Top 5 Wedding Venues in the Bay Area CA
Planning your wedding in Northern California? I’m so excited you’re here! As a NorCal local, I’ve put together a list of my top 5 must-see wedding venues in the Bay Area CA that you need to know about. Each one is incredible in its own unique way, and I’m confident that one of these venues might just be the perfect spot for your California wedding!
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Park Winters
Park Winters is situated on a beautiful property in Northern California! As a Bay Area wedding photographer, I am always pleased when I am working at a venue that has a ton of hidden nooks throughout the property for photo opportunities – and let me tell you, Park Winters delivers with this! From the manicured lawns to the garden and pool area, this venue is truly aesthetic in all of the best ways!
Location: Winters, CA
Vibe: Country Luxury Bed and Breakfast
Indoor/Outdoor: Both options available for ceremony + reception!
Guest Capacity: 150-200 guests
Unique Features: In house chefs, 1865 bed and breakfast house, LGBTQ+ friendly
And don’t get me started on the bridal suite.. I don’t believe this bridal suite could be any more beautiful!
Cavallo Point
Cavallo Point is an incredible wedding venue that is a beautiful surprise at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge! The views of the bridge here are absolutely sick! Perks of saying “I Do” here is that it’s a quick drive to the bridge for first look photos!
Location: San Francisco, CA
Vibe: Historic Chic Countryside in the heart of San Francisco
Indoor/Outdoor: Both options available for ceremony + reception!
Guest Capacity: 200 guests
Unique Features: Views of the Golden Gate Bridge, LGBTQ+ friendly, day-of accommodations
Once you step onto the grounds, you’ll never want to leave. The property instantly takes you back to simpler times with an inevitable feel of romance.
If you choose this Bay Area wedding venue, sunset portraits by the Golden Gate Bridge are a must!
Switzer Farm
Want to say “I Do” on a cliff overlooking the pacific ocean? Switzer Farm is THE wedding venue in Bay Area CA for you! The vibes here are amazing. From the waves crashing against the rugged cliff to perfect lighting throughout the property, this wedding venue is a favorite of mine everytime I get the opportunity to visit.
Location: Westport, CA
Vibe: Coastal Sonoma
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor ceremony, indoor/outdoor reception
Guest Capacity: 25-99 guests
Unique Features: lodging on-site, specializing in destination getaways, 1884 Victorian farmhouse
The cliff side ceremony space is truly epic – it’s the epitome of Bay Area CA.
Holman Ranch
Holman Ranch is the wedding venue that just keeps on giving. As you enter the driveway to the site, you are greeted with insane mountain views, rustic olive vineyards, and historic architecture that feels like you’re in France. The overall vibe of this wedding venue in the Bay Area is an upscale feel that leaves you second guessing where you’re at! And, there are so many incredible nooks throughout for photo opportunities that help create a remarkable wedding gallery.
Location: Carmel Valley, CA
Vibe: Modern ranch wedding with rustic vineyards and timeless mountain views
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor ceremony, indoor/outdoor reception
Guest Capacity: 300 guests
Unique Features: acres of vineyards, a european feel, begins at 500 feet below sea level and extends to over 2000 feet above sea level, the region’s best pinot noir and chardonnay!
If I had to pick a favorite location on the ranch, it would be this beautiful ceremony space!
Bodega Bay Secret Garden
The Lodge at Bodega Bay is one of the most unique wedding venues in the Bay Area! While it is tucked away in the woods, it is surrounded by the pacific ocean, lush greenery and towering redwoods!
Location: Bodega Bay, CA
Vibe: Storybook Coastal Garden Wedding
Indoor/Outdoor: Both options available for ceremony + reception!
Guest Capacity: 60-130 guests
Unique Features: stone throw from the Redwoods, beachside, pre-wedding accommodations, LGBTQ+ friendly
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Bay Area Wedding and Elopement Photographer | Taylor Mccutchan
I love capturing candid moments using a stylized journalist approach to my photography on both digital and film cameras. The sessions that I capture are not about making it into something that it’s not. It’s about living authentic moments with you and your loved ones. Based in Napa Valley, but will travel far and wide to tell your tale. So, let’s experience these moments together. Inquire here.
