The Genevieve
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About This Vendor
For elegant, boutique wedding celebrations
Rated Four Diamond, The Genevieve offers an atmosphere of understated, unspoiled luxury coupled with warm hospitality for those seeking an indulgent wine country experience. Designed after a historic turn-of-the-century inn and juxtaposed with all the conveniences of a modern, luxury hotel and venue, the inn features a bespoke experience for couples looking for a unique environment. For elegant, boutique wedding celebrations, our boutique hotel features open, inviting spaces to host your special day. The lush garden makes for a beautiful backdrop to your "I do's", while our Coach House serves as the ideal location for an indoor reception. It features a stunning bar with exposed brick and an expansive dining room flexible enough for a variety of seating arrangements.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 150
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Estate, Garden, Hotel, Library, Restaurant, Trees
Business AttributesPricing for The Genevieve
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $19,500 - $25,650+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $22,550 |
| Peak Season Months | April-November |
| Peak Season Cost | $19,500 - $25,650+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $10,000 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $10,000 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $45 |
| OffSeason Months | January-March, December |
| OffSeason Cost | $19,500 - $25,650+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $10,000 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $10,000 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $45 |
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View PricesThe Genevieve Reviews
Paula Vildaver (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
If you’re looking for a venue where your closest family members and friends are on site, if you prioritize good food, and if you don’t want to move from venue to venue during your wedding weekend… oh and you like luxury and high-class service, then this may be the venue for you! I’ve researched hundreds of venues and every time I looked at a new one, my heart would come back to The Genevieve. TG puts people at the forefront of every decision, and that was felt by us, our families, and every guest who shared our special wedding weekend with us. There are 20 gorgeous rooms on site. If you do plan your wedding here over a weekend, you will need to do a full buy-out, but honestly that was perfect for us. I didn’t want anyone not part of the wedding to be on site with us. Let’s move to food… now this was a TREAT. Our initial tasting solidified any lingering doubts. Everything was so beautiful, served piping hot, and ridiculously delicious. 75% of our guests ordered the filet and all were cooked to perfection, like how is that even possible to cook that many steaks at the same time perfectly? *Chefs kiss* to Chef Beto.So TG is a gorgeous venue, but it has multiple mini venues within it. There’s the inn where all the rooms are, the ceremony lawn, the post-ceremony happy hour lawn, an indoor bar, a grand dining room, and then even an outdoor dance floor behind there! So as the day progresses, you move from location to location which keeps things interesting and honestly was so fun! Planning for the big day with the team was a breeze. They had a list of to-do’s and due dates based on our wedding date, and everything was clear and easy to follow. I thank Pam, Kris, Chef Beto, Dana, and Esme (and everyone else!) for helping make this the best weekend of our lives! We can’t wait to come back and visit you all, just the two of us! To anyone looking for the venue of your dreams, stop looking. It’s right here on Sagunto St!
Reviewed on 07-10-2023
If you’re looking for a venue where your closest family members and friends are on site, if you prioritize good food, and if you don’t want to move from venue to venue during your wedding weekend… oh and you like luxury and high-class service, then this may be the venue for you! I’ve researched hundreds of venues and every time I looked at a new one, my heart would come back to The Genevieve. TG puts people at the forefront of every decision, and that was felt by us, our families, and every guest who shared our special wedding weekend with us. There are 20 gorgeous rooms on site. If you do plan your wedding here over a weekend, you will need to do a full buy-out, but honestly that was perfect for us. I didn’t want anyone not part of the wedding to be on site with us. Let’s move to food… now this was a TREAT. Our initial tasting solidified any lingering doubts. Everything was so beautiful, served piping hot, and ridiculously delicious. 75% of our guests ordered the filet and all were cooked to perfection, like how is that even possible to cook that many steaks at the same time perfectly? *Chefs kiss* to Chef Beto.So TG is a gorgeous venue, but it has multiple mini venues within it. There’s the inn where all the rooms are, the ceremony lawn, the post-ceremony happy hour lawn, an indoor bar, a grand dining room, and then even an outdoor dance floor behind there! So as the day progresses, you move from location to location which keeps things interesting and honestly was so fun! Planning for the big day with the team was a breeze. They had a list of to-do’s and due dates based on our wedding date, and everything was clear and easy to follow. I thank Pam, Kris, Chef Beto, Dana, and Esme (and everyone else!) for helping make this the best weekend of our lives! We can’t wait to come back and visit you all, just the two of us! To anyone looking for the venue of your dreams, stop looking. It’s right here on Sagunto St!
