BIG DREAMS, small budget: 27 Affordable Bay Area Wedding Venues

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Breathtaking Views

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: a stunning golf club immersed in a quintessential Wine Country landscape • exchange vows beneath a majestic California Valley Oak against a backdrop of golf greens and vineyards, or a rose-decked arbor • celebrate with a stunning tented reception on the lush expansive lawn

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360-Degree Valley Views

Family-Owned

Estate-Bottled Wines

Fab Features: wonderful family-owned winery and 156-acre estate on a bluff overlooking the Russian River Valley • spacious, two-story venue with a bright loggia and veranda which echo early California architecture with a modern twist • unique four-acre "Marijke's Grove" of artwork set among the oaks

Venue Superpowers:

Historic

Women-Founded

Vineyard Views

Fab Features: winery nestled between rows of 80-year old vines and surrounded by the storied hills of Sonoma • exchange vows amongst the vines in the ceremony arbor • host cocktail hour in the olive grove with shuffleboard, bocce ball and corn hole followed by dinner on the historic terrace

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

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Idyllic Landscaping

All-Inclusive

English Countryside Vibes

Fab Features: pretty garden wedding gazebo alongside a pond with weeping willows, roses, and waterbirds • receptions in an airy white banquet hall filled with natural light from the expanse of windows • packages can include a DJ and MC, invitations, wedding cake, florals, hosted bar and more

Venue Superpowers:

Lawn Ceremonies

Early California Architecture

Organic Winery

Fab Features: 50 acres of organic vineyards are the backdrop for beautiful al fresco ceremonies on the lawn or in the perennial gardens • one-of-a-kind tasting room with swooping wood beams and a dreamy indoor fountain • expert event staff and curated vendor lists ensure an easy planning process

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Home

Panoramic Bay Views

Garden Celebrations

Fab Features: a lovingly renovated house overlooking the water • variety of cozy outdoor settings from the lawn to the oval terrace to the lush garden • ask about their weekday elopement specials!

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Adirondack-Inspired Lodge

Spacious Patio

Redwood Forest

Fab Features: warm, rustically modern event space adjacent to lovely landscaping and a verdant 3-acre lawn • ceremonies beneath towering redwoods • the interior impresses with a soaring cathedral ceiling, lots of windows, and a large attached patio

Venue Superpowers:

Iconic Julia Morgan Design

Prime Sausalito Location

Lovely Gardens

Fab Features: remarkable 1918 Craftsman designed by Julia Morgan, who created the Heart Castle • the restored interior boasts rich wood paneling, a cozy fireplace, an open-rafter ceiling hung with period light fixtures, and rows of oversized windows framing stellar bay and city views • swoon-worthy gardens filled with quaint brick paths, bountiful blooming plants, and mature shade trees

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Castle Vibes

All-Inclusive

Mountain Views

Fab Features: dreamy, tree-shaded campus that evokes a Medieval village • two stunning Chapels: one, a graceful stone church, and the other boasting a soaring campanile, terrace, and stained glass windows • al fresco ceremonies on the Geneva Terrace, a curving sweep of stone that provides one of the most stunning panoramas in Marin

Venue Superpowers:

Backyard Vibes

Vintage Hall

Landscaped Gardens

Fab Features: lovely vintage hall nestled in the hills of Sausalito with multiple windows and French doors in each room • say "I do" in a a lush, forest-like garden grove, with a partial bay view and a blissful ambiance • garden-view balcony terrace perfect for pre-dinner socializing

Venue Superpowers:

Year-Round Tented Terrace

Contemporary Design

Expansive Ballroom

Fab Features: modern, plush hotel with a warm, amenity-filled interior • the Pacific Terrace offers an expansive, clear-covered outdoor venue available year-round • Grand Ballroom boasts 20-foot ceilings and massive windows to bring the outside in

Venue Superpowers:

Japantown Setting

Boutique Contemporary Hotel

Unique Gardens

Fab Features: sophisticated retreat in historic Japantown blends beautiful Japanese design elements with a plush, contemporary vibe • the Sakura Ballroom boasts a shoji-coffered ceiling and view of the garden through a floor-to-ceiling window • the Imperial Foyer and Ballroom are adjacent to the gorgeous sunken garden

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Golden Gate Bridge Views

Historic Details

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

Venue Superpowers:

Landmark Non-Profit

Exquisite Details

Upscale Accommodations

Fab Features: 10th and 11th-floor event spaces are impressive • stunning ballroom with 1926 opulence and city vistas • renovated guest rooms and suites for an overnight stay

