A Waterfront Wedding Rain Plan at ERIA Sausalito

A waterfront wedding should feel considered in every version of the day. The view may be part of why you chose Sausalito, but the celebration also needs a comfortable indoor arrangement if weather changes the outdoor plan. At ERIA, the rain plan belongs in the planning conversation from the beginning, alongside the guest list and ceremony timing.

The upstairs indoor rain-plan reference is 100 seated guests, subject to layout and current venue approvals. That number is a starting point for a floor-plan discussion. It does not mean every arrangement of ceremony chairs, dining tables, entertainment and service stations can fit at the same time.

Decide what must happen indoors

List the parts of the day that need a weather alternative: guest arrival, ceremony, drinks, dining and any entertainment. Then discuss where each takes place and whether furniture needs to move between them. The team should confirm the layout for your actual guest count and program before invitations or vendor plans depend on it.

Ceremonies may take place indoors or on the deck, subject to approvals. Any outdoor use should be expressly agreed for your date. If the wedding depends on the deck, ask what happens to the ceremony and reception when that area cannot be used.

Plan the transition as carefully as the room

A room change needs time and people. Ask who makes the weather decision, when vendors are informed, who moves furniture and where guests spend the transition. Florals, ceremony installations, sound equipment and catering stations may all need a different position in the indoor plan.

Discuss any additional staffing or rentals before the event. Keeping the alternative within the agreed budget is easier when it is priced in advance. Ask the caterer and production team to review both layouts so neither plan depends on an unapproved extension of access hours.

Getting ready and guest comfort

ERIA Sausalito does not have a dedicated bridal suite. The private dining room may be used for getting ready if it is not otherwise booked for the event, so confirm that arrangement rather than treating it as automatic. Consider who needs the room, when they arrive and where belongings go afterward.

Share accessibility requirements before the site visit. The ground floor has ramp access; upstairs access needs individual confirmation with the team. Tell guests which entrance to use and provide the latest arrival and parking guidance. Current parking and access restrictions should be checked for the event date.

Questions to resolve with your planner

• Does the indoor layout accommodate the full invited guest count?
• Can ceremony and dining happen without a room change, or who manages the reset?
• Which outdoor areas are approved for use on the date?
• What is the weather decision time and who contacts the vendors?
• Are added labor, rentals or access hours already included in the budget?
• Are getting-ready space and individual access needs confirmed?

Frequently asked questions

Can we have both the ceremony and reception at ERIA Sausalito?

Yes, the team can discuss a ceremony and reception indoors or on the deck, subject to the approved layout and use of the space. Confirm the complete sequence, including any room change, in your plan.

How many guests fit in the upstairs indoor rain plan?

The reference is 100 seated guests, subject to the layout and current venue approvals. Send the complete program so the team can confirm what works for your event.

Is the ground floor automatically the backup for an upstairs wedding?

No. The two floors are separate spaces. Any use of the ground floor, or a reservation of both floors, must be arranged and included in your agreement.

Can we see the indoor alternative before deciding?

Yes. Book a Sausalito visit with Andrés and ask to review the weather plan with your guest count. You can also explore the upstairs venue and read our guide to the two floors.

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