Monte Verde Inn

little over a year and we were constantly asked by family and friends "oh my god aren't you stressed out??.. (annoyed face)."I can honestly say as the bride I was not and I am an overplanning kind of person. The coordinator Lexi and her staff have everything down to the exact minute and down to every single detail. Many details are taken care of for you and all you and your partner simply need to do is choose your details and then show up(cake detail, cake flavors, linens, all food, all bar drinks, florist for centerpieces, servers etc. ALL DONE FOR YOU) It was so nice! The only vendors we had to hire on our own were photographer/photobooth, videographer and DJ (all of which Lexi provides recommendations.) And the food was really good which is definitely a plus. We need to give a special shoutout to the wedding planner and day of coordinator Lexi. She is AMAZING. She is awesome at communicating and providing honest feedback and opinions of what she thinks couples actually need versus what they see on pinterest that would cause a lot more work. She is VERY detailed oriented and thinks of so many things before the couple even does. On the day of she does an amazing job running the night and is always in the right spot at the right time holding exactly what it is that you are looking for. Monte Verde is definitely worth the money. It is nicely tucked away off of Foresthill road. You feel like you are out of town getting married in a magical forest covered in twinkle lights but in reality you are about 20 minutes out of town. I also loved that everything was at one location (ceremony, reception, getting ready, etc.) The house itself is beautiful and has a lot of vintage traditional details that are to die for. There is also an inside ballroom that can be used in case of rain or in colder seasons. We felt like our wedding was a movie. Everything went perfect and everything was so beautiful! I wish we could re-live the night over and over again!!

as close to the way we envisioned it as possible, and she stayed a voice of calm and optimism the whole time. Right before walking down the aisle, when I was losing my patience with my photographer and my bridesmaids, she was the one who reminded me to take a breath, remember why I was here, and be in the present when getting to finally marry my husband. The venue is gorgeous, intimate, inclusive, and easy to access, but Alicia is really what made the wedding process fun and easy. She was on top of everything, very responsive, flexible, accommodating, and sweet. She was also amazing about keeping my vendors in line and always following my wishes, not my vendors. We are having an anniversary party/reception there later this year, and I cannot wait to work with Alicia again!

ouple booked our date. We reached out to Alicia and her response was that unless someone were to choose our original date, we were out of luck and should not expect any kind of refund. I questioned how we could be at fault in that a global pandemic hit, but could not get any clear answer.  The bottom line is, if someone was unable to take our date, due to the pandemic or otherwise, we had no recourse, and would forfeit our deposit.   We accepted the fact that we canceled pre pandemic and tried to make it right by explaining that we would forfeit $1,000 as a cancellation fee. Alicia  became very  uncooperative. She told us she would contact us for a time to talk, but it would be over a month before we could began our dialog again. We tried to resolve this, but could not get any kind of reasonable agreement. She and Monte Verde Inn would do NOTHING more than just take our deposit and wash their hands of us.  They made no effort to make a good faith refund, of any kind. This has truly been an eye opener for us especially during these hard times.  We are sad that this venue and the couples interested in the property are being dealt with this way. 

with and was honestly there every step of the way, including the entire day/night of our wedding. We live out of state so the fact that they take care of most everything helped immensely. The venue is beautiful and intimate. We got married at the end of August and my biggest concern was the heat. It was a warm day, but by the time the ceremony it had really cooled down and was not bad at all. We still can’t stop talking about the day and we are so glad we chose MVI! Thank you Lexi & the entire staff!!

process was with Lexi (coordinator). Everything is laid out very plainly and you can decide from there. But it is also as customizable as you could want. She is flexible and accommodating when need be, to ensure your wedding is exactly how you want it. The way they do their pricing makes it easy to understand where your money is going and the prices are very reasonable for what you are getting. The food was excellent. The cake from Divine Desserts was incredible, honestly the best cake I've ever had. People raved and almost all of it got eaten! The flowers were gorgeous. Everything turned out better than what I had anticipated. It was a completely stress-free day for me, I am sure thanks to Lexi's hard work at keeping any issues away from me. There is nothing I would change about their process, it truly guarantees you have the wedding of your dreams.

