About this vendor
Situated in Santa Rosa, CA, Paradise Ridge Winery is a scenic wedding venue that boasts 156 acres of natural beauty. This rustic getaway is nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, boasting views of the stunning Russian River Valley. Its picturesque vineyards and romantic atmosphere are bound to delight you and your loved ones. Fine wine, milestone memories, and wholesome fun are par for the course at this Golden State gem.
Paradise Ridge Winery has been welcoming soon-to-be newlyweds and wine enthusiasts for decades. Walter and Marijke, the original owners, became inspired to start a vineyard after falling in love with the Californian wine country. They discovered Paradise Ridge in 1978, and it has been a staple of the area ever since. Its charm lies in its beautiful outdoor spaces, perfect couples who desire a countryside celebration. Couples can exchange their vows at the intimate ceremony area before enjoying a photoshoot in the vineyards. The venue also features an indoor space that can be used for dinners and wine tastings.
At Paradise Ridge Winery, the team will work diligently to make your once-in-a-lifetime occasion a truly memorable one. It can accommodate up to 200 of your nearest and dearest. You can enjoy every stage of your wedding here, from your rehearsal dinner to your reception. As a welcoming venue, the vineyard can set the scene for a variety of wedding types, including religious, secular, and interfaith. In addition to weddings, it can host business events and other social celebrations.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Trees
- Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
- Planning
Reviews
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I truly believe that my husband and I had the perfect wedding reception at Paradise Ridge Winery. We looked at so many venues and Paradise Ridge was literally the LAST one, as it ...
is somewhat of a hidden gem. But you know what they say—save the best for last. Once we saw the upstairs/downstairs layout, new amenities, and GORGEOUS views, we were hooked.
Paradise Ridge was worth every penny. Paradise Ridge’s staff (shoutout to Jasmine and Colleen!) were wonderfully communicative and easy to work with. One of my favorite parts of our wedding preparations was getting to go there with my then fiancé and family to do a wine tasting to decide which wines we wanted to serve at the wedding.
For the actual wedding, all the space at the venue may be organized. First, we had a photoshoot at some of the beautiful sculptures on the property. Then, we set up our “hor d’oeuvres” hour on the balcony so guests could enjoy the wonderful view of the vineyards. We moved inside to the upstairs floor for dinner and then downstairs for dancing. There are comfy chairs seated outside the downstairs area where many of our guests enjoyed taking a break to sip wine and eat cake.
Our pictures from our reception are something I will treasure forever. The “golden hour” photographs at Paradise Ridge are unparalleled and many of our guests said they too loved taking pictures because how often do you get to look this good?!
In sum, I unequivocally recommend Paradise Ridge Winery for your venue.
The venue speaks for itself, as do the wines. Paradise Ridge is a magical space to have a wedding. Ours was 150 people in April, and we used the outdoor space for the ceremony, the...
space outside the tasting room and the big deck for the cocktail hour, the upstairs space for the dinner and the tasting room for dancing. Having so many different spaces really breaks up the day and each space is so beautiful in its own way. Martha is a joy to work with, the wines are delicious and reasonably priced. And the views. LOVE.
Paradise Ridge is an incredible place to get married! Martha and her staff was a delight to work with! They were organized, diligent, thoughtful, and had an incredible attention ...
to detail! The views are spectacular! Our family and friends cannot stop talking about the beauty of the venue! Thank you Martha and the PR team!
Having our wedding at Paradise Ridge Winery was better then we could have ever dreamed of. The venue, the view and the vineyard was a spectacular site to see! Everything was so b...
eautiful! Martha (Wedding & Event Manager) was such a huge help whenever we had questions, and very accommodating when we had issues. She assisted us with solving any problems we ran across, and made sure we were taken care of. We highly recommend having a wedding at such a gorgeous venue!!
Paradise Ridge was absolutely stunning and we are so glad we chose it for our wedding venue! We toured a lot of venues before selecting Paradise Ridge. Although it was a bit more c...
ostly than we had originally budgeted for our venue, it was absolutely worth the value. The pros:
1) The reception/dancing can go into the night. Most Napa/Sonoma venues have a hard 10pm music cut-off time due to city noise ordinances. PRW allowed our reception to go until 1am, so we didn't feel the need to provide an after party. You pay overtime beyond midnight, but it's definitely worth it.
2) The scenery. Your photos will be amazing. The LOVE sign lit up at night is stunning. You also save on decor because the venue speaks for itself!
3) One location for everything. You can have your first look and photos in the vineyards, a beautiful outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour on the veranda, and indoor reception in the ballroom. They even have an indoor space downstairs as a backup for the ceremony in case it rains on your big day (wedding tents are expensive!).
4) Martha is so fun to work with. We are members now and love going back!
