Northern California Wedding Venues You'll Love

What kind of wedding are you planning? Outdoor? Unique? Need to find the perfect spot for your rehearsal dinner? We share our fave Northern California venues here.

(If you still can’t get enough, see detailed info for all the Northern California wedding venues on our site.)



27 Extraordinary Venues For Your Bay Area Indian Wedding

27 Extraordinary Venues For Your Bay Area Indian Wedding

On the hunt for an extraordinary location for your Indian Wedding? You’ll have plenty of options in the Bay Area! This dynamic region is full of gorgeous venues that can host this type of elaborate, large-scale reception with ease—they have the space, flexibility, amenities, and expertise you’ll need to make your celebration go off without a hitch.


31 Of The Coolest Camp Wedding Venues In The U.S.

31 Of The Coolest Camp Wedding Venues In The U.S.

Calling all nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts! If you want your wedding to be more of an adventure than simply an event, give your guests the gift of a summer camp-style shindig! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite spots from across the country that can turn your celebration into the ultimate overnight experience. These beautiful locations offer comfortable accommodations in a classy campground setting—and some even allow you to sleep right under the stars!


Pretty And Practical: 12 Bay Area Wedding Venues With On-site Lodging

Pretty And Practical: 12 Bay Area Wedding Venues With On-site Lodging

Looking for a beautiful Bay Area wedding venue with on-site accommodations? Whether you're planning a destination or staycation celebration, these properties not only provide a picture-perfect setting for your event, but also serve as a convenient home base for exploring everything this region has to offer: sightseeing in San Francisco, visiting nearby National Parks, wine tasting in Napa/Sonoma, and much more!


30 Epic Outdoor Bay Area Wedding Venues

30 Epic Outdoor Bay Area Wedding Venues

The Bay Area may be a bustling metropolitan region, but it's also home to some epic outdoor wedding venues. These romantic places can be found in a variety of settings—on a bluff overlooking the ocean, surrounded by lush vineyards, and even nestled in a forest beneath towering redwoods. And thanks to California's agreeable climate, you can host an unforgettable al fresco celebration pretty much all year-round.


16 Gorgeous Rustic Bay Area Wedding Venues

16 Gorgeous Rustic Bay Area Wedding Venues

Barns and burlap might not be what comes to mind when you think of the Bay Area, but this diverse region is brimming with jaw-droppingly beautiful rustic wedding venues. So whether your style is a little bit country, or a little bit vintage, here's a selection of lodges, ranches, and farms full of rural charm


16 Fabulous Venues For Your South Bay Indian Wedding

16 Fabulous Venues For Your South Bay Indian Wedding

Searching for that perfect venue to host your South Bay Indian Wedding? These stunning celebrations requires a special location—one that not only provides a beautiful backdrop, but can also accommodate a large-scale reception with ease. Here's our list of Silicon Valley gems that make the cut when it comes to event spaces, flexibility, and amenities for a grand affair.


Going By The Grid: 6 Cool Wedding Venues in Sacramento

Going By The Grid: 6 Cool Wedding Venues in Sacramento

Looking for your perfect wedding venue in Sacramento, but don’t know where to start? This fast-growing, vibrant city is more than just the state's capitol—it’s home to a variety of unique neighborhoods rich in history and personality. So whether you envision a place that's cool and contemporary or one full of vintage charm, we're using the Grid to help point you in the right direction.


How To Plan an EPIC San Francisco Bay Area Wedding

How To Plan an EPIC San Francisco Bay Area Wedding

Planning a wedding in the San Francisco Bay Area? Well, you're in luck—because that's where Here Comes The Guide was born and raised, and we've got the best venues and vendors for an epic Bay Area wedding.


8 Holiday Party Venues in San Francisco

8 Holiday Party Venues in San Francisco

Planning your company holiday party in The City by the Bay? We've got an array of San Francisco venues where you can celebrate the holiday season in style!


5 Affordable Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

5 Affordable Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

Affordable wedding venues in Monterey and Carmel? They really do exist! Whether you’re looking for a romantic chapel or a grand ballroom, here’s a selection of beautiful places that will help you stay on budget.


