Looking for a romantic castle wedding venue in California?
Nestled into the hillside overlooking the ocean and mountains of San Luis Obispo sits the European inspired family built Chateau Noland, Castle Wedding Venue in California, ready to transport you and your wedding guests into a beautiful fairytale. An iconic vacation destination on the California coast, Chateau Noland is the perfect place to live out your romantic wedding day and give your family and friends a truly unique and memorable experience. This gorgeous private estate wedding venue has so much to offer guests during your destination castle wedding weekend, with multiple rooms to rest their head and so much unique old-world charm.
Drive up the hillside through an ornate set of gates that allow entry into the property, wind around a picturesque drive reminiscent of the French countryside… walk through a through a covered portico and you will find yourself on the in one of the outdoor Castle wedding ceremony locations, with gorgeous views of the coast. From there, get ready to explore the multiple grand rooms, staircases, hidden attics, and secret man caves. Complete with a fully remodeled fairytale bridal suite and an exquisite castle kitchen, a pool room and a bath with a spa tub, you will have all your needs met to host the California destination wedding weekend of your dreams.
We staged a surprise marriage proposal at this romantic and historic wedding venue!
I have been dreaming of shooting at a castle for some time, and I love Chateau Noland and wanted to create something fun and beautiful that showcased their newly added additions of a Castle Tower, gorgeous hillside Gazebo, and their new waterfall and iron-wrought bridge- a space that creates the feeling of a being in a romantic wedding day fairytale.
If you are a fan of “Bridgerton” or “The Princess Bride” like I am, and you want a wedding with a sense of whimsical romance in a European castle setting, this is the perfect Castle Wedding Venue in California for you. You don’t have to travel all the way to England to have a European inspired luxury wedding day, you can have it right here in San Luis Obispo.
A Fairytale Proposal at Château Noland
On a crisp afternoon in San Luis Obispo, the sun cast a golden glow over the vineyards surrounding the stunning Château Noland. Nicole, thinking she was simply modeling wedding attire for me, had no idea today would change her life forever.
Aiden, her boyfriend, had reached out to me with a secret plan. He wanted to propose to Nicole in the most romantic way possible, using the beautiful château as the backdrop for a surprise proposal. He asked me to guide Nicole through a photoshoot while he prepared for the big moment.
A Castle Wedding Venue in California, Chateau Noland is like stepping into a fairytale, with its ivy-covered stone walls, lush gardens, and panoramic vineyard views. Nicole was thrilled with the romantic places as we explored the property, all while Aiden set up the proposal at the venue’s picturesque gazebo.
As sunset painted the sky in shades of gold and pink, we arrived at the gazebo. Nicole thought it was just another spot for photos. But then Aiden dropped to one knee and asked, “Nicole, will you marry me?” Overcome with emotion, she said, “Yes!” as tears of joy filled her eyes.
The proposal was everything Aiden had dreamed of—intimate, romantic, and set against the breathtaking beauty of Château Noland. It was a day of love, surprise, and memories that would last a lifetime, all thanks to the magical setting of the château.
STYLED SHOOT VENDOR TEAM:
Wedding Venue: Chateau Noland
Shoot Host and Designer: Leana Myra Photography
Planning and Coordination: Jessica Lee Events
Assistant Coordination: Emily Ball
Assistant Planning and BTS: Karla Langer of Central Coast Bride
Photography: Leana Myra Photography
Videography: Carlos Assencio and Leana Myra Photography
Stationary: Announcements By Adrienne
Wedding Dresses: Epiphany Bridal Boutique SLO
Menswear Suit: Hey Gorgeous Formal Wear
Yellow Florals: Sun Canyon Florals
Pink Florals: Leana Myra
Cake and Strawberries: The Dough Connection
Macaroons: Cookie Nook Company
Rentals: All About Events
Charcuterie: Thats What Cheese Said
