Top Oakland Wedding Venues

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• Spaces for 150-300 Guests

The Gardens at Heather Farm is an exquisite indoor/outdoor wedding and event venue situated in Walnut Creek, CA. Encompassing 6.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding a two-level banquet and meeting facility that can accommodate up to 150 guests, this venue has been a beloved choice for wedding ceremonies for over five decades. Embodying a rustic, natural, and classic ambiance, the venue's ethos revolves around celebrating love in a singular setting. Your outdoor ceremony unfolds in a serene garden backdrop at either the vine-covered Gazebo or the expansive Meadow Lawn. The Cowden Rose Garden, brimming with vibrant blooms from spring to fall, offers a romantic setting for capturing memorable photos. Guests can delight in appetizers and drinks amidst garden views during cocktail hour at the outdoor Patio & Pavilion. The festive wedding day culminates with dinner and dancing in the spacious Camellia Room banquet hall. Additional venue amenities include ceremony and reception furniture, complimentary on-site parking, and a caterer's warming kitchen for added convenience and comfort on your special day.

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• Spaces for 800-1,200 Guests
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• 1 Ballroom

Our conference center hotel in San Ramon has 16,636 square feet of meeting space available for your next event or meeting. Our rooms, which range in size from boardrooms to ballrooms, provide the ideal setting for events of all sizes. The Bishop Ranch Ballroom, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 1,200 meeting participants. Because of our close proximity to the Roundhouse Conference Center, we are an excellent choice for hosting related meetings. Our meeting planners will assist you in managing every detail of your San Ramon meeting, including the technology. Create a customized menu for your conference attendees, which can include everything from coffee breaks to meals. Plan your fairytale wedding in our elegant Bishop Ranch Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 800 banquet guests. Our team has extensive experience in hosting a variety of events, ranging from California casual to authentic Indian ceremonies. Our hotel's smaller venues are ideal for wedding-related events, such as rehearsal dinners and receptions. From venues to menus, put your trust in the San Ramon Marriott wedding specialists to plan your special day. Allow our culinary team to create a delicious custom menu for your wedding reception that will be remembered for a lifetime.

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When the time comes to say your vows, give yourself the ultimate wedding gift by booking your nuptials at The Grand Bay Hotel. Our beautiful wedding venues, packages, and menus, along with your input and help from our experienced planning team, will help ensure this special day goes just as perfectly as you always planned it. We offer three unique venues to accommodate weddings and social events of various sizes. The Redwood Shores Ballroom is our 6,200-square-foot space and is stunningly appointed. It features one wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and a Mediterranean fountain, and the space can be used in its entirety or divided in half, depending on the size of your party. For more intimate weddings, we also have smaller banquet spaces available, including the Dockside Room with breathtaking views of Redwood Shores Lagoon, and the Aster room that features 360 degree windows and beautiful hardwood floors. We are confident you will find the perfect San Francisco wedding venue at our luxurious hotel.

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• Spaces for 300-800 Guests

Throughout the year, we present a variety of public events, ranging from live music to seasonal celebrations. Please keep checking our website, social media, or signing up for our monthly email to be kept informed of any planned public events. Are you interested in hosting a private event at our facility? Please see the link below. Our objective is to provide creative and high-quality facilities for a wide range of entertainment, arts, business, social, and educational activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. We deliver unrivaled venue services in addition to an event experience that is unlike any other. SETTINGS FOR THE LOCATION Our four rental rooms can accommodate gatherings of as little as 20 people and as many as 1000 people. For additional information, please see our Event Rooms page. TABLES, LINENS, AND CHAIRS ARE INCLUDED. We'll discover the perfect table set-up for you using our in-house linen collection and our preferred rental provider, and we'll make sure your guests are comfortable in their seats. BAR SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE Whether you enjoy wine, beer, or cocktails, we have bar packages that will satisfy your needs no matter what you are looking for. MENU & CATERING CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT For any special event, we can provide seasonal menus that can be given to your guests in a variety of formats including plated dinners, family-style meals, buffets, and stations set up around the room. AUDIO/VISUAL Our in-house A/V technician will collaborate with you to ensure that all aspects of the event, including stage, sound, A/V rentals, projection, and lighting, are covered. HOST OF THE VENUE Our venue hosts are on hand from opening to closing to ensure that your event runs successfully. Please feel free to contact them with any questions or problems you may have.

