Fresno Wedding Venues

Finding a Wedding Venue in Fresno

Fresno's wedding venue selection offers urban options like hotels and conference centers, but a short drive outside of the city opens up a whole new realm of ceremony and reception possibilities. Golf clubs, ranches and lodges are popular with Fresno couples. Plus, the city's location in the fertile Central Valley puts plenty of wineries in play, too.

Stunning natural beauty is one of Fresno's strong suits. And if you and your wedding guests are willing to venture about an hour out of town, two of America's most picturesque national parks - Kings Canyon and Yosemite, respectively - offer scenic surroundings and unforgettable panoramas. Want to guarantee gorgeous pictures in your wedding album? Try a photo shoot in one of these gorgeous national parks.

California weddings are considered some of the most expensive in the United States. But thankfully, Fresno and surrounding areas are much more affordable. The average Fresno wedding is $25,000, which is $4,000 less than the U.S. average cost. You and your fiancé(e) can discuss your budget so you can plan for other celebrations like your honeymoon, a first home and more.

Travel and Accommodations for Your Fresno Wedding

The city's air travel hub, Fresno Yosemite International Airport, is located in the northeast portion of the city and is accessible via East Airways Boulevard, North Clovis Avenue, Route 180 and Route 168.

State Route 99 and State Route 41 are Fresno's primary connecting roadways. The city is one of the few California wedding destinations that doesn't have Interstate Highway access, but traffic is lighter than other major state cities, thanks to its relatively isolated location in the Central Valley.

Ourhotel block reservation service is a simple, streamlined way to quickly book multiple rooms for out-of-town wedding guests. Speaking of hotels, the average nightly cost for a Fresno hotel is around $110 - $125. If you're having trouble finding a hotel in Fresno, try nearby cities like Clovis, Selma or Madera.

The Fresno Weather Forecast

Fresno's Mediterranean-type climate has plenty of sunshine. More than 80 percent of Fresno's annual calendar is sunny. Plus, the region enjoys limited annual rainfall (less than 12 inches per year). July is the warmest month, with average temperatures around 85 degrees. Even winters in Fresno (December and January) have average temps above freezing, making Fresno an ideal year-round place to plan your wedding.

Fresno's temperate climate provides many outdoor ceremony celebration options. Popular colors for an outdoor spring and summer wedding include yellow and green, while autumn and winter trend toward red, orange and white. Which color will work for your Fresno wedding venue? If you've made up your mind, ask your venue coordinator if it's possible to color-coordinate the décor to suit your needs for a fashionable Fresno wedding celebration.

Once you've decided on a wedding venue in Fresno, WeddingWire can help guide your wedding plans from mere dreams to reality. Our comprehensive planning tools include vendor cost comparisons, reviews and plenty of other helpful information to keep you on track toward Fresno wedding bliss in no time.