Aerial view of Grand Island Mansion with black and white courtyard dance floor and round guest tables.

Grand Island Mansion Wedding – Romantic Mexican Traditions Meet Modern Style

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September 9, 2025

Aerial view of outdoor ceremony at Grand Island Mansion with bride and groom at the altar.

The Grand Island Mansion is a luxurious wedding venue located in Walnut Grove, CA. This historic mansion located in the heart of the delta just 30-minutes outside Sacramento. Grand Island Mansion blends a Renaissance styled villa with modern amenities you would expect from a 21st century wedding venue. It has a classical charm – sparkling fountain, a velvety lawn, and a Mediterranean–inspired patio that will surely take your breath away. Over 24,000 sq ft, with 58 rooms this amazing villa was constructed in 1920.

The Grand Island Mansion features multiple spaces to transform your wedding day. They have multiple ceremony options. First is the Italian Sanctuary Garden. Make your grand entrance from the staircase, down the fountain, and into either of the two unique spaces on opposite sides. One contains a backdrop of six columns perfect for your wedding ceremony. The opposite side is lushly lined with palms and greenery for a cooler and shaded ceremony.

Likewise, there are multiple options for your reception at Grand Island Mansion. Firstly, there is the elegant main dining room with stunning architecture, classical artwork, and a chandelier. In fact, on selected Sundays you can dine here for a champagne brunch to take in the scenery. Secondly, you can opt to have your reception in the Marquee – covered white-sheer curtain interior decorated with three large ornate chandeliers. A perfect option to accommodate a large wedding between 200 to 400 guests. Finally, hold cocktail hour in the Mediterranean Patio.

Miracles & Jerry’s Grand Island Mansion Wedding

Miracles and Jerry celebrated their wedding at Grand Island Mansion with a balance of timeless romance and modern sophistication. Calla lilies and white florals lined the ceremony aisle, carrying through every detail of the day. Guests dined inside the mansion’s formal dining room, surrounded by chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and elegant floral centerpieces. The intimate indoor setting created a sense of grandeur before the celebration moved outdoors.

In the courtyard, the black-and-white checkered dance floor set the stage for the evening. Serpentine and round tables surrounded the space, styled with calla lilies in glass vases and rows of glowing candles. Guests filled the dance floor as Banda Independencia performed live, while a churro bar kept the energy high late into the night. The historic estate, paired with refined design choices and lively entertainment, transformed Miracles and Jerry’s Grand Island Mansion wedding into an unforgettable celebration.