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At Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, it’s safe to say your wedding will run seamlessly in the capable hands of our team as we are passionate about creating beautiful, stress-free events. Since 1967, our family-run venue has been hosting people from all over the world while pairing unique experiences along with exceptional service to create lasting memories. As a scenic escape, nestled in the breathtaking Sierra Nevada Foothills, Wonder Valley is the perfect place to celebrate the special day you have always dreamed of. We hope you and your loved ones will stay a while and cherish your time here forever!

Call Wonder Valley now! 559-787-2551 or visit our website, www.wondervalley.com.

Top 5 Reasons Couples Book Wonder Valley!

1. Seamless event experience that includes: Wedding venue, on-site catering, bar service, event planning, rental items, two day suites, and overnight accommodations—all in one place, expertly managed by our team. No detail left behind.

2. Family-owned venue with over 5 decades of wedding planning expertise. Book with us and become part of our family!

3. Breathtaking Sierra Nevada Foothills as a backdrop for outdoor ceremonies in our garden. A smooth transition to our lakeside patio for hors d'oeuvres, then indoors for your dinner reception. An all-inclusive convenience loved by guests.

4. Exquisite dining crafted by our in-house Chef for fresh, mouthwatering flavors at your event. Rehearsal dinner packages available.

5. Turn your wedding into a weekend to remember! Wonder Valley offers a variety of activities to keep your family and friends entertained. Enjoy horseback riding, go-carts, archery, and so much more!

Your Wedding at Wonder Valley Includes:

    • Day of Coordinator
    • Two Wedding Party Day Use Rooms
    • Rain Back-Up Plan
    • Complimentary On-Site Guest Parking
    • Venue Manager

Venue Capacity:

    • 300 Seated in Ballroom with a Dance Floor
    • 350 Seated in Ballroom with no Dance Floor
    • 500 Cocktail Style

Venue Rental Time:

    • Up to 14 Hours on Event Day:
      • Up to 7 Hours for Setup
      • 6 Hours Event Time
      • 1 Hour Breakdown Post Reception
    • 1 Hour Ceremony Rehearsal

Wedding Event Spaces with Exclusive Access

    • Two Wedding Party Day Use Rooms
    • Ceremony Garden
    • Rain Back-Up Plan
    • Hors D'oeuvres Patio
    • Dinner Reception Hall

In-House Rental Inventory for up to 300 Guests:

    • Tables (Choice of 60" or 72" Round Tables and 8' Rectangular Tables)
    • White Bistro Garden Ceremony Chairs
    • Farmhouse Resin Cross Back Chair - Dark Brown with Black Grain Reception Chairs
    • Lighted Backdrop: Choose Between Strand and Up-Lights
    • Patio Umbrellas or Heaters and Fire Pit
    • Setup and Breakdown of all Wonder Valley Items

On-Site Executive Chef & Culinary Team Provides:

    • Mimosas and Charcuterie Board or Beer and Sandwiches included in Wedding Party Day Suites for up to 10 guests
    • Hors D'oeuvres Reception
    • Fully Catered Dinner
    • Hand-Poured Sparkling Cider Toast
    • Cake Cutting and Service
    • Complimentary Food Tasting with Menu Customization
    • China, Stemware, Flatware
    • Floor Length Linens in White or Ivory with Choice of Colored Napkin
    • Experienced, Polished Serving Staff

Choose one of the following Menu Packages to further customize your experience:

Classic Package:

  • Buffet Style Hors D'oeuvres
  • Classic Salad
  • Entrées
  • Veggie
  • Starch
  • Fresh Baked Bread

Premium Package:

  • 3 Buffet Style Hors D'oeuvres (Choice of 1 Premium Included)
  • 1 Salad (Premium Included)
  • 2 Entrées (Choice of 1 Premium Included)
  • 1 Veggie
  • 1 Starch
  • Fresh Baked Bread
  • 1 Late Night Bite
  • Coffee Station

Bar Packages:

Wonder Valley offers a fully licensed bar service package with friendly and professional bartenders ready to serve delicious cocktails, beer and wine to keep you and your guests happy throughout your event! Included:

  • ABC License
  • Glassware
  • Unlimited Open Bar for Guests 21 and Over. Guests must Drink Responsibly.
  • 1 Bartender per 125 Guests (Additional Bartenders $250)
  • 1 Bar Setup ($400 for an additional bar setup and 1 bartender)

*Consumption or Cash Bars Available Upon Request.

