22 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!
MODERN VINTAGE
MODERN VINTAGE
The San Francisco Mint
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: iconic 1874 Greek-revival building offers 19th-century architectural details and modern conveniences • al fresco events in the expansive courtyard enjoy sky views and total privacy • overseen by Non Plus Ultra, they offer several packages that include furnishings, lighting, design consultation, and outside vendor negotiations
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$

HISTORIC ESTATE
HISTORIC ESTATE
SSS Ranch Napa
Calistoga, California
Fab Features: a historic restaurant/barn and grand 1867 Victorian on 12 scenic acres • tie the knot surrounded by gorgeous walnut, redwood, oak, fir, and fig trees • celebrate all weekend long with amenities like a swimming pool, gym, and 13 cabins
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$

VILLA VIBES
VILLA VIBES
Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, California
Fab Features: landmark Mediterranean-style private estate • garden ceremonies in the open-air, white-columned pavilion • the Main Hall impresses with a beamed ceiling, gilded chandeliers, and an enormous fireplace topped with a tile and carved-wood mantel
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

INTIMATE
INTIMATE
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: $ • $$ • $$$

CEREMONY SPOT
CEREMONY SPOT
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: $
UNIQUE
UNIQUE
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 listPrice: $ • $$

GARDEN
GARDEN
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: $ • $$

ROMANCE IN THE REDWOODS
ROMANCE IN THE REDWOODS
Nestldown
Los Gatos Mountains, CA
Fab Features: an ethereal hideaway tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains • say "I do" at the lakeside amphitheater or beneath towering Redwoods • rustic receptions inside the Barn, a soaring glass-and-fir structure with a steep-pitched ceiling, supported by slender wooden columns illuminated by glowing chandeliers
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
ELEGANT
ELEGANT
Legion of Honor Museum
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: majestic neoclassical museum • exchange vows on the Balustrade Lawn against a breathtaking panorama of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin Headlands, and the Pacific • enjoy a walking cocktail hour through the Rodin galleries or the Hall of Antiquities before dinner in the elegant Legion Café
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
RUSTIC RANCH
RUSTIC RANCH
Reinstein Ranch
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: historic ranch that offers retreat-style weekend weddings • celebrations with a stunning backdrop of rolling hills, and receptions beneath glowing bistro lights al fresco or in the rustic, airy barn • cozy accommodations in the charming historic farmhouse, a vintage bunkhouse, cabin, and a glamping village
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

ALL-INCLUSIVE
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Officer's Club at the Presidio by Wedgewood Weddings
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: historic landmark building includes the handsome Moraga Hall, outfitted with upscale furnishings and a vintage fireplace • a spacious second-story ballroom boasts an adjoining viewing terrace • flexible, all-inclusive packages include the option to have the ceremony at the nearby Chapel of Our Lady
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

WINERY
WINERY
Viansa Sonoma
Sonoma, CA
Fab Features: romantic hilltop setting overlooking the Valley of the Moon • circular fountain courtyard bordered by olive trees and grapevines • versatile Pavilion affording breathtaking panoramic views of the Sonoma Valley, the estate vineyards, and coastal wetlands
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

HIDDEN GEM
HIDDEN GEM
China Cabin
Belvedere, CA
Fab Features: one-of-a-kind first-class social saloon extracted from a 19th-century steamer • ornate interior boasts a crisply painted arched ceiling highlighted with gold leaf, etched glass windows, and crystal chandeliers • decks on three sides offer jaw-dropping views of the San Francisco skyline and the colorful boats berthed nearby
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

MANSION
MANSION
Willow Heights Mansion
Morgan Hill, CA
Fab Features: refined oasis in the western hills of Santa Clara County • celebrate with exclusive use of the mansion, which boasts marble fireplaces, wrought-iron railings, grand mirrors, and a sweeping veranda • panoramic views of the lush surroundings and valley beyond from the al fresco ceremony site
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

SPA RETREAT
SPA RETREAT
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Sonoma, California
Fab Features: 10-acre retreat with plenty of amenities, like a luxe day spa package with European-style baths, mini mani-pedis, and use of the private Spa Loggia for wedding party primping • numerous verdant lawns— bordered by a creek, bounded by flowerbeds, and shaded by trees— are perfect for al fresco ceremonies • the luxe Vintage Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a breezy veranda with golf course views
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
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: $ • $$

ELOPEMENTS
ELOPEMENTS
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: $ • $$
OCEAN VIEWS
OCEAN VIEWS
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, CA
Fab Features: a luxurious resort with manicured grounds and panoramic ocean views • exchange vows on the bluff overlooking the water • the ballroom is designed with vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, and space to accommodate up to 300 guests for a wedding reception
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
LUXE RESORT
LUXE RESORT
Auberge du Soleil
Rutherford, CA
Fab Features: iconic wine country venue set on Rutherford Hill • exchange vows on the spacious deck overlooking tree-covered hills and the Napa Valley • luxurious suites outfitted with a private outdoor terrace, a fireplace, soaking tub, sumptuous Italian linens, custom-crafted bath products, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

FOR THE FOODIE
FOR THE FOODIE
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: $ • $$

OUTDOOR AMBIANCE
OUTDOOR AMBIANCE
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 1904
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$

COUNTRY CLUB
COUNTRY CLUB
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: $ • $$ • $$$
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