Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of venue is Villa Loriana in San Luis Obispo?
Villa Loriana is a luxury private estate and Italian-style wedding and event venue in San Luis Obispo, California. It offers both indoor and outdoor spaces and overnight acommodations on-site. It is an ideal venue for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, surrounded by expansive waterfalls and landscaped grounds.
How many guests can Villa Loriana accommodate?
Villa Loriana can host events of up to 300 guests while still feeling intimate enough for events of 30. We have a variety of spaces to utilize based on your head count. Our on-site overnight accommodations can sleep up to 18 guests.
Does Villa Loriana offer both indoor and outdoor event spaces?
Yes, Villa Loriana provides both an elegant indoor ballroom and beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, including waterfall features and garden views for flexible event setups.
How do I check availability at Villa Loriana in San Luis Obispo?
To check availability at Villa Loriana, you can contact our events team directly through our website or call our office. We recommend booking early, especially for peak wedding seasons in California.
Can Villa Loriana host corporate events or retreats?
Villa Loriana is an excellent choice for corporate events, offering a peaceful, professional setting with on-site accommodations, ample space, access to power, break-out areas, and full event services in San Luis Obispo.
What kind of private events can Villa Loriana host?
Villa Loriana can host birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, and other private celebrations. The versatile indoor-outdoor layout and luxury features create a memorable setting for any event. We offer special discounts for non-profit events.
Is Villa Loriana wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Villa Loriana is wheelchair accessible with paved walkways, accessible restrooms, and parking areas to ensure comfort and access for all guests.
Does Villa Loriana allow outside catering or vendors?
Villa Loriana offers a preferred vendor list to ensure quality service, but we also allow approved outside vendors with prior coordination, giving you flexibility in your planning.
Are there overnight accommodations at Villa Loriana?
Yes, Villa Loriana offers luxurious overnight accommodations and suites on-site to sleep up to 18 guests. Perfect for wedding parties or corporate guests seeking convenience and comfort.
Is Villa Loriana a permitted venue?
Yes! We are happy to say we operate with a Minor Use Permit through the county of San Luis Obispo. Your booking is secure with us!
When can I visit the estate?
We offer tours on weekdays and Sunday afternoons after guest check out, and have limited availability on some weekends. It is our highest priority to create a private experience for our clients, so we do not offer tours when clients are onsite. Due to the nature of our business, we accept tours by appointment only, and weekend time slots book up well in advance. Please contact us to schedule your tour. We would love to meet you!
What services and equipment do you provide?
For weddings and additional wedding weekend events, we include tables and chairs for up to 200 guests and include set up and break down! We have an inventory of additional tables and items you can rent in addition to what we provide.
Our Venue Manager Recommended Vendor List to help you assemble the perfect vendor team for your event! She will be a resource for you and help to facilitate communication between venue, planner and any other vendors you hire. While we do not require you to hire from our recommended list, it is strongly encouraged to ensure a smooth, incredible event experience.
Do you have any vendor restrictions?
We do require that every vendor hired is licensed, insured, and signs our Vendor Agreement. All caterers must be full-service. We require all events have a dedicated planner. A package of at least partial planning is required, full-service planning is preferred. A month-of coordinator is not sufficient for our requirements. We have amazing planners in the area and will happily make recommendations to help you find your perfect planner match!
Does Villa Loriana staff set up and break down my event?
We provide tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, with more to rent as needed. Any items provided by or rented from Villa Loriana, our staff will set up and break down for you. Any other items rented from outside of our venue inventory will not be set up or broken down by our team.
Do you have noise restrictions?
We are subject to San Luis Obispo’s county-wide Noise Ordinance, which requires the amplification of music to end at 10:00pm. This applies to our event spaces as well as our onsite accommodations.
Can we bring in our own alcohol?
Yes! We allow the serving of beer, wine and spirits. You buy all of your alcohol and hire a licensed and insured bartending company to serve it. The team will pack up any leftover alcohol for you to take with you upon check out.
Do you allow dogs or other animals?
While pets are not allowed in our onsite suites or to stay overnight, we do allow pets and other hired animals during the ceremony and in our outdoor spaces for photos. We encourage you to assign a pet handler to bring the animals onsite and take them off before the reception begins.
Can my guests leave their cars overnight?
Yes! We strongly encourage shuttles to pick up guests at the end of the night for a safe, smooth guest experience. Guests are encouraged to leave their cars onsite overnight. We will hold our gates open the next morning until your checkout time at 11:00am for guests to retrieve their vehicles. Note: We do not allow for camper vans, RVs or other camping vehicles to be parked onsite and used for overnight accommodation.
What is nearby?
So much! We are uniquely situated in Edna Valley—5 minutes to Pismo Beach, 10 minutes to the San Luis Obispo airport, 10 minutes to dozens of amazing wineries, and 15 minutes to the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo!
Any hidden fees?
Our pricing is inclusive of all service charges and taxes! While most other venues list their price and then charge a 20% service fee and sales tax, we value transparency! Our price is our price!
We do collect a fully refundable $5,000 security deposit. Additionally, we require all clients to have a weekend liability insurance policy which generally costs around $300. We are happy to help guide you in how to get this policy purchased.
