19 Romantically Intimate Bay Area Wedding Venues

Venue Superpowers:

Gorgeous Gardens

Non-Profit

Romantic Elopements

Fab Features: 5 stunning outdoor venues in the heart of the city • elegant tented receptions on the expansive green lawn • intimate ceremonies in a secluded redwood grove

Venue Superpowers:

Intimate Setting

Historic Charm

Romantic Elopements

Fab Features: an exuberant Queen Anne-style landmark • hold a romantic outdoor garden ceremony • celebrate in the warm and elegantly restored three-story home among plush, period furnishings and antiques

Venue Superpowers:

Secluded Setting

All-Inclusive

Lush Gardens

Fab Features: serene garden oasis, with meandering courtyards and terraces, fountains, and bright blooms • Spanish Colonial-style buildings boast high-beamed ceilings, hand-carved details, and terracotta tiles • nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood on 3.5 acres

Venue Superpowers:

Gorgeous Gardens

Breathtaking Panoramic Views

Private Setting

Fab Features: private garden oasis nestled in a grove of trees on the edge of the Pacific • exclusively host small weddings under 30 guests and intimate elopements • exclusive use of the intimate ceremony garden, bursting with colorful year-round blooms, and private access to oceanfront cliffs for photos

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Beautiful Natural Setting

Historic Charm

Panoramic Views

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

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Charm

Late Night Celebrations

Overnight Accommodations

Fab Features: designed in 1929 by famed architect Julia Morgan, this historic hotel is like a miniature Hearst Castle • Moorish Gothic-style building features landscaped inner courtyards and fountains, plus a wealth of graceful arches, domed ceilings, pillars, leaded-glass windows and doors, and art • time-honored guest rooms include classic vintage décor

Venue Superpowers:

Redwood Forest

Arts & Crafts Reception Hall

Diverse Gardens

Fab Features: spectacular 34-acre garden of earthly delights, nestled in Strawberry Canyon and overlooking the San Francisco Bay • say "I do" in a grove of majestic redwood trees • intimate receptions on the elevated Tour Deck that overlooks the New World Desert garden below

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Stunning Lake Views

All-Inclusive

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: beautiful Art Deco ballroom and panoramic views of Lake Merritt • the wall of 20-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that extends along the entire front of this grand space treats diners to a bird’s-eye view of the lake, Lakeside Park, and the distant hills • indulge in upscale American cuisine tailor-made for your event

Venue Superpowers:

Landscaped Courtyards

Greenhouse Vibes

Inclusive Packages

Fab Features: this brick-walled, multi-terraced courtyard garden is an urban oasis • ceremonies set in a breezy, ivy-draped courtyard or on a upper landing beneath pretty shade sails and the open sky • lovely ballroom topped with an architectural glass roof for all-weather receptions

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English-Inspired Style

Intimate Celebrations

Nearby Muir Beach

Fab Features: whimsical Tudor-style inn steps away from Muir • rent out the inn's seven rooms and celebrate in the light-flooded conservatory, a glass-walled space with abundant vines and flowers • lawn ceremonies are set against rolling, chaparral-covered hills, or opt to say "I do" on nearby Muir Beach

Venue Superpowers:

Unique Setting

Stunning Skyline Views

Historic Details

Fab Features: one-of-a-kind first-class social saloon extracted from a 19th-century steamer • ornate interior boasts a crisply painted arched ceiling highlighted with gold leaf, etched glass windows, and crystal chandeliers • decks on three sides offer jaw-dropping views of the San Francisco skyline and the colorful boats berthed nearby

Venue Superpowers:

Picturesque Setting

Lush Grounds

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: cliffside boutique hideaway overlooking the northern coast • intimate ceremonies on the lush event lawn while the sun sets over the ocean • a stone’s throw from beautiful beaches, towering redwoods, and Sonoma’s artisanal farms

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Charm

Country Estate

Affordable Elegance

Fab Features: lovely Queen Anne Victorian • rich, wood-paneled interior that includes stained-glass windows and ornate fireplaces • al fresco celebrations in the rose garden, on the wedding lawn, or on the veranda

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Charming Details

Unique Setting

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: secret garden tucked away in the bustling historic shipyard • say "I do" outside the charming Chapel, or opt for a pop-up elopement in a location of your choice • fabulous small wedding packages include a cake, shipyard bouquet, champagne, and even ceremonial flute playing services!

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Vintage-Meets-Luxe

Idyllic Gardens

Farm-To-Table Dining

Fab Features: exquisite flower farm located on the 10-acre grounds of a stunning Victorian estate • say "I do" surrounded by fragrant blooms and sprawling views of the Yolo Countryside, or in the historic Flower Barn, where the open beams are draped with dried florals and bouquets • enjoy botanical-inspired cocktails and a delectable farm-to-table feast in the outdoor Sunset Lounge

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Cedar Barn

Working Equestrian Facility

Rose-Lined Courtyard

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 an expansive lawn • cozy overnight stays in the updated farmhouse guest cottage

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Fab Features:

All-Inclusive

Mediterranean Flavors

Lawn Ceremonies

Fab Features: warm, inviting restaurant and venue • wide lawn and an airy patio for al fresco events • delectable Mediterranean menus paired with local wines

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

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Garden Ceremonies

Family-Run

In-House Wine

Fab Features: family-run winery specializing in the art of making memorable Cabernet • exchange vows under the rustic pergola in the garden followed by an al fresco reception on the terrace • couples can stay connected to the vineyard by joining their exclusive wine club

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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Secluded Mountain Setting

Private Estate

Backyard Vibes

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-house
Price: $ • $$

Venue: The Barn at Harrow Cellars