We recently had the most magical wedding at The Genevieve in Santa Ynez, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew this was where we wanted to celebrate our special day.

Our ceremony took place in the enchanting garden, surrounded by lush greenery and the sweet scent of flowers. The setting was absolutely idyllic, and our guests were in awe of the beauty that surrounded us. Pam Roberts was an absolute dream to work with. Her kindness and warmth made the entire planning process seamless, and her flexibility ensured that every detail was perfect from beginning to end. Pam's genuine soul truly shines through, and we couldn't imagine anyone better to oversee our dream venue.

Following the ceremony, we enjoyed a delightful happy hour on the Lawn, where our guests mingled and enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres. The atmosphere was lively and joyful, setting the tone for the rest of the evening.

For dinner, we moved to the private and intimate Coach Room, where the ambiance was cozy and romantic. The venue's character added a unique touch to our celebration, making it truly unforgettable. And let's talk about the food - it was absolutely divine! Nothing like any wedding meal we've had before. The culinary team at The Genevieve surpassed expectations.

Not only is The Genevieve a fabulous and unique venue, but the entire experience was elevated by the exceptional service and attention to detail provided by the staff. From the premium beverage service to the spacious lawn with firepits, every aspect of our wedding was flawlessly executed.

We also opted for a wedding experience, turning The Genevieve into our own private paradise for the weekend. The luxurious accommodations and amenities provided the perfect backdrop for pre-wedding pampering and post-reception relaxation.

Overall, our wedding at The Genevieve exceeded all of our expectations. If you're looking for a wedding location on the Central Coast that combines luxury, sophistication, and garden glam, look no further than The Genevieve. We can't recommend it highly enough!

We recently held our wedding at The Genevieve in June 2023. The experience was amazing! The entire staff and managerial team were so helpful and everything exceeded our expectations. The hotel and grounds are so beautiful. The food and drink served at the wedding was delicious and our guests raved of its quality and presentation. The most important things to us was the atmosphere, food and entertainment. As mentioned, the atmosphere and food was amazing. We brought in a Mariachi band for cocktail hour and had a DJ for the reception. The managerial team was so flexible with all our requests and assisted all our vendors to make sure they had everything they needed to make sure our day went off without a hitch. There is nothing we would have done differently, and there were no hiccups during the entire wedding day. We would chose this venue over and over again!

I can’t even tell you how many venues I researched.. easily hundreds. But as soon as I came across The Genevieve (formerly, Santa Ynez Inn), something inside me knew this was the one. I kept researching, comparing prices, packages, possibilities, but I kept coming back. For us, it was very important to have our closest family members and bridal party on site, to serve incredibly delicious hot food, and to be able to have multiple different venues within one.

The Genevieve, being a B&B at heart, knows how to emphasize service and put people at the forefront of every decision, and that was felt by us, our families, and every guest who shared that special wedding weekend with us. From check-in to check-out and all questions in between, it was all smiles and kickass service. There are 20 fabulous rooms on site, a perfect amount for a smaller wedding to fit your closest guests. If you do plan your wedding here over a weekend, note that you will need to do a full buy-out. But honestly why would you want anyone not at your wedding staying there during that time? Also that honeymoon suite… I mean COME ON!

Like I mentioned above, food is a serious priority to us. When we arranged our food & beverage tasting at The Victor, the new on-site restaurant, we got to select a handful of drinks and appetizers/main courses. We had no idea we were in for SUCH A TREAT. Everything served to us was displayed so beautifully and the flavors matched the aesthetic. We got 3 main courses that were all cooked to perfection and all were steaming hot when dropped. When I tell you we had 74 guests at our wedding, and 75% ordered the filet, and all of them came out HOT and cooked to perfection.. How do you even cook that many perfect filets? I’m still at a loss, but that’s exactly what we wanted and what Beto delivered.

You may not have really understood what I meant by “to be able to have multiple different venues within one” so let me explain. The actual inn is on its own, that’s where all the rooms are, where breakfast is held, etc. Then there is the ceremony lawn, which is split into ceremony on one side, and post-ceremony happy hour on the other side. It’s green, there are tons of trees and beautiful flowers all around. You walk through this section towards The Victor, hang left, and you’re at the Coach House, this grand indoor dining room. But wait, first there is an amazing bar too! Then open the doors at the back of the Coach House, behind the bride & groom table, and there is an outdoor dance floor. We absolutely loved that throughout the wedding day, we were able to use every inch of this beautiful venue. And it was like a little surprise for guests, every new spot we went to!

Beyond the actual event, planning and coordination with the team was very easy. They had a list of to-do’s with due dates, and being organized myself, it was pretty swift from start to finish.
I wish I could thank Pam, Kris, Chef Beto, Dana, and Esme (and everyone else!) even more. It was quite literally the best weekend of our lives and they played such a big part in that. We can’t wait to come back just the two of us for a future anniversary! I would recommend throwing the wedding of your dreams here to anyone, especially those who value having your loved ones with you on site, eating unbelievable food, and not having to jump around from venue to venue. I could say so much more but I’ll leave it to you. Go check it out and fall in love with it for yourself!