Grand Island Mansion is an estate destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 400 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$28,000 (our estimate), reached from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour by car.
Grand Island Mansion
Guests arrive at Grand Island Mansion to find a sprawling estate where manicured grounds meet riverfront views, setting the tone for a multi-day celebration.
About Grand Island Mansion
Guests arrive at Grand Island Mansion to find a sprawling estate where manicured grounds meet riverfront views, setting the tone for a multi-day celebration.
The venue's 12,000 square feet of interior space and outdoor terraces give wedding parties room to gather, dine, and dance across distinct areas.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars, this Walnut Grove property delivers a destination experience where guests remember the setting as much as the ceremony.
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We absolutely love Grand Island Mansion! It is absolutely a stunning European-style estate — beautiful in every corner, both indoors and outdoors.
Vivi Lin · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 400 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 11 rooms
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$28,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$110 to US$200 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Days of the week
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SMF, 105 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, formalAisle estimate
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Located on 12 acres with direct access to the Sacramento River and tree-lined grounds
- 12,000 square feet of interior space accommodates 20 to 150 guests across multiple rooms
- On-site accommodations available for guest stays, reducing travel logistics
- 4.7-star Google rating reflecting consistent guest satisfaction
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/EveningGuests arrive and check into on-site accommodations
- EveningWelcome dinner or casual gathering on the terrace
- MorningBridal preparations in estate rooms
- AfternoonCeremony on the grounds or in main hall
- Late AfternoonCocktail hour and photos on riverfront grounds
- EveningReception dinner and dancing in main ballroom
- MorningBrunch before guest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SMF · about 1 h 45 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Sacramento International Airport.
- Direct line
- (916) 775-1705
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both the ceremony and reception at Grand Island Mansion?+
Yes. The estate provides outdoor ceremony spaces on the grounds and multiple indoor reception areas, allowing you to move guests through different atmospheres throughout the day.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates between 20 and 150 guests, with flexibility across indoor halls and outdoor terraces.
Are hotel rooms available on the property?+
Yes, on-site accommodations are offered, making it convenient for guests traveling from out of town and enabling multi-day event planning.
What is included in the rental fee?+
Contact the venue directly at http://www.grandislandmansion.com/ for details on what is covered in their ceremony and reception packages.
Is outdoor photography possible?+
The riverfront grounds and historic architecture provide numerous outdoor backdrops for photography throughout the day and into golden hour.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 400 guests
“With complete seating flexibility and plenty of space for guests to spread out, the Marquee can accommodate from 200 to 400 people.”
Read the source for seated dinnerSmallest party taken: 50 guests
“Accommodates 50 to 400 people”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 11 rooms
“11 spacious and uniquely styled rooms.”
Read the source for roomsWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Only you and your guests are on the property”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From saying your vows in our intimate outdoor ceremony area to your banquet in our elegant collonade room followed by a spectacular reception in the beautiful ballroom, we will make your wedding an “occasion to remember”!”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Shaded wrought iron gazebo for warm weather ceremonies, elegant ballroom for Winter wedding ceremonies”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Gourmet cuisine prepared and served by our expert staff”
Read the source for in-house cateringBring your own wine: Yes
“In-house BYO with corkage fee”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Private Hunts Lounge and bar: After-party lounge with an attendant for family and guest.”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: All year
“Year round, daily, 11am–4pm and 6pm–11pm.”
Read the source for weddings heldDays of the week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
“Have your Grand Island Mansion wedding for an affordable price – schedule your wedding on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and save!”
Read the source for days of the weekExclusive use required: Yes
“Only you and your guests are on the property”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredParking: Yes
“Plenty of complimentary parking”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Ballroom
“From saying your vows in our intimate outdoor ceremony area to your banquet in our elegant collonade room followed by a spectacular reception in the beautiful ballroom, we will make your wedding an “occasion to remember”!”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Large elegant mansion dining rooms and ballroom”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The Perfect Spot for Outdoor Receptions”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“From saying your vows in our intimate outdoor ceremony area to your banquet in our elegant collonade room followed by a spectacular reception in the beautiful ballroom, we will make your wedding an “occasion to remember”!”
Read the source for space for dancingGardens: Yes
“Classical Italian Gardens.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“The Sacramento River delta’s historic Grand Island Mansion is a uniquely spectacular Italian Renaissance styled villa.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Mansion Event Coordinator”
Read the source for coordinator on the day