WEDDINGS

A Special Time - A Special Place

Of the major life events, weddings are often the most joyous - the joining of two people, two families, in the company of friends.

The Stanford Inn by the Sea is a wonderful location for weddings - and we specialize in working with you to create a wedding especially for you.

Food service can include a wine and or champagne reception, appetizers, seated brunch, lunch, or dinner. Live music is permissible but no later than 11:00 PM
We truly attempt to be accommodating

Call us and we will help you plan your very special day.


Wedding Sizes
We can accommodate weddings and receptions from two (we will provide the witness and officiant) to 100.

The number we can accommodate will in part depend on the time of day, location chosen and the nature of your reception.

Weddings are often stressful and it can be difficult to get together with significant friends and family and we always suggest that you leave time just to talk with those you may have not seen for a while. Getting together for breakfast before the wedding will give you time with your friends. If you would like we can provide a space for a small welcoming reception the night before.

Ceremony Locations:

You may choose to have your ceremony in The Herb Garden or among the raised beds of our organic gardens. There is eating for 100 in the herb garden and for about 50 among the raised beds.

To the left is pictured our Front Lawn with an Ocean View: Seating can be arranged for up to 100 people.

Indoors, we can arrange a ceremony in the Lobby, in front of the fireplace and provide seating for up to 70 people. To assure privacy, you may choose the Big River Room for up to 70 people in theatre seating. and for a smaller wedding, the Mendocino Room allows 40. If you wish, you may use
your guest room.


Reception Locations:

The Ravens' Dining Room Seating up to 100 available from 1:00 to 4:00 PM most days

The Big River Room Seating for up to 70 people, available at any time

The Mendocino Room Seating for up to 30 people

On the Grounds for up to 100.

 

Fees
The simplest wedding is just the two of you, and two of us, one to photograph and witness your celebration and Jeff, who is a minister, to provide the ceremony. There is no separate facility fee*. After your ceremony, a bottle of Mendocino sparkling wine will be waiting in your room. We will be happy to email you a copy of our wedding ceremony.

$300

Just the officiating, with your witnesses, photographers, etc. Fee is to be paid to the Mendocino Children's Fund. Facility fees may apply which will depend on size and what is needed. $200*

For larger weddings, facility fees are negotiated based on use of our accommodations by you and your wedding party
Rates $1,250 - $5,000

*The officiant fee will go in your name to the Mendocino Coast Children's Fund. 


Most of the Photographs such as the couple toasting at the Stanford Inn
and glasses are by Leona Fern Walden Wedding Photograph er..

Leona is an artist and photographer and good friend.
Give her a call for your wedding photography and videography needs at
(707)937-0900

Deborah Kanani is the most experienced wedding coordinator on the coast, offering
comprehensive services. She can be reached at www.mendocinoweddings.com - or 707-937-1140.