20 of the Bay Area's Best Wedding Venues
With its lush forests, misty beaches, world-renowned Napa and Sonoma wine country, and iconic bridges, the San Francisco Bay Area is home to some breathtaking scenery—and some pretty epic wedding venues. Northern California literally has something for everyone, so whether you want a sophisticated soiree in the heart of the city, an outdoor affair nestled in the Marin Headlands, or a laid-back bash at a bucolic ranch, you're sure to find a stunning site to match your style here!
TopKnot Weddings & Events at Paradise Valley
Fairfield, CA
Fab Features: beautiful outdoor views of the golf course, trees, and rolling hills • the handsome banquet room boasts high ceilings and opens onto a lovely event terrace • customizable wedding packages offer fun optional upgrades to personalize your big day
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Pearl
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: industrial-chic loft with 31-foot reclaimed cedar ceiling and skylights • the garden rooftop overlooks Dogpatch, the Bay and the Oakland Hills can be easily tented • amenities include full bar service with beer and wine on tap, a full-scale catering kitchen, extensive in-house lighting, and plug-and-play theatrical lighting capabilities
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Haven at Tomales
Tomales, CA
Fab Features: secluded outdoor retreat set on 1,000-acres of preserved farmland • variety of event spaces from the terraced garden to the historic barn • al fresco celebrations set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a shimmering pond
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Oceano Hotel and Spa
Half Moon Bay, CA
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: $ • $$ • $$$
The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort and Spa
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: celebrations in the rose garden are backed by fragrant, manicured greenery, rolling hills, and vineyards • intimate packages include lodgings in a luxe honeymoon suite (outfitted with a soaking tub and fireplace!) and breakfast the following morning • toast poolside, then dine in the Manzanilla olive orchard or banquet hall
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
The Mountain Terrace
Woodside, CA
Fab Features: say "I do" on a grassy meadow bordered by a grove of oaks and redwoods • celebrate on the two-level deck beneath strings of market lights • the inviting interior boasts a stone fireplace, doric columns, and large picture windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Rosewood Sand Hill
Menlo Park, CA
Fab Features: resort-like setting nestled on 16 acres in the heart of Silicon Valley • intimate celebrations on the Portico, a versatile outdoor "living room" with a rose garden surround • cocktail receptions on the terrace with garden and mountain views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Valley Presbyterian Church
Portola Valley, CA
Fab Features: an awe-inspiring sanctuary surrounded by nature • exchange vows in front of a wall of windows that overlook a grove of majestic redwood trees • the church comes with the services of a coordinator, organist, wedding hostess, and hostess assistant
Price: $Cline Cellars
Sonoma, CA
Fab Features: authentic 1850s farmhouse with wraparound veranda • broad lawns featuring rock-walled fresh-water koi ponds • expansive Great Lawn bordered by ponds and mature willow trees
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Chabot Space & Science Center
Oakland, CA
Fab Features: state-of-the-art science center perched high in the Oakland hills • numerous floor-to-ceiling windows, a glass skyway, and a catwalk-like loggia frame views of the surrounding 13 wooded acres • ceremonies in the tree-lined Amphitheatre transition into chic indoor/outdoor cocktail hours in the adjacent Pleiades Courtyard
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Gardens at Heather Farm
Walnut Creek, CA
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
Price: $ • $$
Mill Valley Community Center
Mill Valley, California
Fab Features: warm, rustically modern event space • ceremonies beneath towering Redwoods • the interior impresses with a soaring cathedral ceiling, lots of windows, and a large attached patio
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Hastings House Garden Weddings
Half Moon Bay, CA
Fab Features: private garden oasis nestled in a grove of trees on the edge of the Pacific • exclusively host small weddings under 30 guests and intimate elopements • exclusive use of the intimate ceremony garden, bursting with colorful year-round blooms, and private access to oceanfront cliffs for photos
Price: $ • $$Jardines de San Juan
San Juan Bautista, CA
Fab Features: family-owned restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine for over forty years • luscious garden filled with flowers bursting with color, green succulents, and overflowing trees nestled in the rolling hills of San Juan Bautista • small weddings can be hosted on the patio or theater complete with hanging chandeliers and a wooden stage
Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga, CA
Fab Features: a lush 125-acre preserve that's home to the oldest privately owned picnic grounds in the area • exchange vows in Cathedral Grove where majestic redwoods and towering box elders lean towards each other and form an arch-like the ceiling of a Gothic church • receptions backed by Longbridge, a graceful stone span bridge built in 1902
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Sonoma, CA
Fab Features: dreamy vineyard estate • outdoor ceremony site overlooking the the eastern vineyards and Wetland Preserve • enjoy cocktails on the picturesque Grand Piazza paved with Italian stonework and lined with potted plants, then dine and dance in the European-style Barrel Room
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
Stonetree Estate by Wedgewood Weddings
Novato, California
Fab Features: distinctive Craftsman-style architecture • courtyard ceremonies with breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Tamalpais • the elegant ballroom is designed with a wood-truss cathedral ceiling and large windows that look out over the manicured grounds
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards
Woodside, California
Fab Features: ridgetop winery with stunning panoramic vistas • ceremonies on the expansive, beautifully landscaped lawn • the Pavilion boasts a peaked, cedar roof and a partially glass-enclosed terrace with 270-degree views of vineyards and the bay
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
Morgan Hill, CA
Fab Features: full-service golf club nestled in the foothills of the Santa Clara Valley just outside San Jose • exchange vows on the outdoor patio, surrounded by lush greenery, fragrant white roses, and rolling hills • the stylish modern clubhouse is flooded with light thanks to towering skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The General's Daughter
Sonoma, CA
Fab Features: a charming 1864 Victorian estate in a wonderfully central location • hold your picturesque outdoor ceremony surrounded by lush gardens and beautiful fruit trees • celebrate on the wisteria-covered West Patio and enjoy creative dishes
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $
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