Simple:

  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Mocktails
  • Sodas, Juice

House:

  • Beer
  • Wine
  • House Liquor Selections
  • Mocktails
  • Sodas, Juice, Mixers, Garnishes

Call:

  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Classic Liquor Selections
  • Mocktails
  • Sodas, Juice, Mixers, Garnishes

Top Shelf:

  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Premium Bar Selections
  • Mocktails
  • Sodas, Juice, Mixers, Garnishes
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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?

$18,500

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

$12,500

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?

$18,500

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

$12,500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
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?

$20

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
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?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

Reviews of Wonder Valley Ranch Resort

Terra
Terra Sent on 04/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding weekend

Carrie and her team are amazing. They were very attentive and responded quickly throughout the planning process. The Venue is beautiful and our friends and family loved staying there for the weekend of activities and celebrations. It made it so much fun and special for us!!

We had a few hiccups throughout the weekend but the staff was great and got everything taken care of quickly and went out of there way to make everyone comfortable and made sure we were enjoying ourselves. We didn’t book any activities prior to the weekend however they still found a way to accommodate some added fun and got the go carts up and running for our guests. The adults are still talking about how much fun they had at Wonder Valley that weekend. I couldn’t be happier with them.
Tyleigh
Tyleigh Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue and staff

This venue was amazing!!! Carrie and Carolyn made the planning process so much easier than I thought it was going to be, and were so great to work with. The venue was beyond beautiful. Our guests kept talking about how great the food was as well. Wonder valley was a thousand perfect worth the price. It is a great deal. We loved how convenient all the onsite lodging was as well. The wonder valley team really worked their magic so I could have my dream wedding. The whole experience wonder valley provided was just amazing. I would recommend to anyone and everyone. So many positive things to say!
Kaela
Kaela Sent on 04/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Repeat Guests

Wonder Valley is where my husband and I were married and celebrated our 10th anniversary. They are a fabulous venue and have a superb staff. Everyone at the resort is kind, friendly and extremely accommodating. When it comes to hosting an event at Wonder Valley, the event coordinators and team are very well organized and communicative to make sure your event or special occasion runs smoothly. Not only that, the resort is so beautiful. It feels like a hidden gem in the middle of Central Valley.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 01/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

E + N 11.5.2021

I reached out to the resort over 2 years ago when we started looking for venues. Ultimately, I came back to Wonder Valley and decided to schedule a consultation. We chose Wonder Valley because its not just a wedding venue, it’s a family owned resort, maintained year-a-round for different camps and events. It is a place that will be available to us for years to come, we can spend Valentines Day here, or even our anniversary! There are tons of beautiful venues, but nothing that felt this personable. We met with Carrie during our consultation and we were lucky enough to have her as our day of coordinator and our go to girl every day leading up to our Wedding day.
Carrie is a wonderful person! She is calm, collected, has great ideas, and has great resource recommendations for additional wants/needs.
Carrie and her staff communicated well with us, and made sure we were always on track with updated invoices, arranging the food tasting, and planning meeting. They were available to us when we had additional questions and we were also able to visit the venue if we wanted, we just had to call and let them know we were coming.
*In addition to this venue, you will need to hire a florist, photographer, and DJ.

We chose to have our rehearsal dinner catered by the resort and we also stayed the night before the wedding at the resort. I felt this helped us all unwind and get those nerves out before the big day.
Dinner was good, they had the room decorated for us, and made more than enough food! After dinner, we were able to walk around the resort, check out the reception hall, and the boys even managed to fish in the pond. I met Greg who was available all night for any needs or concerns we had. There were gazebos and nice patio furniture in front of our rooms, we were outside laughing and having a great time until 1 in the morning! From where we were sitting, we could Greg hard at work, setting up the reception hall and making sure everything was in place! I thought this was so cool and it helped make the wedding day less rushed.

