Riverside, California
Indian Hills Golf Club Wedding Photographer
A hilltop golf-club wedding venue in Riverside with sweeping valley views, two indoor ballrooms, and an all-inclusive garden ceremony setting.
About Indian Hills Golf Club
Set atop a hill overlooking Jurupa Valley's rolling terrain, Indian Hills Golf Club pairs panoramic Inland Empire views with a straightforward, package-driven approach to weddings. The club offers two indoor reception rooms and a dedicated outdoor ceremony site, making it easy to host the entire day in one place.
The venue leans into value and simplicity: ceremony and reception packages bundle rentals, staffing, catering tiers, and day-of coordination assistance, which appeals to couples who want a polished event without assembling a long list of separate vendors. Note that the property has operated under the Wedgewood Weddings brand in some listings, so package details can vary by season.
Location · Riverside, CA, overlooking Jurupa Valley
Style · Hilltop golf club with garden ceremony and ballrooms
Capacity · Up to 250 guests
Ceremony · Outdoor garden site with gazebo
Best season · Spring and fall for mild weather and green views
Compiled from the club's official weddings page plus The Knot and Wedding Spot listings. Package prices are as published; confirm directly, as branding and packages have changed over time.
The complete Indian Hills planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Seated dinner · Up to 250 in the Sunset Room; smaller Scenic Room for intimate events
Standing/cocktail · Up to about 250
Ceremony · Outdoor garden ceremony site accommodates up to ~250
Rentable spaces
- Sunset Room — the larger indoor ballroom with a spacious dance floor, seating up to about 250.
- Scenic Room — a smaller indoor reception room for more intimate gatherings.
- Garden ceremony site — outdoor ceremony space with a gazebo, white padded resin chairs, and a unity table, framed by hilltop valley views.
Pricing
Peak Saturday · Sunset Room around $5,500 and Scenic Room around $4,700 for Saturday evenings, plus per-person catering
Off-peak · Weekday mornings roughly $1,000-$1,500 room rental
What's included · 5-hour facility use, tables, chairs, floor-length linens, staff and bartenders, setup/breakdown, cake cutting, and day-of coordinating assistance
Catering & bar
Catering is in-house through tiered per-person packages: Bronze around $62, Silver around $73, Gold around $83, and Platinum around $100 per person (plus tax and service fee), with higher tiers adding premium entrees like filet mignon and salmon and expanded bar service.
Rules & restrictions
- Standard reception is a 5-hour block; additional hours run about $600 each.
- Bar service and alcohol are provided in-house through the catering packages; no outside alcohol.
- Confirm candle and open-flame rules with the coordinator when finalizing decor.
Getting ready, parking & access
Getting ready space · On-site rooms are used for the wedding party; confirm availability and timing with the club.
Parking · On-site club parking lot.
Load-in · Vendor load-in coordinated through the club's event staff; hilltop access is straightforward by the clubhouse.
How to book
Reach out to the club's wedding office to tour and check dates; because pricing scales sharply between weekday and Saturday-evening slots, ask which date tiers apply. A deposit and signed contract hold the date, typically booked 9-15 months ahead for prime weekends.
Photographing Indian Hills
The hilltop setting is the signature photo asset here: open sightlines across Jurupa Valley give wide, uncluttered backdrops that glow at sunset, which is exactly what the larger reception room is named for. The gazebo and garden ceremony area provide a clean, symmetrical frame for vows and first looks.
Because the views open to the west, late-afternoon and golden-hour portraits along the ridgeline are the strongest window of the day. Overcast mornings soften the light for garden and gazebo detail shots, while the elevated position makes for dramatic wide couple portraits against the valley.
Engagement sessions at Indian Hills
The club's hilltop and garden areas can make a scenic engagement backdrop, but it is a private club, so sessions need to be arranged rather than dropped in on.
Best time · Golden hour for warm valley light across the ridgeline
Permit/fee · Access is by arrangement with the club; not open for unbooked public shoots
Standout spots · Gazebo, garden ceremony lawn, and the western valley overlook
Contact the club ahead of time to schedule any engagement session around golf and event operations.
What couples love
- Big, open valley views from a genuine hilltop setting.
- All-inclusive packages that simplify planning and budgeting.
- Ceremony and reception both on-site with a dedicated garden site.
- Day-of coordinating assistance included in the package.
- Clear, tiered catering menus with a range of price points.
Good to know
- Pricing jumps significantly for Saturday-evening dates versus weekday mornings.
- Branding has shifted between Indian Hills and Wedgewood over time, so confirm current packages.
- The standard block is five hours; extra time is billed hourly.
- It is a working golf club, so daytime course activity may overlap with prep.
- Outdoor ceremony comfort depends on season and time of day given the exposed hilltop.
A typical wedding day at Indian Hills
1:00 PM — Wedding party arrives and begins getting ready on-site
3:30 PM — First look and portraits along the ridgeline
5:00 PM — Garden ceremony at the gazebo
5:30 PM — Cocktail hour with valley views
6:30 PM — Reception dinner and dancing in the Sunset Room
Frequently asked questions
Where is Indian Hills Golf Club?
It sits atop a hill in Riverside, California, overlooking Jurupa Valley in the Inland Empire.
How many guests can it hold?
The venue accommodates up to about 250 guests, with the Sunset Room as the larger reception space.
Is there an outdoor ceremony option?
Yes, there is a dedicated garden ceremony site with a gazebo, chairs, and a unity table.
How much does the ceremony cost?
The garden ceremony package runs about $1,200 when paired with a reception, or roughly $1,700 for ceremony-only.
What's included in a reception rental?
Five hours of facility use, tables, chairs, floor-length linens, staff and bartenders, setup and breakdown, cake cutting, and day-of coordinating assistance.
How does catering work?
Catering is in-house through tiered per-person packages from roughly $62 (Bronze) to $100 (Platinum), plus tax and service fee.
How much is a Saturday wedding?
Saturday-evening room rental is about $4,700 for the Scenic Room and $5,500 for the Sunset Room, before catering.
Can we add more hours?
Yes, additional hours are about $600 each beyond the standard 5-hour block.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
No, bar service and alcohol are provided in-house through the catering packages.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is an on-site parking lot at the clubhouse.
Is this the same as Wedgewood Weddings?
The venue has appeared under the Wedgewood Weddings brand in some listings, so confirm current packages when you book.
When should we book?
Prime weekend dates are typically reserved 9-15 months in advance.
Getting there & logistics
Address · 5700 Clubhouse Drive, Riverside, CA 92509
Nearest airport · Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 12 miles
Drive time · Roughly 20 minutes from Ontario airport; about 60-75 minutes from LAX
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
- Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Riverside Downtown
- Ontario-area hotels near the airport
The history behind Indian Hills
- Indian Hills is an established Riverside-area golf club whose hilltop clubhouse has long doubled as an events and wedding venue.
- It has been marketed under the Wedgewood Weddings brand in recent years, reflecting its focus on packaged, all-inclusive celebrations.
Similar venues we love
More venues we photograph: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa · Canyon Crest Country Club · Riverside Art Museum · Scripps Seaside Forum · Darlington House.
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