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.)
18 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! 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 1920s neoclassical landmark, a winery, or an indoor/outdoor country club venue, none of these places in and around San Jose will break the bank.
11 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.
11 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 a historic jazz club, or classic charm at a Queen Anne landmark. There are also plenty of restaurants where you can reserve a private dining room or buy out the whole venue—and have a divine culinary experience, too. Here's a list of places that will turn your small wedding into a big success.
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. Whether he's a performer, a child at heart, a man who loves being out on the water, or something else, San Francisco has a venue that will suit him to a T. Here are some cool places that are likely to warm a guy's heart.
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.
Sacramento Wedding Venues: 19 of Our Favorites in Sacramento, Winters and Nearby
Looking for wedding venues in Sacramento? These 19 favorites include six in the city itself, from an 1890s Victorian mansion and a Gold Rush-era firehouse to boutique hotels with rooftop and terrace views, plus two in Winters and picks in Elk Grove, Roseville, Lodi, Lincoln, Granite Bay and beyond. You'll find a flower farm, a sugar mill turned winery, a country estate with a swimming pond and a historic chapel, so there's something for every style.
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.
Woodsy Wedding Venues in Northern California: 28 Redwood and Forest Settings
Dreaming of saying I do under the trees? These woodsy wedding venues across Northern California, plus a Lake Tahoe pick just over the Nevada line, put redwood groves, forested parks, mountain resorts and botanical gardens front and center. You'll find options from Berkeley and Napa to the coast and the Sierra, and several offer on-site lodging for a full weekend celebration.
Leave Your Heart In San Francisco: 15 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. But it's also a prime destination for weddings, thanks to a wealth of unique venues. Here's a selection of standout options that run the gamut from landmark buildings to cutting-edge museums. And most of them are worth visiting even if you're not getting married here!
Affordable Bay Area Wedding Venues: 27 Budget-Friendly Picks in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa and Beyond
Looking for affordable wedding venues in the Bay Area? These budget-friendly picks include four in San Francisco, three in San Jose and two in Santa Rosa, plus spots across wine country, Marin, the East Bay, Solano County, the Tri-Valley and the Peninsula. Think a Queen Anne Victorian in San Rafael, a 1937 log cabin in the Presidio, ceremonies under the redwoods in Mill Valley, a Julia Morgan landmark in Berkeley and a beachfront hotel in Half Moon Bay, each with its price tier. Start here, then reach out to your favorites for current pricing.
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!
Destination Wedding Venues in the U.S. 56 Picks, No Passport Required
Want a destination wedding without leaving the country? These U.S. destination wedding venues stretch from California ranches and Pacific Northwest lodges to Colorado mountain lodges, Florida beachfront hotels and Hawaii gardens. Most offer in-house catering, and each listing covers lodging and amenities, so you can plan a whole weekend with your favorite people.
San Francisco is more affordable than you may think! 11 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.
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