The Rehearsal Dinner
Gather with your friends for an intimate night of toasts, revelry, and rejoicing. Dawn Ranch’s luxurious Sonoma wedding venue is the perfect setting to kick off your memorable weekend.
WELCOME AND GIFTS
Welcome friends and family from near and far at The Lodge, where they'll be introduced to each other and the property. Dawn Ranch picnic totes and local specialties serve as memorable, lasting gifts for the guests.
COCKTAILS IN THE GARDEN
Enjoying pre-wedding cocktails in the private garden of our Sonoma wedding venue, is an enchanting prelude to your celebration. Relish the intimate ambiance as you sip delectable drinks and nibble on delicious appetizers, surrounded by your closest friends and family
PAELLA & ASADO OVER THE FIRE PIT
At our idyllic Sonoma wedding venue, enjoy an inspired paella and asado over the fire pit. The local ingredients, paired with the finest wines in the area will provide guests the platform to engage the night before the wedding, retelling old stories and making new ones.
KARAOKE THEN SILENT DISCO IN THE BOATHOUSE
Experience an enchanting evening at our Sonoma wedding venue. Stroll through the meadow to the riverside Boathouse, where revelry awaits amidst your cherished loved ones. Silent discos and karaoke classics ensure an unforgettably memorable night for the newlyweds and their honored guests
S’MORES BY THE FIRE
Cap off the night, at our Sonoma wedding venue, by the fire pit, roasting marshmallows and basking in the company of your loved ones, savoring each other's warmth and the gentle glow of the fire under the starry sky.
The Big Day
It’s one of the most special days in your life. We’re passionate about making your big day just as amazing as you’ve always imagined it at our fairytale wedding destination.
FLOAT ON THE RIVER
Cool off with a morning swim and float on the relaxed Russian River. Enjoy refreshments and good company as you float past our Sonoma wedding venue's redwoods and rocky beach coves.
DAY PARTY AT THE POOL
Bask in the sun as you celebrate your upcoming nuptials at our unrivaled wedding destination, poolside with cocktails, fresh juices, and lively music.
GOLF AT NORTHWOOD
Swing away at the majestic Dr. Alister MacKenzie (Augusta National, Cypress Point) 9-hole course between redwoods and babbling brooks. This unique track is rated as the 8th best public course in California.
FORAGING & WINE TASTING
Discover the local abundance of Sonoma vineyards, a must-do experience while celebrating your love at our premier wedding destination. Be sure to inquire about our custom picnic totes to take with you from our kitchens, each designed to be paired with the rich Northern California wines you'll be tasting.
SPA & PRE-CEREMONY REJUVENATION
As you prepare for your special day at our Sonoma wedding venue, relax before the main event in our wellness center with three treatment rooms, a steam room, a sauna, and redwood soaking tubs.
The Main Event
From the ceremony to the after-party, each detail at our Sonoma wedding venue is meticulously planned, sourced, and imbued with joy, so that when you’re walking down the aisle or dancing in the orchard, you’re completely present.
CEREMONY IN THE MEADOW
Walk down the aisle amongst your closest friends and family in the meadow of our majestic Sonoma wedding venue, lined by fragrant lavender and bounded by towering redwoods. Commemorate your love in the abundant beauty of nature.
COCKTAILS, DINNER, & DANCING IN THE ORCHARD
Congratulate the newly married while surrounded by apple trees and bright cocktails. The natural setting of our wedding destination makes it ideal for speeches, dancing, and elegant revelry.
AFTER PARTY AT THE BAND SHELL
Time to let loose! Dance into the night with a live band or DJ at the Bandshell of our Sonoma wedding venue. We’re here to accommodate any party requests you may have, from wigs to sparklers.
New Day, New Beginnings
Revel in the post-wedding glow with breakfast and beverages by the river, or indulge in a recovery treatment at our Sonoma wedding venue’s wellness retreat.
BREAKFAST AT THE BOATHOUSE
Fresh juices, eggs from our coop, and rejuvenating fare will greet you post-wedding night. On a bend in the river, the Boathouse of our Sonoma wedding venue is the perfect place to recount memories from a weekend of marital celebration.
RECOVERY TREATMENTS AT THE SPA
Relax and revive at our Guerneville spa with steam rooms, saunas, and multiple treatment centers. Our redwood soaking tubs will help restore your wedding glow.
PICNICS FOR THE JOURNEY HOME
Don't let the memories of your wedding destination end when you leave! Our chefs have crafted delicious pre-packaged delights you can enjoy on your journey home. Our team can also recommend some of the finest picnic spots along the way.