The cons:
1) Cost. We saved a bit by having a Friday wedding. But the exclusive vendors (although lovely) are kinda pricey. Definitely price out the exclusive caterers before booking if you're on a budget.
2) Some guests sit outside on the veranda for dinner if you have a large wedding. We had 144 guests, so 2 tables of guests were outside for dinner. It was beautiful, but on a May evening it was pretty chilly even with the heaters. In the summer this wouldn't be a problem at all.
3) Some firm rules/restrictions - but you'll find this with any winery venue. They are a winery by day so you can't have your rehearsal any old time...you have to work around their schedule and other weddings/events. Also, no throwing of anything or any fresh flower petals. We were allowed to have our puppy in the wedding though :)
We've been members at Paradise for several years, and when it came time to plan our wedding, Paradise was the clear choice. The staff is wonderful to work with - patient, responsiv...
e, and extremely accommodating. It was not inexpensive, but it was completely worth it. The location really just can't be beat - I used minimal flowers and decor and just let the room, the view, and the surroundings speak for themselves. Cannot recommend having a wedding here enough.
Beautiful venue with very pleasant staff and venue coordinator. The second we stepped into Paradise Ridge we knew it was where we want to get married. The view of the valley is s...
pectacular and the venue itself is gorgeous and intimate. There is an outdoor patio area for the ceremony and a champagne cellar (in case of rain). The reception in the tasting room was beautiful with an outdoor/indoor bar and windows facing that stunning view.
Paradise Ridge Winery is the perfect location for Weddings. The view the sun is setting is stunning.
This venue is absolutely gorgeous and we both fell in love the first time we visited the winery. The Love statue is an awesome landmark and looks so nice in wedding photos. We plan...
ned on getting married outside in the courtyard but the morning of our wedding, it was raining like crazy! Martha, the event coordinator, called me in the morning to give me a couple options for moving the ceremony inside. She reassured me that everything would look great and that I would be pleased with the outcome. When I arrived, I couldn't have been any happier. She went above and beyond to make sure the new ceremony area looked gorgeous, there were candles lit and a beautiful fire blazing. After the ceremony was over, the rain stopped and the sun broke through which made for beautiful pictures. I wouldn't have changed anything about the day and was so happy with the venue and Martha.
We got married here August 2013. It is a beautiful location for a sunset wedding - I wanted to snap photos of the view during my own wedding!! We were bathed in warm golden sunli...
ght during the ceremony and surrounded by rolling green hills and vineyards. In the evening the city lights shimmered in the background. My guests said it was breathtaking.
Paradise Ridge does a lot of weddings, and with good reason. It's a beautiful venue, with a gorgeous view overlooking a vineyard, and at night you can see the lights of Santa Rosa....
They have a nice terrace for ceremonies and a champagne cellar if you happen to have bad weather, so you don't have to stress about rain options. We saved 25% by booking in April, as they have discounts for events between November and April. Everyone we worked with was reliable and helpful, and the event went very smoothly, with some gorgeous pictures to show for it. The one thing to know is that you're a little limited with caterers and DJs -- you have to choose off of Paradise Ridge's list. We found great vendors off their list, but at the same time, it does lock you in to their options unless you want to spend more money -- so there are a few costs you'll have fewer options around. But working with vendors that have worked at the venue before worked out really well for us, the photographer, caterer and DJ all knew Paradise Ridge really well, making for a seamless experience day of. Plus, unlike a lot of wineries, you're really close by hotels and other amenities, not out in the middle of nowhere, which is a big benefit to your guests. Very happy with our choice!
After searching long and hard for a venue, and having one fall through, we found Paradise while wine tasting between cake tastings! We were a destination couple and working through...
e-mail with Martha, the events coordinator, was easy.
Their staff is wonderful: friendly, helpful and knowledgable. The setting is so beautiful and they accommodated all of our wants and needs!
Excellent place for the wedding of our dreams - we were SO happy with them!
This location is so perfect. Our pictures came out great. The coordinator there does a great job of working with you. The wine itself was a little a pricey, but the pictures mor...
e than make up for it!
The minute we pulled up to Paradise Ridge Winery, we knew we wanted to have our Wedding here. The view was breathtaking. Our Wedding was absolutely fantastic. We had such a good ti...
me and the venue just added to the romance and fun of Wine Country. Everyone at Paradise Ridge was helpful, friendly and cheerful. We enjoyed planning our Wedding with Martha. The views at Paradise Ridge can't be beat. This was a dream come true Wedding and nothing could ever be better than having a Wedding at Paradise. Our guests loved having the venue to themselves and that they got to drink the delicious wine from the winery. We loved that we were able have our ceremony outside overlooking the vineyard.
Contact
4555 Thomas Lake Harris, Santa Rosa, CA
Paradise Ridge Winery