Lexi, Ali and the MVI staff gave us our dream wedding day! People kept asking me if I was nervous or telling me not to be stressed. I was never nervous about marrying Paul. We made our promises to each other long ago. As to being nervous about the day, I had a strategy. Do the research, find the right people and let them handle it. We found the right place with Monte Verde Inn and Alexis Winblad. Part of Lexi's magic is having great vendors to refer people to. Trust the preferred vendor list!! Everything was perfect!!! Thank you for an absolutely magical wedding day!!! Beth & Paul Vergnani

rs. Martha our florist was spectacular. A lot of things are already included in the package so that was extremely helpful. We had 0 help from other family or coordinators other than Lexi so MVI helped keep it super simple!!! Speaking of coordinators, we don’t even have the words for how AMAZING Lexi is. She is extremely organized, and As the biggest control freak ever I felt 100000% comfortable leaving everything in her control. She made the day run SEAMLESSLY . I truly appreciate that the coordinators work hard to make us a priority day of wedding and they make sure everyone knows it! :) from things as small as going to get us drinks from the bar so we didn’t have to leave the dance floor, to putting my vans sneakers on when the heels became too much. The wedding and venue were MORE than we could have dreamed of. We love and appreciate you guys. - the Bini’s

naturally beautiful that very little extra decor is needed, and if you're not super crafty like me, that was a plus. The staff sets up everything so tastefully and Martha, who does their flowers, is amazing. She can do anything. The servers were very professional. I honestly didn't notice they were there! Lexi and Ali were amazing coordinators. I'm pretty sure they have experienced just about everything and know how to handle anything. They were essential in ensuring our wedding ran smoothly. I literally did not worry about one thing during the whole event. My husband and I highly recommend Monte Verde Inn for its gorgeous venue and professional and highly experienced staff. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the wedding was. It was more perfect than I could have ever envisioned. I truly cannot say enough good things about Monte Verde Inn.

worried when we found out we’d have a different coordinator. Lexi ended up being an amazing coordinator, even before meeting in person I could tell she was going to do a great job! She’s very organized and has a lot of experience and great advice. The fact that the venue is all inclusive was sooooo nice. It was great not having to coordinate with a bunch of different vendors for the cake, food, table rentals, dinnerware, etc. Both Lexi and Ali were there for the big day and everything was so wonderful and stress free! It was so great just being able to relax while getting ready and not have to set anything up or worry about last minute things. Lexi and Ali came and checked on us a few time throughout the day and made sure that we were eating and staying hydrated. I highly recommend Monte Verde, it was perfect and I wish we could experience it all over again!

d the whole experience made wedding planning so much easier! Communication with Lexi was easy and she understood all of our wants/needs for the perfect wedding. We used many of the preferred vendors and it made for a flawless night. Many of our 100 guests commented on how beautiful the ceremony was and that the reception was very enjoyable (free booze probably helped- we opted for the Open Bar, which was another great decision). And although no one had control of the weather, the venue provides guests with a ceremony/reception set at optimal times... it turned out to be a great temperature! The setting was gorgeous and for being all-inclusive, Monte Verde Inn is actually a reasonable price when compared to other venues in the area. Overall, Monte Verde was the best decision for us, which led to the perfect wedding!

