BIG DREAMS, small budget: 31 Affordable Bay Area Wedding Venues


Hoping to find an affordable Bay Area wedding venue? Don't despair! From historic mansions to enchanting redwood groves and everything in between, here's a selection of places that won't break the bank.

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Chardonnay Golf Club

American Canyon, CA

Style: Golf course and clubhouse with two great outdoor event areas, one with a majestic oak and the other a rose-decked arbor and lawn adjoining a white reception tent.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Vine Hill House at O'Connell Vineyards

Sebastopol, California

Style: Breathtaking setting featuring a charming home and garden with flowerbeds, lawns, and fabulous views of the surrounding hills covered with apple orchards and grapevines.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Fairview Sonoma County

Rohnert Park, CA

Style: Pretty garden wedding gazebo alongside a pond with weeping willows, roses, and waterbirds—plus a window-lined banquet room to take in the lush scenery.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Paradise Ridge Winery

Santa Rosa, California

Style: Wonderful family-owned winery and 156-acre estate on a bluff overlooking the Russian River Valley, highlighted by a spacious, two-story venue with a bright loggia and veranda which echo early California architecture with a modern twist.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


BARRA of Mendocino Winery and Event Center

Redwood Valley, CA

Fab Features: 50 acres of organic vineyards are the backdrop for beautiful al fresco ceremonies on the lawn or in the perennial gardens • one-of-a-kind tasting room with swooping wood beams and a dreamy indoor fountain • expert event staff and curated vendor lists ensure an easy planning process

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $


Landmarks Art and Garden Center

Tiburon, California

Style: Lovingly restored 1870s farmhouse and terraced garden with a lush lawn, redwood grove, and a hilltop belvedere, all with terrific views of Richardson Bay.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Mill Valley Community Center

Mill Valley, California

Style: Warm, rustically modern event space with a soaring cathedral ceiling, lots of windows, and a large attached patio and adjoining tentable lawn—plus ceremonies in the redwoods!

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Dance Palace Community Center

Point Reyes, California

Style: The interiors of this historic former dance studio impress with high ceilings and large windows that flood the spaces with natural light, while the gardens and meadows are perfect for dreamy photo ops.

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Slide Ranch

Muir Beach, CA

Style: Spectacular ranch setting offering breathtaking ceremonies on a grassy bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, followed by intimate, laid-back receptions in the Yurt, a circular canvas structure with a clear skylight, wooden floor, and wood-burning stove.

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$


Hotel Kabuki

San Francisco, CA

Style: Sophisticated retreat in historic Japantown blends beautiful Japanese design elements with a plush, contemporary vibe, highlighted by the Sakura Ballroom with its a shoji-coffered ceiling and view of the garden (warmly illuminated in the evening!) through a floor-to-ceiling window.

Catering: In-house
Price: $

City Cruises San Francisco

San Francisco and Berkeley, CA

Style: Personalized, private cruising on the bay's sparkling waters on one of a wide range of vessels—from glamorous yachts to a replica of a turn-of-the-century coastal steamer—with picture-perfect panoramas in every direction.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Chambers Eat + Drink

San Francisco, CA

Style: Ultra-hip yet uber-chill restaurant with a tropical vibe, designed with plush seating, rich fabrics, and sexy murals, plus an outdoor Pool Terrace perfect for al fresco celebrations.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Log Cabin at the Presidio by Wedgewood Weddings

San Francisco, CA

Style: Unique 1937 Log Cabin with a fieldstone foundation, log-lined walls, wagon wheel chandeliers and fireplace, nestled in a forested national park with the iconic SF skyline (and Golden Gate Bridge!) as a backdrop.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Cartoon Art Museum

San Francisco, CA

Style: Playful, flexible venue on Ghirardelli Square with bright galleries, fun exhibits, and exquisite views of the San Francisco Bay, Aquatic Park, and the Golden Gate Bridge

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $


The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak

Walnut Creek, CA

Style: Hilltop clubhouse bordered by open space and ridgeline trails, with ceremonies under a majestic, gnarled 350-year-old oak tree and al fresco celebrations on the Patio against a backdrop of manicured greens.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Club Los Meganos - Trilogy at The Vineyards

Brentwood, California

Style: Olive groves, cypress trees, a stone plaza, and a tiered terracotta fountain evoke Italy, while the sophisticated ballroom and Ceremony Lawn offer views of Mt. Diablo.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Little Hills Events

San Ramon, California

Style: Stunning and secluded al fresco venue surrounded by magnificent redwoods and oaks, native wildflowers, and rolling hills, with ceremonies atop a picturesque plateau and receptions under a twinkle-lit white tent.

