Blooming Romance: 9 Enchanting South Bay Garden Wedding Venues
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the South Bay lies a hidden world of enchanting garden venues. From sprawling estates in Los Gatos to intimate botanical gardens in Saratoga, this region offers a breathtaking array of settings for your wedding day. Discover the perfect place to exchange vows surrounded by vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and the gentle sounds of nature. Explore our top picks of the most enchanting gardens in and around San Jose and find the ideal venue to celebrate your love story.
Regale Winery and Vineyards
Los Gatos, California
Venue Superpowers:
Elegant Details
Intimate Setting
Panoramic Views
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
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Nestldown
Los Gatos Mountains, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Whimsical Details
Garden Wonderland
Lakeside Amphitheatre
Fab Features: an ethereal hideaway tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains • say "I do" at the lakeside amphitheater or beneath towering Redwoods • rustic receptions inside the Barn, a soaring glass-and-fir structure with a steep-pitched ceiling, supported by slender wooden columns illuminated by glowing chandeliers
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Hakone Estate and Gardens
Saratoga, California
Venue Superpowers:
Unique History
Natural Beauty
Non-Profit
Fab Features: 16-acre lush Japanese garden estate • exchange vows next to a beautiful Koi pond with a cascading waterfall in the background • receptions in either of the two meticulously detailed and authentic Japanese structures
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Radonich Ranch
Los Gatos, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Historic Charm
Picturesque Setting
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
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Jardines de San Juan
San Juan Bautista, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Setting
All-Inclusive
Delicious Menus
Fab Features: family-owned restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine for over forty years • luscious garden filled with flowers bursting with color, green succulents, and overflowing trees nestled in the rolling hills of San Juan Bautista • small weddings can be hosted on the patio or theater complete with hanging chandeliers and a wooden stage
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Ainsley House and Gardens
Campbell, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Charm
Lush Grounds
Late Night Celebrations
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
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Pavilion at Redwood Estates
Los Gatos, California
Venue Superpowers:
Lush Grounds
Secluded Setting
Mountain Views
Fab Features: serene event center nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains • romantic ceremonies on the expansive lawn backed by towering Redwoods • the cedar pavilion sports an open-beam, knotty pine ceilings, a maple dance floor, and large picture windows showcasing the stunning mountain vistas
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Wedding Garden at Inn at Pasatiempo
Santa Cruz, CA
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: charming boutique venue tucked in the mountains just a few miles above town • exchange vows in the romantic ceremony garden • celebrate in the beautiful reception rooms with garden and golf course views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Shadowbrook
Capitola, California
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Unique Details
Elopements
Fab Features: tantalizingly romantic and award-winning restaurant • secluded setting on a landscaped hillside • garden ambiance inside and out • garden, woods, and creek views • a choice of 7 unique rooms and patios
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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