The Best Hotel Room Blocks for Wedding Guests Near Los Alamos, CA
Where your friends and family should stay for your Santa Barbara wine country wedding weekend.
The 1880 Union Hotel can host up to 20 overnight guests in our nine historic rooms and suites, giving your closest friends and family the ultimate wedding-weekend experience. But what about the rest of your guests?
Los Alamos, Buellton, and Solvang offer a beautiful collection of boutique hotels, wine-country inns, and full-service properties perfect for wedding room blocks. Whether your guests want a charming downtown stay, a vineyard-view pool, or budget-friendly accommodations, there’s an option for everyone—just minutes from the Union Hotel.
Here are our top recommended hotels organized by distance for wedding guest room blocks.
Bridal Bouquets: Celebrating 2025's Stars and Peeking into 2026/27 Trends
Discover the enchanting bridal bouquet trends at 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, CA. From 2025's elegant amaranthus drapes and bold colors to 2026/2027 innovations like strawberry vines, floral handbags, lace accents, brooches, and single rare blooms. Perfect inspiration for your dream wedding!
The Best Places to Host Your Welcome Party or Rehearsal Dinner in Los Alamos, CA
The best places to host a Welcome Party or Rehearsal Dinner for Your Wedding in Los Alamos! From intimate gatherings at Michelin star restaurants and beautiful garden moments to western charm and Instagram worthy spaces, we have all collected all the best places to eat & gather in Santa Barbara Wine Country’s best town.
2026/27 Wedding Dress Trends Straight from Our Pinterest Board
Discover the top 2026 wedding dress trends at 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California. Explore romantic lace, intricate beading, structural silhouettes, vintage Jane Austen-inspired gowns, effortless draping, and sculptural corsets (hets) perfect for historic venue weddings. From cap sleeves and pearl details to tiered skirts and cathedral trains, these Pinterest-curated styles blend Gilded Age elegance with modern bridal luxury. Plan your dream wine country wedding with timeless romance and vintage charm. Book your Los Alamos wedding venue today.
1880 Union Hotel Saloon Roars Back to Life with Stunning Local's Night!
The 1880 Union Hotel Saloon in Los Alamos celebrated its first public opening in 7 years with a successful Local's Night! Enjoy delicious bar bites, local wines, and a vibrant atmosphere. Join us for future Local's Nights on 11/20/2025 & 12/18/2025!
The Iconic "Say Say Say" Music Video: Filmed at the Historic 1880 Union Hotel
In the early 1980s, the 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California, played host to a groundbreaking event in music history. The legendary Paul McCartney and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, chose this charming historic hotel as the setting for their iconic music video, "Say Say Say." The video, which also featured a young Janet Jackson, showcased the hotel's unique character and rustic charm, cementing its place in pop culture history.
Veiled in Time: Guide to the Perfect Wedding Veil in 2026
Five centuries later, the veil is having its moment again. From Shakespearean Juliet caps to pearl-pinned heirlooms, the 2026 bride is rewriting history—one layer of lace at a time. ✨
Read the full story in The Union Dispatch.
The Wedding of Tarah & Connor
Love Letters from 1880 : Tarah & Connor’s September 2024 Wedding at 1880 Union Hotel.
Asha & Scott’s Wedding
Love Letters from 1880 : Asha & Scott’s June 2024 Wedding at 1880 Union Hotel with Welcome Party at Pico Los Alamos.
Natalia & Tyler's Wedding Featured in Vogue
Step into Natalia & Tyler’s November 2024 wedding, a celebration that beautifully captured the heart of what makes an 1880 Union Hotel wedding so unforgettable. Featured in British Vogue and photographed by the talented Sharon Sevgi Ko, their day was a true work of art — equal parts timeless, elegant, and effortlessly modern.