One of a Kind: 18 Unique Bay Area Wedding Venues

Fab Features: state-of-the-art science center perched high in the Oakland hills • numerous floor-to-ceiling windows, a glass skyway, and a catwalk-like loggia frame views of the surrounding 13 wooded acres • ceremonies in the tree-lined Amphitheatre transition into chic indoor/outdoor cocktail hours in the adjacent Pleiades Courtyard

Fab Features: elegant department-store-turned-event venue • the palatial, circular Lobby boasts striking terrazzo flooring, tall plaster archways, and a soaring 120-foot ceiling • the mezzanine is designed with classic columns adorned with sculpted friezes and gilded embellishments and a stunning 5,000-square-foot elliptical dome of leaded glass

Fab Features: exchange vows under the canopied pavilion or in the colorful garden • fun al fresco receptions with a whimsical storybook set backdrop • guests will enjoy discovering a pirate ship and dragons or taking a ride on the iconic Jolly Trolly train

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

Fab Features: luxuriously rustic nature retreat set inside a 62-acre park overlooking gorgeous Tomales Bay • from hilltop elopements to customized hotel buy-outs, there is range of flexible options for every group • locally sourced menus highlight the region's bounteous fresh ingredients, making your meals both delectable and sustainable

Fab Features: historic Sausalito treasure boasts a breathtaking panorama that includes the city skyline, Alcatraz, and the Bay Bridge • airy, open floor plan with an inviting modern interior and a wraparound deck • guests are sure to love the house-crafted cocktails and California Cuisine-inspired fare

Fab Features: iconic 1874 Greek-revival building offers 19th-century architectural details and modern conveniences • al fresco events in the expansive courtyard enjoy sky views and total privacy • overseen by Non Plus Ultra, they offer several packages that include furnishings, lighting, design consultation, and outside vendor negotiations

Fab Features: dynamic hotspot that combines art, film, and fabulous food, with several cool spaces for private dining • al fresco celebrations in the courtyard where films are projected on an exterior wall • the dishes draw on international influences and use fresh, seasonal ingredients

Fab Features: 1937 Log Cabin with a fieldstone foundation, log-lined walls, wagon wheel chandeliers and fireplace • al fresco ceremonies in a forested national park with the iconic SF skyline (and Golden Gate Bridge!) as a backdrop • enjoy Wedgewood Weddings' excellent all-inclusive, fully customizable packages

Fab Features: redesigned museum that serves as an ultra-cool contemporary frame for fine art and events in the heart of Golden Gate Park • your ceremony on the broad sculpture garden lawn amid playful artworks and fanciful landscaping • intimate receptions in the de Young Café, the de Young Terrace, or Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden

Fab Features: a private and very unique wedding event venue at the center of Union Square and the Theater District • celebrate amongst the vibrant pops of color and truly inspiring backdrops • make it a weekend-long celebration and enjoy the fabulous guest accommodations

Fab Features: alluring 1907 Rococo concert hall • luxe décor accents like marble columns, ornately gilded balconies, and an elaborate frescoed ceiling • personalized marquees and state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment

Fab Features: restored 1909 Scottish Rite Temple • elaborate details throughout, like neoclassical plasterwork, glittering chandeliers, and beautiful silk tapestries, create an impressive backdrop for events • plenty of room for larger parties using combined spaces like the Rotunda + Grand Ballroom or the Social Hall + Annex

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

Fab Features: an innovative science center, zoo, and thoroughly original event venue • say ‘I do’ in the lush Butterfly Garden • celebrate under the shady Pavilion, and in the architecturally stunning Redwood Hall, with its four cascading levels, mirrored cupola, and soaring windows framing breathtaking panoramas of the bay

Fab Features: stylish 1927 theatre with plenty of glam architectural details and fabulous modern touches • dine and dance into the night on a charming, enclosed patio • you can even personalize the space by putting your names on the marquee and your engagement photos in display cases!

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: 3-story Tuscan-style villa • exchange vows on the Vineyard Terrace, which overlooks the resort’s nine pastoral acres or in Napa’s only private chapel, Our Lady of the Grapes, just past the cabana-lined pool • two ballrooms showcase dark wood trim, chandeliers decorated with stylized grapes, and long loggias that bring the outside in

Venue: Nakoma Resort