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Cree Estate.
Couples love to rent this 1933 estate in Cathedral City for the entire weekend and take in its amenities and Old World charms. Three kitchens, a formal dining room, six bedrooms, and a bridal suite (with skylight and fireplace) make it an ideal all-in-one site for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and even the honeymoon. Lawns, fruit trees, date palms, and gardens mingle with a blackbottomed pool, two spas, and tennis court. "It's gorgeous, huge, and is perfect for indooroutdoor celebrations," says Russom. "To customize your event, you can bring your own caterer and get creative with the décor because you aren't locked in to a long list of rules." Maximum guests: 200. (760) 772-8313.
Corona Yacht Club at Rancho de los Sueños.
A manmade lake and lagoon with an island in the middle is set on 20 lush acres in a Coachella palm tree grove. The hacienda on the water, where swans swim by, is one of the desert's best-kept secrets. The name fittingly translates, "ranch of dreams." Leslie says she likes the variety it offers. "It has that casual, tropical lagoon feel, but if you are looking for elegant rustic, the grove can be set up with a long table where all guests can sit together." (760) 398-0206.
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