Preston CastleFoundation
Preston Castle Foundation offers couples a rare chance to marry inside a restored 1889 Gothic Revival mansion with working bathrooms, electricity, and climate control, meaning your guests enjoy history without sacrificing comfort.
- Guests
- 20–150
- Nearest airport
- SMF · 90 minutes
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.7 /5 · 629
Preston Castle Foundation is an estate destination wedding venue in CA 95640, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Preston Castle Foundation in CA 95640, open June–September.
Preston Castle Foundation offers couples a rare chance to marry inside a restored 1889 Gothic Revival mansion with working bathrooms, electricity, and climate control, meaning your guests enjoy history without sacrificing comfort.
The 13,000-square-foot estate in the Sierra foothills provides multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, eliminating weather backup concerns.
Your wedding also supports the foundation's ongoing restoration and educational mission.
I love visiting historic and haunted places and this trip did not disappoint. Will gladly go back! I definitely had a paranormal experience and could feel the energy. We had awesome guides who were very knowledgeable about the castle and its history and they were very respectful of the spirits still residing there. If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. Ill be back 😁
Alexis Ohlson · on Google →4 our own notes.
13,000-square-foot Victorian castle built in 1889 with original architectural details
Multiple ceremony and reception spaces accommodate groups from 20 to 150 guests indoors or outdoors
Located on 10 acres in Ione, California, approximately 90 minutes from Sacramento
4.7/5 Google rating from guests and visitors
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at Preston Castle Foundation.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different, nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at nearby hotels
- 5:30 PMRehearsal at Preston Castle
- 7:00 PMRehearsal dinner (off-site or at venue if arranged)
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival and photos
Things worth knowing.
SMF · 90 minutes
Guests fly into Sacramento International Airport. Our team arranges every transfer.
Contact Preston Castle Foundation for customized pricing
Venue rental fees support the foundation's restoration efforts. Pricing varies by season, guest count, and spaces reserved. Request a detailed proposal through their website.
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A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$80-150 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
Not on-site; nearby hotels in Ione range $80-150
Asked along the way.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at Preston Castle?+
Yes. The castle features multiple spaces including grand halls, parlors, and exterior grounds suitable for ceremonies and receptions of varying sizes.
Are there accommodations for guests on-site?+
The venue does not operate as a hotel. Nearby lodging options exist in Ione and surrounding areas within 10-20 minutes' drive.
What is the guest capacity?+
Preston Castle accommodates 20 to 150 guests depending on the spaces you reserve and your event layout.
Is outdoor ceremony possible?+
Yes. The 10-acre grounds offer outdoor ceremony options, though indoor spaces are available if weather becomes a concern.
What is included in venue rental?+
Contact the foundation directly at https://prestoncastle.org/ for current pricing, packages, and what is included with your rental date.
In the same country.
Hold dates at Preston Castle Foundation.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.