Love and Luxe: 17 Luxurious Bay Area Wedding Venues
Dreaming of an elegant event dripping with luxury? The Bay Area has no shortage of luxurious wedding venues. From a ridgetop winery with stunning panoramic vistas to a grand estate set on 40 acres of oak woodlands, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful backdrop for your lavish affair!
Kohl Mansion, "The Oaks"
Burlingame, California
Fab Features: grand estate set on 40 acres of oak woodlands • the manicured grounds a boast manor house, pool, rose garden, tennis courts, greenhouses, and a large carriage house • the sizable Great Hall, a copy of the Arlington Tudor Hall in Essex, England, was built for glamourous gatherings
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Cavallo Point, the Lodge at the Golden Gate
Sausalito, California
Fab Features: meticulously restored Colonial Revival complex at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge • exchange vows beneath towering eucalyptus trees with a stunning backdrop of the Bay and SF skyline • packages include a custom single-tier wedding cake and a complimentary one-night stay for the couple
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Testarossa Winery
Los Gatos, CA
Fab Features: the patio is framed by blooming florals & stone walkways and perched above lush forest • original 19th-century stone-walled wine cellar exudes Old World elegance • ideal indoor/outdoor flow, from ceremonies among the trees to strolling cocktail hours in the Cave to elegant dinners in the Tasting Room
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, California
Fab Features: landmark Mediterranean-style private estate • garden ceremonies in the open-air, white-columned pavilion • the Main Hall impresses with a beamed ceiling, gilded chandeliers, and an enormous fireplace topped with a tile and carved-wood mantel
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Stanly Ranch, an Auberge Resort
Napa, CA
Fab Features: luxurious Napa resort set among rolling vineyards • phenomenal indoor/outdoor flow from the modern, light-flooded Glasshouse Barn onto the Terrace, which overlooks the Lavender Pool and Mayacamas Mountains • the manicured French countryside-inspired garden, lawn, and trellised ceremony site sits beside the welcoming Garden House
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
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: $ • $$ • $$$
Above The Rim at Chase Center
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: spectacular 9th-floor venue in the iconic Chase Center • say ‘I do’ on the luxe outdoor balcony • celebrate amongst floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the San Francisco skyline, the Bay waterfront, and surrounding piers
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$$
The Mountain Terrace
Woodside, CA
Fab Features: say "I do" on a grassy meadow bordered by a grove of oaks and redwoods • celebrate on the two-level deck beneath strings of market lights • the inviting interior boasts a stone fireplace, doric columns, and large picture windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa, CA
Fab Features: say “I do” against a backdrop of Napa Valley vineyards and distant mountains • the Napa and Sonoma Ballrooms showcase soaring peaked roofs, handcrafted barn-board walls, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound • the 28 acres include beautifully landscaped walking paths, flowering gardens with fountains, and spacious lawn and stone fireplace
Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
Fairmont San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: luxurious landmark hotel • stunning ballrooms boast vaulted ceilings, gold-leaf detailing, and crystal chandeliers • rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: world-renowned, eco-friendly natural history museum • variety of event spaces include an aquarium, a planetarium or a rainforest, and a living roof • cocktails in the elegantly columned Swamp, then move on to a gourmet five-course repast in the African Hall
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
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: $$ • $$$
Beaulieu Garden
Rutherford, CA
Fab Features: gorgeous estate setting with a sunken garden • pool and lawn area perfect for a warm, casual cocktail hour • delectable dinners served beneath a lush, vine-covered arbor adorned with twinkle lights
Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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-house
Price: $$ • $$$
Annadel Estate Winery
Santa Rosa, CA
Fab Features: striking turn-of-the-century estate set on 40 acres of woodlands, vineyards, and heirloom rose fields • magical Old World-style ruins boast hand-hewn stone walls and lush trellises • artful lighting illuminates expansive lawns, terraces, and a rustic barn
Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$
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: $ • $$ • $$$
The Hibernia
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: iconic 1892 treasure features unique Neoclassical Revival-style touches, including a grand corner location, giant exterior colonnade, and famed verdigris domed entrance • the Main Hall boasts a soaring 30-foot ceiling, massive arched windows, and ornately gilded fixtures • historic San Francisco experience coupled with state-of-the-art amenities
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
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