14 of the Best San Jose / South Bay Wedding Venues

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

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

Fab Features: a fabulous 3-story urban venue that provides a pristine canvas for your event • open-air celebrations on the Rooftop or adjoining Mezzanine • the spacious Great Room sports 150-year-old brick walls, and a tall ceiling accented by industrial-chic lighting

Fab Features: Old World Italian villa-inspired winery • lush gardens with fountains, heirloom roses, outdoor fireplaces, and a wood-fired oven • second-floor dining room & terrace affords breathtaking views of the coastal range and gardens

Fab Features: 16-acre lush Japanese garden estate • exchange vows next to a beautiful Koi pond with a cascading waterfall in the background • receptions in either of the two meticulously detailed and authentic Japanese structures

Fab Features: a charming English Tudor Revival home with large bay windows, a swooping mock thatch roof • ceremonies in the elegant English-style gardens • dine and dance the night away in the large private lawn bordered by redwood trees, and enclosed by latticed fencing covered in climbing roses

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

Fab Features: an enchanting private venue with the perfect blend of Old World glamor and rustic charm • the grounds boast a wonderful vintage steam train station, and stunning views of both Pleasanton Ridge and gently rolling hills • the reception hall affords exposed brick walls, vintage mirrors, dramatic drop-down light pendants, and glittering chandeliers

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

Fab Features: picturesque winery surrounded by rolling hills • hillside vineyards, landscaped gardens, water features and walkways, bocce courts, and a fire pit make up the scenic grounds • rental includes use the vineyard’s antique oak barrels, farmhouse tables, lounge furniture, cross-back chairs, mirrors, lacy chandeliers, and more!

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: $ • $$

Fab Features: romantic European-style vineyard with glorious panoramic views • ceremonies on the Chateau Deck with unobstructed views of Silicon Valley • elegant receptions in the Grand Hall with its Old World charm and lavish architectural details

Fab Features: meticulously preserved 1905 Mediterranean style mansion • the interior impresses with picturesque inglenooks, gorgeous doorways with beveled glass insets and shining wood trim, graceful archways, mysterious stairways lit with art deco fixtures • ceremonies on the manicured East or West lawns surrounded by lush landscape and swaying palms

Fab Features: artfully designed culture and education center with a distinctive adobe-hued tower and modern buildings • dynamic photo ops among the vibrant murals, architectural flourishes, tranquil gardens, and water features • the dazzling Pavilion has a dramatic, stepped pyramid-style ceiling and wall-to-wall glass doors that can fold away leaving only the corner pillars, creating an indoor-outdoor feel

Venue: Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards