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Sherwood Country Club Wedding Guide

Why We Love Sherwood Country Club Weddings

Just south of Thousand Oaks in Ventura County, Sherwood Country Club is a prestigious hideaway, a world-renowned golf course and country club. It’s been the site for some major golf tournaments as well as the set for various movies and TV shows–understandably, since the property is pristine, stately, and gorgeous. The property even gets its name from the 1921 filming of Robin Hood back in the Golden Age of Hollywood (it was nicknamed the Sherwood Forest by the cast and crew). And from the Clubhouse to the scenic golf course, it boasts every luxury you can imagine from those glorious days. If you’re looking to host the wedding of your dreams in the height of SoCal style, look no further than Sherwood Country Club.

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Wedding Prep at Sherwood Country Club

Upon entrance up the winding circular driveway to this exclusive club, you’ll first see the Clubhouse, a Georgian-style brick mansion. Grand white columns against the deep red bricks create a classy atmosphere upon first glance, which continues as you walk through the doors. Inside you’ll find elegant decor with antique touches placed throughout. Among the labyrinth of rooms in the bride’s dressing area, with floor-to-ceiling windows along a curved wall. This is the perfect spot for you and your bridal party to relax, be pampered, and make memories together as you await the moment you’ll tie the knot.

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Wedding Photography at Sherwood Country Club

Both the classic architecture of the Clubhouse and the sprawling manicured grounds serve as beautiful backdrops to some unforgettable photos. Whether you’re seeing each other for the first time just outside of the Clubhouse or taking wedding party photos under any of the club’s enormous ancient oak trees, your photos will be magical.

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Wedding Ceremonies at Sherwood Country Club

While there are a variety of indoor and outdoor locations to choose from, the Canopy Terrace will delight you and your guests with its splendor. You’ll be whisked away to another world as you say your vows under the semicircular columned rotunda with the Santa Monica foothills in the background.

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Couple Session at Sherwood Country Club

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Wedding Receptions at the Sherwood Country Club

While you can host an outdoor reception on the grounds, you may fall in love with the club’s Ballroom, with its coffered ceiling and semicircular wall of windows. You and your guests will dine toast, and dance the night away in style in this chic space.

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FAQ

How many guests can we invite to our wedding at this venue?

The outdoor ceremony areas can seat up to 300 guests, while the Ballroom can seat 250 for a reception.

Who can we choose to cater our wedding? 

You can choose to use the club’s excellent in-house caterer, or you can choose your own outside caterer.

What about providing alcohol–can we bring it in?

All alcohol is provided by the venue.

Sherwood Country Club is located at 320 W Stafford Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361.

 

We at Lin and Jirsa Wedding Photography would be honored to capture each moment and emotion of your day, big and small, posed and candid. We tell love stories through photographs and video, and we create photo heirlooms that you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Click here to learn why couples love to choose one company to meet both their photography and videography needs.

From Behind the Lens

What we love about shooting
at Sherwood Country Club.

Championship Golf Course Backdrops
The manicured fairways and rolling greens create stunning depth-of-field opportunities for couple portraits, with natural framing from mature trees and pristine landscaping. We love capturing golden hour shots across the course where the undulating terrain adds dimension and the soft light sculpts the landscape beautifully.
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Architectural Elegance & Classic Interiors
The Clubhouse features timeless architectural details—high ceilings, grand staircases, and refined woodwork—that photograph exceptionally well in natural window light. These stately interiors provide sophisticated backdrops for getting-ready moments and formal portraits without requiring heavy flash work.
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Golden Hour Magic & Soft Ambient Light
Sherwood's elevated positioning and open grounds offer unobstructed western exposure, creating ideal conditions for warm, glowing sunset portraits. The property's mature oak trees provide dappled light patterns that add visual interest and protect skin tones during peak afternoon hours.
Common Questions

What couples typically ask.

What's the ideal timeline for photographing a Sherwood wedding?
We recommend starting with getting-ready coverage in the Clubhouse (which offers excellent natural light from multiple rooms), followed by first-look or bridal portraits on the grounds during late morning when light is directional but soft. Plan your ceremony for mid-to-late afternoon to capture that stunning golden hour light, then move into the reception as dusk falls—this gives us maximum flexibility across the property and ensures we're shooting during the venue's most photogenic lighting windows.
Where should we plan for couple and wedding party portraits?
The golf course itself is phenomenal—we love using the fairways and elevated tee areas for dramatic landscape-integrated portraits with clean backgrounds. The tree-lined pathways near the clubhouse offer intimate, dappled-light options, and the manicured gardens provide softer, more intimate backdrops. Each location on the property offers distinct visual character, so we typically scout during your timeline consultation to identify the best spots based on your ceremony start time and sunset window.
What makes Sherwood photographically unique compared to other LA venues?
Unlike urban venues or typical ballroom spaces, Sherwood offers both refined architectural interiors and genuinely expansive outdoor grounds with real topography and mature landscaping. The golf course backdrop is truly one-of-a-kind in the LA area—it provides that sense of being transported away while still being in Ventura County. The property's Hollywood heritage also shows in every detail; it simply photographs with inherent elegance and polish that doesn't require extensive styling.
Are there any lighting challenges we should know about?
The main reception space can be a bit dim if you're planning an indoor celebration, so we'll coordinate with your venue contact about ambient lighting options and recommend supplemental uplighting to complement natural light. The grounds themselves are exceptionally cooperative—the mature trees and open fairways are easy to navigate and light beautifully. We always arrive early to assess any new landscaping or lighting changes.
How should we plan for getting-ready photography at Sherwood?
The Clubhouse provides multiple bright, well-appointed rooms with excellent natural window light—it's one of the easiest venues we shoot for getting-ready coverage. We recommend starting with the groom's party in one wing and bride's party in another to maximize our time and light. Coordinate with the venue ahead of time to confirm which rooms will be reserved for photography and which have the best light exposure—this ensures we're ready to capture candid moments the moment your preparations begin.
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Photographing weddings at
Sherwood Country Club.

Lin & Jirsa has spent over 15 years documenting weddings across Southern California. If you're planning your day at Sherwood Country Club, we'd love to share our experience with the venue and put together coverage that fits your celebration.

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