Wine Country Wonderland
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (2X)
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The Lodge at Sonoma is a wedding and event venue located in Sonoma, CA. Couples that exchange their vows in this setting will have majestic mountain views and lush fields as their backdrop. The onsite team will go above and beyond to ensure you have an unforgettable wedding weekend, from start to finish.
The Lodge at Sonoma features rustic elegance throughout the grounds, from the cozy guest rooms to the versatile event spaces. Their largest outdoor setting, Stone Building and Lawn, can accommodate up to 500 people for your big day. While inside features exposed ceiling beams and a crackling fireplace, the outdoor area allows your guests to dine and dance under strings of bistro lights. For a more classic aesthetic, the Sonoma Ballroom features a neutral color scheme, artistic chandeliers, and a versatile floor plan to create your dream theme. For intimate gatherings of up to 50 people, Heritage Oak provides plenty of natural beauty. You will be free to exchange your vows or mingle with your loved ones under the 150-year-old oak tree. The Blue Oak Room and Magnolia Room are also available for your special events leading up to your big day.
The onsite team of event planners, caterers, and bartenders will work with you to customize each element of your special day. They will make sure each detail, from your budget to your table settings, matches your vision. From your rehearsal dinner until your day-after brunch, The Lodge at Sonoma will make sure you have a memorable start to your marriage.
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Rachel B
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5.0
8/13/2024
Me and my now husband fell in love with the Lodge from our first visit. I was a little nervous to tour, given some of the reviews from 2023 which mentioned a lot of turnover, but Katelyn promised that she would be there to stay (and she did). Our wedding planner (Erin Russo) had a great relationship with the Lodge, which made everything seamless throughout our planning experience. The tasting was amazing, and we had regular calls with Katelyn in the 2 months leading up to our big day to ensure all of our requests were covered. The weekend of our wedding was actually flawless. I have zero complaints. The staff at the lodge made my husband and I feel so special the entire weekend. The waitstaff and bartenders day of were fantastic, and the food was as good on the day of the wedding as at the tasting (we got lots of compliments on the food!!). I would recommend the lodge to anyone looking for a wine country wedding, who doesn't want to have to deal with transportation to a venue or the limitations of a vineyard. Thank you to everyone at the Lodge for a magical weekend!!
Jennie T
5.0
1/18/2025
We are so happy we chose The Lodge for our wedding. It checked off all the boxes we were looking for out of a wedding venue. It is beautifully designed with a space that provides the perfect indoor/outdoor flow. It is spacious but still feels intimate, and the location was very easy for our guests to get to. Since it is also a hotel, we were able to stay on property which made the whole wedding weekend even easier.
The team at The Lodge went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was flawless. Katelyn was great to work with and it was so reassuring to know we were in such capable hands.
On our wedding day, the venue was set up beautifully, exactly as we had imagined. The ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing locations are all so close together which makes transitioning between spaces easy. The size of the stone building also allows flexibility in the event of inclement weather.
We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was. Also, while the food at weddings is normally pretty mediocre, we received several compliments about how great the passed hors d’oeuvres and dinner were.
We highly recommend The Lodge!
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Laura D
5.0
11/14/2024
We hosted our daughter’s destination wedding at the Lodge this October 2024. We were so pleased with every aspect of the weekend events. The Lodge staff was so friendly and attentive. Katelyn, their catering manager, was great to work with. She was so accommodating to our needs, and she was very helpful with offering ideas and suggestions throughout the planning process. The accommodations at The Lodge do not disappoint. The rooms are upscale, comfortable, and quiet. The lobby area/fireplace was such a convenient place to greet arriving wedding guests and for people to relax and socialize. The rehearsal dinner was also hosted at The Lodge, just steps away from the rehearsal area, so there was no need for transportation to another location. We enjoyed both indoor and outdoor areas to eat and mingle with our guests on a beautiful fall evening and the catering was excellent.
On the wedding day, their experience and know how really shined bright. Everything was set up perfectly as planned. The Lodge staff treated us and our guests so kindly and professionally. The day was unfolding just as it was scripted until a very unexpected, but significant rain shower arrived in the area just as dinner was about to be served on the outdoor, Stone Lawn. What could have become a complete dinner washout was expertly handled by Katelyn and her team. They sprang into action bringing out every umbrella they could find. In the end, the shower lasted about 30 minutes and then it was over. Because of The Lodge’s experience and resources, instead of the rain creating a disaster of dinner, it ended up creating a special memory which was almost magical. I would be remiss if I left out that The Lodge requires you to have an outside wedding planner, and we found an amazing one who was there with her assistants who also jumped in to help save dinner and make sure the guests were comfortable.
