Is Anything Budget-Friendly Around San Jose? YES! 15 Affordable South Bay Wedding Venues

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Hilltop Panoramas

All-Inclusive

Lawn Ceremonies

Fab Features: hilltop clubhouse with a majestic panorama of rolling hills, oak-filled canyons, lakes and creeks that stretches all the way to the San Francisco skyline • ceremonies on a lawn beneath a rustic pergola with a canyon backdrop, followed by cocktail hour in a fountain courtyard • handsome ballroom with picture windows and a wraparound balcony for stepping out to admire the evening stars and sparkling cityscape

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Modern Design

All-Inclusive

Outdoor Plaza

Fab Features: chic boutique hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley • a picturesque plaza graced with an enormous circular sundial is paired with richly decorated, opulent lobbies and ballrooms • plush overnight accommodations and delectable catering from the on-site restaurant

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Lakeside Ceremonies

Flexible Packages

Rooftop Terrace

Fab Features: picturesque country club surrounded by rolling hills • ceremonies on the expansive garden lawn overlooking a serene lake followed by celebrations in the Lakeside Ballroom and Glass Rooftop Terrace • wedding packages include plated or custom buffet service, with the option to add on late-night snacks; and upon approval, you can even bring in your own caterer!

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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

Venue Superpowers:

Downtown Location

Contemporary Design

Al Fresco Patio

Fab Features: chic, contemporary event venue in the heart of San Jose • indoor/outdoor flexibility with an airy al fresco patio • 12,000 square feet of event space, including glass-walled ceremony spaces and sprawling, high-ceilinged ballrooms

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Neoclassical Design

Downtown San Jose Location

Opulent Ballroom

Fab Features: 1924 neoclassic design landmark located in the heart of downtown San Jose • the exterior impresses with broad granite steps, enormous urns, and soaring columns • grand receptions inside the one-of-a-kind ballroom with its intricately detailed panels of gold leaf grillwork, extraordinary wrought-iron and glass lanterns, and 30-foot palm trees adorned with twinkling lights

Venue Superpowers:

Art Deco Glam

Cool Personalization Options

Enclosed Patio

Fab Features: stylish 1927 theatre with plenty of glam architectural details and fabulous modern touches • dine and dance into the night on a charming, enclosed patio • you can even personalize the space by putting your names on the marquee and your engagement photos in display cases!

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Greek-Inspired Architecture

Unique Event Spaces

Luxe Ballroom

Fab Features: 1913 private club with a polished but unfussy vibe • al fresco ceremonies on a handsome, curved portico, or bside a grand-piano in a light-filled music room • spacious, airy ballroom framed with a Tudor-capped fireplace on one side and a wall of windows and French doors on the other

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Unique Museum

Ultra-Modern Design

Rooftop Receptions

Fab Features: ultra-modern building in downtown San Jose highlighted by a three-level atrium with a 45-foot cylindrical tower houses • 100+ high-tech interactive exhibits are available for your guests to explore • intimate dinners on the bistro-lit rooftop and walking receptions in the cool, contemporary galleries

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Garden Ceremonies

Family-Run

In-House Wine

Fab Features: family-run winery specializing in the art of making memorable Cabernet • exchange vows under the rustic pergola in the garden followed by an al fresco reception on the terrace • couples can stay connected to the vineyard by joining their exclusive wine club

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Lawn Ceremonies

All-Inclusive

Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

Fab Features: manicured ceremony lawn surrounded by green hills and cypress trees • the charming interior banquet room boasts a freestanding double fireplace, a large marble-and-wood bar, and circular wrought-iron chandeliers • "build your own" wedding packages and topnotch assistance from the experts at Wedgewood Weddings

Venue Superpowers:

Euro Vibes

Natural Light

Downtown Campbell Location

Fab Features: Mediterranean-style décor provides an Old World ambiance • the light-filled main reception room is enlivened by pilasters, molding and wooden wainscoting • French doors open to a wraparound covered deck

Venue Superpowers:

Hilltop Ceremonies

Contemporary Pavilion

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: ceremonies staged against a dramatic forest and lake backdrop • swanky new reception pavilion exudes contemporary elegance • customizable, all-inclusive wedding packages

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Non-Profit

Historic Details

Japanese Gardens

Fab Features: 16-acre lush Japanese garden estate • exchange vows next to a beautiful Koi pond with a cascading waterfall in the background • celebrate your reception on the stunning deck overlooking the Santa Clara Valley

Venue Superpowers:

Lush Grounds

Secluded Setting

Mountain Views

Fab Features: serene event center nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains • romantic ceremonies on the expansive lawn backed by towering Redwoods • the cedar pavilion sports an open-beam, knotty pine ceilings, a maple dance floor, and large picture windows showcasing the stunning mountain vistas

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All-Inclusive

Mediterranean Flavors

Lawn Ceremonies

Fab Features: warm, inviting restaurant and venue • wide lawn and an airy patio for al fresco events • delectable Mediterranean menus paired with local wines

We couldn't leave out this serene seaside resort located less than an hour away in Half Moon Bay!

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

Venue: Highlands House and Park