Reviewed on 07-10-2023
McKenzie Jonson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I had the pleasure of doing a photoshoot at The Genevieve, and I was truly impressed. The boutique hotel and wedding venue's sophisticated charm and peaceful ambiance created the perfect setting for a romantic celebration. The professional planning by Pamela ensured that every detail was flawlessly executed, contributing to a seamless and memorable day. The picturesque surroundings of Santa Ynez added to the overall charm, making it an excellent choice for events, photoshoots and couples seeking an elegant and enchanting wedding experience.
Reviewed on 31-08-2023
I had the pleasure of doing a photoshoot at The Genevieve, and I was truly impressed. The boutique hotel and wedding venue's sophisticated charm and peaceful ambiance created the perfect setting for a romantic celebration. The professional planning by Pamela ensured that every detail was flawlessly executed, contributing to a seamless and memorable day. The picturesque surroundings of Santa Ynez added to the overall charm, making it an excellent choice for events, photoshoots and couples seeking an elegant and enchanting wedding experience.
Reviewed on 31-08-2023
Alyssa Litman (other) 1 out of 5 Rating
We were HUGELY disappointed with Pam and Kristopher's planning, oversight and coordination of our wedding at the Santa Ynez Inn (now called The Genevieve). We were informed that Kristopher was hired as the new General Manager several months after we signed our contract in January, 2022, and we made sure to meet with him right away to review all of the contractual and verbal agreements that were promised by John, Reservations Manager, who we had previously been planning with. We were happy to hear from Kristopher that everything would be honored. Ten months before our wedding, it was John who put us at ease with the Inn's rain plan (using the parlor for the wedding, and flipping the coach house reception area to a dance floor), as well as using the parlor for the after party, all of which are referenced in emails. John explained to us that since we were renting out every room in the inn on top of our site fee for our wedding, the usage of the parlor would be included as a part of our wedding events. Seven months before the wedding, a Director of Sales and Catering was hired (Pam), and we were assured by Kristopher that she had been brought up to speed on everything. This was not the case, as she attempted to renege on key details of the wedding plans, citing repeatedly that if they were not detailed in the contract they were not valid and would not be honored, even though we produced numerous emails documenting our previous conversations. We were told that we could use their parlor for an after party and then we were told that the party had to end by 11pm (one hour after our reception) - so we had to pay for the bar next door instead. Pam and Kristopher allowed us to have the ceremony in the parlor, but tried to charge us more money closer to our event and said the ceremony would be standing room only - no chairs. I had to email a video of a recent wedding where they allowed someone else to use chairs. Standing room only for 87 people in a venue where we had already paid a site fee and rented the rooms for the entire Inn seemed very unreasonable to us. After expressing that this felt dishonest given we were told we could use the parlor room by Pam’s predecessor, they allowed us to use the room and put in enough chairs. Pam also attempted to charge us higher prices for our entrees than what was stated in our contract, and only when we pushed back did she say she would “honor the contract” which at best felt like she was very disorganized. Under two months before the wedding, Pam informed us that our rain plan that John had approved would not be honored, and that we would have to place the dance area outside under a tent. After battling all of the other key points she tried to renege on, we agreed to the outside tent in the area that she designated. However, the week of our wedding a tent company informed us that providing a tent would be more of an obstruction to our guests due to Pam's restrictions (no anchors for the tent could be placed on astroturf or near plants which would limit the size of the tent to 40 people (we had 87), and one hook could not be attached to the building to stabilize tent's rain gutters to keep rain out of the tent) - the tent company gave us a full refund, with their empathy.The day before our wedding the power went out while our guests were arriving and the inn’s backup generator was broken so there were no lights or ability for people to check. The power was restored at 1pm, but a ladder to the attic was left open in the middle of the hallway while my guests were arriving (see attached picture). The list goes on and on, and we felt if the attitudes and customer service had been better, the obstacles of unexpected weather would have been manageable. Overall Pam’s attitude in particular was awful, she argued the entire time, couldn’t keep details straight and we felt she never took responsibility even when we told her she was ruining our wedding - and we felt Kristopher was an absentee General Manager, and let all of this transpire. There are so many beautiful places to get married, I would not recommend that you do it here!
