I photographed a wedding at the Rio Villa Beach Resort and LOVED the property and the staff. The resort sits right on the bank of the Russian River with a beautiful lawn for its outdoor events. The foliage on the lawn is the perfect backdrop for afternoon photos. If you do your wedding here, I suggest booking out all of the rooms so your guests can all stay on-site. You can hang out at the outdoor fireplace and drink great beer all night! If you're considering a rustic Russian River wedding, you gotta check this place out! Highly recommended.