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Lake and Wood
Lake and Wood
Serpentine tables by the lake
Serpentine tables by the lake
Overlooking the lake
Overlooking the lake
Cocktail hour lounge area
Cocktail hour lounge area
Weddings at The Lake
Weddings at The Lake
Lakeside outdoor wedding venue
Lakeside outdoor wedding venue
Lakeside wedding ceremony
Lakeside wedding ceremony
Outdoor wedding bubble exit
Outdoor wedding bubble exit
Lake wedding portraits
Lake wedding portraits
Same sex wedding venue
Same sex wedding venue

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About

Lake and Wood is a wedding venue in Placerville, California. Our beautiful event space sits at the feet of towering pine trees, overlooking a private 50-acre lake. This serene location is an intimate place to get married, fitting for the artful soul who is a lover of nature and exquisite things.

Host a Lakeside Ceremony

This El Dorado wedding venue offers space for you to host both your ceremony and reception on its carefully manicured grounds. Exchange vows at the edge of the sparkling lake, letting this tranquil body of water add to the breathtaking moment when you say, “I do”. It is also a popular spot for wedding portraits, with the surrounding woodlands providing striking natural backdrops.

Outdoor Wedding Reception

Afterward, join your guests for an outdoor wedding reception and cocktail reception under an elegant white gazebo, which can be adorned with market lighting. This will prove useful as the sun sets on our outdoor wedding venue and you sit down to your long-awaited wedding meal; the lights above casting a romantic glow on the party below. Enjoy the company of up to 200 guests, with plenty of room for a dance floor. Other popular choices include mobile bar experiences and our furry friends from The Drunken Burro.

Elopement Wedding Venue

Lake and Wood is equally beautiful for small weddings such as elopements and micro weddings. Our private estate provides the perfect setting for a ceremony and catered dinner with your nearest and dearest! While the convenient location in Placerville offers plenty of nearby accommodations.

Amenities

  • Private use of the property from 4–10PM
  • Parking for up to 70 cars
  • 1-hour ceremony rehearsal
  • BYO alcohol (no corkage fee)
  • Elegant reception tent with market lighting
  • Modern fire pits with seating
  • Mobile restrooms
  • Private His & Hers trailers
  • On-site venue management
  • Tables + chairs for up to 150 guests (additional available)
  • Round Wedding Arch
  • *Optional: Add-on Rehearsal Dinner

Inquire about Pricing & Availability Today!

The Lake is a unique wedding venue with unparalleled scenery. We would love to host you and your loved ones for this special occasion and look forward to answering any questions you may have!

Is your event date unavailable? We hope you will consider our other properties in California for your big day!

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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?

$4,500

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

$3,500

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?

$4,500

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

$3,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Lighting/Sound
Parking

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

Server(s)

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

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 Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Lake and Wood

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The Lake at Apple Hill is a stunning, secluded lakeside venue with forested views and built-in beauty that needs little decoration. Couples praise the included coordination team as organized, flexible (even in bad weather), and stress-relieving, making planning seamless. Highly recommended for its value, versatility, and magical atmosphere.

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The Lake at Apple Hill is a stunning, secluded lakeside venue with forested views and built-in beauty that needs little decoration. Couples praise the included coordination team as organized, flexible (even in bad weather), and stress-relieving, making planning seamless. Highly recommended for its value, versatility, and magical atmosphere.

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Savanna Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true

What an absolute dream come true to have our wedding at lake and wood. The most beautiful magical day and wedding i have ever been too and it was MY OWN WEDDING. We had a very small intimate wedding of 25 people, and man was it perfect. Lake and wood and the whole crew was amazing to work with. I would not change a single thing about my wedding and lake and wood made that happen.
Thank you thank you thank you. I would absolutely recommend Lake and Wood for your dream wedding.
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Allison
Allison Sent on 09/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem

If you are looking for a venue that can basically be the star of the show so you don’t have to spend a ton of money on decorations, florals, etc., this is your venue!

I found this venue by searching for mountain venues and instantly fell in love just from the photos. My husband and I took a tour and knew right away that this was the place we wanted to say “I do.”

