Romantic Boutique Inns and Stylish Hotels for Celebrations of 20–200 Guests
Palm Springs has long been one of California’s most romantic wedding destinations. With sunny skies, dramatic desert mountains, and stylish boutique hotels, it’s an ideal place to celebrate your big day surrounded by the people who matter most.
For couples planning intimate weddings or mid-size celebrations, the city offers everything from historic inns and private villas to stylish mid-century resorts. Many venues accommodate 20 to 200 guests and offer flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions.
Best of all, many Palm Springs properties offer in-house wedding planners, full-service catering, and property buyouts, making it easy to turn your wedding into an unforgettable weekend celebration.
Here are several venues perfect for intimate to mid-size weddings in Palm Springs.
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Why Couples Choose Palm Springs for Destination Weddings
Couples from across the country choose Palm Springs for destination weddings thanks to its unique blend of natural beauty, stylish venues, and relaxed desert atmosphere. The city’s iconic midcentury architecture, dramatic desert landscapes, and more than 350 days of sunshine each year create an unforgettable backdrop for wedding celebrations.
Palm Springs is also known for its wide range of venues—from historic boutique inns and garden estates to modern rooftop spaces and luxury resorts. With convenient access via Palm Springs International Airport and an easy drive from Los Angeles and San Diego, the destination makes travel simple for guests while still feeling like a special getaway.
Many couples also turn their wedding into a full weekend celebration, giving guests time to enjoy the city’s spas, golf courses, restaurants, and iconic desert scenery beneath the towering peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Romantic Boutique Inns
La Serena Villas
A beautiful rooftop deck with 360-degree views and 18 luxurious private villas make La Serena Villas fabulous for saying “I Do.” Its eclectic Mediterranean-style furnishings, onsite Azucar restaurant with a full bar and unique cocktails, sparkling fountain, and tiled courtyard event areas are perfect for wedding parties of up to 100.
Ingleside Inn
Exchange vows amid bougainvillea and palms in the romantic Hacienda Fountain Court behind the gates of the Ingleside Inn. A celebrity favorite since the 1930s, with 30 luxe suites spread over 2 acres, it’s ideal for up to 100 guests. Gather poolside for cocktails at dusk, then party into the night on Melvyn’s iconic dance floor. Melvyn’s fine dining restaurant and onsite planners make everything easy. Consider reserving the entire estate for a blowout wedding weekend.
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Movie Colony Hotel
Give your nuptials a South Beach vibe at the Movie Colony Hotel. Its stunning 2,000-square-foot pool deck, cozy courtyard, and patio spaces, and 16 modernist-style rooms, including three poolside bi-level suites with mountain views, promise festivities you and your guests will always remember. The in-house events team makes sure of that.
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Casa Cody
Casa Cody is all romance – featuring winding paths and 30 beautifully renovated bungalows, including four free-standing homes, two pools, sweeping lawns, and rambling gardens on 1.5-walled acres. Harriet’s Lawn is popular for weddings of up to 150 guests, and the Apache Pool & Lawn is perfect for weddings of 75 to 100 guests. For pre-wedding prep: the Adobe House, which fits 12-15 people, is perfect for you and your bridesmaids, and Winter’s House, also 12-15 people, for your groom and groomsmen.
Sylish Mid-Size Wedding Venues
For couples planning slightly larger celebrations, these resorts offer beautiful event spaces while maintaining the intimate Palm Springs atmosphere.
Avalon Hotel & Bungalows
Courtyards, fountains, flowers, fragrant manicured grounds – it’s as if the Avalon Hotel & Bungalows were made for weddings. This Hollywood Regency-style stunner features 76 lodgings, including 13 private villas, three pools, and glamorous event venues across four acres. For starters, the Regency Courtyard boasts petite formal gardens with olive tree topiaries and blooming citrus, a 35-square-foot cabana with a raised platform (ideal for exchanging vows) for up to 90 seated guests, and 170 theatre-style.
The Regency Pool at the Avalon is like a “secret garden” for up to 100 people standing (perhaps the après cocktail party). The Presidio Pool is so beautiful that it was featured on the cover of Condé Nast Traveler, no less!! Flanked by dramatic white cabanas, it’s ideal for the ceremony or reception of up to 170 guests.
The Presidio Courtyard features a groomed lawn perfect for an outdoor dinner or reception of up to 170. Inside – the Presidio Ballroom glitters with chandeliers and mirrors and can accommodate a sizeable dance floor and up to 120 seated guests. Its French doors open onto the Presidio Courtyard. Also, the Estrella Courtyard & Cabanas is excellent for bridal parties and receptions of up to 80, and for seated dinners, up to 40. In-house planners help every step of the way. Yes, you can buy out the entire property.
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club
If you like to draw outside the lines – give your wedding a hip, organic/bohemian vibe at the ACE Hotel & Swim Club. It boasts 179 rooms, a spa, two big pools, and 4,000 square feet of “modular creative” event space for either an outdoor wedding or a window-filled indoor ceremony and party for up to 150 guests.
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Caliente Tropics
Also, the fun-filled, tiki-inspired Caliente Tropics, a 90-room, mid-century charmer – and amazingly affordable hotel – boasts Palm Springs’ largest pool (legend says Elvis Presley swam in it) and a huge pool-adjacent events lawn under towering palms. The lawn easily accommodates party tents and outdoor weddings under the sun or by the stars for up to 250 guests. The tiki-inspired lobby is also available for up to 120 people.
