14 Awesome Outdoor Ceremony Locations in the South Bay

Fab Features: a lush 125-acre preserve that's home to the oldest privately owned picnic grounds in the area • exchange vows in Cathedral Grove where majestic redwoods and towering box elders lean towards each other and form an arch-like the ceiling of a Gothic church • receptions backed by Longbridge, a graceful stone span bridge built in 1902

Fab Features: century-old fruit packaging ranch nestled in the lush Santa Cruz Mountains • picturesque ceremonies in front of a sparkling pond or shaded by a grove of weeping willows • dine and dance in the rustic barn or outside the ranch house on a tree-lined lawn

Fab Features: family-owned winery set among acres of vineyards, rolling hills, and giant redwoods • delectable Italian cuisine served in a rustic tasting room and handsome barrel room • large patio and lawn for al fresco events

Fab Features: historic house nestled within a 750-acre wildlife and recreation area • three distinct lawns with adjoining brick patios, an idyllic restored windmill, and a charming lakeside area • stunning interior details include ornate brass chandeliers, Victorian plaster rosettes, and antique furniture

Fab Features: a fabulous 3-story urban venue that provides a pristine canvas for your event • open-air celebrations on the Rooftop or adjoining Mezzanine • the spacious Great Room sports 150-year-old brick walls, and a tall ceiling accented by industrial-chic lighting

Fab Features: rustic wooded hideaway meets gracious country estate with a waterfall and manicured lawns that curve around dense groves of trees • exchange vows against a forest backdrop or hold intimate ceremonies among the redwoods • grand celebrations unfold in the luxe barn with mezzanine, soaring rafters and upscale details

Fab Features: 16-acre lush Japanese garden estate • exchange vows next to a beautiful Koi pond with a cascading waterfall in the background • receptions in either of the two meticulously detailed and authentic Japanese structures

Fab Features: a charming English Tudor Revival home with large bay windows, a swooping mock thatch roof • ceremonies in the elegant English-style gardens • dine and dance the night away in the large private lawn bordered by redwood trees, and enclosed by latticed fencing covered in climbing roses

Fab Features: serene event center nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains • romantic ceremonies on the expansive lawn backed by towering Redwoods • the cedar pavilion sports an open-beam, knotty pine ceilings, a maple dance floor, and large picture windows showcasing the stunning mountain vistas

Fab Features: perched on a hillside looking out towards wooded meadows and a ribbon of ocean • ceremonies on the beautiful 10th tee • budget-friendly, all-inclusive wedding packages come with caring event pros

Fab Features: quaint hotel with mansard-roofed clock tower • open-air courtyard with fountain • outdoor deck perfect for small celebrations

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Fab Features: elegant country club perched high in the wooded hills above the Santa Clara Valley • the ceremony site boasts a white wrought-iron domed gazebo encircled by a large lawn and enclosed by a decorative fence • all-inclusive packages come with invaluable support from their seasoned event staff

Fab Features: Old World Italian villa-inspired winery • lush gardens with fountains, heirloom roses, outdoor fireplaces, and a wood-fired oven • second-floor dining room & terrace affords breathtaking views of the coastal range and gardens

Fab Features: ‌flower-lined courtyard with granite bar under a grapevine-covered arbor • Old World-style cobblestone event space with an expansive white tent • ceremonies beneath a red-tile-roofed pergola

Venue: Montalvo Arts Center