city hustle. I was confident in its professionalism as many of my initial questions were readily answered on the website. Kudos to the owners for hiring Lexi to oversee wedding coordination not to mention sales and marketing. Honestly, it's too much for one person. Packages and pricing delivered great value for decor, tables/chairs & silverware, catering, and especially (setup, clean up) labor. The list of recommended vendors (DJ, photographer, florists, baker) gave us options to find talented individuals who better understood our goals and budget, as well as fit our personalities... and were experienced at working with Lexi and maximizing the advantages of a wedding at Monte Verde Inn. I also loved the intimacy of the estate: the ceremony site under a canopy of evergreens is steps away from the reception site with lawns, cocktail patio and ornamental trees. The front of the inn, front lawn and fountain are ideal for group photos; they provide more visual variety for pictures that capture your special day. Behind the ceremony site, photographers also know to creatively employment vineyards, the red barn and more forested areas to make details more sentimental to the couple (and wedding party members). Special thanks to Lexi for her "tough love" comments during rehearsal to make sure everybody understood their role on game day! The most distinct aspect of a wedding, here, is the 10 minutes deliberately set aside after the ceremony -- so bride and groom spend time together exclusively, sip bubbly and grab bites to eat. We knew the day would pass quickly; MVI purposefully making time for just us was my favorite aspect of planning (and important for my husband to check his blood sugar to manage his diabetes).

ith about 50 close family and friends. The wedding was a great success, thanks to the staff at Monte Verde Inn, especially Lexi. Lexi was very attentive to details, and understanding of our needs. The wedding day can be very busy and stressful, but Lexi took charge and kept everyone on task. She watched out for us, and our needs and coordinated everything, and everyone perfectly. Having an onsite wedding coordinator, like Lexi, at an all inclusive venue is the best decision we made. Alexis is calm and collected, but takes charge and get things done when needed. She has many years of experience, and was always ready with an answer or solution when needed. We had many little unique details at my wedding, and it was executed as we had wished. Her advise and personality got us through without any issues. Thank you Lexi, you were amazing, keep rocking!!! We will be eternally grateful.

Food is included in the package as well as the cake and reception flowers. When we signed our contract with the inn, they had a different coordinator. About 10 months before our wedding, we were informed that the coordinator would now be Lexi. Initially, we were nervous but Lexi made the transition seamless. She was a big part of the reason that our wedding was so wonderful. She helped us so much leading up to the wedding and answered all our questions. Her and her assistant Ali helped make sure our wedding day went smoothly. They checked on us throughout the night, made sure we were fine with the timing, and made sure we were having fun! My husband and I were able to relax and enjoy our wedding instead of worrying about anything.

about the cake, the food, flowers and gorgeous setting. Go for it, you won’t be disappointed!!!

pricing might initially seem a little high, it's important to realize that it includes the venue, food, nonalcoholic drinks, decor, decor flowers, high quality staff and service, and, of course, the amazing Lexi. It is well worth it. During our planning period, Lexi took over as our coordinator and blew us away with all that she did for us. Lexi quickly assured us that we were in good hands. Lexi followed through above and beyond with all of our dreams for our wedding. Even the day of, while she was ensuring everything was perfect, she was still attentive to my husband and I. Everything at our wedding was exactly how we imagined it; we would not change a thing! We received so many compliments from family and friends, stating that our wedding was one of the best and most beautiful weddings that had ever attended. I know that without the help of Lexi and all the staff at Monte Verde Inn, we would not have been able to have the day of our dreams. Thank you so much Monte Verde Inn for a truly memorable and perfect wedding!

were so friendly, and all the final touches were set exactly as we wanted. My food allergies were dealt with so well, and each little ask made to seem as though it was nothing. Kelsey and the entire staff thought of everything. Most of the time we never knew they were there, but the moment we needed anything before we could even ask they were on hand and taking care of us. The venue is beautiful, elegant, and can truly fit any theme you want. If we could do it all over again we would in a heartbeat, and we can't thank them enough. Thank you to Kelsey and the entire MVI team giving us such wonderful memories to look back on.