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Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Novato, Unity In Marin invites you to host your upcoming special event (wedding, life celebration, meeting) at our unique venue. We are conveniently located just 10 minutes from San Rafael, less than an hour from Napa Wine Country, and 30 minutes from San Francisco. Located at Hamilton Field – which was decommissioned by the 1st Wing of the US Air Force in 1975 – UIM’s neighbors include the magnificently preserved and restored Hamilton Wetlands, Hamilton Field History Museum, Novato Arts Center, Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Beso Bistro. Our versatile campus includes a multi-use sanctuary, a beautiful courtyard with a flowing fountain, spacious lawn area, multiple meeting rooms, and a tranquil meditation garden. With its classic Mission-style architecture surrounded by lovingly maintained roses, wisteria, and palm trees, this distinctive venue offers an unforgettable experience for all.

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Sam’s Chowder House overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Pillar Point Harbor in scenic Half Moon Bay. Sam’s is a proud member of the Surfrider Foundation, dedicated to the protection and preservation of the world’s oceans and beaches. We prepare clam chowders, fresh seafood, local-sustainable produce & meats, and delicious house-made desserts. Our guests receive friendly service while enjoying breathtaking coastal views. Sam’s provides direct access to the beach and is walking distance to hotels. Indoor or outdoor event spaces are available along with full restaurant buyouts.

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We offer our clubhouse to the community as a venue to rent for meetings, events and celebrations. FLEXIBLE Easy to work with. Did you find a caterer you love? Go for it! Or, choose from our list of vetted vendors. The Clubhouse offers flexibility with caterers and decorations. DOWNTOWN Central Location. Ideal for a seamless after-party. Our venue is just three short blocks to University Avenue, downtown Palo Alto. AFFORDABLE Straightforward pricing. No markups. No hidden fees. No surprises. Did we mention tables and chairs are included? CHARMING Historical landmark. Designated as a National Historic Building, the clubhouse is maintained to preserve the character and style of the original construction from 1916.

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• Spaces for 20-320 Guests
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The Palm Event Center in the Vineyard is a contemporary winery estate in Livermore Valley Wine Country. Nestled in the rolling hills with a 180-degree view of the vineyards, this private event venue feels like a refuge while still being easily accessible to the Greater Bay Area. Romantic with a touch of glamour, the venue offers interior spaces with cool tones, warm candlelight, and sleek contemporary touches. The main Ballroom is spacious and the perfect canvas for any event decor. The venue also offers indoor and outdoor ceremony sites for couples to choose from. Indoors, couples may marry inside a large barrel room with customizable lighting and the ability to hang additional lighting and decor. Outside, couples may marry on the lawn overlooking the vineyards. There is also an outdoor terrace patio for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while watching the sunset. In addition to beautiful spaces, the venue also offers 5-hour event times, in-house catering, and a 4.5-hour full open bar. Included in all wedding packages are everything needed to host a reception - tables, chiavari chairs, linens, place settings, and glassware. Service staff and a day-of coordinator to handle all logistics are also provided. For weddings with a style of cuisine that the Palm culinary staff does not specialize in (to be determined by the Palm - i.e. Indian, Traditional 8-Course Chinese/Vietnamese, or Persian), couples are allowed to contract with exclusive outside caterers. Custom-built for weddings, the bespoke venue is precisely tailored in its spaces, menus, and offerings to give clients the perfect wedding.

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• Spaces for 50-600 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

Sweeping ocean views, an exclusive coastal setting and inviting décor are only the beginning of what make our resort the ideal venue for your destination wedding in Half Moon Bay. Whether you prefer an intimate exchange of vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean or an extravagant celebration with 300 of your closest friends and family, we offer the perfect space to host your special day. At The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, our wedding features include: Two beautiful outdoor event spaces Grand ballroom with vaulted ceilings and chandeliers Exquisite catering Wedding advisor to assist with the details Unique offerings for wedding-related events, including vintner dinners and wine tastings

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• Spaces for 450 Guests

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery is a Mediterranean Villa in the heart of Livermore Valley Wine Country. Surrounded by vineyards, it is a romantic location for couples to say their vows. The venue features a Grand Salon reception room, large enough to accommodate up to 400 guests, but intimate for smaller guest counts. In addition to reception space, indoor and outdoor ceremony sites are available. Outdoors, couples may marry under a lush arbor within the venue's walled garden. Inside, couples may marry in the Amber Room, a gorgeous ceremony room that features a large limestone-carved fireplace, ambient lighting, and large wooden doors for a dramatic wedding party entrance. In addition to the venue itself, Casa Real also is the in-house caterer. Providing elegant, fine-dining meals for guests and serving wine from the next-door Ruby Hill Winery. Packages include all that is needed to host a meal for friends and family - tables, chairs, linens, place settings, the meal, 4.5-hour full open bar, and service. In addition, included is Casa Real's day-of coordination service. This service allows couples to relax on their wedding day, knowing that all the little logistical details will be taken care of. Featuring breathtaking views, attentive service, and award-winning cuisine, Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery is the perfect venue for a memorable wedding.