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Homesteads

Garden Ceremonies

Open-Air Receptions

Fab Features: eye-catching recreation of a Victorian neighborhood in the heart of Oakland • ceremonies in the graceful bandstand surrounded by vintage architecture, colorfully painted homes, and lush landscaping • receptions follow in the adjacent Fountain Courtyard with a stunning two-tiered fountain at its center

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Mid-Century Modern Vibes

Historic Oak Tree

Fab Features: hilltop clubhouse bordered by open space and ridgeline trails • ceremonies under a majestic, gnarled 350-year-old oak tree or on a picturesque knoll beside the 9th-hole water feature • al fresco celebrations on the Patio against a backdrop of manicured greens or in the spacious Celebration Ballroom

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Euro Vibes

Vineyard Views

Outdoor Ceremonies

Fab Features: olive groves, cypress trees, a stone plaza, and a tiered terracotta fountain evoke Italy • verdant Ceremony Lawn boasts views of Mt. Diablo • refined receptions in the sophisticated ballroom

Venue Superpowers:

Upscale Retreat

Customizable Packages

Landscaped Grounds

Fab Features: all-inclusive banquet center with a romantic ceremony garden that enjoys leafy views of lakes, trees, and rolling fairways • high-ceilinged Ballroom with two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the gorgeous vistas • affordable, value-filled packages from Wedgewood Weddings

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Garden Oasis

Rose-Covered Gazebo

Lawn Receptions

Fab Features: a garden oasis with 6 acres of colorful flowerbeds, herb and rock gardens, and water features • romantic ceremonies beneath the Gazebo designed with a unique, slate-tile roof and enhanced by climbing roses • al fresco receptions on the Meadow Lawn surrounded by Rugosa roses and pine trees

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

All-Inclusive

Hacienda-Inspired

Fab Features: sun-splashed ceremony terraces overlook the golf course • inviting restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views • generous packages include an event manager, bartenders, on-site coordinator, and more

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California Ranch-Style

Nature Sanctuary

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: California ranch-style clubhouse • the airy Vista Patio is designed with glass walls and affords 270-degree valley panoramas • late-night celebrations in the Vista Restaurant with its princely two-sided stone fireplace, redwood-beam accents, and saddle-brown leather couches

Venue Superpowers:

Urban Winery

Industrial-Elegant

In-House Catering

Fab Features: authentic winery ambiance in the heart of the Bay Area • spacious Cask Room adorned with hundreds of wine barrels, string lights, and beautiful chandeliers • expert in-house caterers have experience in various cultural cuisines, and allow outside catering if desired!

Venue Superpowers:

SF Bay Panoramas

Ocean View Ceremonies

Fresh Seafood

Fab Features: stylish waterfront restaurant in Pacifica serving classic seafood with a modern twist • ceremonies on the attached patio while waves crash below • the indoor event spaces boast floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay

Venue Superpowers:

First-Class Hotel

Dramatic Atrium

Flexible Packages

Fab Features: architecturally intriguing first-class hotel • exchange vows in the soaring Atrium surrounded by lush foliage followed by receptions in the Grand Peninsula Ballroom • choose from an array of packages, and their event planning team is happy to custom-tailor a menu for your event, as well as accommodate cultural or ethnic needs

Venue Superpowers:

Hilltop Panoramas

All-Inclusive

Lawn Ceremonies

Fab Features: hilltop clubhouse with a majestic panorama of rolling hills, oak-filled canyons, lakes and creeks that stretches all the way to the San Francisco skyline • ceremonies on a lawn beneath a rustic pergola with a canyon backdrop, followed by cocktail hour in a fountain courtyard • handsome ballroom with picture windows and a wraparound balcony for stepping out to admire the evening stars and sparkling cityscape

Venue Superpowers:

Waterfall Backdrop

Villa-Inspired

Natural Light

Fab Features: create the “storybook wedding” of your dreams at this upscale and picturesque venue • tie the knot at the beautiful lakeside ceremony site featuring a three-story waterfall cascade • celebrate with your loved ones in the amazing ballroom with floor to ceiling windows that offer panoramic views

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Redwoods Backdrop

Italian Cuisine

Indoor or Outdoor Receptions

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

Just 30 miles south of Sacramento you will find endless miles of vineyards in the largest grape-growing region in the United States. With 85+ boutique wineries and multiple award-winning wedding venues, Lodi has become the ultimate destination for a romantic wine country wedding.

Whether you're looking for a Mediterranean estate for the grandest affair, a luxury hotel with elegant grounds and a resort spa, or a rustic boutique winery offering extraordinary vineyard views, Lodi has a venue that will match your vision and your budget.

Venue: Stemple Creek Ranch