Favorite 10 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition

Favorite 10 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition

In 1989 the following 14 Northern California venues said "I do" to Here Comes The Guide when it was a brand new wedding resource. They’re our true OGs, our original BFFs. They’ve been with us since day one, and we're proud to have featured them through good times, bad times, fleeting trends, and market changes. They know a thing or two about commitment, and we just want to say "Thanks!”.


10 All-inclusive Monterey and Carmel Wedding Venues

10 All-inclusive Monterey and Carmel Wedding Venues

Already overwhelmed with your wedding planning to-do list? Then choose an all-inclusive venue that will check off some of those items for you! From a historic barn and vintage lodge to a luxurious resort overlooking the coast, these Monterey County venues offer gorgeous indoor and outdoor settings along with seamless—and stress-free—celebrations.


Keep It Cozy: 10 Northern Sierras and Lake Tahoe Venues Perfect For A Small Wedding Or Elopement

Keep It Cozy: 10 Northern Sierras and Lake Tahoe Venues Perfect For A Small Wedding Or Elopement

Planning a small wedding doesn't mean you can't make a big impression. Whether you're next to the water or above the treetops, these Lake Tahoe & Northern Sierra venues provide a gorgeous setting for your intimate celebration. Many offer elopement packages, too!


4 East Bay Wedding Venues with On-site Lodging

4 East Bay Wedding Venues with On-site Lodging

Looking for an East Bay wedding venue with on-site accommodations? We’ve got you covered! These hotels not only provide great amenities for your guests, but they also serve as a convenient home base for sightseeing in San Francisco, wine tasting in Napa/Sonoma, and exploring everything else the Bay Area has to offer.


Big Day Savings: 10 Affordable Lake Tahoe Wedding Venues (Northern Sierras, too!)

Big Day Savings: 10 Affordable Lake Tahoe Wedding Venues (Northern Sierras, too!)

Looking for the perfect Lake Tahoe wedding venue that won’t break the bank? Well look no further! From a rustic ranch in the Northern Sierras to a 12th-floor wedding chapel in the mountains to a beachfront terrace right on the lake --here’s a fab selection of places in and around the Lake Tahoe area that can help you stay on budget.


22 All-Inclusive Bay Area Wedding Venues

22 All-Inclusive Bay Area Wedding Venues

Reduce the stress of planning your Bay Area wedding by hosting it at one of these all-inclusive venues. Many of them have stunning views (think vineyard, cityscape, and the ocean), PLUS they all offer full-service packages so you can hit the easy button when it comes to preparing for your big day.


Beautiful & Budget-Friendly Wedding Venues: 13 Affordable Bay Area Golf Clubs

Beautiful & Budget-Friendly Wedding Venues: 13 Affordable Bay Area Golf Clubs

With panoramic views of verdant fairways, picturesque hillsides, and glittering city lights, golf and country clubs are among the most popular wedding venues in the Bay Area—especially for couples without a lavish budget. From Napa to Santa Cruz to the East Bay, here are some scenic places where you can tie the knot without breaking the bank.


7 Fantastic Monterey Bay Wedding Venues with Ocean Views

7 Fantastic Monterey Bay Wedding Venues with Ocean Views

Who doesn't love an ocean view wedding venue? These dreamy wedding spots capture photo-worthy panoramas of the blue Pacific as part of your special day.


Toes in the Sand! 5 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay

Toes in the Sand! 5 Beach Wedding Venues on the Monterey Bay

Fantasizing about a genuine, toes-in-the-sand beach wedding experience along the scenic Monterey Bay? These venues could turn your vision board into a reality!


7 All-Inclusive Santa Cruz Wedding Venues For A Stress-Free Event!

7 All-Inclusive Santa Cruz Wedding Venues For A Stress-Free Event!

Not interested in too much DIY? Then pick a place that handles some of the main elements for you. These all-inclusive Santa Cruz area wedding venues not only help you press the easy button, they also welcome your personal touches and will make sure your celebration reflects your style and story.


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