Vizcaya

I had my wedding recently at Vizcaya on May 7^th 2016. Although it was raining a little and last minute changes were made, my wedding was STILL amazing. Rheanna was my wedding coordinator and she was so adorable. Not one time was she unprofessional and at all times had a smile on her face. «Friendly makes sales and friendly generates repeat business». She was a prime example of that statement. Rheanna made sure my day was all I imagined and more. We were given a complimentary night at Vizcaya and It was a wonderful stay. Tess and Caitlin were on point and assured me that everything would go as planned, and it did! If you are looking for an elegant and classy wedding or special occasion event, Vizcaya is the place! The food OMG was on point and staff was so friendly and GREAT! Thank you Vizcaya for making one of the most important days of my life one of the most memorable days of my life…:)

Getting married was the happiest day of my life! My wedding was at the beautiful Vizcaya and I can’t express enough how phenomenal the staff are at this venue; especially, our day of coordinator, Briana Troutner. Briana is extremely friendly and genuine and really takes to the time to listen to your needs and preferences. She always has such a positive and happy demeanor with thr biggest smile on her face. My husband and I met with her several times and she made time out of her busy schedule to meet with us whenever we needed even if it meant meeting in between events she was working that day. The wait staff were so welcoming and friendly to me and all of my guests. The venue was beautiful and I couldnt have asked for a more perfect day. Briana and staff at Vizcaya made the flow of the night flawless. There were no uncomfortable wait times for any of my guests. I got many compliments on how the the night flowed smoothly.
In addition, the experience of getting ready for our big day was perfect. Briana had champagne and snacks for thr bridal sweet waiting for us when we got there and beer for the groomsmen room. She tended to our every need.
The food at Vizcaya was delicious. I, like other guests were worried about «wedding food» as most venue’s food are mediocre; however, the entrees and appetizers were delicious!
Thank you to the moon and back, Briana and all staff at Vizcaya! This night wouldn’t have been perfect without your help!

Thanks to all of the staff at the Vizcaya for making our dream wedding a success ! Our initial meeting was with Stacey who gave us a great presentation of the venue. We were later contacted by our wedding coordinator Caitlin F. who was very knowledgeable, returned our calls and emails promptly and most importantly was patient.
The evening of the wedding she was all hands in ! She assisted not only the myself but the entire wedding party. Whatever we forgotten or misplaced she came through with. She truly made the our ring bearer (age 5) and flower girl (age 3) feel relaxed which was great !
The ceremony was beautiful followed by the reception and the food was fantastic (our compliments to the chef) ! All entrees were prepared as requested and there was more than enough for everyone. The entire evening was very memorable for us as well as the many guests who spoke highly of the venue and it’s staff.
We stayed at the venue overnight and the next morning all of our personal belongings were boxed, labeled and ready to go. I had forgotten my wedding dress hanger in the bridal suite and sent a text to Caitlin who once again came through.
We would recommend this venue without a doubt to all of our friends and family.

We had a wonderful time planning our wedding with Vizcaya! My husband and I had initially planned on not getting married until Fall ’16 (we got engaged January ’15) and then we wanted to elope as my grandfathers health was taking a turn so we wanted to be married as sooner then the fall, but my family wasn’t having their first born eloping. So, 7 months after we got engaged we started planning and that’s when we visited Vizcaya. It was just what we were looking in a venue! Because we had our wedding in the off season on a Sunday we were able to save TONS of money without sacrificing quality. We also took advantage of their booking event and was able to score a few extras! We booked Vizcaya exactly 175 days before our wedding, so we had a lot of work to do, but Caitlin was so helpful in getting us organized. We were able to do our ceremony and reception here (don’t have to worry about transportation!). They have a lovely bridal and groom suite that was available hours before the wedding where we could get ready and allowed for some beautiful photos. We loved that it was bring your own alcohol! We were able to provide our guests with a limited bar at no cost which was important to us. At other venues we looked at it was a lot of money to be able and serve alcohol at no cost to our guests, even if not everyone drinks. We had two kegs, lots of wine, and a bunch of hard alcohol, Vizcaya provided the sodas. The one thing that we were concerned about was the food as we didn’t get a chance to try it. We only tried a few of the appetizers during their open houses, but turns out we had nothing to worry about. The food was delicious and our guests raved about how good it was! We went the buffet route so that people would have the option of trying all of the food. All in all we would recommend Vizcaya to anyone looking to have an all inclusive wedding experience!