The day of our wedding, the girls and I headed to the bridal suite. It was EARLY and we all stayed up way too late. We met Johnny who opened the room for us, apparently he could tell we were tired because he brought us fresh coffee and creamer! LOL He was very kind and happy to help. He also provided the iced water, and ice for our bottles.
Later in the morning Carrie showed up and was ready to help in anyway she could. She made sure the additional patio furniture we ordered, was where we wanted it, she made sure the florist had what they needed, checked in with the cook, and made sure our sentimental items were in their places as well. Her attitude is always on point, she’s great! Carrie realized we did not receive our petals for the flower girl to use so she and another employee picked white petals off the roses in the garden. Which was appreciated because I had already accepted the fact that we didn’t have other options. As you can tell, hiring an additional coordinator isn’t necessary. Every step of the way was calm and enjoyable because every staff member had our backs.

The reception hall is big enough for a lot of guests, and no one feels crowded. Our food was really good, the chef made sure the meat was cooked to our request. (Before the wedding you will have a food tasting, this includes appetizer choices, salads, sides, and main course options). The bar was full of options and fairly priced. We chose to do a cash bar to save some money. Our bartended made THE BEST watermelon mojito, highly recommend requesting it. We had a great time on the dance floor and even got a dance out of one of the servers, she kept in classy and fun. The only thing I recommend is paying extra to have the night last longer. Also, delicate a family member or wedding party person to clean out the bridal suite for you, so you aren’t ending your night with figuring out who’s stuff is who’s.
At the end of the night we stayed in the newlywed cabin! The cabin is pretty small but it is cute and away from the regular hotel rooms.

We wrapped up our wedding weekend the next morning by meeting all of our family and friends, who stayed the night, at the breakfast lodge. Breakfast was buffet style and was everything we needed after a party night.

As you can see, I could go on and on about this place LOL
I truly value meaning full relationships and memories and Wonder Valley did that for us. It’s nice to know that this beautiful venue will always be there for us if we want to take a walk down memory lane, or just spend the night away from our busy lives.
M
Mandi Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding was better than I could have imagined

LOVED working with Wonder Valley. Carrie made sure our wedding was perfect and I didn’t have to stress about anything. Had so much fun and the pictures turned out so gorgeous! So glad we went with Wonder Valley.
T
Travis Sent on 12/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing

Wonder valley resort was the most perfect venue for our wedding. The people that worked with us were so accommodating, professional, and attentive. They made our wedding into a true fairy tale experience. We could not have asked for anything more. From start to finish they took the stress off us. Made every accommodations we needed. We are very thankful for all of the staff at Wonder Valley Resort.
R
Rhea Sent on 03/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great from the start

The moment we visited Wonder Valley, we knew this was the spot for us! Everything was located on site, close by, and the staff were very helpful and accommodating!
S
Sarah Sent on 02/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything I ever wanted!

I always knew I wanted to get married outside, and this was the place that made it happen. I loved that everything was provided for us at Wonder Valley. They set us up with a Bridal Suite and a Honeymoon cottage for the night of! Everything was on time, and the staff and coordinator rocked. Loved every second of my wedding. Plus side, it was beautiful from every angle.
B
Brooke Sent on 11/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue! Amazing Staff

Everyone at Wonder Valley Ranch helped made my day absolutely so special. We had so many people staying the night, the wedding was on a Sunday and we had people flying in from 5 different countries - yet the team at Wonder Valley made sure everything was absolutely perfect for us. The grounds are perfect, the horse-drawn cart came at the absolute perfect time we walked down the isle and everything was just magical. We received so many compliments on how BEAUTIFUL the wedding was and how fun the activities and grounds were on the day before. If you want amazing food (we did Top Sirloin, Sundried Tomato Penne Pasta and Mash Potatoes, Asparagus). No matter your style, I highly recommend Wonder Valley Ranch for your event.
A
Arlynn Sent on 11/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great time!!!

We had an amazing time planning our wedding with Wonder Valley!! Everyone was so helpful and great!! We highly recommend them for a great time!!!
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Awards

63
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Keith Hartman Photography Keith Hartman Photography Wedding Photographers

Wonder Valley is a dream location for your wedding. We so enjoy working with the staff at Wonder Valley, they have always been helpful to the needs of our couples. What a beautiful place!

Ambient Art Photography Ambient Art Photography Wedding Photographers

Such an incredible wedding location and great staff!

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Events at this facility are always excellent. I enjoy performing there.

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Wonder Valley Ranch Resort frequently asked questions

Wonder Valley Ranch Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Wonder Valley Ranch Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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