So,of course, we decided to have our wedding here. Literally everything went smoothly until about 3 weeks prior to our wedding. Yeah, that's right THREE weeks! That's when everything went crumbling down and FAST! We found out that Tina had decided to move on from the venue and quite honestly, I do not blame her. When we met with the new coordinator she was bashing on Tina and told us lies. Tina has been very sweet to us and when Lexi told us some unnecessary things we were definitely put in an awkward position. Lexi is very unprofessional and if we had toured with her in the very beginning, we wouldn't have come back. Also, she had told me that she wasn't able to be at our wedding rehearsal and asked us to move our rehearsal to the DAY OF our wedding. I didn't even know what to say to that. Oh and on top of that, she was also going to "bounce around 6pm" (her words) so she can go to her best friend's bachelorette party, but told us not to worry because "anyone can coordinate a wedding." Her exact words. Also, she lied to us about her being the manager and writes her own checks. We wanted to talk to someone above her to let them know what's going on because this was a little much for me. She refused to let us through to management, but my friend ended up being able to contact him. We talked to Raj, the owner, to let him know what is going on because we paid way too much for this to all happen last minute!! He pretty much ignored what is going on and proceeds to say negative things about Tina. I am sorry but if you have a problem with your previous employees or present, you DO NOT say it to your clients! It's so unprofessional. Anyway, we ended up with Martha, who is their florist to be our wedding coordinator. She is the sweetest lady ever! Absolutely loved her! The staff was great. Everything day of was fine. We never got to eat our cake and usually they box it up for us but I'm sure with things that happened prior to our wedding day, they could care less and wanted us out. It's seriously a beautiful venue and food was great, but the people running this place really need to step back and really think about how the present themselves. I've been in customer service pretty much all my life since my parents owns a business and I was astonished by how these people talk to their clients. I had emailed Nick, the manager, to thank him for the day and also wanted to let him know that his staff were wonderful. No response back. Shocker right? I have so many mixed feelings about this place. I seriously wished that we had Tina for our wedding day, she's seriously the best and this venue definitely lost their best employee. I've also talked to some of the staff members after and some are considering the same. By the way, Raj is the new owner of this venue and he had taken over half way through last year's wedding season so this is his first full year with wedding season. I seriously hope for the best, this venue is too gorgeous.

anyone. The food was wonderful and the overnight accommodations made for one less thing to worry about that evening.

multiple guests that our wedding was the most beautiful, fun, and magical they've ever been to! It was an amazing day/night and we can't thank Tina and the staff enough. If you choose this venue or you are on the fence, just know that it is such a fun process working with Tina and her staff from start to finish, and you won't be disappointed! Also, if you can, I highly recommend renting the inn overnight!

icious menu options on their website. Our tour was the Monday before Christmas and Tina, the lead wedding coordinator and really the face of the Monte Verde Inn, greeted us outside in the pouring, freezing rain. Even in the storm you could feel Tina’s warmth, and we couldn’t help but fall in love with the venue. It’s so beautiful and has a little bit of something for everyone, including the Inn itself, the garden, vineyard, fountain, and red barn. From the moment we decided to sign the contract until our departure the morning after the wedding, everything was smooth and easy. We never second guessed our decision to have our wedding there, even when we learned that the business had been sold to another owner shortly after we booked with them. You couldn’t tell the difference. Tina always communicated clearly and patiently, and the vendors they contract with are top notch. And even though Tina was too sick to work on our actual wedding day, we completely trusted the staff – especially Tina’s assistant, Lexi – to make sure the day was amazing. The Open House was a good thing to attend before our planning appointment because it really helped us narrow down our food choices (there are so many). Needless to say, it really paid off on the wedding day: so many of our guests stated that their meal (spring greens with raspberry vinaigrette, prime rib, stuffed chicken, asparagus with pancetta, fingerling potatoes, and mushroom risotto) was the best wedding meal they ever had – and it was served buffet style! Part of booking with MVI means that your linens, utensils, chairs and tables, wedding cake and decorative floral (except the arch and personal flowers) is included with your main package. This means you have fewer vendors to seek out independently, which is awesome and reduces the planning stress big time! Cathy with Gimmie Cake Too (cake baker) did such a great job. We enjoyed our cake tasting and trusted her explicitly, and the staff at MVI said they had never seen cake disappear so quickly! Martha with Blooms by Martha (decorative floral) really listened to our vision and brought it to life. Our friends couldn’t stop taking pictures of the floral arrangements! We also used MVI’s preferred DJ, Joe Kalamaras (SJ’s DJ) and boy, was that a smart choice! We LOVE Joe. We also chose one of MVI’s recommended photographers, Jessica Roman (Jessica Roman Photography), and that beautiful and wonderful woman became this bride’s saving grace. Talk about a wedding dream team!!! We strongly recommend Monte Verde Inn as your Gold Country wedding venue, especially if you are a couple wanting your special day to be beautiful, stress free, and memorable. We wish we could get married there every weekend!