My husband and I were married here just a couple weeks ago, and we were so happy with the service that not only we, but all of guests, received. We started out meeting with Stacey, who was super helpful in giving us the information about the venue and what our package included (basically everything except alcohol and cake). Then we were assigned to Caitlin as our coordinator. She was awesome to work with, and anytime I had a question she was quick to respond to my emails. The venue itself is beautiful, inside and out. We didn’t even need any extra decorations outside of centerpieces and flowers.
The day of our wedding she was always nearby, and kept things running smoothly. We had a brunch reception and the food they provided was delicious, we got a lot of positive comments. During the reception we had people come up to us saying how impressed they were with the 1^st class service and that all of the waitstaff were very polite. Thank you Vizcaya for helping to make our day so beautiful :)

My husband and I got married at the Vizcaya one week ago during what we called the storm of the century! Vizcaya is a gorgeous venue inside and out. We had to make some changes to make all events indoors, including the ceremony, pictures, cocktail hour and reception. Between the pavilion and mansion, we had more than enough room! And the staff was wonderful! If there were any issues, I had no idea and everything turned out perfectly! Briana T was our wedding coordinator and she was excellent! She was calm and collected during the whole planning process including the day of our wedding. I tend to worry too much, but I put my trust in her completely and she definitely came through! If you are looking for a venue, look no further!

In general, weddings are magical events when memories are plenty and there’s plenty of cheer to go around. Mine was no exception to this, but I don’t think it could’ve happened better anywhere else but Vizcaya.
To start, our event coordinator Briana was immensely pleasant and accommodating throughout the process. I still cannot believe how our requests and ideas went from chicken scratch notes on the edge of a piece of paper to full reality. Things that my wife and I thought would be awkward problems became seamless solutions. For an event that can bring quite an amount of stress and worry, Briana’s attitude and experience lent to a sense of security that can’t be measured.
We also found plenty of value in choosing Vizcaya. Ours was an off-​season wedding that included a number of extras and lower pricing (I’d suggest scheduling an off-​season event not just for those positives, but for the chance to wear layered clothing). The venue itself lends to an air of class, and the flexibility of having either an outdoor or indoor ceremony is a bonus. We were able to try a number of the offered dishes and everything – appetizers, sides, entrees, late snacks – was delicious (Pro tip: Tri-​tip over sirloin). Every member of their staff delivered exceptional service and added to the elegance.
I’ll also add that I favor the B&B experience over a large hotel anyday. It was convienient to have the wedding party stay at the venue and allowed folks to party freely without the concern of driving.
I highly recommend Vizcaya. We had looked at wineries, hotels, and public parks. We contemplated a full DIY wedding to see if we could save money. In the end, we couldn’t have been happier at how things turned out – we received many complements afterward from our guests as well. Vizcaya is truly capable of making a great wedding!

My wedding took place on Jan 17. I absolutely love this place!!! The venue was beautiful. All the staff members were so nice and awesome!!! The food was excellent! All my guests had a great time at our wedding! I highly recommend this venue.
There was one thing that I was not impress with and that was the staff at the front desk of the bed and breakfast. I didn’t like the fact that I was told that all of my guests would be contacted 30 days prior to my wedding date, but that did not happen. The staff started contacting my guests the week prior to finalize room reservations. It’s stressful for my out of town guests as well as to me. I was told that any room not finalized will be open to the public. That is the last thing a bride needs to worry about. We, the brides, already have too much to deal with for the wedding. This should not have been one of the worries.
Other than that, I love this place! I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family.

Married on 01.01.2016 ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!
There are many reasons this place is routinely voted as one of the best venues in Sacramento:
The prices are affordable. The best part about the pricing was that they include a bartender free of charge. You buy the alcohol and they serve it without a corkage fee. When you have guests that love to throw back a few cocktails (or maybe ten), that can be a HUGE savings.
The venue is classic and beautiful. When I used to commute from downtown to work, I used to drive by this old mansion on my way home. I always admired the fountain and architecture while wondering what actually took place there on a daily basis. Now I know! They primarily act as a wedding/​event venue, but they also have a small hotel on the premises (8 rooms). We booked these rooms for our immediate family while our other guests stayed at another hotel in midtown.
They know how to throw a party. Tess was our wedding day coordinator and she setup everything perfectly. We threw our scattered ideas at her and she made it happen. They exceeded all expectations and I am extremely happy about how everything turned out. We keep getting compliments on all the details that we incorporated into our wedding, but we really owe those compliments to the people we hired (Florist/​DJ/​Tess).
I am probably a little biased, but I thought it was a phenomenal wedding. I am still feeling like I am on cloud nine :)
I will post some pictures later when we get them back from the photographer…

