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About
The French Estate is a charming wedding venue based in Batavia, California that specializes in intimate wedding celebrations for couples desiring an affordable alternative to the typical grand and costly venue space. With over 18 years of experience, owner Sarah has enjoyed sharing her home with students, travelers and those who appreciate the serenity of a peaceful old school bed and breakfast. Weddings of all sizes deserve attention and care, and this warm venue will allow you to focus on and enjoy the true reason for your wedding day.
Facilities and Capacity
Couples can host up to 150 guests in this private estate, originally built over 100 years ago in one of the largest historic districts in California. It’s aged fixtures and authentically used items create a vintage and charming feel with character that will make your guests feel right at home. This bed and breakfast features Victorian decor in the interior, perfect for breathtaking photos before or after your ceremony. The outdoor ceremony and reception site is home to many beautiful trees, including tons of tropical palm trees. Guests can dance the night away under string twinkling lights, sure to set the perfect romantic ambience to your special day.
Services Offered
The French Estate offers various event planning and wedding services to help bring your dream wedding vision to life. The venue will provide basic event items like chairs, tables, linens, china, flatware and glassware. The following wedding event services are available:
- In-house catering
- Bridal suite
- Lighting/sound
- Liability insurance
- Cake cutting
- Pet friendly
- Event planning
- Outside vendors
- Set up/clean up
- Parking/shuttle
Cuisine
Couples can select from serving styles which include buffet, dessert, servers and hor d'oeuvres. Their standard menu includes the choice of a salad, a main dinner item, side, drink and cake. Tastings are complimentary for couples who book the venue for their wedding. Seafood and vegetarian options are also available.
Other Services
The French Estate also offers to host various wedding-related events. Couples may celebrate the following wedding events at this facility:
- Bridal shower
- Elopements
- Reception
- Ceremony
- Engagement party
- Rehearsal dinner
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Reviews of The French Estate
Gorgeous estate
Very helpful and accommodating
Beautiful Wedding Venue With A Classic Romantic Touch
Full of character and charm
Perfect wedding venue
This venue was also quite affordable and included unlimited use of the venue from 11am until 9pm, tables and chairs, and an Old Town Trolley to transport guests from an off-site parking area to the venue.
We aren't really DJ people and didn't care so much about whether people danced at our wedding, but we were a little sad that the sound system blew out from the wedding the night before ours. Sarah provided us with an amp and tried to rectify the situation, but it just wasn't loud enough.
Other that that, we had a perfect day and we would highly recommend this venue!
The only challenge for people who are more partiers than we are is that the venue does have you turn off the music at 9pm because it is in a neighborhood (but tbh, I was so ready for bed by about that time). The day of the wedding setup was easy and Susan is an amazing day-of coordinator (she honestly saved the day when my florist really messed up our bouquets).
Everything looked beautiful and you can really tell Sarah and Susan care about each wedding and making it perfect. I've told any bride or groom looking for a place to go here first, you cannot find a better price where you can also book any vendors you would like (most places around have a required caterer/bartender). Thank you both again!!
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The French Estate frequently asked questions
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Lighting/Sound
- Parking
- Tables
- Transportation
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
- Wedding Cake
- Bartender(s)
- Inn/B&B
- Mansion
- Museum
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Accommodations
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi