Rancho Victoria Weddings

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

We met in Reno, NV in May of 2022 through mutual friends, a.k.a., our matchmakers Lauren Rackley and Ben Jones. Dakota went out to celebrate graduating nursing school with Lauren and friends while Ben went out with Ben Jones and buddies for a fun night out. Little did we know, Lauren and Ben were introducing us to our future life partner that night. Who knew that a random night full of dancing and laughing would lead us to a wedding almost 2 exact years later! So, Lauren and Ben…we love you and can never thank you enough for helping lead us to each other. Since then, Dakota moved back home to California to work as a registered nurse and has now finally made her way out to Florida to be with Ben! Ben has moved from Virginia, to California, and now Florida to continue his flight school journey with the Marine Corps (side note: we LOVE the beach life). The long-distance has given us plenty of excuses to travel and vacation as often as we could, and we couldn't be having more fun! We truly cannot express how grateful we are for each and every one of you who have supported us along our journey. We are so excited to begin our life together and celebrate with you all! Cheers!Ben and Dakota

In case you don’t know the whole story…

Our Story

Photos

Morgan Clements

Josh Russell

Shelby Telford

Zach Rajkovacz

Kristen Casity

Tom Rajkovacz

Danielle Smith

Jack Shrimpton

Lauren Rackley

Christian Rimoldi

Averey Mata

Bobby Jackson

Isaiah Sulivan

Tommy Rigdon

Brooks Dyer

Wedding Party

Q + A

-18 minute drive to venue.-1 hour 14 minute drive to Sacramento airport.-Alcohol is not served or allowed on the casino floor, but is served at the Lone Wolf Restaurant &amp; Lounge until 10pm. Alcohol is allowed in rooms! We recommend BYOB for any pregame or after party plans.-Dining options available.

Jackson Rancheria Casino & Resort

-16 minute drive to venue.-46 minute drive to Sacramento airport.-Dining options available.

The Murieta Inn & Spa

-12 minute drive to venue.-1 hour 11 minute drive to Sacramento airport.-The Sutter Restaurant and Lobby Bar is highly recommended for food and drinks!

Hotel Sutter

-7 minute drive to venue. -1 hour 6 minute drive to Sacramento airport. -Boutique hotel. -Free breakfast.

Rest Hotel Plymouth

-17 minute drive to venue.-1 hour 11 minute drive to Sacramento airport. -Breakfast available.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jackson, an IHG Hotel

-5 minute drive to hotel.-1 hour 1 minute drive to Sacramento airport.-Free continental breakfast.

Shenandoah Inn

-17 minute drive to venue. -1 hour 13 minute drive to Sacramento airport. -Free breakfast.

National Hotel Jackson

-11 minute drive to venue.-1 hour 7 minute drive to Sacramento airport.-Shuttle service available, will need to arrange with Inn prior.

Sutter Creek Inn

-11 minute drive to venue-1 hour 2 minute drive to Sacramento airport

Kiota Inn

The Inn at 161

-11 minute drive to venue-1 hour 2 minute drive to Sacramento airport-Restaurant "Element" at this inn is AMAZING!

Hanford House

There are many Air BnB’s in the area as well for additional lodging. The venue is located in the foothills among windy roads, so please plan accordingly to prepare/arrange for safe travel.

Dakota + Ben

Dakota + Ben

D&B

Wedding Day

Reception