The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in Palm Springs, CA

The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in Palm Springs, CA

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4 Wedding Venues in Palm Springs, CA

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Knife/House 

5.0

Palm Springs, CA
  • Up to 80 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

Knife/House is a luxurious, private paradise nestled in the heart of Palm Springs, and is the perfect venue for corporate parties, Coachella activations, private dinners, intimate weddings, and photo/film shoots. This stunning modern designer estate consists of a 3,500 sq. ft., four-bedroom, six-bathroom home and detached casita. The property is walled and gated, has on-site parking, and allows for flexibility in reconfiguring the furniture or delivering the space empty of all contents. Here are some property highlights: - Open floor plan with panoramic mountain views - Lush landscaping, mature fruit trees, and tall hedges along the entire perimeter for ultimate privacy - Two full kitchens, perfect for entertaining - Indoor dining for twelve, plus three outdoor dining spaces - Saltwater pool, in-ground spa, and fire pit - Instagram-worthy outdoor chess court and unique vignettes - Featured in HGTV, Hello, and Palm Springs Life magazines Send us an email for more info!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Natural elegance with open spaces
  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Blends luxury with trendiness

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • No in-house catering options
  • Limited cleanup and setup services
We had our wedding at the knife house, or more a 4-day long weekend with about 50 friends and family. While most stayed at hotels in Palm Springs, the Knife house was the central gathering point and the venue for our ceremony. The house and the grounds are beautiful, but most importantly the host was amazing to work with. Very accommodating to our needs, super responsive and all around professional. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or a better host.
Sven, a year ago
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The Lazy C Ranch 

5.0

Palm Springs, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Offer

The Lazy C Ranch is much more than a place to host your next sales meeting, wedding, birthday party, high school reunion, or other special event. We are an escape from the ordinary…an authentic working ranch with farm animals, horses, and ranch hands. At The Lazy C Ranch, we’ll ensure your gathering is distinctive, fun, and memorable.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Rustic-chic setting
  • Has a fun and festive vibe
  • Surrounded by nature

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • No on-site bridal suite
Sami here from Rebel Creative - a floral design company. We've worked at Lazy C a few times and cannot recommend their unique desert venue enough! It's a wonderful, stunning location to tie the knot and have the best celebration at. They're extremely easy to work with and flexible in letting you transform the space along with allowing us the freedom to help our couples create magic with florals. We can't recommend them enough!
Sami, a year ago
Korakia Pensione 
Palm Springs, CA
  • Up to 130 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $27,000

Korakia Pensione offers a unique and relaxing getaway from day to day reality. Crafted after a Mediterranean-style pensione, Korakia blends the silhouette of Tangier with a whisper of the Mediterranean. Begin the day with a full-cooked breakfast in the Moroccan courtyard. Soothe your soul poolside, seek healing through yoga or pamper yourself with our spa offerings. Curl up with a vintage book from the library lounge. Join a game of bocce ball or explore downtown Palm Springs on one of our bicycles. Relax and refresh with the Moroccan tea service each afternoon. Lanterns and fire-pits flicker, illuminating the heated pools at night. Classic and foreign films glimmer on a nearby screen. A Moroccan daybed beckons for stargazing. Nightly turn-downs are done in the European tradition. Come and see why Forbes Traveler named Korakia one of the “Sexiest Hotels in America.”

Why you'll love this venue

  • Multiple event spaces
  • Venue is completely outdoors
  • Offers convenient lodging options

Venue considerations

  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • No in-house catering options
  • Does not have a dance floor
The Saguaro Palm Springs 
Palm Springs, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

The Saguaro is that colorful hotel in the desert. There’s plenty of sunshine, a buzzing pool scene, and lots of local flavor. The 244 room hotel has multiple restaurants, bars, and meeting spaces — all of which surround a stunning pool location. Designed to reflect the colorful vibrant spirit of the Coachella Valley desert, the bold color palette is the work of renowned architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat, who have infused the property with hues that reflect indigenous desert flowers.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers convenient lodging options
  • Provides catering services
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues

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About wedding venues in Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs offers a unique wedding setting where mid-century modern architecture stands against dramatic desert landscapes. The San Jacinto Mountains create stunning backdrops for your special day, and with over 350 days of sunshine yearly, you can confidently plan outdoor ceremonies almost any time. Downtown venues give you walkable streets with retro charm, while heading to South Palm Springs lets you discover more secluded estate options with breathtaking mountain panoramas.

How Much Does a Palm Springs Wedding Cost?

Planning your celebration in this desert paradise comes with varying price points based on your guest list. Small weddings with 50 guests typically run about $31,368 while medium gatherings of 100 guests average $52,310. For 150 guests you're looking at around $71,988 and 200-guest celebrations cost approximately $89,561. Larger affairs reach $107,133 for 250 guests and $124,705 for 300 guests.

Venues here typically range from $11,500 to $14,100 which sits noticeably higher than the national average of $6,500-$12,000. This premium reflects the destination's exclusivity and architectural significance that's made it a Hollywood retreat since the 1920s.

What Makes Palm Springs Venues So Special?

You'll find venues showcasing distinctive Spanish Colonial architecture at Colony Palms and Mediterranean-inspired courtyards at Korakia Pensione alongside retro-chic aesthetics at Ace Hotel. Many properties offer poolside ceremony options with dramatic mountain backdrops that make for unforgettable photo opportunities. The desert botanical gardens filled with native succulents and palms create natural settings you won't find anywhere else outside the Coachella Valley landscape.

Which Accessible Wedding Venues Can You Find in Palm Springs?

Palm Springs offers several fully accessible venues for your special day. Korakia features accessible walkways throughout its lush gardens while The Parker Palm Springs provides well-maintained paths across its expansive 13-acre property. Ace Hotel offers accessible amenities throughout its retro-chic spaces and Avalon Hotel gives you accessible walkways and event areas. For more intimate gatherings The Estate at Via Las Palmas offers private paths that accommodate all your guests.

Are There Palm Springs Venues That Support Remote Participation?

Beyond basic streaming services The Parker Palm Springs takes virtual attendance to another level with interactive live streaming that includes virtual Q&A sessions and digital guest interactions. Life House Palm Springs can arrange immersive VR experiences so your remote guests feel truly present with real-time online interaction during your ceremony. Palm Springs Air Museum creates memorable remote experiences with professional streaming and can include unique elements like aircraft flybys when permitted.

Which Palm Springs Wedding Venues Feature Outstanding Cuisine?

Colony Palms Hotel stands out with its exceptional chef and catering team serving sophisticated cuisine for up to 200 guests. At Ace Hotel you'll enjoy farm-to-table dining with locally sourced ingredients at their Kings Highway restaurant. Viceroy Palm Springs delivers phenomenal dining experiences with its expert culinary team while hosting only one wedding per day to ensure you get their full attention. EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge in the Uptown Design District works closely with couples to craft exceptional dining experiences tailored to your preferences.

How Are Wedding Vendor Costs Distributed in Palm Springs?

Vendor ServiceAverage Cost% of 150-Guest Budget
Venue$12,79818%
Catering$10,23914%
Florists$9,38513%
Bar Services$8,19111%
Photographers$5,7178%
Wedding Planners$5,8028%
Videographers$5,1707%
Bands and DJs$2,0403%
Hair & Makeup$7201%
Cakes & Desserts$9811%

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