BIG DREAMS, small budget: 28 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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Fairview Chardonnay
American Canyon, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Breathtaking Views
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a stunning golf club immersed in a quintessential Wine Country landscape • exchange vows beneath a majestic California Valley Oak against a backdrop of golf greens and vineyards, or a rose-decked arbor • celebrate with a stunning tented reception on the lush expansive lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Paradise Ridge Winery
Santa Rosa, California
Venue Superpowers:
360-Degree Valley Views
Family-Owned
Estate-Bottled Wines
Fab Features: wonderful family-owned winery and 156-acre estate on a bluff overlooking the Russian River Valley • spacious, two-story venue with a bright loggia and veranda which echo early California architecture with a modern twist • unique four-acre "Marijke's Grove" of artwork set among the oaks
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Fairview Sonoma County
Rohnert Park, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Idyllic Landscaping
All-Inclusive
English Countryside Vibes
Fab Features: pretty garden wedding gazebo alongside a pond with weeping willows, roses, and waterbirds • receptions in an airy white banquet hall filled with natural light from the expanse of windows • packages can include a DJ and MC, invitations, wedding cake, florals, hosted bar and more
Price: $ • $$
Vine Hill House at O'Connell Vineyards
Sebastopol, California
Venue Superpowers:
360-Degree Valley Views
Backyard Vibes
Outdoor Receptions
Fab Features: breathtaking setting featuring a charming home and garden • say "I do" on a lovely lawn with fabulous views of the surrounding hills covered with apple orchards and grapevines • dine and dance under the stars and stately oak and redwood trees.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Wild Oak Saddle Club
Santa Rosa, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Panoramic Views
Lovely Landscaping
Fab Features: stunning full-service private event venue in a picturesque location • velvety lawns dotted by shady oaks • sprawling views of The Valley of the Moon & Hood Mountain
Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
BARRA of Mendocino Winery and Event Center
Redwood Valley, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Lawn Ceremonies
Early California Architecture
Organic Winery
Fab Features: 50 acres of organic vineyards are the backdrop for beautiful al fresco ceremonies on the lawn or in the perennial gardens • one-of-a-kind tasting room with swooping wood beams and a dreamy indoor fountain • expert event staff and curated vendor lists ensure an easy planning process
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
Landmarks Art and Garden Center
Tiburon, California
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Home
Panoramic Bay Views
Garden Celebrations
Fab Features: a lovingly renovated house overlooking the water • variety of cozy outdoor settings from the lawn to the oval terrace to the lush garden • ask about their weekday elopement specials!
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Mill Valley Community Center
Mill Valley, California
Venue Superpowers:
Adirondack-Inspired Lodge
Spacious Patio
Redwood Forest
Fab Features: warm, rustically modern event space adjacent to lovely landscaping and a verdant 3-acre lawn • ceremonies beneath towering redwoods • the interior impresses with a soaring cathedral ceiling, lots of windows, and a large attached patio
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Campbell Hall and Garden at Christ Church, Sausalito
Sausalito, California
Venue Superpowers:
Backyard Vibes
Vintage Hall
Landscaped Gardens
Fab Features: lovely vintage hall nestled in the hills of Sausalito with multiple windows and French doors in each room • say "I do" in a a lush, forest-like garden grove, with a partial bay view and a blissful ambiance • garden-view balcony terrace perfect for pre-dinner socializing
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Dance Palace Community Center
Point Reyes, California
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Affordable
Rolling Meadow
Fab Features: former dance studio with historic roots • the interiors impress with high ceilings and large windows that flood the spaces with natural light • gorgeous photo ops in the garden or the surrounding meadow
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
InterContinental Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Venue Superpowers:
Year-Round Tented Terrace
Contemporary Design
Expansive Ballroom
Fab Features: modern, plush hotel with a warm, amenity-filled interior • the Pacific Terrace offers an expansive, clear-covered outdoor venue available year-round • Grand Ballroom boasts 20-foot ceilings and massive windows to bring the outside in
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Hotel Kabuki
San Francisco, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Japantown Setting
Boutique Contemporary Hotel
Unique Gardens
Fab Features: sophisticated retreat in historic Japantown blends beautiful Japanese design elements with a plush, contemporary vibe • the Sakura Ballroom boasts a shoji-coffered ceiling and view of the garden through a floor-to-ceiling window • the Imperial Foyer and Ballroom are adjacent to the gorgeous sunken garden
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Log Cabin at the Presidio by Wedgewood Weddings
San Francisco, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Golden Gate Bridge Views
Historic Details
Fab Features: 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 • customizable, build-your-own wedding packages = value + your vision
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel
San Francisco, California
Venue Superpowers:
Landmark Non-Profit
Exquisite Details
Upscale Accommodations
Fab Features: 10th and 11th-floor event spaces are impressive • stunning ballroom with 1926 opulence and city vistas • renovated guest rooms and suites for an overnight stay
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Preservation Park
Oakland, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Homesteads
Garden Ceremonies
Open-Air Receptions
