Planning a wedding means choosing a venue that shapes your entire celebration. When you book Villa Loriana, you’re reserving a 30-acre private estate in San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley for the weekend. We’ve hosted weddings since 2013, and couples tell us the same thing: private estate weddings feel completely different from traditional venue celebrations.
Benefits of Choosing a Private Estate Wedding Venue
A private estate wedding offers advantages you won’t find at hotels, country clubs, or shared public spaces. These benefits affect everything from your photography to your guest experience to how your wedding party spends the weekend.
1. The Entire Property Is Yours Alone
When you book Villa Loriana, no other events share the grounds. The 30-acre estate surrounded by water features and oak trees belongs to your wedding alone for the weekend. No competing events, no strangers, no shared spaces. Your photographer works without coordinating time slots, and your ceremony runs on your timeline.
2. Your Wedding Party Stays On Site
Four luxury suites sleep up to 18 guests for two nights. The Baldini Suite connects to a full kitchen with a Wolf range. Toscana and Sorrento Suites each sleep six with sunset views. The Cottage offers a quiet retreat with a porch leading to a large private patio equipped with a fire pit and comfy seating. When the reception ends, your closest people are still here, and the Cottage becomes a quiet retreat to end the evening in.
3. Professional Vendor Infrastructure Is Built In
Our built-in bar with a kegerator provides professional beverage service, while our on-site caterer’s prep kitchen facilities include refrigeration, ample power, prep areas, and everything needed for flawless wedding service. Wine, beer, and spirits are welcome, and the infrastructure supports professional service without workarounds.
4. The Italian Villa Architecture Creates Natural Photo Opportunities
While the west-facing sunset views are most dramatic in the evening during reception, the Baldini Suite’s large east-facing windows provide beautiful morning light for amazing ‘getting ready’ photos. Our Italian villa features a stone turret and authentic arched windows that frame Central Coast views, creating those magazine-worthy moments photographers love.
5. You Can Host Up to 300 Guests
Villa Loriana accommodates up to 300 guests, rare for a private estate. The indoor ballroom features grand forty-foot tall ceilings, chandeliers and luxurious velvet draping. The outdoor spaces flow from one area to the next so you’re not choosing between capacity and intimacy.
6. It’s a Destination Wedding Without the Travel Complications
Villa Loriana is located in San Luis Obispo on California’s Central Coast. It is easily accessible from Santa Barbara and about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Guests can choose from several oceanfront hotels, just 4 miles away including The Dolphin Bay and Vespera On Ocean. During downtime, guests can visit dozens of nearby wineries, like Talley Vineyards and dine at local restaurants like Guiseppe’s or Mersea’s.
7. No Shared Space Restrictions
As a private 30-acre estate, you’re not navigating restrictions from multiple simultaneous events in public spaces. Your music, timeline, and schedule are yours. Your ceremony starts when you’re ready, not when the previous wedding vacates the space.
8. Luxury Suites That Blend Italian Charm with Modern Comfort
Three of the four opulent suites feature a living room, kitchenette, double-headed shower, and Nest heating and cooling systems. The Cottage offers a more relaxed design with a private patio, kitchenette, and a charming Murphy bed, all while showcasing the ideal fusion of Italian farmhouse aesthetics in every design element. Your guests experience authentic charm with contemporary comfort.
Schedule Your Tour
Contact us at hello@villaloriana.com or call 805.710.9868 to schedule your tour. Download our wedding pricing guide to see what’s included.
FAQs
How many guests can Villa Loriana accommodate?
We host up to 300 guests. We include 25 round tables and chairs for 200 guests for the ceremony and reception, and have more items available for rent.
What’s included with the overnight accommodations?
Four suites sleep up to 18 guests for two nights: Baldini Suite (4 guests), Toscana Suite (6 guests), Sorrento Suite (6 guests), and the Cottage (2 guests). Three of the four suites feature a full-size refrigerator, double-headed shower, and Nest heating and cooling systems. The Cottage offers a private patio with a fire pit. The Baldini Suite connects to a shared kitchen with a Wolf range.
Can we bring our own caterer and vendors?
Yes! We provide a recommended vendor list, but are open to working with other vendors, subject to our requirements of licensure and insurance.
