A Private Lakeside Wedding Venue in Placerville, California
Lake & Wood is a private outdoor wedding venue in Placerville, California, nestled among towering pine trees and overlooking a shimmering 50-acre lake in the heart of Apple Hill.
Designed for couples who want a wedding that feels elevated, personal, and connected to nature, our property brings the entire celebration together in one secluded setting. Exchange vows beside the lake, gather beneath the reception tent, and celebrate beneath the trees as the sun sets over the water. With beautiful natural surroundings and thoughtfully designed amenities throughout the property, Lake & Wood offers a wedding experience that feels effortlessly yours.
A Private Lake.
A Forest of Pines.
A Place All Your Own.
Follow the winding road through the trees and settle into a setting that feels quiet, expansive, and entirely yours. The lake creates a natural focal point for the day, while towering pines surround the property and bring a sense of intimacy to every gathering.
From morning preparations to golden-hour portraits and dinner beneath the reception tent, the setting shifts naturally with the rhythm of the celebration. There’s room to wander, linger, gather around the fire, and take in the scenery between all the moments that matter.
The Lake & Wood Experience
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Ceremony by the Lake
Exchange vows with the water and towering pines as your backdrop, surrounded by the people who came to celebrate with you.
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Cocktails in the Open Air
After the ceremony, settle into cocktail hour with room to mingle, take in the views, and enjoy the transition from day to evening.
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Dinner Under the Tent
Gather around the table for dinner beneath the reception tent, with the forest and lake creating the atmosphere without needing much else.
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Golden Hour Portraits
The property gives you plenty of places to wander for portraits, from the water's edge to the trees and everything in between.
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Dancing Under the Stars
As the evening settles in, turn up the music, gather around the fire, and let the celebration carry on beneath the trees.
Frequently
Asked Questions
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Lake & Wood is a private lakeside wedding venue in Placerville, California, with a 50-acre lake, towering pine trees, and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
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Lake & Wood offers a private outdoor wedding setting in Apple Hill, surrounded by pine forest and a 50-acre lake, with spaces for ceremonies, cocktails, and tented receptions.
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Lake & Wood combines a private 50-acre lake and towering pine forest with dedicated spaces for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions, creating a secluded outdoor wedding experience in the Apple Hill region.
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Placerville offers a scenic foothill setting in El Dorado County, with easy access from Sacramento and the surrounding Northern California region. The Apple Hill area adds orchards, farms, wineries, and mountain scenery, making it a distinctive setting for outdoor weddings.
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A great lakeside wedding venue combines a beautiful waterfront setting with functional spaces for the full wedding experience. Lake & Wood pairs its private 50-acre lake with a ceremony site, cocktail area, tented reception space and getting-ready Airstream.
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Yes. Lake & Wood loves to host destination weddings and is glad to assist you with all aspects of your celebration to ensure a seamless experience for both you and your guests.