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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: $ • $$ • $$$

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

We couldn't leave out this opulent SF venue - especially when they offer to waive the $10k rental fee for any event hosted in June, July, or August of this year!

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

Venue: Stemple Creek Ranch