So many of the wedding guests told us how great they thought the food was, how impressed they were with how The Lodge staff handled the rain, and just what a beautiful and fun wedding it was. We could not have been happier with the entire weekend, and we highly recommend The Lodge at Sonoma.
Maya B
5.0
11/01/2024
The Lodge was the perfect venue for our wedding! The staff were so helpful and accommodating. Katelyn was especially great in making sure everything ran smoothly. We got so many compliments on the Lodge from our guests saying it was the perfect wedding destination as well as compliments on the great food during the reception. Because of the amazing staff we were able to enjoy the night with our guests and not worry about any of the logistics!
Erin R
5.0
9/25/2024
I have had the pleasure of working with Katelyn, the catering sales manager at The Lodge in Sonoma, for quite some time now. From start to finish, her professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence is truly outstanding.
Katelyn is an absolute a joy to work with. She is responsive, accommodating, and goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our client's weddings are perfect. Her expertise and passion for her work is evident in every interaction, and she helps make the entire planning process seamless and stress-free.
I cannot recommend the Katelyn and her team at the Lodge in Sonoma highly enough. They played a significant role in making the wedding day truly special and memorable. If you’re looking for top-notch service and an unforgettable experience, look no further. Thank you Katelyn, you are simply the BEST!
Jordan S
5.0
6/05/2023
I am overjoyed to share my extraordinary experience with The Lodge at Sonoma, the picturesque setting where our dream wedding unfolded flawlessly! Despite a rocky start in our initial contact and a period of communication lapses due to turnover, our journey took a delightful turn when Michelle joined the team. From that point forward, everything fell into place seamlessly, leading to an absolutely perfect day that left our guests enchanted with the food, service, and the unforgettable experiences at the Lodge.
The accommodations at the Lodge were nothing short of extraordinary, with cozy and chic rooms that provided the perfect blend of comfort and luxury. The Lodge at Sonoma truly set the stage for a perfect wedding weekend. Our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception on Friday at the onsite restaurant, Wit & Wisdom, was the perfect prelude to our celebration. The delectable cuisine, paired with the warm and inviting ambiance, set the tone for a weekend filled with love and joy. Our guests raved about the mouthwatering dishes, the impeccable service, and the delightful atmosphere that Wit & Wisdom effortlessly created. It was an unforgettable beginning to an unforgettable weekend. Now, our wedding day. The staff at the Lodge seamlessly brought our vision to life, ensuring that every aspect of our day was nothing short of magical. The food and service were absolutely exceptional, earning rave reviews from all our guests. Our guests couldn't stop praising the menu, and the service staff delivered with warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for ensuring everyone's happiness. Throughout the planning process, Michelle, our dedicated point of contact went above and beyond to help make our dreams a reality. Her attention to detail, open lines of communication, and ability to turn challenges into opportunities were truly remarkable. In conclusion, despite the initial bumps along the way, we are beyond thrilled with our experience at the Lodge thanks to the exceptional efforts of Michelle, Chef Megan and the entire team.
Lauren F
5.0
5/15/2023
We had our wedding earlier this May at the Lodge at Sonoma, and it's the weekend that everyone is still talking about.
We visited only a few venues in the region after much online research and the Lodge was simply perfection (even in the pouring rain - the pictures are already gorgeous, but really don't do it justice). When we initially signed our contract, there was a completely different team in charge of their events. The initial lack of communication left us with a little buyer's remorse, but the moment Michelle took over we knew we would be in good hands. She made up for the missteps of the prior team plus some. When we returned for our second visit and food tasting, it was raining yet again, but I was filled with the same excitement I felt when I first visited the property. I felt completely at ease with Michelle and her team. And the food....to die for. We could not wait for our wedding day just to have the food again, and on our wedding day the guests could not stop raving. We initially planned for our ceremony in the stone building and reception on the lawn, but once again the rain got the better of our time on the property and our wedding had to be moved inside. As a bride, this is an incredibly stressful and devastating thing to happen just before your wedding day, but Michelle and her team, along with our planner, seamlessly worked together to make it the event of our dreams. The staff were incredible, somehow invisible but also attentive to and on top of every need. Honestly, our only regret was not staying on property for longer after our wedding. Numerous guests have commented that they are already planning trips back to the property for vacations, anniversaries, etc. We cannot wait to be back. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Lodge to anyone looking for the perfect venue in the Napa Valley.