«Vizcaya.» You probably never heard of the name, but once you do, you will never forget it.
My lady and I officially became man and wife this past weekend, December 20 to be exact! Brianna was our Event Coordinator along w/​our Wedding Planner, Karen Caskey. Brianna is very pleasant to work with. Very thorough and well organized. Whatever you ask of her, she makes sure it gets done.
The morning of the wedding was cloudy, giving the impression of coming rain. Unfortunately, that impression became a reality a half hour before the start of our wedding! To the joy of my bride, our outside wedding was moved into the large pavilion just in time for the wedding to start!
The ceremony turned out beautiful and as wonderful as it would have been outside! When it was time to dine for lunch, the serving staff was on point. We had food options: beef, fish, chicken, and veggie. For myself, I had the beef. It was a bit too red for my liking, but that problem was fixed in a flash. No complaints from any of our guests!
Vizcaya is a venue for weddings and other events, but also a bed and breakfast. My wife and I were privileged to enjoy one of the Carriage House rooms they had on site. The room was perfect for us newlyweds! A king bed to lay in each others arms, mini-​fridge, movable heating unit, and A/​C unit. The bathroom was quite large, complete with glass room shower and a large bathtub for lots of bubbles!
We were lucky enough to find an open parking space right behind the lodging, next to the venue’s courtyard. If you plan to stay a night, be sure to get w/​Brianna for the best parking if that is not available for you.
Our wedding and stay here at Vizcaya was worth the money!
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On October 9^th 2015, I married my best friend at the Vizcaya. Mike and I had a better wedding then we could ever have imagined. Stacey Was amazing from the first time we looked at the venue, until the day of our actual event. The venue is gorgeous and speaks for itself; but our coordinator, Stacey was beyond anything my husband and parents and myself could have ever imagined. She helped us through every step of this process. She was completely hands on: including crawling under the back of my dress and bustling it when my mom and I couldn’t figure it out! My parents who paid for our wedding and my husband and I give this venue and Especially our gal Stacey a resounding 10 out of 10 ! Stop looking elsewhere and please check out The Vizcaya!!! Food was amazing, Photos were gorgeous, rooms were perfect!

If I could give Vizcaya more than 5 stars I would! We got married there two weeks ago today, and we could not have envisioned a more amazing experience. It was extremely affordable, (compared to most venues) but nothing about Vizcaya’s location or services feels «budget».
Tess was our wedding coordinator and from beginning to end she was friendly, organized and helpful. Since everything is included, the planning portion was really quite simple.
The day of was pure magic. Tess and Vizcaya’s amazing staff made sure everything went smoothly and everyone was happy and taken care of. We spent the night in one of their beautiful rooms and in the morning all of our stuff was packed up and ready to go!
I would definitely recommend this to anyone searching for an amazing wedding venue!

I was a photographer at a wedding hosted at Vizcaya. This is a busy venue with a solid staff. Everything was organized well and happened on time. I have photographed weddings at hundreds of venues in the last 10 years and the Vizcaya was right up there with some of the best. The food was fantastic and the building/​grounds were well kept. I don’t think you could have too large of a wedding here. Parking was mostly on the street and there seemed to be enough of it without having to walk too far.
I am not sure what the cost is of this venue, but I would highly recommend it to couples looking to get married in Sacramento.

Our wedding was here two weeks ago and it was the perfect day! From the beginning Vizcaya and our event coordinator Stacey was absolutely amazing.
Sometimes the planning process can be stressful, there was not one moment I was stressed. Stacey answered every question I ever had, even if it seemed small and kind of silly to ask. She came up with ideas and asked questions that I never even thought about. We were basically all set to go with details weeks before the wedding, which took a load off our backs!
On the day of the wedding, I did not lift one finger or feel any stress at all. Stacey took care of everything! Getting ready in the bridal suite the morning was perfect, Vizcaya had prepared everything so we could have some breakfast and drinks the morning of. Stacey was in and out all morning letting us know and keeping us updated with the time schedule. It was this way all day! I never had to worry about being on time or late, because she had it all under control. The pavilion looked absolutely amazing with the decorations and rentals that we chose!
Vizcaya has an amazing staff that is caring, organized, and amazing! They take what you want and make it come true! Our day was perfect. Thank you Vizcaya and Stacey!
I am still amazed of how perfect everything went and it was because of the staff at Vizcaya!

All I can say is… This place is beautiful! The ceremony and the reception was amazing. And the workers at the BNB are very nice. I also stayed here over night after the ceremony, the room was cute and spacious. Loved the bathroom with the huge tub and shower.
I say… Check this place out especially if u are looking into a venue for that special occasion. :)

We had an amazing time here.
Had our wedding in early August and everything was perfect.
The staff is super accomodating, especially to «out of the norm» requests and changes — our coordinator was Briana and she made the entire process stress-​free, smooth and fun!
The waiters and waitresses are kind and caring. They all looked happy to be there and did a tremendous job making our guests feel like they are at home!
This venue is great; you have flexibility to turn it into your own. Bottom line, great local venue infused with the right staff that empowers the gem of a place this is.

