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The 50+ Most Popular Venues for Weddings in San Francisco Ultimate Guide to the Top Venues for Weddings in San Francisco (with pricing, photos, and videos) Here is a list of the best venues for weddings in San Francisco (updated for 2022!). We are so lucky to have such a wide variety of settings in the Bay Area ranging from giant redwood groves, rustic barns, elegant historic buildings, and more, and within a short drive from San Francisco. With so many options for venues for weddings in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area, it is inevitable I missed some so please feel free to let me know. I will periodically update this page with more photos, individual blog posts, or videos to give you the best most comprehensive information to help plan your dream wedding. If you would like my honest opinion of your venue choices feel free to CONTACT ME – happy to help! Favorite San Francisco Elopement Locations: The Mountain Terrace, Shelldance Orchid Gardens, Hastings House Garden Weddings My Personal Favorite Venues for Weddings in San Francisco: Muir WoodsShelldance Orchid GardensPalace of Fine ArtsSan Francisco City HallLegion of HonorStern GroveThe Olympic ClubThe Mountain TerraceHastings House Garden Weddings Best “Only in San Francisco” Venues for Weddings in San Francisco: Want a location that shows off that you are in San Francisco? All of these wedding venues in San Francisco have views of the Golden Gate Bridge or other San Francisco landmarks. Hornblower Cruises (SF) Rental Fee : $118 / person For one of the more unique venues for weddings in San Francisco, why not sail around the San Francisco Bay! This popular and unique excursion allows you and your guest unique views of San Francisco as well as the ability to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge for some unique photographs. In addition, their food is world class from my own experiences.  Cavallo Point (Sausalito) Rental Fee : Contact for pricing Located across the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, no other wedding venues in SF shows off the Golden Gate Bridge as nicely as Cavallo Point. Sitting across a hill overlooking the Bridge and the Bay, choosing this San Francisco wedding venue will treat your guests to one of the most breathtaking views of San Francisco.  Hotel Vitale (SF) Packages : $185 – $260 / person Situated along the Embarcadero, Hotel Vitale offers a panoramic view of both the Bay Bridge and the San Francisco Bay. It is one of the few rooftop venues for weddings in San Francisco as well. Being a hotel, they offer all inclusive services for you and your guests.  Fort Mason Center (SF) Rental Fee : $1,650 – $11,000 The Fort Mason Center offers several wedding venues in SF but the most popular ones are the General’s Residence, Gallery 308, and the smaller Firehouse, each offering their own unique setting for your wedding day.  Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in San Francisco: Love to be surrounded by trees and being outdoors in nature? These are the best wedding venues in SF and beyond with gorgeous views. The Mountain Terrace (Woodside) Rental Fee : $2,500 – $4,500 (ceremony only) With decades-old trees acting as a wedding ceremony backdrop, The Mountain Terrace is the ideal setting for anyone who appreciates natural beauty and basking in the sun and fresh air. With a recently remodeled mega deck, they allow several options for outdoor and indoor receptions, making this one of my favorite wedding venues in SF. Read more about The Mountain Terrace with my walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibmrGG9xbac Muir Woods (Mill Valley) Permit Fee : $60 for up to 30 guests This popular elopement destination offers the perfect escape to nature by surrounding you with redwood groves all around. It is centrally located between San Francisco and Napa, allowing your out of town guests options in how they explore northern California. In addition to SF City Hall, this is one of my favorite wedding venues in SF for its simplicity and beauty for elopements and small weddings. Check out my Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding in Muir Woods for more details! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHcJNX09nCk Hastings House Garden Weddings (Half Moon Bay) Packages start at : $12,000 If you are looking for a secluded “secret” garden look no further than the Hastings House Garden Weddings for your elopement! This enchanting garden only allows for a small number of guests and is seemingly made just for elopements. You need little to no decor at this wedding venue in Half Moon Bay since the beauty is all around you! Read more about Hastings House Garden Weddings with my walkthrough Shakespeare Garden (SF) Reservation Fee : $506Hourly Rate : $144 (2 hour min)Refundable Deposit : $500 One of the best places to elope in San Francisco, this small garden in Golden Gate Park allows a great setting for an intimate place to say your vows. One of the more affordable and secluded wedding venues in SF, this is also the most popular Golden Gate Park wedding venue for those wanting a more natural background. Check out this Shakespeare Garden Wedding for inspiration! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIF4ytamSm0 Like what you see? Which venues for weddings in San Francisco fit your style? CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS SAN FRANCISCO WEDDING VENUES Old Mill Park (Mill Valley) Rental Fee : $125 – $275 / hourRefundable Deposit : $100 – $1,000 Located in Mill Valley across the Golden Gate Bridge, Old Mill Park is one of the most popular venues for weddings in San Francisco and perfect for those who love nature. They have a separate ampitheater that comes with its own staging and seating, making it a convenient wedding venue in San Francisco for large and small weddings.  Check out my Ultimate Planning Guide for an Old Mill Park Wedding SF Botanical Garden Rental Fee : $875 – $10,000 This well manicured Garden in the middle of Golden Gate Park is one of the more forgotten wedding venues in SF since Golden Gate Park is so large. With 55 acres showcasing plants from all over the world, they offer the perfect natural

