The lake is yours.
So is the day.
Private lakeside weddings for up to 250 guests, within reach of Sacramento.
Welcome
The Lake at Silva Ranch is a private wedding venue within reach of Sacramento.
We host one wedding at a time on a working ranch with its own lake, vineyard, and gardens. On the day you book, the property is closed to everyone else, from setup until the last song.
You bring your own caterer, your own beer and wine, and your own vendors. We provide the setting and the logistics: parking, guest transportation, restrooms, shade, cooling, and patio heaters.
One wedding at a time
Private lake
Working vineyard
Bring your own bar
Select 2026 dates remain available. Now reserving 2027.
Everything a controlled venue will not let you do.
One wedding at a time
No second reception, no shared grounds, no other schedule running against yours.
Up to 250 guests
Approximately 200 most comfortable.
Outside vendors welcomed
Bring the caterer, planner, florist and band you want.
Bring your own beer and wine
Supply your own beer, wine and champagne. Spirits and hard alcohol are not permitted.
No corkage or bar minimum
Nothing is charged for pouring what you brought.
No curfew
The night ends when you decide it does.
Virtually unlimited parking
Guests park on the property. No paid lot, no valet line.
No sound restrictions
The property has hosted full concerts.
Golf-cart transportation
Carts carry guests through the ranch at the scale the day requires.
Flexibility and Economics
You choose the caterer, the bar, and the vendors. That is where the money goes.
Most venues in this region control catering and alcohol, and the margin on both sits inside your quote. Here the venue fee covers the property and the logistics, and every other decision, and every other dollar, stays with you.
Controlled-service venue
- Required in-house or preferred catering
- Required bar package or minimum
- Corkage or required wine program
- Restricted vendor choices
- Paid parking or required valet
- Shared property or simultaneous events
- Required ending time
- Sound limitations
The Lake at Silva Ranch
- Outside caterers and cuisines welcomed
- Bring your own beer, wine, and champagne with no bar minimum
- No corkage
- Outside vendors welcomed
- Virtually unlimited on-property parking
- One celebration at a time
- No curfew
- No sound restrictions
On a 200-guest wedding, catering and bar are usually the two largest line items. Controlling both directly is the difference this property is built around.
Pricing
Every rate, published.
One venue fee covers the property and the logistics. There is no catering margin inside it, no bar package attached to it, and no figure you have to book a call to be told.
Weddings small enough to park near the vineyard and operate without the full golf-cart transportation system receive a reduction from the applicable venue fee. It is $1,000.
Peak Season
May through October
- Saturday
- $12,500
- Friday
- $10,500
- Sunday
- $9,500
- Monday through Thursday
- $7,750
The property's strongest wedding months, with long light and warm evenings cooled by the Delta breeze.
Off Season
November through April
- Saturday
- $8,500
- Friday
- $7,750
- Sunday
- $7,250
- Monday through Thursday
- $6,000
Quieter months with softer light and lower rates across every day of the week.
Included with every wedding, at no additional charge
- Exclusive use of the approved event areas
- Lakeside ceremony location
- Pool terrace for cocktail hour
- Reception setting
- Vineyard and lake photography access
- Bridal-party preparation space in the main residence
- Separate groomsmen preparation space
- Virtually unlimited on-property parking
- Golf-cart guest transportation at the scale required
- Luxury restroom trailer
- Shade structures
- Misters and cooling fans
- Patio heaters
- Standard setup and breakdown windows
- Outside catering welcomed
- Outside vendors welcomed
- Bring your own beer, wine, and champagne
- No corkage
- No bar minimum
- No curfew
- No sound restrictions
The Lake and the Land
A private lake, and no one else on it.
- The vineyard
- Planted rows run from the lake toward the barn, giving portraits depth and a horizon that reads as Northern California rather than as a manicured garden.
- The pool terrace
- Yours at no additional charge for cocktail hour. Guests take drinks and appetizers on the terrace while your photographer walks you down to the water below for portraits.
- Exclusive use
- One celebration is booked per day. The lawn, the water, the vineyard, and the drive are yours from setup through the end of the night.
The lake is the centre of the property and the reason most couples book. Ceremony seating sits on the lawn at the water's edge, with willows along the far bank and the vineyard running to the horizon behind them. Nothing on the site is shared, and nothing is visible from a neighbouring event, because there is no neighbouring event.
The Day
One day, from first light to after dark.
A complete wedding unfolds across the property, in this order, and ends when you decide it does.
Preparation
Each side of the wedding party settles into its own space to get ready.
