River House
The Barn at
Wild. Romantic.
Completely yours.
Towering redwoods, wisteria in bloom, a
modern barn, and gardens that change
with every season. River House is the kind
of place that makes your wedding feel like
the best day of your life — because it is.
Relax. We've got you.
A planning team, two getting-ready spaces, day-before access, and professional day-of coordination — all in the price. Most venues charge extra for this. We just call it Tuesday.
Behind every River House wedding is a whole team working in perfect sync: Cricket and Matt tending the property they've poured their hearts into for decades, and the Wedding Connection planning team making sure every detail — from your first venue tour to your last dance — is handled with care, creativity, and zero stress.
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No two weddings look the same here.
That's the point. Bring your vision — the redwoods, the barn, and the gardens will make it look like a dream.
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“River House was an absolutely stunning venue!”
It is the perfect mix of redwoods and gardens with a beautiful barn for the reception (if you choose to have it inside). Would recommend to anyone looking to get married in the Santa Cruz area!
— Maddie —
“Casey helped my dream come true”
We just had our wedding here the past weekend, everyone asked how we found this place. Casey was amazing from helping us with the small details to the big day. It was supposed to rain the day of the wedding but I had my heart set on having the wedding outside. Casey helped my dream come true, moving the ceremony up 15 mins and finding a perfect window. The venue is amazing and beautiful tucked away in the mountains. Everyone was so lovely so thank you so much!
— Jade —
“They genuinely care about each couple's experience”
The Barn at River House is an unforgettable wedding venue that perfectly blends rustic charm with modern elegance. The barn's interior is surprisingly elegant — not your typical rustic space... it's clear this venue was built for celebration. One thing that stood out was the supportive presence of the owners. While the professional wedding coordinator seamlessly ran the show, the owners were on-site the entire time, providing quiet support and making sure everything ran smoothly.
— Tomas —
“It was amazing!”
I had my wedding here and it was amazing! It was gorgeous, so much fun and a great place to get ready and take pictures. I have also been to many weddings and other parties here and they are all spectacular!!
— Monica —
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