All of our guests kept asking us how we found a place like this because it truly is a hidden gem in Placerville. The property is absolutely beautiful. Bonus, the guys got to go fishing in the lake in the morning.

For everything you get for the price, I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, unique, and unforgettable wedding location!

Another bonus, they even gave us these cute tumblers with the name and map of Placerville on them as a wedding gift!
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Whitney Sent on 07/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

Our wedding day at The Lake at Apple Hill was truly magical. From the charming venue to the exceptional service, every detail contributed to the most wonderful day of our lives. The staff at The Lake at Apple Hill were incredibly accommodating, helping us navigate the planning process with ease. They were responsive to all our questions and needs, ensuring that everything ran seamlessly.

We highly recommend The Lake at Apple Hill to any couples looking for a magical and seamless wedding experience.
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Morgan Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was covered

This wedding venue has a coordination team included in the cost of booking, and it was so worth it!!! They were soooo organized, took everything off our plates, and took amazing care of us on the month leading up AND on the day of. When we needed flexibility, they worked with us and made sure nothing went wrong on the day o the wedding. They took joy in their work and every guest told us that our wedding was the best wedding they ever attended *and I'm 29* so our guests have been to a TON of weddings in the last 2 years. A TON.
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Lauren Sent on 06/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding 05/31/2024

The Lake at Apple Hill is truly incredible, and so magical. I cannot get over how beautiful this venue is! I fell in love with this venue as soon as I set foot on this property. As soon as we put down our deposit and secured our date, everything started falling into place. The team that works for this venue are like no other I have ever communicated with. They brought my vision to life, and our day was truly unforgettable as a result. If you are looking for a stress-free planning process at a gorgeous venue, look no further!!!
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G Liebert Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Lake wedding

Wow! So good. The coordinating team was very professional and incredibly efficient. They told me I would be able to enjoy the event as they would make sure all went smoothly…and they were 💯 correct. Everything was organized and I thoroughly enjoyed the wedding day. At the end, all of my belongings were organized and ready to go. The vendors we chose were great and worked well together. Loved the wedding!!
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Lorne Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great, highly recommend.

As soon as we saw the venue we knew it was the one. Water, the forest. It was so serene and gorgeous. The coordination staff were excellent. They worked around our schedules and communicated every step of the way. I would do it all over again.
Justin
Justin Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and fun!

From the vendors to the coordination team and management, this location provides the best experience for their guests. The Lake at Apple Hill has everything you could want.
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Haley Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

This venue and their team are pure magic.

I can't say enough good things about The Lake at Apple Hill. Planning a wedding these days is so overwhelming and once we found this venue, everything fell into place. This place is a hidden gem. Between the value, the open vendor policy, the included coordination team (which let me tell you is priceless), and the overall look and vibe of the property, look no further than this venue. Everyone at our wedding could not stop talking about how incredible the views were and how on top of everything our team was. Our wedding day did not go according to plan, between it raining and being an hour behind schedule our day could have easily been defined by these hiccups, but the rain only made the venue more magical, and our coordination team rallied to pivot on timeline and to work around the rain. They were constantly shifting decorations to make the most out of every detail we picked out, and I could not have been more grateful. Our wedding was magical because of the Lake at Apple Hill and our Courtney Lawhon Events coordinators, full stop. Do yourself a favor and see this property and book them for your wedding. The drive to the location and getting ready off site is worth it.
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J.o. Sent on 10/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

What more could you want in a wedding venue?!

From a photographer's perspective, The Lake at Apple Hill has it all! Lush evergreens and a beautiful (clean) lake make for the backdrop of this gorgeous venue. Every time we come back, we find new perspectives and ways to showcase all that the property has to offer, which really helps fuel our creativity. We can't wait to be back for the next wedding!
-J.O. Photography

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Awards

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Lake and Wood frequently asked questions

Lake and Wood includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
Lake and Wood includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Lake and Wood for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Lake and Wood offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lake and Wood offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lake and Wood offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Lake and Wood offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Lake and Wood is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.

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