Guest Arrival
Guests arrive to virtually unlimited on-property parking, with no valet line and no fees.
Golf-Cart Transport
Golf carts carry guests through the ranch and toward the lake, at the scale the wedding requires.
The Lake Reveal
The water comes into view, and the setting does the work of the first impression.
Ceremony
Vows at the water's edge, framed by the lake and open land.
Cocktail Hour on the Pool Terrace
After the ceremony, guests enjoy complimentary cocktails and appetizers overlooking the lake while the couple takes photographs below. When dinner is ready, guests transition directly to the reception.
Dinner
Your caterer serves the meal you chose, in a shaded reception setting under open sky.
Sunset Portraits
Evening light across the lake and vineyard gives portraits their setting.
Dancing After Dark
The party carries on with no curfew and no sound restrictions.
The Setting
The pool terrace, the lake, the gardens, and the vineyard.
Operational Confidence
The beauty is natural. The logistics are intentional.
A private property only works if the practical side of the day is already solved. This is what is in place before you arrive, and what is covered by the venue fee.
- 01Parking
- Virtually unlimited on-property parking, with no paid lots and no valet requirement.
- 02Guest Transportation
- Golf-cart transportation runs at the scale the full event requires.
- 03Luxury Restrooms
- A luxury restroom trailer is included in the venue fee.
- 04Shade Structures
- Included shade structures cover key gathering areas.
- 05Cooling
- Shaded hardscape, shade cloth, misters, and large cooling fans keep guests comfortable.
- 06Patio Heaters
- Complimentary patio heaters take the chill off the evening when the Delta breeze arrives, and carry the off-season dates.
- 07Vendor Load-In
- Maintained routes and clear load-in windows keep your vendors on schedule.
- 08Preparation Spaces
- Separate, private spaces for each side of the wedding party.
- 09Lighting and Pathways
- Evening lighting and maintained pathways guide guests through the grounds after dark.
Plan Your Visit
A private setting within reach of Sacramento.
The property sits within reach of Sacramento, reachable for couples and guests across the region.
Verified drive times from Sacramento, Elk Grove, Lodi, Stockton and Galt are shared with your tour details, rather than estimated here.
Footwear and attire
The celebration is set on natural ground near the water. In the warm months, plan for sun and for the cool that arrives with the Delta breeze in the evening. Comfortable footwear suited to grass and garden paths serves guests well in every season.
- On-property parking
- Guests park on the property. Parking is virtually unlimited, with no paid lots and no valet line.
- Golf-cart transportation
- Golf carts carry guests through the ranch and toward the lake, at the scale the wedding requires.
- Written directions
- Clear directions come with every inquiry, including a version you can save for areas with weaker cellular coverage.
Questions
Answered plainly.
If something here is not covered, ask on the tour form and you will get a direct answer before you visit.
Up to 250 guests; approximately 200 most comfortable.
No. The celebration ends when you decide it does.
No sound restrictions. The property has hosted full concerts.
Virtually unlimited on-property parking, with golf carts carrying guests toward the lake.
Golf carts can be provided at the scale the wedding requires.
A luxury restroom trailer is included in the venue fee.
Included shade structures, shaded concrete reception areas, shade cloth, misters, and large cooling fans are available, along with complimentary patio heaters for cool evenings.
The pool terrace is yours after the ceremony at no additional charge, for drinks and appetizers while your photographer takes you down to the water for portraits.
Yes. Temporary event tents are permitted at your own expense. Tents are not included in the venue fee; share your placement and anchoring plan with us in advance.
Yes. Outside caterers and cuisines are welcomed, and on-site cooking is permitted.
You may bring your own beer, wine, and champagne, with no corkage and no bar minimum. Spirits and hard alcohol are not permitted.
Yes. Outside vendors are welcomed. We ask food-service vendors to provide a service plan able to feed the full guest count within an approved period.
Main-residence living areas are available for the bridal party, with a separate groomsmen space that includes a shower and refrigerator.
Food trucks are welcomed, provided they bring sufficient service capacity for the guest count.
The venue is designed for open-air celebrations during the property's strongest wedding seasons and does not offer a fully enclosed, air-conditioned reception building.
The property includes lake, vineyard, sunset, and open-land settings, without city noise or background lighting.
Rehearsal, setup, weekend, and next-day access may be added where available.
Schedule a Tour
You'll Fall In Love With This Place.
Share your date or season and estimated guest count, and how to reach you. We will confirm availability, provide pricing, and arrange a private visit.