Wedding Venues in Santa Cruz

Raquel

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

On May 4th, 2024, we had our wedding at Chaminade and everything turned out PERFECT! It was the only day that week that we had rain and even that couldn't ruin the day. Lizzie and her team made the entire day effortless and stress free for my husband and I and all our guests. She coordinated the day with our day-of wedding coordinator and both were very hands on in making the transition from ceremony to reception so beautifully. This venue has it all! From the stunning views to providing catering from The View restaurant, which was beyond delicious. Chaminade's accommodations were convenient for our family and friends that included reserving room blocks, access to using the pool, tennis courts, spa, and even has nearby hiking trails. They have a variety of food and beverage packages to choose from to fit anyones budget. Rebecca and Lizzie were there to answer any questions we had and were incredible to work with throughout the wedding process. I would recommend this venue to every couple looking to celebrating their wedding day! Thank you to everyone at Chaminade for making my wedding day so memorable! xoxo The Summers

Nolan

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We truly don’t even know where to start regarding feedback! From the moment we began working with Giselle and Bella back in October all the way through our wedding day, we received incredible support, coordination, communication, and an overall wedding planning experience that we will never forget. The two of you made wedding planning better than we ever could have imagined. From the very beginning, you made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and confident that our day was in the best hands possible. Giselle and Bella are so easy to work with and truly go above and beyond for their couples. When our wedding day arrived, the execution was absolutely flawless. Everything ran so smoothly, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy every moment. Our guests had the time of their lives and received amazing service from the entire Hollins House staff. We have received an incredible number of messages from family and friends commenting on the beautiful property, the outstanding service, and what an amazing wedding it was. A huge part of that is thanks to Giselle, Bella, and the entire team. The Hollins House is truly the best all-in-one wedding venue. They make every step of the process so easy, and in our opinion, it offers the absolute best venue and view in all of Santa Cruz. Beyond the breathtaking setting, the staff is exceptional, the service is top-notch, and the food is absolutely incredible. All of our wedding dreams came true, and we cannot thank the Hollins House team enough. We truly could not imagine getting married anywhere else. They made our day feel effortless, seamless, and unforgettable. If you are considering the Hollins House for your wedding, look no further—you will be in the best hands possible.

We LOVED the Seymour Center. The team was very responsive in helping us plan our wedding on such short notice. The venue was amazing and beautiful at golden hour - our guests loved walking outside to see the sunset after dinner! I highly recommend checking it out. Thank you for making our special night so memorable!

Katia

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had our wedding reception in the ballroom at The Grove on 09/27/2025 and couldn't be happier with our experience. We had a hard time finding venues in Santa Cruz that could accommodate more than 150 people. Not only is the Grove larger than other venues, it's more affordable than some of the alternatives we looked at. Our coordinator was Sabrina and she was lovely to work with. Communication was easy, everyone was so kind and helpful. You truly get the sense that the people who work here are passionate about what they do. We were lucky that no one was using the room the day before our event and the venue was generous enough to let us do a lot of the set up the day before. The day of our wedding was like clockwork. Everything matched the floor plan Sabrina created. Food was ready on time and tasted great. People always say something will go wrong the day of the wedding, but really nothing did. What's also special about this venue is the ability to control the natural light. I dreamed of having a candlelit dinner, and I was able to have that despite it being completely bright at 5pm. Another asset was the dressing rooms and bathroom behind stage. I had to completely undress to use the bathroom so l appreciated the privacy. I cannot recommend this place enough.

M &

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

From the first time we spoke with Shelby at the Dream Inn about planning our wedding weekend, we knew that she and her team were the right choice for us. For a 200+ person wedding of folks from all over the U.S., the Dream Inn was a perfect place to host everyone with low stress. We had a great room block, a gorgeous beach ceremony, and a spectacular sunset ballroom reception. We were able to do a second line from the beach to the reception space, and had a live brass band for our Mardi Gras style party! Shelby and Briana were both amazing to work with in the months leading up to the event, making sure to keep us updated on timelines and helping with vendor selection. We needed some big last minute changes due to a family health incident, and Shelby and her team were responsive, supportive, and totally unfazed. They always seemed to be just as excited as we were about the whole event!

I cannot be more thrilled with the venue, food, service and coordination of the staff at The Crow's Nest in Sant Cruz, CA. Mary Lou was beyond WONDERFUL! We came to this venue based upon good reviews of the food and service but didn't expect it to be as outstanding as it was. From the first site visit to the conclusion of the reception, the staff was amazing! Mary Lou coordinated all the vendors, i.e. linens, bakery, and she even decorated the room with the themed items we provided. Mary Lou became the coordinator we didn't have. This was wonderful especially since we live in the Central Valley and ours was a destination wedding. She even provided personalized menus for our reception guests. Our wedding was at 11am at another location and our reception was from 12-4PM. Having it earlier in the day made it easier on our overall wedding budget, and Mary Lou helped us maximize our dollars with great options that still made our reception beautiful. I cannot say enough compliments about The Crow's Nest, and would HIGHLY recommend it as a wedding reception venue any day of the week!!! THANK YOU CROW'S NEST AND MARY LOU! You made our special day beyond special. You made it everything a bride could hope for, and more!

The food is absolutely delicious! They have a very clean and professional set-up, and are totally self-contained. They bring their own tables and linens (for their area only), and dress nicely in chef coats. We opted to rent our own plates and forks, and purchase paper napkins, but they still helped us bus all the tables after dinner. Your guests will want seconds, and that's okay!

We were pleasantly surprised by the help that was offered to organize the chairs and tables after the wedding, thank you! The venue was beautiful and clean.

Tasia

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Having our wedding at an entire museum was perfect, it was exactly what we wanted for our day!