Villa Manresa

Kristy Lijesen Wedding Planner, Watsonville, CA

About This Vendor

The Perfect View to Say "I Do"

Located in La Selva Beach and Watsonville, Villa Manresa is a secluded hilltop estate sitting on 23 acres, surrounded by organic farm fields, palm trees, lush gardens, grape vines, fruit trees and it has an 180 degree view of the Pacific Ocean. At Villa Manresa, we put the spin on the "All Inclusive Wedding Package" by adding in all the extra stuff so you can focus on all the main stuff. Typical venues require food minimums, expensive beverage packages, operational costs, extra fees and taxes, costs to upgrade what is already included. We allow you to bring in your own vendors with catering and Dj's off of our extensive list and other vendors of your own. BYO Bar is also part of our packages saving you thousands in bar costs. Our planning team has over 14 years of wedding planning underneath them and they are dedicated in making sure your wedding day is stress free and fun! You are throwing a huge party for your family and friends and we want to make sure that party is the best they have ever attended! Villa Manresa is 12 minutes off of Highway 1, with convenient access to the amenities of Watsonville, Aptos and Capitola. We are just 20 minutes south of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 30 miles north of Monterey.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Covered Outdoors Space

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 150

Settings

Backyard, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Pricing for Villa Manresa

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Villa Manresa Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/18/2022 by Cassie T

My husband and I were married at Villa Manresa in August 2022, and the experience was wonderful. The day of was incredible, and went off without a hitch. The staff was anticipatory and responsive, the view was excellent, and the venue was beaut...

iful. It was absolutely beyond anything I had envisioned. Beyond that, Kristy and Amy made the planning process easy and enjoyable. They were responsive, flexible, and always professional, and went out of their way to accommodate any and all requests. They made hosting a wedding look easy, and even suggested vendors that were reliable and had great reviews and experience. If you love Santa Cruz, ocean views and breathtaking sunsets, I cannot recommend Villa Manresa enough!

Response from the Vendor on 08/27/2022

Hi Cassie! Thank you so much for the kindest words! We were so honored to be apart of your day. Thank you so much! Congratulations to you both!

Reviewed On 10/29/2022 by Sophia S

Villa Manresa was the perfect setting for our wedding! We had many guests who came from different parts of the country and overseas so we wanted to make sure that our venue was fully outdoors. The grounds were well maintained and overlooked th...

e strawberry fields below and the ocean in the distance. We brought in our decor the day before and left instructions for how to set up. Kristy, Amy, and Chris did a great job making our vision a reality. We did some setting up of our own the day before and Kristy's team gave us plenty of time to set up. The day of the wedding, I was surprisingly so relaxed and did not even worry about anything. Maybe it was because Kristy and Amy kept assuring me that they will take care of everything. And they did! Our guests told us how much they enjoyed the wedding and there were many spaces where people could take a break from dancing or have more intimate conversations. I noticed many of them took photos especially during sunset. The backdrop was absolutely stunning! Overall, I could not have had a better wedding. I am deeply grateful for all the hard work that Kristy, Amy, and Chris put in!

Reviewed On 9/25/2021 by Megan S

Kristy and her Team at Villa Manresa was an absolute joy to work with. She is clearly SO passionate about what she does. We got the Dream Package and it was a great choice. Kristy always answered my texts and emails within 24 hours (and I had a...

LOT of questions...) My husband and I have NO regrets choosing Villa Manresa for our wedding venue. It was the perfect day!

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Reviewed On 7/31/2021 by Dana H

We absolutely loved Villa Manresa for our June 2021 wedding. Kristy is the best and helped us every step of the way. She’s extremely prompt and professional and truly is focused on making the day special for the couple with lots of extra detail...

Contact Info for Villa Manresa

Kristy Lijesen Wedding Planner, Watsonville, CA

Meet the Team

Kristy L

Events Director

As a wedding planner in the Bay Area for over 15 years, I am so honored to be able to work and manage this beautiful estate. My clients are my top priority and from the minute you sign a contract, we work with you to make sure your wedding planning runs smoothly and our team provides full day coordination services from rehearsal to the very last dance. We strive to be the best in the industry and we take pride in seeing our clients happy faces at the end of a long day. We hope you will join us in a private tour and we would be honored to share in your magical day.

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