How to Elope to Napa Valley Ultimate Guide on How to Elope to Napa Valley(complete with Venues and Pricing Info) If you’re looking for a small wedding with arguably the best backdrop in Northern CA, read below on how to elope to Napa Valley for the ultimate wedding planning guide! In this guide, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about eloping in Napa Valley. I’ll talk about the different locations to elope, the cost of eloping in Napa Valley, and what you need to do to make it happen. Planning an elopement can be a lot simpler than planning a traditional wedding – and it’s definitely more affordable! If you’re ready to say “I do” in wine country, keep reading for all the details. Why Elope to Napa Valley Napa Valley is one of the most popular elopement destinations in California – and for good reason! With its stunning vineyards, romantic wineries, and picturesque landscapes, Napa Valley is a dream come true for couples who want to get away from it all. If you’re thinking about eloping here, there are a few things you should know. First of all, you’ll need to obtain a marriage license from the county clerk’s office. The cost for this is $35, and you’ll need to bring two forms of identification. Once you have your license, you can plan your elopement in Napa Valley virtually anywhere! There are no residency requirements or waiting periods in California, so you can get married on the spot. Best Times to Elope in Napa Valley Elopement Packages in Napa Valley While my specialty is in photography, I do have numerous contacts to help plan your elopement in Napa Valley, whether you are needing a planner, florist, videographer, or musicians, for example. Photo packages start at 4 hours for $3200 or 2 hours for $1800. Cost of Eloping in Napa Valley The cost of eloping in Napa Valley will depend on a few factors, like how many people are in your wedding party and what kind of vendors you need. For example, if you’re planning a small ceremony with just your immediate family, you probably won’t need to rent a grand venue fit for several hundreds. However, if you’re inviting guests and having a larger celebration, those costs can add up quickly. On average, eloping in Napa Valley will cost between $3000 and $10,000. This includes the marriage license fee, the cost of renting a venue (if necessary), and any other expenses like flowers, photography, or catering. If you’re ready to start planning your elopement in Napa Valley, I’ve got all the information you need! Just CONTACT ME to get started! Locations for Your Elopement in Napa Valley With so many wineries and vineyards to choose from, choosing the right venue to elope in Napa can be a pretty difficult choice! Regardless of where you decide, you know that the surrounding area that is Napa Valley will offer a serene and beautiful backdrop for the day. Below are some of my personal favorites, but if you want a more thorough list of locations, take a look at these Napa Valley wedding venues. Harvest Inn (St. Helena) Rental Fee: contact venueCapacity : 120 guests Having a Harvest Inn wedding is one of the more popular locations for an elopement in Napa Valley because they allow a handful of options to choose from. They offer a few lawn and terrace options that all offer differing views of the scenic vineyards and rolling hills in the background.  Check out my Harvest Inn wedding walkthrough for more details. MacArthur Place (Sonoma) Rental Fee: starting at $5500 for up to 10 guestsCapacity : 2 – 100 guests Having a MacArthur Place elopement is one of the more popular locations for an elopement in Napa Valley because they offer several locations to host your smaller wedding up to 24 guests, including a private garden and adjacent private dining room for dinner. Check out my MacArthur Place wedding guide for more details. Cornerstone Sonoma (Sonoma) Rental Fee: you can contact the venue Cornerstone Sonoma is unique in that there are two wedding venues at one location here, one in the Gardens that it is more famous for, and another one in the back that is a Barn and perfect for your Napa Valley elopement. They try not to overlap, so the Barn has more availability in the mornings compared to the Gardens. Check out this Cornerstone Sonoma elopement for ideas Churchill Manor (Napa) Rental Fee: starting at $1650Capacity: Maximum 25 Churchill Manor Inn on Randolph (Napa) Inquire for more details This 19th century estate serves as a boutique luxury inn fitting for an intimate Napa elopement. Perfect for a small ceremony, you will exchange vows in front of a cute little gazebo amidst a romantic garden. Host a sit-down dinner in the courtyard or indoors. This is a great setting for couples who want to spend a lot of time celebrating with a small group of friends and family. Indian Springs Resort (Calistoga) Rental Fee: you can contact the venueCapacity: Maximum 95 If you are not restricted to just eloping in Napa, this Calistoga wedding venue is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the entire Napa Valley. It’s a historic resort with lovely gardens, ponds, and greenery, among other things. If that’s not all, this site contains four natural geysers! The main highlight of this location is an Olympic mineral pool first built in 1910, to treat yourself before your celebration! Auberge du Soleil (Rutherford) Small wedding (30 guests and under): $3,500 – $5,100Food & Bev Min: $3,500 – $5,000 This Michelin awarded restaurant/wedding venue offers a couple of options for those eloping in Napa. La Pagode is an Asian-inspired pavilion surrounded by olive trees, vineyards, and a sculpture garden featuring over a hundred works. Meanwhile, the venue’s Terrace location provides a perfect Napa elopement backdrop with amazing views of Napa Valley. The Estate Yountville (Yountville) Inquire for details For those looking for a true Wine Country experience, look no further than this luxury Napa