Reviewed on 06-08-2023
We were HUGELY disappointed with Pam and Kristopher's planning, oversight and coordination of our wedding at the Santa Ynez Inn (now called The Genevieve). We were informed that Kristopher was hired as the new General Manager several months after we signed our contract in January, 2022, and we made sure to meet with him right away to review all of the contractual and verbal agreements that were promised by John, Reservations Manager, who we had previously been planning with. We were happy to hear from Kristopher that everything would be honored. Ten months before our wedding, it was John who put us at ease with the Inn's rain plan (using the parlor for the wedding, and flipping the coach house reception area to a dance floor), as well as using the parlor for the after party, all of which are referenced in emails. John explained to us that since we were renting out every room in the inn on top of our site fee for our wedding, the usage of the parlor would be included as a part of our wedding events. Seven months before the wedding, a Director of Sales and Catering was hired (Pam), and we were assured by Kristopher that she had been brought up to speed on everything. This was not the case, as she attempted to renege on key details of the wedding plans, citing repeatedly that if they were not detailed in the contract they were not valid and would not be honored, even though we produced numerous emails documenting our previous conversations. We were told that we could use their parlor for an after party and then we were told that the party had to end by 11pm (one hour after our reception) - so we had to pay for the bar next door instead. Pam and Kristopher allowed us to have the ceremony in the parlor, but tried to charge us more money closer to our event and said the ceremony would be standing room only - no chairs. I had to email a video of a recent wedding where they allowed someone else to use chairs. Standing room only for 87 people in a venue where we had already paid a site fee and rented the rooms for the entire Inn seemed very unreasonable to us. After expressing that this felt dishonest given we were told we could use the parlor room by Pam’s predecessor, they allowed us to use the room and put in enough chairs. Pam also attempted to charge us higher prices for our entrees than what was stated in our contract, and only when we pushed back did she say she would “honor the contract” which at best felt like she was very disorganized. Under two months before the wedding, Pam informed us that our rain plan that John had approved would not be honored, and that we would have to place the dance area outside under a tent. After battling all of the other key points she tried to renege on, we agreed to the outside tent in the area that she designated. However, the week of our wedding a tent company informed us that providing a tent would be more of an obstruction to our guests due to Pam's restrictions (no anchors for the tent could be placed on astroturf or near plants which would limit the size of the tent to 40 people (we had 87), and one hook could not be attached to the building to stabilize tent's rain gutters to keep rain out of the tent) - the tent company gave us a full refund, with their empathy.The day before our wedding the power went out while our guests were arriving and the inn’s backup generator was broken so there were no lights or ability for people to check. The power was restored at 1pm, but a ladder to the attic was left open in the middle of the hallway while my guests were arriving (see attached picture). The list goes on and on, and we felt if the attitudes and customer service had been better, the obstacles of unexpected weather would have been manageable. Overall Pam’s attitude in particular was awful, she argued the entire time, couldn’t keep details straight and we felt she never took responsibility even when we told her she was ruining our wedding - and we felt Kristopher was an absentee General Manager, and let all of this transpire. There are so many beautiful places to get married, I would not recommend that you do it here!
Reviewed on 06-08-2023
Janet Ruiz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2022
Pam Roberts was an amazing help and everyone at the Santa Ynez Inn was great. It ended up raining last minute and everyone scrambled to make my day special and better than I could have ever imagined. The venue is beautiful and the staff was lovely. The dinner was also superb!
Reviewed on 28-12-2022
Wedding Date 10-12-2022
Pam Roberts was an amazing help and everyone at the Santa Ynez Inn was great. It ended up raining last minute and everyone scrambled to make my day special and better than I could have ever imagined. The venue is beautiful and the staff was lovely. The dinner was also superb!
Reviewed on 28-12-2022
Roxanne Kuebler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
We had our wedding at the SY Inn last month and it was truly perfect. We knew the second we a the venue that it was perfect for us. We knew we wanted the venue to be intimate and for everything to be at one venue (no separate locations for ceremony/reception). Our only concern was outside music/party having to end by 10 pm which was quickly solved w us renting out all rooms at the inn. We booked all 20 rooms at the Inn so that we could have full use of the venue, all of our wedding party and family members stayed at the inn. Once the 10 pm curfew hit we were able to move inside to the 'parlor room' and continue the dancing until around 1 am. It felt like the perfect after party yet all at the same location. John and Julio were both amazing. John was our main contact for all our planning needs and Julio was there for anything on site, both of them were very accommodating and easy to work with. Wedding planning was made insanely easy, the Inn provides the food/bar/tables/chairs/etc, we still had a day-of wedding planner to push things along but besides that I took care of everything with the help of John.As far as the actual wedding, everything went PERFECTLY. The food was so good, our guests told us that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. The coachhouse perfectly fit our 2 long table and about 90 guests. The dance floor was exactly the right size so that everyone wanted to dance. And the fire pits were a great touch for anyone wanting to just chill. I can't say enough amazing things about this venue and all the staff, highly recommend booking for a weekend away or your wedding!