Caroline B
3.0
1/17/2023
We fell in love with the Lodge for our wedding pretty instantly. We loved the services included in the package, the look, and the ability to have our special day take place in 3 different spots at 1 site. It was a stretch for us financially, but we figured out how to make it work.
We started to plan our wedding more than a year out, so when we secured the Lodge as our site early-on, we didn't need to do much in the way of planning. Unfortunately, when we were nearing our wedding date (within 3 months) and needed to start working out more of the details, we started to encounter serious issues.
We would send emails, make phone calls, and leave voicemails with no response. We eventually found out that the point person we were supposed to be in touch with had left (and this was the 2nd or 3rd one we'd had since signing on) and they were working on a replacement. The communication between us and the Lodge became so broken down, that my fiancé and I decided to spend extra money (we hadn't planned for) in order to hire a wedding planner about a month out from our wedding. This was especially disappointing because the package we paid for at the Lodge was supposed to include an on-site planner, and it was around this time that they said that was no longer going to be provided.
Things did turn around for the better when they finally had someone permanently hired as their wedding manager, but it was unfortunate that it happened after we had already spent for an outside planner. Communication became better, and the person they hired (who is still currently there as I write this) was very responsive, kind, and knowledgeable. We wished we had been able to work with her earlier.
For anyone looking to have their wedding here, I will say that things ended on a better note for us at the Lodge, and we loved our wedding.
Allison R
1.0
11/07/2022
The level of disorganization that we experienced while working with The Lodge greatly negatively impacted our wedding day. My wedding planner and I couldn't get ahold of anyone within the month leading up to our wedding day; we were literally emailing and calling daily with no response. This was really frustrating because our other vendors needed information from The Lodge to plan their set up for the day. The team at the then called me 2 nights before my wedding to ask me how many people were coming, even though we had already emailed over everyone's meal choices several times. They consistently emailed the wrong email accounts with information about our event. (There's more but I'm not going to list everything.) Overall, I was worried that they weren't going to take care of everything that needed to be taken care of. The staff turnover here is high, and it felt like nobody was taking care of our event. Proceed with caution if you choose to get married here. Be sure to higher an additional planner to support you.
TT N
2.0
8/24/2022
This venue was at the top of our list, so we were extremely disappointed by the treatment we received as potential customers. The Stone building was very nice with catering, chairs, table settings all included. Unfortunately, the sales and management team were unresponsive and unprofessional. Our original site visit was pushed back twice, then the sales person no showed after we drove 1.5 hrs. We were given a tour by another sales person, but then passed off via CC'd email to a wedding coordinator who did not return emails until we DM'd the Lodge's instagram account for help. The level of unprofessionalism from a hotel that wants to charge us upwards of $65K for a wedding is unbelievable. They told us they "don't usually give pricing proposals" when 2 other venues had already given us detailed pricing proposals within 3 days of a site visit. When we expressed our displeasure with their customer service, the salesperson drafted some sort of proposal with the caveat that catering prices will increase by about 10%. In addition to this, there is a 5% venue coordinator fee and it was unclear if they were taxing us after including tip. Our last email inquiring about the service charge was sent 5 weeks ago and has yet to be answered. Obviously, we signed a contract with another venue that, despite being more expensive and including less, was much more professional. Planning a wedding is already stressful. No couple wants to have the added aggravation of dealing with unanswered emails and no shows. We didn't trust them to care about us or our wedding after taking our money. Until they get their act together, I recommend you avoid considering the Lodge at Sonoma as a wedding venue.
Whitney L
2.0
8/17/2022
TLDR:
Pros: Multiple spaces to use within the venue, nice that the guests can stay on property, pretty facilities and great location
Cons: issues with staff, billing and overall coordination
My husband and I chose the Lodge for our April 2022 wedding. We worked with them to find a date and requested April 9th. While we were waiting for the paperwork, we found out that that date was no longer available due to a corporate event booking without their knowledge. Not a great start because we had to pick a weekend that many of our guests had conflicts for.
Once we signed the contract, we worked with the wedding coordinator that is included in the package. Be warned - this person is more of a day of coordinator and I would recommend hiring your own planner (more on this later). It was progressing well until a month out from the wedding. I realized that the coordinator had not responded to anything in three weeks. Including really important details such as food, location choices throughout the wedding day, etc had still not been finalized. My husband and I both tried to reach out with no answer. I was freaking out, not sure if our guests were even going to have a meal. Finally our personal wedding planner was able to figure out that the Lodge planner had taken a leave of absence. I understand that things happen, especially during Covid times, but I wish the venue would have let us know proactively that this person was no longer with the Lodge. You can't imagine the stress that we felt THE WEEK OF our large destination wedding having nothing confirmed with the venue since there was no person to contact on their side.
