Where Your Story Begins
A timeless setting designed to celebrate your love — surrounded by natural beauty, thoughtful details, and unforgettable moments.
An unforgettable wedding experience in a setting that feels both elegant and personal
At The Willows at CALM, every wedding is designed to feel meaningful, beautiful, and seamless from beginning to end. From your ceremony to your final dance, our venue offers a warm and refined backdrop for one of life’s most important moments.
With natural scenery, thoughtful coordination, and spaces that photograph beautifully, The Willows creates the kind of atmosphere couples and guests remember long after the day is over.
A venue designed for beauty, comfort, and a smooth wedding day experience
Every detail of the experience is meant to help couples feel supported, celebrated, and confident throughout the entire day.
Scenic Setting
A naturally beautiful venue with romantic outdoor charm and elegant event spaces.
Photo-Worthy Moments
From ceremony backdrops to golden hour portraits, every corner is ready for timeless images.
Thoughtful Coordination
A team that cares deeply about making the couple feel supported, calm, and fully present.
Welcoming Atmosphere
An experience that feels polished and inviting for both the couple and every guest attending.
Thoughtfully designed packages for a beautiful and seamless wedding day
Whether you want an all-inclusive experience or a more flexible option, The Willows offers wedding packages that blend natural beauty, meaningful hospitality, and the unforgettable experience of celebrating at CALM.
Wildflower Package
Our signature all-inclusive package for couples who want a polished, supported, and celebration-ready experience from start to finish.
- Six-hour venue rental
- Zoo exploration for guests during cocktail hour
- Tables, chairs, umbrellas, and linens
- Drinkware and serveware included
- Security included
- Wedding coordinator included
- Venue coordinator included
- Setup and breakdown staff included
- Rehearsal time included
Essentials Package
A beautiful and budget-conscious option for couples who want the setting and core venue support while bringing in their own coordination.
- Six-hour venue rental
- Zoo exploration for guests during cocktail hour
- Tables, chairs, umbrellas, and linens
- Security included
- Venue coordinator included
- Setup and breakdown staff included
- Couple hires their own wedding coordinator
Thoughtfully Curated Enhancements
Florals
Artfully designed floral arrangements that bring texture, color, and life to your celebration, thoughtfully tailored to complement your vision and the natural beauty of the grounds.
Wedding Arbor
A beautifully styled arbor that frames your ceremony with elegance creating a timeless focal point as you exchange vows beneath the open sky.
Catering
A curated culinary experience designed to delight your guests, with thoughtfully selected menus that enhance the overall ambiance of your event.
Scenic Private Train Experience
A charming and memorable journey through the grounds, offering guests a unique way to explore and enjoy the surroundings adding a sense of wonder and delight to your celebration.
Personalized wedding program
We can design and print a personalized wedding program at no cost, including your love story and a map of the CALM grounds to help guide your guests while your photographer captures the day.
Celebrate love. Help wildlife.
Nestled within the California Living Museum, The Willows offers a one-of-a-kind venue experience where your celebration directly supports CALM’s mission to care for and educate the community about California wildlife.
Catering options designed to make planning easier
Couples can choose from Mexican, Italian, or BBQ menu options, with cuisine packages starting at $30 per person.
Cocktail hour can also be enhanced with appetizer selections, with any two appetizers available for an additional $6 per person.
Spaces that create a beautiful flow from ceremony to celebration
The Willows blends elegant event styling with a naturally inviting setting, making it easy to create a wedding day that feels polished without losing warmth or personality.
Couples love the flexibility of the venue, the visual character of the grounds, and the way each part of the day can feel connected from beginning to end.
Explore real moments captured at The Willows
Browse our gallery to see ceremonies, receptions, details, and the atmosphere that makes weddings at The Willows so memorable.
What couples love about their experience
The most meaningful measure of a wedding venue is how it makes people feel on one of the most important days of their lives.
Everything was seamless, beautiful, and so thoughtfully timed. Our coordinator went above and beyond, we truly got to enjoy every moment.”
The entire experience was smooth, organized, and genuinely enjoyable. The team was attentive, accommodating, and made everything feel effortless.”
The venue was stunning, the staff was incredible, and every detail felt thoughtfully cared for. Our guests are still talking about the experience.”
Let’s begin planning a wedding day you’ll never forget
From your first tour to your final sendoff, The Willows offers a setting that feels elegant, welcoming, and deeply memorable. We’d be honored to help bring your vision to life.