California Wedding Venues Recommendations
California has so many unique wedding venues—and we have plenty of recommendations, depending on what you are looking for. Outdoor? Mansion? Garden? We share our faves here.
(If you can’t get enough, see detailed info for all the California wedding venues on our site.)
13 Affordable East Bay Wedding Venues
The East Bay is like an eclectic jewelry box, filled with lots of glittering wedding venue gems. From a wooded wonderland tucked away in the Berkeley Hills to an Art Deco landmark overlooking Oakland's Lake Merritt to a Tuscan-style clubhouse nestled in Livermore Wine Country, these locations not only set a lovely stage for your event but also won't break the bank!
15 Affordable Wedding Venues in and around Riverside, CA
Did you know that California's Inland Empire region offers a wealth of eclectic and inexpensive wedding venues for your celebration? From a historic park in Riverside surrounded by lush landscape to a chic Equestrian Center in Chino Hills to a secluded forested retreat in the San Bernadino Mountains, these gorgeous locations provide an affordable alternative that won't break the bank!
6 Affordable South Bay Winery Wedding Venues
Want a wine country wedding without a Napa Valley price tag? Check out the South Bay Wine Region! From the timeless elegance of an Old World Italian Villa in Los Gatos to the breathtaking vistas of a ridgetop winery in Woodside. Discover your perfect setting and celebrate your love amidst rolling vineyards and picturesque landscapes.
8 Rustic Wedding Venues in the Napa/Sonoma Wine Country
What could be better than a Wine Country wedding celebration? The Napa/Sonoma region offers a wide variety of rustic venues with outstanding features like barns, gardens, fabulous vineyard and hill views, ponds, and so much more!
9 Fabulous Monterey and Carmel Venues for an Elopement or Small Wedding
Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur (and all the gorgeous scenery this romantic area is known for) has an almost magnetic attraction for destination weddings—especially intimate ones.
Affordable Los Angeles Weddings: 19 Venues That Won't Break The Bank!
Los Angeles is more affordable than you may think! You can have your wedding on a rooftop with spectacular L.A. skyline views, in a charming 1928 brick Italian Villa, or many other fabulous venues without spending your last dime.
14 All-Inclusive Wedding Venues in San Jose/South Bay That Make Planning Easy!
DIY can be fun…but how much of it do you actually want to do? If your answer is "not that much," you should definitely consider a place that takes care of most of the details for you. All of these San Jose/Silicon Valley wedding venues are pros at doing the heavy lifting, making planning your celebration a stress-free experience.
17 Nonprofit Wedding Venues Where Your Big Day Can Benefit Others
It's great when your wedding can do some good long after your Big Day. If you choose to host your celebration at one of these beautiful nonprofit venues, your rental fees will also benefit and empower others in a variety of ways, from supporting underprivileged and at-risk kids to saving animals to building up your own community. So say "I do" to a good cause and let your special day leave a lasting impression on more than just your wedding guests.
15 Napa / Sonoma Wine Country Venues for an Amazing Outdoor Wedding
Getting married in the Napa/Sonoma Wine Country is already great, but host an outdoor wedding here and it becomes even more special. From wineries and ranches to private estates and a riverside resort, these wine country wedding venues offer beautiful al fresco settings with vineyards, gardens, mountain views, and more!
Is Anything Budget-Friendly Around San Jose? YES! 14 Affordable South Bay Wedding Venues
Affordable Wedding Venues in Silicon Valley really do exist! And you'll have plenty of options to consider. Whether you're looking for a Bay Area garden paradise, a charming Arts and Crafts-style landmark, a winery, or an indoor/outdoor country club venue, none of these places in and around San Jose will break the bank.
10 Great Wine Country Venues for an Intimate California Elopement
Planning to elope in California? The Napa-Sonoma Wine Country really does offer everything you could possibly want in an intimate, romantic getaway.
12 San Francisco Venues for a Small Wedding
Planning a small wedding? San Francisco offers an array of stellar options for an intimate celebration! Go for glam at a luxury hotel, fun at an urban brewery, or cool architecture at SF's Art Institute.
Groom's Choice: Orange County Wedding Venues He'll Actually Love!
By now you probably know what floats your fiancé's boat, so why not use that knowledge to simplify choosing the right wedding venue. All you have to do is suggest few places that reflect what he loves!
Weddings in San Francisco
Sure, you can leave your heart in San Francisco. But plan a wedding in The City by the Bay and you can leave your single life here, too! Find everything you need to know about getting married in San Francisco, CA—from finding a venue to getting your marriage license.
Romantic Meets Edgy: 4 Industrial-Chic San Francisco Wedding Venues
If you're more into a cool city vibe than a classic hotel or garden setting, then consider one of San Francisco's many industrial-chic wedding venues.
Dare To Be Different: 9 Unique Los Angeles Wedding Venues
Anything goes in Los Angeles, so it's no surprise that this county is home to some of the Southland's most intriguing wedding venues.
Groom's Choice: 6 SF Wedding Venues That He'll Actually Love!
You know the man you're marrying and what he's into, right? So consider introducing him to wedding venues that reflect what he loves.
Want a Stress-Free Event? Check Out These 14 All-Inclusive Los Angeles Wedding Venues!
Though we've all been seduced by the Pinterest siren song a time or two (or three!), let's get real: How much DIY do you actually want to do? If your answer is "not that much", you should definitely consider an all-inclusive venue that does the heavy lifting for you.
Things We Love About Santa Barbara Weddings
A place so beautiful that it's been dubbed "the American Riviera", Santa Barbara is one of the country's most desirable cities. But being photogenic is not its only claim to fame! Here's our list of the Top 5 things that make this coastal paradise such a popular destination—especially for weddings.
Coastal Romance: 7 Orange County Waterfront Wedding Venues With Amazing Ocean Views
Ahhhh…the Orange County coastline… Its beaches, cliffs, and ocean vistas are guaranteed to add more than a little romance to your big day. Here are some of OC's most captivating waterfront wedding venues where the setting—and view—are custom-made for an incredible event!
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