About this vendor
Located on the Mendocino Coast in Albion, CA, The Fensalden is an expansive private property and wedding venue where you can celebrate your love story with those who mean the most to you. Amongst this venue's rolling green grounds, you'll find three stunning cottages and a beautiful main house just waiting to host your family and friends for your entire wedding weekend. A jewel on the Mendocino coastline, The Fensalden offers ocean views and coastal beauty as the backdrop to your ceremony and reception.
This property can accommodate over 30 people across the four homes, making it ideal for a destination wedding on the Mendocino Coast. None of the houses are rented separately, so you can rest assured that your group will enjoy total privacy during your stay. Every home boasts a kitchen, a living area, and a private balcony, allowing guests to start and finish their days looking out at the Pacific Ocean. If you'd prefer to gather as a group in the evenings, the cozy fire pit area in the yard could be the perfect place. The Fensalden's outdoor lawn suits all private events, from romantic wedding ceremonies to tented receptions. Additional guests are welcome at the property, allowing all your loved ones to be part of your special day.
Providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests of all ages is important to The Fensalden's owners, so they've equipped the homes with books, board games, and premium WiFi. There's even a children's playroom on-site for your littlest guests. All property rental packages include accommodation and exclusive access to the entire grounds. If you're looking for a hotel or B and B for additional guests, the nearby town of Mendocino has plenty of options. Your wedding at The Fensalden will be memorable not just because of the setting or atmosphere but because of those you shared it with.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Estate
- Garden
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
Reviews
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out of 5.05 reviews
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Wedding at Fensalden made our wedding dream come true! ! My husband and I were envisioning a back yard wedding with family and friends. We spent 4 nights there with 33 of our belo...
ved guests staying onsite. The venue has 7+ acres land, stunning ocean view (sunset is amazing!!), beautiful big eucalyptus trees and 4 houses (so that friends & family can stay comfortably onsite). It feels like a family vacation! We BBQed (with the onsite grill) and hosted our rehearsal dinner at the main house (inside). Our catering vendor also loves the venue since the kitchen is so well equipped and has everything they need. We have in total around 55 guests over, and we ended up setting up a big tent (reception, dinner and dance floor) on the lawn (due to high wind). Henry and Marne are so welcoming and attentive to our questions/requests. We truly appreciate their hospitality and partnership! I can't ask for a better wedding venue! Thank you Fensalden being a part of our memory that we will cherish for life!
When we got engaged we knew immediately that we wanted to get married on the Mendocino coast - it holds such a special place in our hearts and we wanted to share the small town and...
wind-swept coast with our closest family and friends. We also knew it was a priority to find a venue that we could host a welcome dinner and a goodbye brunch at, so finding the right spot already had a long checklist of necessities. While looking at venues, it was totally the goldilocks situation - we pulled up to Fensalden and we just knew we were at the right place. Marne welcomed us with humor, openness, and a presence that just put us at ease. She offered so many suggestions, when we asked, and shared our vision of what our wedding weekend could be. Through the year-long process, she was so extremely communicative and helpful in the planning process. Leading up to the event, as the stress started to creep in, Marne continued to answer all our questions and help us through.
On the wedding weekend, our guests could not believe as they pulled up to the house - for many of them, it was their first visit to the Mendocino coast and Fensalden showed off! Friday night we gathered on the lawn for seared ahi and korean ribs and so much laughter and hugs. Saturday, the wedding, was perfect in every way - the house was so peaceful as we got ready and everyone had their own space. Once the guests arrived, the lawn was so expansive we could have the ceremony space separated from the tent and happy hour area, making it seem like we were never tight or crowded. After watching the most epic sunset, we danced the night away and then even enjoyed karaoke and late night eats later on in the house! Sunday morning my dad hosted a blueberry pancake breakfast and we loved getting to spend that extra time with our guests who had traveled so far. We ended up renting the house for Thursday and Sunday as well, just to extend the weekend, and we were so sad to leave Monday morning.
Months later, our guests are still gushing about how beautiful Fensalden was and the most perfect venue - many have said it was the best wedding venue they’ve ever been to- and we couldn’t agree more!
Having our wedding at the Fensalden was a dream come true, Marne was fabulous to work with and really did do everything she could to accommodate our wishes. The venue provided a co...
mprehensive list of vendors that made planning a wedding in a month (kind of) a breeze. The estate itself was beautiful with incredible views and comfortable accommodations for all of our guest who stayed on site. We got married in October 2024 and I’m just now getting around to writing this review nearly a year later because even though life gets in the way I want everyone to know how great our experience was and how lovely the Fensalden and Marne are :) if we could get married there every year we would I cannot recommend it enough!!
We didn't know a venue with an intimate-style wedding on the coast existed until we found The Fensalden. It was perfect. The landscape, view, accommodations are absolutely stunning...
and exactly what we wanted. All our family and close friends stayed on the property for two nights and everybody loved it. Many of our attendants said it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The site manager, Marne, took extra time and planning on her part to be sure everything ran smoothly. And everything DID run smoothly. There is not a single part of our wedding that I regret or wish went differently. We got an incredibly gorgeous sunset setting over the ocean that illuminated the grass fields gold. Our photos came out amazing and everybody had a great time. It is exactly what we wished for and it was truly the happiest day of my life.
Fensalden is a beautiful venue that combines historic charm with breathtaking natural beauty, making it a dreamy location for a wedding weekend.
A stunning meadow with panoramic o...
cean views provides a picturesque backdrop for both the ceremony and reception.
Fensalden offers four unique houses, each with its own distinctive style, creating a true destination wedding experience. This setup not only accommodates guests comfortably but also provides space for your family and friends to stay for the weekend.
Located near the town of Mendocino, guests can explore the local area, adding to the overall enjoyment of the wedding weekend.
Fensalden's combination of charm and beauty makes it the perfect setting for a wedding celebration!
Contact
33810 Navarro Ridge Rd, Albion, CA