Reviewed on 02-11-2021
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
We had our wedding at the SY Inn last month and it was truly perfect. We knew the second we a the venue that it was perfect for us. We knew we wanted the venue to be intimate and for everything to be at one venue (no separate locations for ceremony/reception). Our only concern was outside music/party having to end by 10 pm which was quickly solved w us renting out all rooms at the inn. We booked all 20 rooms at the Inn so that we could have full use of the venue, all of our wedding party and family members stayed at the inn. Once the 10 pm curfew hit we were able to move inside to the 'parlor room' and continue the dancing until around 1 am. It felt like the perfect after party yet all at the same location. John and Julio were both amazing. John was our main contact for all our planning needs and Julio was there for anything on site, both of them were very accommodating and easy to work with. Wedding planning was made insanely easy, the Inn provides the food/bar/tables/chairs/etc, we still had a day-of wedding planner to push things along but besides that I took care of everything with the help of John.As far as the actual wedding, everything went PERFECTLY. The food was so good, our guests told us that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. The coachhouse perfectly fit our 2 long table and about 90 guests. The dance floor was exactly the right size so that everyone wanted to dance. And the fire pits were a great touch for anyone wanting to just chill. I can't say enough amazing things about this venue and all the staff, highly recommend booking for a weekend away or your wedding!
Reviewed on 02-11-2021
Kelsey Hayes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2021
We recently got married at Santa Ynez Inn and it was the most beautiful, perfect day we could ever imagine. Our wedding had been postponed due to Covid, however John Schultz and the staff at SYI had been completely accommodating for us as we dealt with the changing guidelines. They were completely professional with us throughout the whole process. We had about 65 guests with our ceremony and cocktail hour in the garden area, and the reception in the coach house. Our guests were completely in awe of how beautiful the space is. The food was amazing, drinks were freshly made, and staff was on top of it. Staying at the inn made the day even more special, the rooms are pristine and hospitality that is unmatched! We had our rehearsal dinner at The Landsby, under the same ownership, with the same delicious food and amazing staff. I have nothing but great things to say about our wedding weekend! Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25-05-2021
Wedding Date 14-05-2021
We recently got married at Santa Ynez Inn and it was the most beautiful, perfect day we could ever imagine. Our wedding had been postponed due to Covid, however John Schultz and the staff at SYI had been completely accommodating for us as we dealt with the changing guidelines. They were completely professional with us throughout the whole process. We had about 65 guests with our ceremony and cocktail hour in the garden area, and the reception in the coach house. Our guests were completely in awe of how beautiful the space is. The food was amazing, drinks were freshly made, and staff was on top of it. Staying at the inn made the day even more special, the rooms are pristine and hospitality that is unmatched! We had our rehearsal dinner at The Landsby, under the same ownership, with the same delicious food and amazing staff. I have nothing but great things to say about our wedding weekend! Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25-05-2021
Kimberly Gard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2020
My husband and I were looking for a beautiful, lowkey spot for our small ceremony in January and found exactly what we were looking for in the carriage house at the Santa Ynez inn! John on staff was extremely helpful and communicative, and our vendors had no problems getting on site to set up florals. My bridesmaids and I all got ready in one of the suites at the Inn and it was MAGICAL and beautiful, and the library downstairs was the perfect spot for the groom and groomsmen to get dressed and toast whiskey in. We could not have asked for a better venue for our ceremony!
Reviewed on 30-05-2020
Wedding Date 19-01-2020
My husband and I were looking for a beautiful, lowkey spot for our small ceremony in January and found exactly what we were looking for in the carriage house at the Santa Ynez inn! John on staff was extremely helpful and communicative, and our vendors had no problems getting on site to set up florals. My bridesmaids and I all got ready in one of the suites at the Inn and it was MAGICAL and beautiful, and the library downstairs was the perfect spot for the groom and groomsmen to get dressed and toast whiskey in. We could not have asked for a better venue for our ceremony!
Reviewed on 30-05-2020
Ashley O'Rourke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2019
I searched and searched for my dream venue! It took me some time but it was nestled in a little town called Santa Ynez and it will forever be in my heart. Their Coach House was the perfect amount of charming and cozy and the staff is some of the best I have gotten to work with. The food was above average and the WINE! don't even get me started! I wish I could get married over and over so I could keep returning!
Reviewed on 18-09-2019
Wedding Date 09-09-2019
I searched and searched for my dream venue! It took me some time but it was nestled in a little town called Santa Ynez and it will forever be in my heart. Their Coach House was the perfect amount of charming and cozy and the staff is some of the best I have gotten to work with. The food was above average and the WINE! don't even get me started! I wish I could get married over and over so I could keep returning!
