The city of Ripon is a friendly community with a small-town atmosphere, but it is conveniently located near larger cities, such as San Francisco and Sacramento, so you can easily plan a day trip to shop for any wedding supplies you can't find in town.

However, Ripon is an affordable place to host a wedding and has some great resources of its own to help you with the wedding planning process.

Main Street Floral can provide your wedding with custom bridal bouquets, ceremony arrangements, reception centerpieces, and floral wedding cake decorations.

For a rustic wedding, check out The Barnwood Restaurant & Catering, which features a cozy atmosphere with its dark-wood, antique decorations, and etched glass windows. While it specializes in hearty country fare, the restaurant can custom tailor the menu to your liking.

La Casuela Mexican Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place for a lively and festive rehearsal dinner. If you need an Internet connection for slideshows, the restaurant's private banquet room features a flat screen TV, DVD, and laptop connection.

Ripon has over 300 acres of developed parks for you to enjoy and is situated along the Stanislaus River, which offers opportunities for river rafting and fishing.

The Mavis Stouffer Park, which is located by the river, is home to the Smit Museum and has picnic areas, athletic fields, and a gazebo you can reserve for special events.

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