Planning a wedding on California’s Central Coast shouldn’t mean choosing between stunning views and practical logistics. Most venues force that compromise: either you get the beautiful setting with limited capacity and no guest accommodations, or you settle for a hotel ballroom that handles 300 guests but feels completely generic.
Villa Loriana exists because we as a family wanted to create something different for couples getting married in this area. A 30-acre private estate in San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley with authentic Italian villa architecture, luxury overnight accommodations for your wedding party, capacity for 300 guests, and the professional infrastructure that makes everything actually work. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your vision to accommodate your guest list, and your closest people shouldn’t be staying at a hotel 20 minutes away while you get ready alone.
Exclusive Wedding Weekend on 30 Acres in San Luis Obispo
Villa Loriana doesn’t rent by the hour or shuffle multiple weddings through on the same day. When you book here, the entire 30-acre estate is yours for the weekend.
Friday night, host a welcome dinner in our pavilion surrounded by Italian arches and ambient lighting. Saturday starts with getting ready in our onsite luxury suites and flows into your ceremony and reception. Sunday morning, everyone can gather for brunch outdoors. Your photographer isn’t watching the clock. Your caterer isn’t rushing breakdown. You’re not cutting your first dance short because another bride is waiting in the parking lot.
The property sits tucked into Edna Valley, surrounded by waterfalls, oak trees, and manicured grounds that belong to your celebration alone.
Luxury Overnight Accommodations for Your Wedding Party
Your closest 18 people sleep on the property for two nights in four luxury suites. No coordinating hotel shuttles. No bridesmaids arriving stressed from morning traffic. Your maid of honor makes coffee in the full kitchen Saturday morning while everyone’s still in pajamas. Your mom doesn’t miss a single moment because she’s already here.
The Baldini Suite where you’ll get ready has west-facing windows that fill with golden light exactly when you need it. Three suites feature full-size refrigerators, double-headed showers, and Nest climate control. The Cottage sleeps 2 guests with a queen Murphy bed, plus a private patio with a fire pit. When the reception ends and your feet are killing you, the Cottage becomes your private retreat. No same-night checkout times. No driving.
Wedding Venue Capacity Up to 300 Guests in San Luis Obispo
Most private estates cap capacity around 120 guests. Villa Loriana accommodates 300 guests without feeling like a convention center. The 30-acre property absorbs large groups naturally. At the same time, parties of 100-150 fill the space very well without feeling like there is too much extra unused space.
Our ceremony space is fully outdoors. Cocktails also take place outside among the stone arches and water features. Reception inside the grand Villa ballroom, where Italian architecture meets Central Coast views. We include 25 round tables and chairs for 200 guests for both ceremony and reception, plus the set up and breakdown. Additional tables, chairs and other items are available to rent.
Professional Catering and Vendor Infrastructure
Built-in bar with kegerator. Covered, lit catering patio. Butler’s pantry with refrigeration and sinks. Over 30 dedicated 20-amp circuits throughout the villa, catering areas, bar, and grounds. A separate staff restroom so your catering team isn’t using guest facilities.
We designed this place with vendor input. Your vendors execute flawlessly here because the infrastructure actually supports them. Wine, beer, and spirits are all welcome. We have preferred vendors who know the property inside and out, but we’ll approve vendors off-list as long as they meet insurance and licensure requirements.
Central Coast Wedding Location Between LA and San Francisco
San Luis Obispo sits perfectly between Los Angeles and San Francisco, about 90 minutes from Santa Barbara. Your guests can get here easily, and they’ll actually want to stay the weekend.
Pismo Beach is minutes away. The Edna Valley wine tasting is five minutes in the other direction. Downtown San Luis Obispo with Hotel Cerro, Novo Restaurant, and the Thursday night farmers market, is a short drive. Your out-of-town guests can stay in the heart of downtown at boutique hotels like Hotel Cerro or at oceanfront resorts like The Dolphin Bay or Vespera On Ocean in Pismo Beach. Foodies will find their fill at Michelin recognized eateries like Nate’s on Marsh and Ember, and experience more casual and unique eats at places like Mersea’s and High Street Deli.
Because we’re tucked into Edna Valley on 30 acres, guests get the destination wedding experience without the middle-of-nowhere panic.
Family Owned San Luis Obispo Wedding Venue Since 2013
The Gillespie family built Villa Loriana and still run it. We hosted our own weddings here: Tyler and Danyelle in 2018, Jesse and Jenna in 2022.
We know what it feels like when you are getting married and you want everything perfect. We understand why the bridal suite layout matters and why having a private space for family photos changes everything. We’ve lived this from your side, and that’s who’s running your wedding day. Villa Loriana staff will be on-site during your wedding to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Conclusion:
Tours are by appointment only. We’ll guide you through the suites where your wedding party gets ready, show you the outdoor ceremony site and cocktail areas surrounded by stone arches and water features, and walk you through the Villa ballroom where your indoor reception takes place.
Call us at 805.710.9868 or email hello@villaloriana.com to schedule your tour. Download our wedding pricing guide to see exactly what’s included in your wedding weekend package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Villa Loriana over other San Luis Obispo wedding venues?
Villa Loriana is a 30-acre private estate with exclusive weekend use. We accommodate up to 300 guests and include overnight accommodations for 18 in four luxury suites. You get private estate intimacy with the capacity and infrastructure for real destination weddings without limiting your guest list.
How many guests can Villa Loriana accommodate for weddings?
Our maximum capacity is 300 guests. However, the space is very versatile and our venue is a perfect fit for weddings with guest counts as small as 100.
What’s included with overnight accommodations at Villa Loriana?
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). All suites have full-size refrigerators, double-headed showers, and climate control.
Can we host multiple events during our wedding weekend at Villa Loriana?
Yes. Your weekend booking includes the entire estate. Many couples host welcome gatherings Friday evening, the ceremony and reception on Saturday, and a farewell brunch on Sunday morning. The bocce court, horseshoe pits, and grounds are available throughout.
What catering and vendor options does Villa Loriana offer?
We approve outside vendors case-by-case with insurance and licensure requirements. We have a preferred vendor list of excellent vendors who are familiar with the property. Our facilities include a covered catering patio, butler’s pantry with refrigeration, over 30 dedicated circuits, and a staff restroom. Our built-in bar has a kegerator. Wine, beer, and spirits are welcome.
Where is Villa Loriana located and how do guests travel there?
Villa Loriana is at 500 West Ormonde Road in San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley. San Luis Obispo is midway between LA and San Francisco, about 90 minutes from Santa Barbara. The local airport is 15 minutes away. Pismo Beach is minutes from the venue.
