The Westport Wedding Experience
Photography courtesy of @missy_bee_photography
Historic Grandeur. Your Downtown Chico The Classic Grand Wedding Celebration
Step into a space where history and modern design converge. Located in the heart of Downtown Chico, The Westport offers 12,000 square feet of curated elegance within the walls of the city’s original Cadillac dealership. Whether you’re planning an intimate 'minimony' or a grand gala, our venue provides a sophisticated, 'California Casual' backdrop for a Northern California wedding that is as timeless as it is unique.
Custom Seating & Service: Complimentary use of our classic White Resin Chairs and a versatile mix of Round and Rectangular Banquet Tables for up to 144 guests.
The Trestle Collection: Exclusive access to (6) Black Trestle Tables. These signature pieces serve as the perfect anchor for a sophisticated welcome station, a sprawling grazing board, or a curated gift display.
Design-Forward Culinary Space: Full access to our Caterer’s Kitchen, designed to accommodate your choice of culinary team with ease and efficiency.
The Private Suite: Retreat to our beautifully appointed Private Bridal Suite, a serene space for preparation, quiet moments, and final touches.
Expert Site Access: To ensure your design vision is perfectly realized, we include (2) complimentary 30-minute site visits for planning, measurements, or vendor walk-throughs.
On-Site Venue Management: A dedicated Westport Manager will be on-site throughout your entire event, ensuring the building and its logistics run as smoothly as the design.
Vendor Autonomy: You have the exclusive right to choose the caterers, florists, and coordinators that fit your style and budget. We simply require that all vendors provide a standard certificate of liability insurance to ensure a seamless day.
The Westport Preferred List: While you are free to roam, you aren’t on your own. We provide a curated list of "Westport-Approved" vendors—local Northern California professionals who know our space intimately and meet our high standards for service.
Elevated Additions:
Designer Lounge Collections: Elevate your cocktail hour with our signature lounge packages. Featuring a mix of mid-century silhouettes and "California Casual" textiles, these vignettes create intimate pockets for conversation and "Wes Anderson-inspired" photo opportunities.
The Mobile Bar Experience: Our custom mobile bar serves as a stylish focal point for your reception or conservatory social. Designed to be both functional and a design statement, it anchors your beverage service with professional sophistication.
Textural Linens & Layers: Add depth to your floor plan with our selection of premium linens. From crisp architectural whites to moody, heritage-toned palettes, these layers provide the final touch to your banquet and trestle displays.
Architectural Decor & Accents: Access our "Nantucket-approved" collection of decorative accents. These curated pieces are specifically chosen to complement the industrial grit and polished elegance of our 11,000-square-foot space.
Photography courtesy of Lela Spiva Photography
Minimony (aka Micro-Wedding)
Looking for something more intimate? Grand style doesn’t require a massive guest list. Our curated 4-Hour Microwedding is designed for couples who want to trade the overwhelming stress of a traditional wedding for an intentional, highly personalized celebration with up to 50 of their closest circle. By compressing the timeline into a seamless four-hour window, you eliminate the typical wedding day lulls and focus entirely on what matters: stunning design, incredible food, and deep conversation.
From an intimate, heartfelt ceremony and a relaxed cocktail hour to an elevated dining experience and your final grand send-off, this is the perfect sweet spot for a sophisticated, stress-free wedding day. Skip the heavy logistics of a massive ballroom and invest instead in high-impact details, premium photography, and unforgettable moments with the people you love most.
Ready to host a beautiful, intimate wedding? Contact Us Today to check date availability and tour the space.