BIG DREAMS, small budget: 26 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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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

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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

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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

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:

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

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Farm-to-Table Cuisine

Sweeping Bay Views

Indoor/Outdoor Flow

Fab Features: unique waterfront restaurant boasting a modern aesthetic with an open kitchen, heated patio, bar & lounge, garden, and courtyard • the Garden Patio overlooks the sparkling Bay, with a nearby bocce court, corn hole, and fire pits for mingling and a plush Dining Room for receptions • fresh ingredients are sourced sustainably and locally (including from the on-site garden!) and prepared to showcase their exquisite flavor

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

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Euro Vibes

Historic

Intimate Celebrations

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:

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

Venue Superpowers:

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

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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

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Modern Farmhouse

Golf Course Views

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: breathtaking vista of rolling hills, trees and golf greens from the Fairways Ceremony Lawn • modern farmhouse-style banquet facility with wrought-iron chandeliers and sliding barn doors • elegant glass pavilion frames the lush views and brings in natural light

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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:

All-Inclusive

Beachfront Setting

Coastal Chic

Fab Features: luxurious hotel boasting magnificent views of the coast and lavish accommodations • variety of event spaces from the chic ballroom to the light and airy Gate House to the seaside garden • professional staff and on-site wedding planners create curated events tailored to match your vision

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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:

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:

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

Venue Superpowers:

Interactive Museum

Ultra-Modern Design

Rooftop Receptions

Fab Features: ultra-modern building in downtown San Jose highlighted by a three-level atrium with a 45-foot cylindrical tower houses • 100+ high-tech interactive exhibits are available for your guests to explore • intimate dinners on the bistro-lit rooftop and walking receptions in the cool, contemporary galleries

Venue Superpowers:

Convenient Location

South Asian Weddings

Contemporary Design

Fab Features: located just ten minutes from downtown San Jose, this stylish hotel is convenient, affordable, and inclusive • two expansive ballrooms, the Gateway and Bayshore, each boast a crisp, contemporary palette, flexible layouts, and adjacent foyers • sustainable practices include rooftop beehives, complimentary shuttle service to the airport, and other green initiatives

Superpowers:

Euro-Inspired

Built-In Tent

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: ‌flower-lined courtyard with granite bar under a grapevine-covered arbor • Old World-style cobblestone event space with an expansive white tent • ceremonies beneath a red-tile-roofed pergola

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Valley Views

Excellent Cuisine

Laid-Back Sophistication
Fab Features: full-service golf club nestled in the foothills of the Santa Clara Valley just outside San Jose • exchange vows on the outdoor patio, surrounded by lush greenery, fragrant white roses, and rolling hills • the stylish modern clubhouse is flooded with light thanks to towering skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows

Venue: Stemple Creek Ranch