Triada Palm Springs
The Triada Palm Springs offers a modern twist on Palm Springs’ classic Spanish hacienda-style ambiance. Pathways connects its 56 unique rooms and 21 suites, scattered upstairs and downstairs across multiple buildings, to two pools and private sundecks. Say “I do” poolside under the stars, with candle-lit pathways leading to your reception in the Spanish Lobby. Indoor and outdoor event spaces range from 650 to 2,000 square feet. The Triada on-site wedding team will be ready when you are ready.
The Colony Palms Hotel & Bungalows
More romantic than ever, following a multi-million dollar redo, The Colony Palms wows brides, grooms, and guests with three acres of verdant grounds, 57 elegant guestrooms and bungalows, including the Palm d’Or Suite (once the private residence of Frank Sinatra), a spa, and two pools: one saltwater and one fresh. Enjoy the intimacy of a hotel buy-out and a beautiful wedding ceremony on the Garden Lawn, followed by a poolside reception for up to 160 guests.
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Trending Palm Springs Wedding Venues
Palm Springs continues to attract couples looking for stylish desert wedding settings. These newer and newly popular venues have quickly become favorites for intimate and mid-size celebrations.
ARRIVE Palm Springs
Located in the Uptown Design District, ARRIVE Palm Springs offers a relaxed, modern desert vibe that many couples love for smaller weddings. With its open-air courtyard, mountain views, and contemporary design, the property is ideal for stylish ceremonies and intimate receptions with a fun, social atmosphere.
Holiday House Palm Springs
Originally designed in 1951 by renowned architect Herbert W. Burns, Holiday House is a stylish adults-only boutique hotel that blends classic mid-century design with modern sophistication. The property’s lush gardens, courtyard spaces, and iconic pool create a chic setting for intimate wedding celebrations and weekend buyouts with close friends and family. Michelin restaurant guide recipient 2024 and 2025.
More Palm Springs Wedding Venues
Looking for additional inspiration? Explore more venues perfect for destination weddings:
Palm Springs offers an incredible range of wedding settings—from intimate garden ceremonies to stylish resort celebrations—all set against the stunning backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Planning a differently-sized celebration? Explore our guide to large wedding venues for grand celebrations across Palm Springs.
Plan Your Palm Springs Wedding
Whether you’re planning a romantic elopement, a stylish gathering of close friends, or a mid-size destination wedding, Palm Springs offers venues that combine dramatic desert scenery, iconic architecture, and unforgettable hospitality.
Explore our full Palm Springs wedding series to discover venues for small elopements, mid-size celebrations, and grand wedding weekends.
A Sample Palm Springs Wedding Weekend
Many couples turn their Palm Springs wedding into a full weekend celebration with friends and family. With beautiful weather, scenic desert views, and stylish hotels, it’s easy to create a relaxed yet memorable itinerary for guests.
Friday: Welcome to the Desert
Guests arrive throughout the afternoon via Palm Springs International Airport or by car from nearby cities like Los Angeles. Kick off the weekend with a casual welcome gathering at your hotel or a relaxed dinner at a downtown restaurant. Many couples host a welcome cocktail party around the pool to help guests settle in and mingle.
Saturday: The Big Day
Spend the morning getting ready with your wedding party while guests explore the city’s shops, spas, and architecture. In the late afternoon, gather for your ceremony against the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains. As the sun sets over the desert, celebrate with dinner, dancing, and a festive reception under the stars.
Sunday: Farewell Brunch
Wrap up the weekend with a farewell brunch where everyone can relive the highlights of the celebration before heading home. Many Palm Springs hotels and restaurants offer beautiful patio spaces perfect for a relaxed brunch in the sunshine.
Palm Springs Wedding FAQs
What is considered an intimate or mid-size wedding?
An intimate wedding typically includes 20 to 75 guests, while a mid-size wedding generally ranges from 75 to 200 guests. Many venues in Palm Springs are perfectly suited for celebrations in this range, offering private courtyards, garden settings, and boutique hotel buyouts.
What is the best time of year to get married in Palm Springs?
The most popular wedding season in Palm Springs runs from October through May, when daytime temperatures are comfortable and outdoor ceremonies are especially beautiful. Spring weddings are particularly popular thanks to blooming desert landscapes and clear views of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Can couples buy out a boutique hotel for their wedding?
Yes. Many boutique hotels in Palm Springs offer full-property buyouts, allowing couples and their guests to enjoy the entire hotel for a private wedding weekend. This option is popular at venues such as Casa Cody, La Serena Villas, and Colony Palms Hotel.
Are outdoor weddings common in Palm Springs?
Absolutely. Palm Springs is known for its beautiful outdoor ceremony settings, including garden lawns, courtyards, rooftop terraces, and poolside venues. Many wedding celebrations take place outdoors with dramatic desert scenery and sunset views.
How far is Palm Springs from Los Angeles for destination weddings?
Palm Springs is about 2.5 hours from Los Angeles by car, making it a convenient destination for couples and guests traveling from Southern California. The city is also served by Palm Springs International Airport, which offers flights from major cities across the United States and Canada.