American River Resort

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests


About this venue

Nestled across 30 scenic wooded acres along the banks of the South Fork American River in historic Coloma, California, American River Resort offers a captivating outdoor haven for weddings, elopements, and weekend-long celebrations. Perfectly situated in California’s Gold Country between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, this premier destination blends wild Sierra beauty with rustic elegance. Couples can exchange vows accompanied by the gentle rush of river waters, host an open-air reception surrounded by towering trees, or celebrate under a canopy of stars. With riverside, pond, and meadow settings, the resort creates an effortlessly romantic backdrop for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, cocktail hours, and farewell brunches.


Our event spaces

Pond Wedding Site

Peaceful waters framed by towering pines.

Designed for intimate serenity, the Pond Wedding Site features tranquil, reflective waters nestled among mature pines and lush native greenery. The calm setting provides a peaceful, private atmosphere that feels worlds away, making it an idyllic backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, open-air cocktail party, or seated dinner. Gentle breezes and glowing water reflections create an elegant, nature-immersed ambiance for celebrating with loved ones.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Meadow Wedding Venue

Open country skies and lush green fields.

Surrounded by towering forest canopies, the Meadow Wedding Site delivers a classic, rustic outdoor canvas framed by sweeping greenery and wide country skies. This expansive lawn provides a versatile setting for open-air vows, tented celebrations, lawn games, and celebratory dining. As dusk settles into twilight, celebrate with dinner and dancing under a breathtaking canopy of Sierra stars.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive.”

Riverside Wedding

Say "I do" right along the rushing riverbank.

Exchange vows beside the natural music of the South Fork American River. This open-air ceremony and reception site sits right along the scenic riverbanks, showcasing uninterrupted views of Mount Murphy and the surrounding wooded foothills. Towering native trees offer natural shade and framing for your aisle, creating an effortlessly romantic, wild Sierra setting for an al fresco dinner, cocktail hour, or romantic sunset vows under the open sky.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and casual.”

Pond Wedding Site

Peaceful waters framed by towering pines.

Designed for intimate serenity, the Pond Wedding Site features tranquil, reflective waters nestled among mature pines and lush native greenery. The calm setting provides a peaceful, private atmosphere that feels worlds away, making it an idyllic backdrop for an outdoor ceremony, open-air cocktail party, or seated dinner. Gentle breezes and glowing water reflections create an elegant, nature-immersed ambiance for celebrating with loved ones.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Meadow Wedding Venue

Open country skies and lush green fields.

Surrounded by towering forest canopies, the Meadow Wedding Site delivers a classic, rustic outdoor canvas framed by sweeping greenery and wide country skies. This expansive lawn provides a versatile setting for open-air vows, tented celebrations, lawn games, and celebratory dining. As dusk settles into twilight, celebrate with dinner and dancing under a breathtaking canopy of Sierra stars.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Fun and festive.”

Riverside Wedding

Say "I do" right along the rushing riverbank.

Exchange vows beside the natural music of the South Fork American River. This open-air ceremony and reception site sits right along the scenic riverbanks, showcasing uninterrupted views of Mount Murphy and the surrounding wooded foothills. Towering native trees offer natural shade and framing for your aisle, creating an effortlessly romantic, wild Sierra setting for an al fresco dinner, cocktail hour, or romantic sunset vows under the open sky.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed and casual.”


Available services that can be provided by American River Resort

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Wifi

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