6 of Berkeley's Best Wedding Venues

With its rolling hills, charming architecture, and epic views of the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley’s landscape is flush with jaw-dropping wedding venues. Want to exchange vows in a grove of towering Redwood trees or dance the night away on the deck of a private yacht while the sun sets behind the Golden Gate Bridge? Whatever your wedding day vision entails, we’ve gathered some of the most stunning spaces this East Bay jewel has to offer!


Berkeley City Club

Berkeley, CA

Venue Superpowers: euro vibes • historic • intimate celebrations

More Fab Features: designed in 1929 by famed architect Julia Morgan, this historic hotel is like a miniature Hearst Castle • Moorish Gothic-style building features landscaped inner courtyards and fountains, plus a wealth of graceful arches, domed ceilings, pillars, leaded-glass windows and doors, and art • time-honored guest rooms include classic vintage décor

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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UC Botanical Garden

Berkeley, CA

Venue Superpowers: forest ceremonies • affordable • garden

More Fab Features: spectacular 34-acre garden of earthly delights, nestled in Strawberry Canyon and overlooking the San Francisco Bay • say "I do" in a grove of majestic redwood trees • intimate receptions on the elevated Tour Deck that overlooks the New World Desert garden below

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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City Cruises San Francisco

San Francisco and Berkeley, CA

Venue Superpowers: waterfront • city views • all-inclusive

More Fab Features: affordable weddings on SF Bay • their wide range of vessels include glamorous yachts to a replica of a turn-of-the-century coastal steamer • to-die-for views of SF skyline, bridges, and Alcatraz

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Claremont Club and Spa, A Fairmont Hotel

Berkeley, California

Venue Superpowers: iconic • city views • all-inclusive

More Fab Features: brilliant white, castle-like Bay Area landmark • panoramic vistas, grand design, fragrant rose gardens, and luxurious amenities • 3 pools, 10 tennis courts, spa services • many rooms provide exceptional views of San Francisco Bay

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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The Faculty Club

Berkeley, California

Venue Superpowers: historic • outdoor celebrations • affordable

More Fab Features: lawn ceremonies in a grove of redwoods, oaks, and maples next to meandering Strawberry Creek • three-story Great Hall with vaulted ceiling, massive stone fireplace, and stained-glass windows • comfortable lodgings at the Club are just steps away from the festivities

Catering: In-house
Price: $
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Graduate Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

Venue Superpowers: eclectic • all-inclusive • small weddings

More Fab Features: playful, bohemian-chic hotel • 3 distinct event spaces: the light-flooded Durant Room, the preppy plaid-accented California Room, and Henry's, a classic wood-paneled bar • conveniently located steps from trendy Telegraph Avenue

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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