The Lodge did end up supplying a temp planner (the week of the wedding) who was able to execute the last minute details. But she said herself she was grateful we had our own planner. She literally did their jobs for them. (Side note - Taylor Ingraham from Taylor Rae Weddings is the GOAT!!!)
The worst part of all of this is that one of my vendors told me that this same issue happened to another one of her brides who got married at the Lodge! The coordinator went MIA before the wedding (summer 2021). I thought there was no way this could happen twice, but apparently it seems to be an ongoing issue with this venue. Apparently it is still not resolved.
There were a few issues throughout the night that we had explicitly communicated. For example, at one point there was only one bartender for 125 guests, with an insanely long line. Not great to see on our wedding night. Overall, we did have a great night and the venue is really pretty, but if you choose to have your wedding here, PLEASE take my advice and hire your own planner. Also be warned that there are alot of random charges that appeared on the final bill.
Genevieve S
5.0
10/15/2019
HAVE YOUR WEDDING HERE! Picking The Lodge for our wedding was one of the easiest decisions during the planning process. The outdoor garden area is beautiful, and the stone room is perfect for either your cocktail hour or even your reception! We had the restaurant on site cater and we're so glad we did - a month later and our guests are still raving about the food. My only regret was that I didn't have any leftovers to bring home, yum!
If you do host your wedding here, which you should, Alena is an absolute wonder to work with. She's kind, patient and does a great job at bringing your vision to reality.
Also, be sure to request Bradley as your bartender. He was so sweet. I have heard from so many guests about how great he was – and it’s true, he was awesome.
Kelly C
5.0
6/24/2018
The Lodge at Sonoma is a well-oiled machine for running weddings. Alena our wedding coordinator was great and made sure everything leading up to the day was planned and day of went smoothly. The food was great and service very prompt. We will be staying at the hotel again and recommend as a venue for those looking to have a Sonoma wedding with much of the service, rentals etc included in the venue price.
Alyssa G
5.0
3/28/2017
From the beginning we were treated so well by The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort and Spa- our coordinator was responsive and attentive, the food was perfect, and the venue was exactly what we were looking for for our California Winter wedding. Even though halfway through we needed to switch our coordinator because she switched jobs, the Lodge handled this transition smoothly by giving us an equally great coordinator. Beautiful location, and the cost was lower than several of the other resorts we were considering in the area.
Knottie7161183
5.0
1/09/2015
It is hard for me to give a definitive positive or negative title to my review, as I have mixed feelings regarding the venue for my 11/22/14 wedding reception. But as with all reviews, each one is their own experience. So I think it's safer just to list the pros and cons I've experienced.
Pros:
The venue, overall, was beautiful. The tent and stone building left guests in awe. Guests also loved their cottages. Mine had a slight issue with natural lighting which made hair and makeup slightly tricky, but the room was lovely nonetheless. We had an amazing tasting a year prior to the event. The tasting menu was very creative the food tasted exactly, if not, better the night of the event. The staff, especially the banquet captain, was very attentive to our needs during the reception. The reception, overall was more than what we could ask for. The hotel was able to accommodate the additional rooms in our room block, and even had a room for me when I realized I didn't reserve my own room the night before the wedding!
Cons:
Leading up to the event and following the event, the only issue I experienced was with the accounting/billing department. They do not listen to the client, and charge your account on their own accord, without proper authorization from the client- more appropriately, commit fraudulent activity on your account.
Meghan M
4.0
12/24/2014
If you want to get married in Sonoma do it here! We had our ceremony in The Stone Room and the reception in the Ballroom. It was amazing.
The food was spectacular (guests are still requesting more.) I barely had to add any decorations because the hotel was decorated for Christmas. The staff was helpful and accommodating. Our event coordinator was kind and very helpful- she helped make sure the day went smoothly.
I took one star off of service because the response via emails was slower than I would have liked (rarely did I get a response the next day.) And because I would have liked for them to make sure we were scheduling things like the tasting on time. But I resolved that by sending emails asking- what next?
We were able to block off rooms for our guests at a slightly discounted rate (they were still pretty expensive for my friends.)
I would definitely recommend using The Lodge at Sonoma and look forward to planning another event there.
Kristen M
5.0
10/21/2014
Working with the Lodge was a dream. We hired them for catering our wedding at Cline Cellars and they were amazing. The food was incredible, we had so many compliments! The package included a wedding cake with a choice of two bakeries which was awesome, one less thing to worry about. The Lodge also provided us with a day-of coordinator, Alena, who was so sweet and organized. She really put all my anxieties at ease and made our wedding a breeze. I just can't say enough about how great the Lodge is, I would recommend them in a heartbeat!
