Summer Soirees: Where to hold weddings, anniversaries & celebrations

THE BEAUTY OF THE FOOTHILLS AND Sierra is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, parties and celebrations. There also are charming B&Bs, deluxe hotels, historic buildings— even sailboats and yachts. Rates are reasonable compared with the rest of Northern California.

The Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley was the oldest, largest and richest gold mine in California. It was a showcase in the mining area and still has picturesque grounds, including a clubhouse, extensive lawns, fountains, a reflection pool and flowering gardens.

The Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City is a one-of-a-kind venue that retains the character of the gold-rush days. It is ideal for weddings, receptions, parties and meetings.

Lake Tahoe is a world-class venue for special events, whether you choose a lakeside setting, motor yacht or sailboat. Auburn has charming venues as well. Other options:

151 UNION SQUARE
In the heart of downtown; historic, sophisticated. 151 Mill St., GV. 151UnionSquare.com

EMILY’S CATERING & EVENT CENTER
Charming downtown location, with a cute patio. 313 Commercial St., NC.
EmilysCateringAndCakes.com

EMPIRE MINE
10791 E. Empire St., GV. EmpireMine.org

GOLD MINERS INN/HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
Attractive outdoor patio, ballroom, meeting
rooms. 121 Bank St., GV. TheGoldMinersInn.com

GRASS VALLEY COURTYARD SUITES
Event center, garden and large patio.
210N.AuburnSt.,GV. GVCourtyardSuites.com

JIM E’S CLUB 141
Picture-perfect space downtown.
141 E. Main St., GV. JimEsClub141.com

MINERS FOUNDRY CULTURAL CENTER
325 Spring St., NC. MinersFoundry.org

POWER’S MANSION INN
Charming B&B with outdoor gazebo under
old oak tree. 195 Harrison Ave., Auburn.
PowersMansion.com

TAHOE CRUISES
Historic yachts (see pg. 2) 2435 Venice Dr.
So., #100, South Lake Tahoe.
TahoeCruises.com

WEST SHORE CAFE
Stunning lakefront setting. 5160 W. Lake
Blvd., Homewood. WestShoreCafe.com

For more information on planning your event visit these websites:
SierraCulture.com (our website)
GoNevadaCounty.com
VisitPlacer.com
NevadaCityChamber.com
NCWeds.com
GoTahoeNorth.com
TahoeSouth.com

For Flowers:
FoothillFlowers.com

(photo credits: Jeff Dow and awelllovedhome.blogspot.com)