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Brentwood Rise by Wedgewood Weddings

Brentwood, California

Style: High-value, all-inclusive banquet center with a ballroom and romantic ceremony garden that both enjoy leafy views of lakes, trees, and rolling fairways.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Gardens at Heather Farm

Walnut Creek, CA

Style: Garden oasis with 6 acres of colorful flowerbeds, herb and rock gardens, and water features, with romantic al fresco ceremonies beneath the rose-draped Gazebo and receptions on the Meadow Lawn surrounded by Rugosa roses and pine trees.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$


The Callippe Preserve Golf Course

Pleasanton, California

Style: California ranch-style clubhouse nestled on a hilltop nature preserve and butterfly sanctuary, offering 270-degree valley panoramas from a covered celebration patio and late-night celebrations in the Vista Restaurant with its princely two-sided stone fireplace, redwood-beam accents, and saddle-brown leather couches.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Dublin Ranch Golf Course & Event Center

Dublin, California

Style: Elegant clubhouse nestled high in the foothills above Tri-Valley, with a wide patio enclosed by a low stone wall edged with crepe myrtle trees and rose bushes and an elegant ballroom with soft dome lamps reflecting on the coffered ceiling.

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Del Valle Winery

Livermore, California

Style: Charming, secluded boutique winery, with romantic ceremonies under the Craftsman-style gazebo on the manicured Ceremony Lawn and warm receptions in the spacious Garden Courtyard or stone-pillared Barrel Room.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

BoaVentura de Caires Winery

Livermore, CA

Style: This gorgeous winery offers a romantic and pastoral atmosphere, with al fresco ceremonies set against a backdrop of rolling green hills and twisting vines and receptions just outside the century-old farmhouse and rustic barn.

Catering: BYO
Price: $


CuriOdyssey

San Mateo, California

Style: An innovative science center, zoo, and thoroughly original event venue, highlighted by the architecturally stunning Redwood Hall, with its four cascading levels, mirrored cupola, and soaring windows framing breathtaking panoramas of the bay.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Oshman Family JCC

Palo Alto, CA

Style: Flexible indoor/outdoor event space with generous packages, highlighted by a beautifully lit outdoor courtyard, fully equipped event stage, and a gorgeous gallery with 24-foot ceilings and massive windows.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

The Moonraker

Pacifica, California

Style: Chic waterfront restaurant in Pacifica where you can host your event on the attached patio showcasing breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay while dining on classic seafood with a modern twist.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Burlingame, California

Style: Architecturally intriguing first-class hotel that offers ceremonies in the soaring Atrium surrounded by lush foliage followed by receptions in the Grand Peninsula Ballroom.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


Winchester Mystery House

San Jose, CA

Style: Magnificent Victorian mansion with a spooky past, hosting al fresco receptions on the lush Front Lawn, intimate ceremonies in Sarah Winchester's restored Dining Room, and vintage-style events in the airy Greenhouse.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

The Ranch at Silver Creek by Wedgewood Weddings

San Jose, California

Style: Hilltop clubhouse with majestic panorama of rolling hills, oak-filled canyons, lakes and creeks that stretches all the way to the San Francisco skyline--what an amazing setting for a ceremony! Bonus: The ballroom's wraparound balcony gives a breathtaking birds-eye view.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Silver Creek Valley Country Club

San Jose, California

Style: upscale picturesque club boasting beautiful lakeside ceremony site featuring a three-story waterfall cascade and an amazing ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


Fortino Winery and Event Center

Gilroy, California

Style: Family-owned winery set among acres of vineyards, rolling hills, and giant redwoods with a rustic tasting room and handsome barrel room.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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The Hibernia

San Francisco, CA

Fab Features: iconic 1892 treasure features unique Neoclassical Revival-style touches, including a grand corner location, giant exterior colonnade, and famed verdigris domed entrance • the Main Hall boasts a soaring 30-foot ceiling, massive arched windows, and ornately gilded fixtures • historic San Francisco experience coupled with state-of-the-art amenities

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$


JUMP TO: NAPA / SONOMA WINE COUNTRY | NORTH BAY / MARIN | SAN FRANCISCO | PENINSULA / HALF MOON BAY | SOUTH BAY / SAN JOSE | TRI-VALLEY | EAST BAY | BONUS (JUST AN HOUR AWAY)

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