Sarah M
5.0
7/04/2013
i love this place and service was great
Rene' S
5.0
9/26/2012
Beautiful hotel and the rooms were large enough. Was upgraded to the cottages with a king bed, separate bath.
Carly M
5.0
8/04/2012
Food was fabulous. Service is fantastic. A wedding coordinator can be hired for $300 through the venue. The whole night went off without a worry due to such a wonderful team.
Josie D
5.0
7/10/2012
I had my wedding at The Lodge in June 2012. I would recommend paying the extra $300 for the wedding coordinator. Our coordinator was amazing, very organized and so helpful. She also responded to my emails so quickly. I didn't have to worry about a thing the day of my wedding. Our wedding went so smooth and was very well organized. The staff went above and beyond. I received so many compliments on the food (excellent food), the grounds (so pretty), and the great service. The food was really top of the line. We offered our guests the choice of filet mignon, halibut, and chicken. Our starter salad was amazing. The location is so pretty. We took our pictures at The Lodge and they turned out beautiful because it provides such a pretty backdrop. I can't say enough about The Lodge. Most of my guests stayed at The Lodge and although a little pricey were so happy with the room accommodations. I highly recommend having a wedding at The Lodge at Sonoma. I wish I could do it all again!
Valerie R
5.0
11/08/2011
We held our wedding ceremony and reception at the Lodge and it was Perfect! The ceremony was out on the lawn, and reception was held at the Cisneros Bistro . Everything was beautiful and I couldn't have asked for a better location. The staff were all very helpful and very nice. The food was DELICIOUS and the patio area where our reception was held looked BEAUTIFUL. I am so pleased with how our wedding turned out, and soo glad we selected the Lodge. Our room was beautiful, we truly enjoyed our stay. Our wedding planner Tracy, was extremely professional and helpful throughout the entire planning process. I too wish I could relive the entire event. It was the PERFECT DAY ♥ I would strongly recommend The Lodge to anyone getting married in Sonoma. Thank you again!
Robin C
5.0
8/04/2011
The Lodge at Sonoma was an amazing wedding venue! The lawn area and stone building were set up beautifully for the ceremony and reception. The food was delicious – we chose the lemon caper chicken, cabernet beef tenderloin and ricotta cheese ravioli. We also received so many compliments from all of our guests – about the venue, food & service. Our coordinator, Brooke, was extremely helpful throughout the planning process and kept our wedding timeline on track. I wish I could relive the entire event – it was perfect. I would recommend The Lodge to anyone getting married in Sonoma County!
Leela P
4.0
5/16/2011
we stayed at The Lodge for our wedding and can not say enough great things about it. they were very accomodating, had great service and were able to take very good care of us for the weekend, including keeping the bars open later for us the night of our wedding so that our guests had somewhere to go afterwards. the only issue was that you have to put down money for a room block, so we were not able to do that for our guests. we are still thrilled though that this is the hotel we will want to go stay at for our anniversaries!
Megan B
5.0
11/19/2010
I held my wedding ceremony and reception at the Lodge and it was amazing. The ceremony was on the garden lawn, and reception was in the stone building. Everything was beautiful and I couldn't have had a better location. The staff was so nice and very helpful. We also got great room discounts for guests and ourselves, and the rooms were amazing. And even though you have to use their caterer, the food was delicious and we had many options to choose from. I am so pleased with how my wedding turned out, and am so glad I chose the Lodge at Sonoma.
a member
5.0
5/10/2010
The food was AMAZING! The hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful and calming and perfect for pictures and outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The on-site event managers and banquet staff were really on top of things helpful and great. The entire hotel staff is really top-rate
MiMi W
5.0
5/10/2010
SHERRIE P
5.0
5/10/2010
We wanted to get married outdoors... the garden was perfect for the ceremony and cocktail hour.;It can get REALLY hot in the summer months.
Casey M
5.0
8/27/2007
The stone Room and Garden are possibly the best indoor and outdoor venue in Sonoma. Gorgeous flowers & fountain & the Stone Room is great for dancing & all the wedding activites. The full service staff and fabulous food top it all off.;A few details were not taken care of for us-things we didn't think about, like having the staff bring in our guestbook. It was left outside, so after it got dark & the party moved inside, the guestbook was forgotten. Some of the candles we made for favors were thrown away when the staff broke the dinner tables down as well, another detail that should have been taken care of better. Otherwise, they were great.
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