Fab Features: eye-catching recreation of a Victorian neighborhood in the heart of Oakland • ceremonies in the graceful bandstand surrounded by vintage architecture, colorfully painted homes, and lush landscaping • receptions follow in the adjacent Fountain Courtyard with a stunning two-tiered fountain at its center
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak
Walnut Creek, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Mid-Century Modern Vibes
Historic Oak Tree
Fab Features: hilltop clubhouse bordered by open space and ridgeline trails • ceremonies under a majestic, gnarled 350-year-old oak tree or on a picturesque knoll beside the 9th-hole water feature • al fresco celebrations on the Patio against a backdrop of manicured greens or in the spacious Celebration Ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Club Los Meganos - Trilogy at The Vineyards
Brentwood, California
Venue Superpowers:
Euro Vibes
Vineyard Views
Outdoor Ceremonies
Fab Features: olive groves, cypress trees, a stone plaza, and a tiered terracotta fountain evoke Italy • verdant Ceremony Lawn boasts views of Mt. Diablo • refined receptions in the sophisticated ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
San Ramon Waters by Wedgewood Weddings
San Ramon, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Sparkling Lake
Luxe Interiors
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: dreamy, al fresco ceremonies beneath a pergola or 50-year-old weeping willow, set against a sparkling lake & waterfall • pretty patios are surrounded by lush landscaping, with views of the lake and its wildlife • luxe interior banquet room with a cozy fireplace, sunken built-in bar and windows showcasing the view
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Gardens at Heather Farm
Walnut Creek, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Garden Oasis
Rose-Covered Gazebo
Lawn Receptions
Fab Features: a garden oasis with 6 acres of colorful flowerbeds, herb and rock gardens, and water features • romantic ceremonies beneath the Gazebo designed with a unique, slate-tile roof and enhanced by climbing roses • al fresco receptions on the Meadow Lawn surrounded by Rugosa roses and pine trees
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Callippe Preserve Golf Course
Pleasanton, California
Venue Superpowers:
California Ranch-Style
Nature Sanctuary
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: California ranch-style clubhouse • the airy Vista Patio is designed with glass walls and affords 270-degree valley panoramas • late-night celebrations in the Vista Restaurant with its princely two-sided stone fireplace, redwood-beam accents, and saddle-brown leather couches
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Los Altos, California
Venue Superpowers:
Natural Light
All Couples Welcome
Stunning Stained Glass
Fab Features: light-flooded sanctuary with an exquisite, floor-to-ceiling stained glass installation and a soaring roof perched on parallel rows of bright windows • all couples of all faiths are welcome—BYO minister or utilize their talented crew • receptions in the gracious reception hall or a nearby venue
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Oceano Hotel and Spa
Half Moon Bay, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Beachfront Setting
Coastal Chic
Fab Features: luxurious hotel boasting magnificent views of the coast and lavish accommodations • variety of event spaces from the chic ballroom to the light and airy Gate House to the seaside garden • professional staff and on-site wedding planners create curated events tailored to match your vision
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Domenico Winery
San Carlos, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Urban Winery
Industrial-Elegant
In-House Catering
Fab Features: authentic winery ambiance in the heart of the Bay Area • spacious Cask Room adorned with hundreds of wine barrels, string lights, and beautiful chandeliers • expert in-house caterers have experience in various cultural cuisines, and allow outside catering if desired!
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
Burlingame, California
Venue Superpowers:
First-Class Hotel
Dramatic Atrium
Flexible Packages
Fab Features: architecturally intriguing first-class hotel • exchange vows in the soaring Atrium surrounded by lush foliage followed by receptions in the Grand Peninsula Ballroom • choose from an array of packages, and their event planning team is happy to custom-tailor a menu for your event, as well as accommodate cultural or ethnic needs
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Guglielmo Winery
Morgan Hill, California
Superpowers:
Euro-Inspired
Built-In Tent
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: flower-lined courtyard with granite bar under a grapevine-covered arbor • Old World-style cobblestone event space with an expansive white tent • ceremonies beneath a red-tile-roofed pergola
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Santa Teresa Golf Club Banquet Facility
San Jose, California
Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Valley Views
Al Fresco Receptions
Fab Features: gracious golf course nestled among rolling hills and surrounded by landscaped gardens, velvety greens, and picturesque water features • ceremonies beneath a quaint white gazebo on a pondside lawn • all-inclusive packages feature delicious, full-service catering and first class service from the experienced staff
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Silver Creek Valley Country Club
San Jose, California
Venue Superpowers:
Waterfall Backdrop
Villa-Inspired
Natural Light
Fab Features: create the “storybook wedding” of your dreams at this upscale and picturesque venue • tie the knot at the beautiful lakeside ceremony site featuring a three-story waterfall cascade • celebrate with your loved ones in the amazing ballroom with floor to ceiling windows that offer panoramic views
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Toll House Hotel
Los Gatos, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Outdoor Ceremonies
All-Inclusive
Sunny Courtyard
Fab Features: quaint hotel with mansard-roofed clock tower • open-air courtyard with fountain • outdoor deck perfect for small celebrations
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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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