Most couples plan for one day. The ceremony, the reception, maybe a send-off at the end of the night. But some of our couples want more than that. They want a full weekend with the people who matter most, not just a few hours between getting ready and last call. Villa Loriana was built with that kind of weekend in mind.
A Wedding Weekend, Not Just a Wedding Day
That shift starts the moment couples first see the property, and it carries through everything that follows, from where their guests sleep to who’s on the grounds making sure the day runs the way they pictured it. Here’s what that actually looks like at Villa Loriana.
The First Walk Through Grounds That Change Everything
Couples often tell us that the moment they walked our property, something shifted. Our 30-acre estate sits with over an acre of waterfalls and water features running through the grounds, framed by oak trees and open lawn. It’s a different kind of setting than the barns and ranches nearby, and for a lot of couples, that first tour is what convinces them this is where they want to get married. It’s a big decision, and we take it seriously when a couple leaves that tour already picturing their day here.
Guests Staying Under One Roof All Weekend
One of the features couples talk about most is the ability to have their closest friends and family stay right on the property. Our three villa suites and the Cottage sleep up to 18 guests combined, so instead of everyone scattering to different hotels after the reception, your inner circle can wind down the same night just steps from where you said your vows. Couples who use this option often tell us it stretches their wedding into something closer to a weekend retreat, with breakfast together the next morning and time to actually talk to the people who traveled to be there.
Support That Carries You Through the Day
Weddings move fast, and a lot can go sideways without someone watching the schedule. Members of our family, including Danyelle and Tyler, are often on the grounds throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, making sure the day moves the way you pictured it. That kind of presence is part of why couples tell us they were able to relax into their own wedding instead of managing it from the sidelines.
A Family Legacy Guests Can Feel
Villa Loriana is still run by the family that built it. Tyler and Danyelle were married here themselves, and that history shows up in small ways throughout a wedding weekend. Guests notice it too. There’s a difference between a venue that’s simply booked out for the day and one where the people running it have actually stood at that same altar.
Conclusion
A wedding day ends. A wedding weekend gives you more time with the people who flew in, drove hours, or rearranged their whole schedule to be there. That’s the kind of celebration we try to make possible at Villa Loriana, with a setting that sets the tone from the first tour and a team that’s genuinely invested in how your day goes.
Tours are by appointment, and we’d love to walk you through the grounds, the suites, and everything that makes a wedding weekend possible. Reach us at hello@villaloriana.com or 805.710.9868 to book a tour.
FAQs
How many guests can stay on site for a wedding weekend?
Our three suites and the Cottage sleep up to 18 guests combined, giving your closest family and friends a place to stay right on the property for the weekend.
What additional events can we host during our stay?
Many couples add a welcome party, a rehearsal dinner, or a farewell brunch to their weekend, using the extra time on property to spend more time with guests beyond the wedding day itself.
Is late check-out available?
Yes, late check-out is available for couples who want a little extra time on property before wrapping up the weekend.
What’s included in each suite?
Each suite comes with a kitchenette and full-size refrigerator, along with designer finishes throughout. Guests also have access to a shared full kitchen with a full range and dishwasher during their stay.