o we could cut down on coordination with numerous service providers. Tina helped us coordinate music, provided all of the food (which was so good, by the way!), handled the open bar, received and put up all of our decorations for us, and did all set up/take down for the event. On top of everything, the Inn is unbelievably beautiful. I work in historic preservation and my (now-husband) works with plants, so we wanted a historic building located in a forest-like setting.. and we found EXACTLY that in the Inn! The location is unbelievably stunning and the setting is beautiful. We were up in the air about having our reception indoors or out (because they can do either) but we got hit with a hailstorm on the day-of and the weather gods chose for us. (that's the price we pay trying to beat the wedding rush by getting married in mid-April.) Tina and her team were so accommodating. They provided umbrellas, set up chairs just for our elderly guests outdoors for the ceremony right before so they wouldn't be wet, and moved everything inside last-minute. We are so lucky that we found the Monte Verde Inn! I cannot recommend them enough. They are absolute pros and can handle ANYTHING!

en married there and spoke very highly of her experience. It is an absolutely beautiful place. The big beautiful redwood trees to provide a canopy over the outdoor ceremony site/dancefloor had me swooning. There are so many different background options for photos too. From the vineyard, to the beautiful old inn, to the fountain, to the tree lined path, and so many more. Kelly and her team at the MVI are so wonderful to work with. She is an absolute professional and I felt completely comfortable in her hands. She is quick to respond to emails and happily answered any and all questions I had. Working within our somewhat modest budget was never an issue either. She takes away the need for a wedding planner, especially a day-of-coordinator - which is a huge cost-saver and stress reliever. Everything that is included in the cost - dinner, cake, drinks, chairs and tables, table linens, most of the flowers, etc. make it a great value. It may sound more expensive, initially, but when you add up the cost of getting all of those things from individual vendors (especially unforeseen costs like cake serving or having a plated dinner vs buffet), you realize you are saving a lot of money, and a lot of hassle! Which is exactly what I wanted, so that I could stay as stress-free as possible! The day of the wedding couldn't have run more smoothly. I didn't have to worry about a thing! And someone from her team was always there to make sure I had anything I needed, from a sip of water, to a glass of champagne :) And the food! Kelly's husband, Doug, is a professional chef and cooks the best wedding food you will ever taste! We received so many compliments on what a beautiful, magical, wonderful wedding it was and we couldn't agree more!

to tell you "No" or give you any bad news but Kelly gave it to me straight. The day before my wedding she was watching the weather, she pulled me and my new husband aside and gave us the plan B. We had planned for an outside ceremony and reception but that wasnt looking like it was going to happen. She knew how bad we wanted to get married outside under her beautiful arbor and great big redwood trees that she held out hope and still set up for an outside ceremony. We knew an outside reception was out of the picture due to the rain that was forecast-ed. Luckily the rain stopped for the ceremony and we even got some sun that peaked out. It lasted until the dinner was served so thank you weather and thank you Kelly and the Monte Verde Inn team for making everything go smoothly. Now we planned for an outside reception but let me tell you that reception inside was amazing! We were all warm and the inn was set up beautifully! All the flowers from the ceremony outside were brought in and filled the Inn with color and life. The lighten was romantic and Kelly and her team set up the tables perfectly. I love this venue and the Monte Verde Inn Team. The bar tenders were a crack up and all the guests liked talking to them. Rain or Shine this is the most beautiful venue!!! Thanks again Monte Verde Inn!! Especially Kelly and Lindsay!