Reviewed on 18-09-2019
Lauryn Caruso-Downey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
My husband and I chose to have our wedding at this hotel. We couldn't have chosen a better venue. It was so lovely and surpassed my expectations! Planning a wedding at this venue was as stress free as it could have been. Kristopher, the wedding coordinator from the Inn, was available to help us at every step of the way in the planning process and the day-of event execution. He helped us write out a timeline, create a floor plan, arrange a tasting of the menu, and was very accommodating in providing ice tea and water for guests at the ceremony, and a few decorative tables as well. He also threw in extra roasted vegetable dishes at the reception buffet that we weren't expecting! The Inn provided tables, linens, dinnerware, chairs, a full bar, a full buffet and servers. I loved that I didn't have to worry about clean up or coordinating with a million vendors. The atmosphere at the Inn made the wedding so lovely. The vintage architecture and all of the greenery and flowers gave us some amazing photos. We held the reception in the coach house, which has beautiful wood floors, huge romantic barn doors, bar area, and big chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It was perfect for an elegant, intimate, candlelit reception. As far as staying at the Inn, that was a great experience as well. My husband and I got the honeymoon suite, complete with jacuzzi, fireplace, and balcony. The Inn provides a continental breakfast every morning, as well as hors d'oeuvres and dessert in the evenings. I am used to the standard boring continental breakfast from chain hotels, but this was 10 times better than that. Delicious gourmet pastries, berries and fruit, artisan granola, and omelets, crepes and pancakes made to order. Also great coffee and a fancy selection of teas. The day after the wedding, my husband and I wanted to order room service, but the restaurant was closed. Instead the staff brought us a selection of snacks and drinks, free of charge! We were so impressed by this hotel, and couldn't be happier about our decision to hold our wedding here.
Reviewed on 28-12-2016
Wedding Date 10-12-2016
My husband and I chose to have our wedding at this hotel. We couldn't have chosen a better venue. It was so lovely and surpassed my expectations! Planning a wedding at this venue was as stress free as it could have been. Kristopher, the wedding coordinator from the Inn, was available to help us at every step of the way in the planning process and the day-of event execution. He helped us write out a timeline, create a floor plan, arrange a tasting of the menu, and was very accommodating in providing ice tea and water for guests at the ceremony, and a few decorative tables as well. He also threw in extra roasted vegetable dishes at the reception buffet that we weren't expecting! The Inn provided tables, linens, dinnerware, chairs, a full bar, a full buffet and servers. I loved that I didn't have to worry about clean up or coordinating with a million vendors. The atmosphere at the Inn made the wedding so lovely. The vintage architecture and all of the greenery and flowers gave us some amazing photos. We held the reception in the coach house, which has beautiful wood floors, huge romantic barn doors, bar area, and big chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It was perfect for an elegant, intimate, candlelit reception. As far as staying at the Inn, that was a great experience as well. My husband and I got the honeymoon suite, complete with jacuzzi, fireplace, and balcony. The Inn provides a continental breakfast every morning, as well as hors d'oeuvres and dessert in the evenings. I am used to the standard boring continental breakfast from chain hotels, but this was 10 times better than that. Delicious gourmet pastries, berries and fruit, artisan granola, and omelets, crepes and pancakes made to order. Also great coffee and a fancy selection of teas. The day after the wedding, my husband and I wanted to order room service, but the restaurant was closed. Instead the staff brought us a selection of snacks and drinks, free of charge! We were so impressed by this hotel, and couldn't be happier about our decision to hold our wedding here.
Reviewed on 28-12-2016
Marissa McGehee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-05-2014
The Santa Ynez Inn was the best place to have my wedding! It is elegant and outrageously beautiful! The onsite coordinator, Bobbie, was awesome! She was always quick to respond and made sure everything went off without a hitch! The staff were also great. The food was amazing too!
Reviewed on 28-05-2014
10 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.6 out of 5.0Wedding Date 10-05-2014
The Santa Ynez Inn was the best place to have my wedding! It is elegant and outrageously beautiful! The onsite coordinator, Bobbie, was awesome! She was always quick to respond and made sure everything went off without a hitch! The staff were also great. The food was amazing too!
Reviewed on 28-05-2014
Contact Info for The Genevieve
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/thegenevievehotel | |
| X (Twitter) | The Genevieve |
| The Genevieve | |
| thegenevievehotel | |
| Website | www.thegenevieve.com |
| Phone | (805) 688-5588 |
| Address | 3627 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA, 93460 |
| pam.roberts@santaynezinn.com |
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