17 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.
SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO
Log Cabin at the Presidio by Wedgewood Weddings
San Francisco, CA
Fab Features: unique 1937 Log Cabin with a fieldstone foundation, log-lined walls, wagon wheel chandeliers and fireplace • nestled in a forested national park with the iconic SF skyline (and Golden Gate Bridge!) as a backdrop • customizable, build-your-own wedding packages = value + your vision
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

EAST BAY
EAST BAY
Little Hills Events
San Ramon, California
Fab Features: stunning and secluded al fresco venue surrounded by magnificent redwoods and oaks, native wildflowers, and rolling hills • ceremonies atop a picturesque plateau and receptions under a twinkle-lit white tent • exceptional planning services from Palmdale Estate Events (they're proudly eco-conscious, too!)
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$

Wildwood Acres
Lafayette, California
Fab Features: garden hideaway • exchange vows under a canopy of big-leaf maples • sunken dance floor surrounded by ferns and impatiens
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

NORTH BAY
NORTH BAY
Rancho Nicasio
Nicasio, CA
Fab Features: countryside venue complete with restaurant, lawn, ballroom, and bar • the Rancho Room is designed with wooden ceiling tresses, brass-trimmed fixtures, and an oak dance floor • receptions on the open-air deck overlook the grand lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

The Haven at Tomales
Tomales, CA
Fab Features: secluded outdoor retreat set on 1,000-acres of preserved farmland • variety of event spaces from the terraced garden to the historic barn • al fresco celebrations set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a shimmering pond
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

Slide Ranch
Muir Beach, CA
Fab Features: breathtaking ceremonies on a grassy bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean • glamping and late-night celebrations on the adjoining campground • intimate, laid-back receptions in the Yurt, a circular canvas structure with a clear skylight, wooden floor, and wood-burning stove
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

SOLANO COUNTY
SOLANO COUNTY
Suisun Valley Inn at Monroe Ranch and Vineyards
Fairfield, CA
Fab Features: colonial-style inn set on 27 acres • tented celebrations year-round on the expansive lawn • exchange vows beneath a white arbor backed by mature trees
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

SF PENINSULA/HALF MOON BAY
SF PENINSULA/HALF MOON BAY
Long Branch Saloon and Farms
Half Moon Bay, CA
Fab Features: expansive site dotted with charming Old Western buildings and authentic artifacts • romantic ceremonies in a picturesque country chapel or lush meadow • original barn restored as a vintage saloon highlighted by a carefully carved wooden bar
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$

The Mountain Terrace
Woodside, CA
Fab Features: say "I do" on a grassy meadow bordered by a grove of oaks and redwoods • celebrate on the two-level deck beneath strings of market lights • the inviting interior boasts a stone fireplace, doric columns, and large picture windows
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

TRI-VALLEY/LIVERMORE
TRI-VALLEY/LIVERMORE
BoaVentura de Caires Winery
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: gorgeous winery nestled in Livermore Valley • exchange vows against a backdrop of rolling green hills • the five-acre property includes a century-old farmhouse, beautiful lawn, garden, and rustic barn
Catering: BYOPrice: $

Reinstein Ranch
Livermore, CA
Fab Features: historic ranch that offers retreat-style weekend weddings • celebrations with a stunning rolling hill backdrop • cozy accommodations in the charming historic farmhouse, a vintage bunkhouse, cabin, and a glamping village
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Casa Bella
Sunol, CA
Fab Features: an enchanting private venue with the perfect blend of Old World glamor and rustic charm • the grounds boast a wonderful vintage steam train station, and stunning views of both Pleasanton Ridge and gently rolling hills • the reception hall affords exposed brick walls, vintage mirrors, dramatic drop-down light pendants, and glittering chandeliers
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

NAPA/SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
NAPA/SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
deLorimier Winery
Geyserville, CA
Fab Features: boutique winery surrounded by gentle rolling hills planted with Bordeaux varietals • lovely receptions on the back lawn, bordered by vineyards and countryside panoramas • at night, strings of twinkle lights add sparkle to the festivities, and there’s an ample patio for dancing under the stars
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

Alpine Ranch
Santa Rosa, CA
Fab Features: gorgeous Sonoma event venue, working equestrian barn, and vineyard in the Mayacamas • intimate events set beneath a grand oak tree, an open courtyard, and a cedar barn • cozy overnight stays in the updated farmhouse guest cottage
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma
Geyserville, CA
Fab Features: iconic location in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country • charming celebrations in the Redwood Barn • say “I do” overlooking Lake Sonoma and rolling hills
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$

SOUTH BAY/SAN JOSE
SOUTH BAY/SAN JOSE
Nestldown
Los Gatos Mountains, CA
Fab Features: an enchanted hideaway in a mountain forest • ceremonies on the flagstone-paved amphitheater beneath a wisteria-covered pergola • soaring, glass-and-fir Barn surrounded by gardens, a koi pond, and willow and birch trees
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

BONUS
BONUS
We just couldn't leave out this charming B&B venue nestled in the foothills of Sonora. Cozy accommodations, picturesque countryside, and all-inclusive packages make it the ultimate weekend getaway for your big celebration!
Union Hill Inn
Sonora, CA
Fab Feature: rustic and refined B&B steeped in Gold Country history • endless photo ops on the grounds with includes pavilions, a gazebo, a footbridge, various ponds, barns, and a pool • ask about their Weekend Wedding Packages that give you exclusive use of the grounds from Friday noon through 2 pm Sunday
Catering: BYOPrice: $$ • $$$

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