What a great find! We were very much taken with this Napa County wine country hotel property in the heart of very trendy downtown Napa. The placement of River Terrace Inn, on the pristine banks of the Napa River, is ideal. Great views of the river and riparian life from the hotel rooms (on one side) and lovely views of the quaint downtown on the other. This is a perfect destination location since all your wedding guests can stay right there at the wedding venue. Imagine a busy weekend hanging out with family and friends, walking to morning coffee at one of the nearby cool cafes, or strolling over to the famous Oxbow Market and checking out the local farm fresh produce. Shopping and dining along the main street is so convenient. What a great concept!

River Terrace Inn has a few different options for wedding and reception. On the back side of the hotel, is a ceremonial lawn area right next to the Napa River. Options to decorate are endless, from the very natural, to abundant striking color… then just steps away, is outdoor reception space utilizing the same lawn area, as well as the adjacent patio area. Dining al fresco in this temperate climate would be just beautiful. And then when the guests are all tuckered out from celebrating, upstairs to a luxurious sleeping room they go. Another option available for smaller weddings would be to enjoy the onsite restaurant, Cuvee. Marry along the river’s edge and then walk over to Cuvee for a trendy, upscale dining experience. Or, if you wish, marry in Cuvee’s central court under the shade of leafy trees with your family and friends encircling the ceremony.

Restaurant Cuvee has a fantastic bar, great dining spaces, and the overall feel to the restaurant is rather homey with comfortable, relaxed and very interesting decorator items…and (as we can attest), Cuvee has really, really good cuisine with varied menu options. Restaurant Cuvee is also a perfect location for a bridesmaid luncheon, a rehearsal dinner or even make it an after-party location – no matter where your nuptials are held!

We feel the price point for River Terrace Inn is very reasonable (considering Napa Valley pricing!) and well worth your consideration.  Photos were collected from their website and also from Brian MacStay Photography.

~ Vixen Lora