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.)
Is Anything Budget-Friendly Around San Jose? YES! 16 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.
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.
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.
City By The Bay: 17 San Francisco Wedding Venues with Stunning Views
San Francisco is one of the world's most beautiful and romantic cities. Instantly identifiable by its distinctive skyline (who doesn't recognize the Transamerica Pyramid?!), iconic bridges, sparkling bay, and famous fog, it's a mecca for travelers from all over the globe. Not surprisingly, it's also a top destination for wedding couples, as it offers numerous venues with spectacular settings and breathtaking views.
Celebrating Al Fresco: 16 Outdoor Wedding Venues In and Around Sacramento
Whether you want to get married in the secluded wilderness or a hidden urban garden, you'll find these outdoor wedding options and more in and around Sacramento Gold Country. Wineries, flower-adorned inns, tranquil courtyards, elegant estates—they're all here and within an easy drive of the Sacramento airport and the Greater Bay Area.
Something For Everyone: 19 of Sacramento's Best Wedding Venues
Sacramento's got everything an engaged couple could want when in comes to variety—its rich history, modern urban center, and diverse surrounding geography mean a bountiful selection of venues ranging from cosmopolitan hotels to pastoral rural vineyards. Here's a sampling of a just few of our favorites.
California Capitol Gold: 7 Historic Sacramento Wedding Venues
It's hard to top Sacramento's rich and fascinating history—this is Gold Rush country, after all! Plus, it's one of the first areas settled in the state, and the longtime center of California's storied government. That means historic sites galore, from an opulent Victorian estate to a quaint vintage church.
5 Great Places for Your San Francisco Rehearsal Dinner
San Francisco is a veritable smorgasbord of world-class cuisine, encompassing virtually every culture, culinary delight, and price point. But a rehearsal dinner is no mere meal—it's the introduction to your all-important wedding festivities. So we've put together a list of dining options with a combination of great food, cool style, and pretty fabulous views that will inspire you to make reservations.
26 Woodsy Wedding Venues in Northern California
If you want nature, in the form of glorious trees, to play a role in your wedding, these venues could be just what you're looking for. From a cathedral in the forest created by a grove of redwoods to a canopy of spreading oaks aglow with bistro lights at night, they'll all add a woodsy beauty to your celebration.
Leave Your Heart In San Francisco: 16 Unique SF Wedding Venues You'll Love
San Francisco is famous for many things: iconic bay views, great parks, and more incredible restaurants per capita than just about anywhere else in the country to name a few. But it's also a prime destination for weddings, thanks to a wealth of unique venues.
BIG DREAMS, small budget: 26 Affordable Bay Area Wedding Venues
Hoping to find an affordable Bay Area wedding venue? Don't despair! From historic mansions to enchanting redwood groves and everything in between, here's a selection of places that won't break the bank.
San Francisco Treasures: 6 Historic and Dazzling Ballroom Settings
The California Gold Rush brought people—and fortunes—west. Newly minted tycoons and industrialists flocked to San Francisco, anxious to show off their wealth, and by the turn of the century the city became known for its exuberant, extravagant architecture. Luckily, SF is still a treasure trove of these historic landmarks, hotels, and mansions—all of which offer spectacular ballroom settings for your wedding.
Affordable Wine Country Weddings: 14 Napa and Sonoma Venues We Love!
The Napa/Sonoma Wine Country is famous for its wines and gorgeous scenery, but it’s also renowned as a wedding mecca. And although hosting your Big Day here can be pricey, you’ll be happy to know that the region is also home to more affordable venues. Here’s a list of places that are easier on your wallet!
No Passport Required: 54 Top Destination Wedding Venues in the U.S.A.
Dreaming of a destination wedding in a vibrant city, beachfront paradise, or luxe resort, but don't want to learn a foreign language or take a 12-hour flight to get there? No problem! Some of the best destination wedding venues are right here in the U.S., like a secluded ranch in California, a mountaintop lodge in Colorado, a rustic retreat in Texas, a chic beachfront resort in Florida, and everything in between. The places we’ve included below are not just unique settings to tie the knot, they’re all perfect for kicking back and spending time with your nearest and dearest... and destinations they'll love visiting too.
San Francisco is more affordable than you may think! 14 SF wedding venues that won't break the bank.
San Francisco is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, which makes it a much sought-after setting for both local and destination weddings. And although it has a reputation for being pricey, there are quite a few affordable venues where you can host your event.
The Road Less Traveled
Where wedding venues are concerned, going the extra mile can lead to spectacular sites overlooked by less imaginative souls. Want an off-the-beaten-path wedding venue? Come with us while we explore a few out-of-the way gems in Northern and Southern California.
California Beach Weddings: 16 Locations Where You Can Tie The Knot On The Sand!
If it's an authentic beach wedding you're after, then any one of these coastal California venues will arrange it for you. From the sun-drenched shores of San Diego to Northern California's Muir Beach with its forest backdrop, these romantic spots allow you to say your vows on the beach. Not next to the beach, not overlooking the beach, but actually right on the sand.
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