Located downtown. Me and my wife were married here on the 7÷31÷2015 and this venue is so beautiful! The services they offer were amazing. Our wedding coordinator, Caitlin F., went above and beyond to help us out with anything that we needed! She is amazing! She was very attentive and kept up with me through email and phone calls. She has such a sweet personality but shows she can take control and make your wedding to be exactly what you want! For our rehearsal, we had a couple people who were running late and she was very understanding and patient.
She always made us feel comfortable. She had everything under control and listened to everything we said we wanted. Our wedding turned out to be just absolutely beautiful! The venue is all inclusive which is very nice! We had to provide our own alcohol but they have all the mixers and a bartender! The food tasted amazing. The room we stayed in at the venue for the wedding was so comfy!
When it was time for us to eat, Caitlin personally brought us our food. She was very organized.
She made sure we all walked down the aisle at the correct time. We had 8 people on each side so she did a great job at taking control of that! The pictures from the venue turned out so beautiful. This is just the perfect place to get married! We couldn’t be happier! The first venue we looked at was Grand island mansion, which is beautiful but just didn’t feel right. The Vizcaya was the second place we looked at and we fell in love with it instantly! If you decide to get married here, you should defiantly request Caitlin F. You will be glad you did! I could go on and on about how amazing the venue and Caitlin are but I think you get the idea!

My husband and I were married here in August and we had a wonderful wedding but that was no thanks to the venue or my coordinator.
I chose this venue because I saw it had good reviews and it was a beautiful place. They did an excellent job up until we made our final payment. After that, I felt like they didn’t care anymore.
They didn’t answer the door for us when they told us they would be open for us to set up, so my bridesmaids, my makeup artist and my two hair stylists were stuck waiting outside and had to start late. We didn’t get everyone ready in time so we missed out on some family pictures. I didn’t even see the coordinator until we had been there for a few hours.
I was told when we signed the contract that the coordinator would coordinate the bridesmaids walking down the isle. She didn’t. They told me later about how they stood there awkwardly until they just decided to start walking. When it was my turn to walk down the isle, I came down the stairs and my dress accidentally dragged through their planter and bark got stuck all over the train. My poor father was on his hands and knees pulling the bark off my dress when the coordinator Cara said, «Are you ready to start walking?,» In an annoyed voice… Umm… No, I’m not going to walk down the isle with a bunch of bark stuck to my dress! I couldn’t believe that she just watched him kneeling on the bricks picking the bark off piece by piece and offered no help!
When it came time for dinner, we were supposed to be told by our coordinator after 15 minutes when it was time to make our table rounds and greet our guests. She never came by. Our DJ had to come let us know. We were able to greet 3 tables.
When the wedding was over we were ready to go to bed and went up to our room. Our luggage was never taken up to our room and the staff locked the bridal suite. We were told by the staff closing up that we would not be able to get into the bridal suite until the next morning… Awesome… My sister was nice enough to get me and my husband a toothbrush. I had nothing to wear but my wedding dress the next day. That was awesome too…
The last piece that I was very upset about is the venue lost some of our decorations. Decorations we borrowed from other people. When we called the next day to ask if we left anything at the venue they told us no. When we called again with a list of items that we did not get back after the wedding they said they didn’t have them. I asked to talk to a manager and they said one would call and of course, they never did. We called again and left a message with no response again.
Please Please Please do not choose this place as your wedding venue. They do a great job with making everything look nice but I don’t want any other brides to go through the mess that I did.

Located in downtown. Love to use this place as a venue. We see why this place has awards year after year. Large spacious facility. Plenty of picture opportunities. Pretty rooms.
Well organized staff was friendly and helpful to described everything from set up to cleaning. Meal choices from In house catering and downtown parking was also explained. Tess was ultra friendly and well versed.
There are rooms on site for use and rental during ceremonies. A guys prep and woman’s prep area are part of the deal.
Packages do not include alcohol, for you to provide and staff can help. No corking fee. Cake cutting is free. Parking is free on weekends on the street.
Good: ultra friendly staff.
Bad: can’t complain other than weekends there usually are two weddings.
Tip: great value venue off peak months. We almost didn’t check it out. This will not be three times the price of other places in the off months. Better deal than most golf clubs around.

What a beautiful venue!
We came here for a wedding this past weekend.
Luckily it was Sunday (free all day parking) because Monday-​Saturday there is only 2-​hour street parking and a tiny lot.
The food they served for dinner was DELICIOUS!
There was plenty of seating and space for the size of the wedding party.
We stayed in one of the rooms. The actual room was quaint but the bathroom was about ²⁄₃ the size of the room. Huge tub and a separate shower.
Prices were definitely reasonable. Would definitely recommend and return.