bridal suit.

Whether your party is large or small, you and your guests will feast on creative dishes from Folktable Catering that showcase the best of what Sonoma has to offer.

CAPACITY
General’s Daughter can accommodate up to 75 wedding guests in its indoor and 100 guests outdoors. The venue’s East Patio is the ideal setting for an intimate ceremony or cocktail hour. Meanwhile, the West Patio is a luxurious space for a grand celebration.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
The venue fee includes a 1-hour ceremony rehearsal prior to the wedding date, outdoor ceremony site, indoor/outdoor reception site, tables, chairs, and access to the private wedding suite.

• Folding chairs for up to 100 guests for ceremony •100 oak bistro chairs for reception
• 4 tall black cocktail tables 36”
• 3 low black cocktail tables 36”

• 3 farmwood 8ft tables
• 15 round tables 60”
• 2 round tables 48”
• Tabletop flatware and glassware

THE WEDDING SUITE
Included is a large private bridal suite with lots of natural light making is great for photos. It includes a private restroom, makeup and hair vanity, full length mirrors, garment racks, and lounge. Couples can access it starting two hours prior to event start time and until 30 minutes after the end of the event.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

2,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$55

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of General's Daughter

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Julie Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Sweet and simple

As a wedding photographer, I love how lovely and quaint The General's Daughter is. It always feels like kind of a hidden gem to me. But even though it's simple, it's got over-the-top charm. White cottage-like structure, lush greenery....I can't wait until I'm back.
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Sandy Sent on 12/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The General's Daughter was the perfect location for our wedding of 59 people! We fell in love with GD during our initial walkthrough. The location is very homey and cozy and it provided us with the intimate atmosphere we were trying to create. The staff was amazing to work with - professional, prompt communication, and always willing to help! They made the whole experience of finding a venue much easier. The site has multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to use and help spread out the different activities. They had a beautiful stone fireplace which became the focal point of our ceremony and we used the other outdoor space for cocktail hour. There is a wine room that we used as our dance floor/dessert area but has been popular as an indoor ceremony location. Another reason we loved GD was that they allowed our dog to be part of the ceremony - a lot of venues don't allow dogs within their premises other than service animals.

One thing that made GD the ultimate venue is that it has a fully operational kitchen so no pre-cooked catering food that is reheated was served; everything was hot off the stove and our guests were able to taste the difference! GD/Ramekins was also our caterer and everything was delicious! Our guests have told us that ours is the best wedding food they've ever had and a few have asked me what was the wine served that night as they wanted to buy some for themselves. GD played a huge part in making our wedding the best day ever!
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Joslyn Sent on 02/20/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The General's Daughter is an exquisite wedding venue! We had our winter wedding here and it was perfect! The timeless charm of the Victorian house lends a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. The indoor and outdoor areas create interest and variety for the flow of the event. We worked primarily with Susan da Ponte, who was so sweet, accommodating and professional. During the ceremony and reception, the staff was kind, efficient and unobtrusive. We never had to worry about a thing! We love this place!!
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Shannon Sent on 12/06/2023
4.2 out of 5 rating

Secondary Event

We were able to use Generals Daughter for a secondary event because our primary event was at Seven Branches. The venue itself is stunning. It worked perfectly for our Sangeet, we had a mixed culture wedding. We chose to have our Hindu Ceremony & sangeet at this location instead of doing a traditional Rehersal dinner. The Bridal suite was bright and spacious. There is plenty of space to have an artist set up or for self application for makeup as well as hair. The main dining rooms were amazing for dancing and buffet style food. We used the side room for the “lounge” picture taking area as well as for Mhendi. The outdoor patio spaces were great for guests to take a break from dancing to enjoy dinner and enjoy the nice Sonoma weather.

The one negative we had from our event was the lack of communication between the set up/break down staff and us. We paid for 4 hours and were told the tables and event space would be set up by 9 am. I had arranged for an event designer to show up at 1 to decorate the space. When I arrived at 11 Nothing was set up and the onsite coordinator was nowhere to be found. I was able to find someone at Seven Branches and got the tables set up but I was disappointed that I had to step in.
Then at the end of the night the crew started to break down at 8:45 when we had the space till 9pm. Food was taken away early and we felt rushed out of the space. It had been communicated to us that our vendors (Lights, speaker & decor) would be able to come back around 11 to pick up their items. However, the on site manager said that was not the case. He and his crew put all of our items outside and said that he had to close and lock the doors at 10pm. When I communicated that the 10pm timeline was never communicated to us or our vendors it was received with an exasperated sigh and an eye roll.
Fortunately I was able to call my vendors and helped them break down the space myself but the attitude from the break down manager was not well received.

Overall our event was beautiful, so much fun and our guests had a blast. I would 100% recommend the use of this venue just make sure timelines are clearly communicated.
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