Black Walnut Estate

At a Glance

• PHONE: (916) 572-1304
• ADDRESS: 15620 Co Rd 117, West Sacramento, CA 95691
• MAX HEADCOUNT: 300
• ALCOHOL: Full Bar
• CATERING:  Preferred List

Fees, Features, & Furnishings

Walking into Black Walnut Estate feels like discovering a grand property that somehow slipped past the city planners and decided to keep its secrets. The drive in slows you down on purpose—trees arch overhead, the outside world fades, and the estate reveals itself in layers rather than all at once. At the center, the main building holds its ground: classic, substantial, and perfectly proportioned. Elegant without stiffness. Confident without performance. This isn’t a mansion trying to impress you—it already knows it doesn’t have to.

The gardens, however, are happy to flirt. Manicured lawns stretch wide, mature trees add structure and shade, and soft pathways guide guests naturally from one moment to the next. Everything feels intentional but unforced, like the grounds were designed for people gathering rather than posing. There’s an ease to the space that makes even a full guest list feel comfortably spread out instead of tightly packed.

Black Walnut Estate is happiest hosting 100–200 guests, depending on configuration. With both outdoor and indoor spaces in play, weather becomes a supporting character rather than the plot twist. The day flows instead of pivots, and everyone stays calm—always a good sign.

Now for the part planners quietly care about. For a high-season Saturday, the facility fee typically ranges from $10,000–$15,000, depending on the spaces reserved. Rentals usually include 8–10 hours, which means there’s room to breathe from ceremony through last dance, without watching the clock like it’s part of the guest list.

In short, Black Walnut Estate understands pacing, space, and how a wedding day should feel. It doesn’t compete with your celebration or try to steal focus—it supports it, gracefully, with just enough charm to keep things interesting and just enough structure to make everything behave beautifully.

Wedding Day Blueprint

Welcome to Black Walnut Estate, where the day doesn’t rush you—the rhythm of the day feels effortless from the start

Getting Ready
The morning sets the tone. Getting ready unfolds on-site in light-filled spaces that feel private and unhurried. Hair tools hum, steam drifts, champagne sweats quietly. This is planning that feels invisible—everything in place, nothing calling for attention. The estate’s built-in character quietly sets the mood, and the energy settles into something calm, confident, and composed.

Pre-Ceremony
Guests arrive to a strong sense of place. Parking is intuitive, signage minimal, and the walk toward the ceremony feels like a gentle exhale. Conversations soften. Phones go down. This is guest-first hospitality at work.

Ceremony

Framed by mature trees and open sky, the al fresco ceremony feels composed and quietly cinematic. The day moves with purpose, never pressure. Seating settles into balance; framed by clear sight-lines and a setting that feels sacred but modern, scenic without distraction. When the last kiss lands, the applause feels earned.

Appetizers & Cocktails

Here’s where the flow really shows off. As the ceremony concludes, guests drift—yes, drift—into nearby cocktail areas while the estate quietly pivots behind the scenes. Signature cocktails appear, small bites circulate, and conversation picks up without anyone wondering where to go next. Outdoors stays relaxed and social, while the ceremony lawn is gracefully left alone—no flips, no furniture ballet. The transition feels effortless because it is.

Dinner Reception

As golden hour softens, guests are invited inside for dinner. Doors open to a warm reception reveal: tables set, candles lit, the room fully ready to host. The shift indoors feels natural, not abrupt—an intentional change of pace rather than a reset. Dinner unfolds at a conversational rhythm, polished but unpretentious, with service that supports the moment instead of interrupting it. This is where the evening settles in, and guests feel the care in every detail.

Dancing & Merriment

Once dinner plates clear, the energy shifts—but no one has to move far. Indoors, the reception space transforms effortlessly from dinner to dancing. Formalities stay brief, music builds naturally, and the dance floor fills early. Shoes come off. Jackets loosen. The room warms as champagne refills circulate and laughter carries across the floor. Because guests are already settled inside, the momentum never dips—the party sustains itself, finding its groove and holding it well into the night.

Send-Off / End of Night
The evening closes cleanly—sparklers, a classic exit, or a last-song moment that lands just right. Guests leave content, not hurried. Hosts look relaxed. The experience feels complete.

Think of this as your blueprint, not a mandate. Black Walnut Estate supports alternative flows beautifully—flip the order, stretch cocktail hour, add a sunset pause. The plan flexes gracefully, and the day still feels like you.

Event Sites

• Barn + Barn-adjacent Lawn
• Pergola + Lawn
• Pond with Dock & Waterfall

Food & Beverage

This is not a venue that tries to moonlight as a restaurant, nor does it leave you navigating a bring-your-own-everything free-for-all. Instead, it lands squarely in the sweet spot—confidently understated, thoughtfully planned, and unapologetic about letting professionals do what they do best.

The estate works from a preferred catering list of seasoned Southern California teams who know how to execute polished events in estate settings—without turning dinner service into a logistical obstacle course. The experience reads complete: polished without pressure, relaxed but refined.

Alcohol policies follow the venue’s estate-style sensibility. Licensed and insured bartenders are required, and all service must comply with local regulations. Most couples choose beer, wine, and signature cocktails, with hard alcohol permitted when handled by approved professionals. The result feels elegant and intentional—celebratory without tipping into chaos.

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