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• Spaces for 350 Guests

The Club at Ruby Hill offers the ideal combination of breathtaking beauty, breathtaking views, casual elegance, and impeccable service to create an experience that is truly extraordinary! While we strive to exceed your expectations, our professional staff is unrivaled in the industry and will ensure that your Club Experience is everything you could possibly want while exceeding your expectations. The Club at Ruby Hill provides an unrivaled setting for the wedding of your dreams, with the romantic backdrop of our breathtaking golf course and surrounding wine country serving as the perfect setting for your special day. With our breathtaking indoor and outdoor event venues, you can relax and enjoy yourself while our experienced team of on-site catering* and event specialists takes care of the details so you can concentrate on what's really important: celebrating this important milestone with family and friends. We'll work with you to create a package that exceeds your expectations, fits within your budget, and leaves a lasting impression on you, your guests, and your venue. For more information, please see this page. *There will be no outside catering allowed. Due to the fact that we are located in a gated community, appointments are required to tour the facility.

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Wente Vineyards is the country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, founded in 1883. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California wine growing under ownership and management by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines.

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• Spaces for 250-280 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces

In October of 2014, Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club completed an incredible renovation project to provide Napa Valley with an elite wedding venue for guests up to 280 people. With an outdoor pavilion that sits just outside the restaurant patio on an elevated 4,000 square foot terra cotta stamped concrete foundation, Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club is a premiere location to host an event of any sort. Beautiful views of Napa Valley feature the mountains, vineyards, golf course, 300 yard waterfalls and professional landscaping. A gorgeous clear tent provided breathtaking rustic wooden walls, excellent for blocking heavy wind and providing an indoor/outdoor atmosphere for guests to enjoy. Twelve chandeliers hang from the ceiling of Eagle Vines Vineyards and Golf Club's tent, and white draped fabric adds a soft touch to the venue. Fresh green grass outside opens up to the tent to conduct a ceremony with vineyards on one side, waterfalls on the other side and elevated views of mountains straight ahead.

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• Spaces for 1-200 Guests
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• 3 Farms
• 4 Total Spaces

Thomas Fogarty Winery is an intimate, elegant, and relaxed setting for memorable events, perched 2,000 feet above Silicon Valley with breath-taking views spanning the bay and surrounded by vineyards. While enjoying our beautifully crafted wines, you can take in the tranquility of our panoramic views and fresh mountain air; it is the ideal setting for your wedding, off-site team building or meeting, or the ultimate private event all while overlooking the twinkling lights of Silicon Valley. Welcome guests with a glass of our sparkling wine as they descend the steps to our Pavilion, a 4,000 square foot covered deck suspended over our vineyards, for an elegant dinner at sunset. We recommend our Hill House for events with both dining and dancing, or for meetings that have both content and dining. The Hill House is cozy and warm and is connected to a glass enclosed, covered terrace that provides breathtaking views. Email us to schedule a tour at info@fogartyevents.com. We look forward to connecting!

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• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
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• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Event Spaces

On the southern edge of Napa Valley, the banks of the Napa River contour around the historic Stanly Ranch, where pristine vineyards blanket gently rolling hills that rise up to meet the wide-open California sky. Here, an extraordinary new luxury resort is taking shape. A new destination in the heart of wine country, this location celebrates the romance of connecting with family and friends in a setting that’s steeped in winery estate tradition, inspired by the beauty of the land, and infused with a fresh, convivial spirit. A familial, community atmosphere is at the heart of Stanly Ranch, and every gathering captures this spirit. Weddings and events are infused with the magic and warmth of life on the ranch – banquet and group dining experiences are ultimately defined by Chef Perfecte, and maximize the farm’s bounty with many options to be enjoyed. Their dedicated events staff takes a highly personalized approach to each and every milestone event, working with you on every detail, from event coordination to custom menu planning prepared especially for you by their world-class culinary team. Stanly Ranchs's specialists are romantics at heart who delight in collaborating with each couple to create a wedding that reflects their vision, whether it’s with a grand affair in the Glasshouse Barn, or a more intimate affair at The Grange. At Stanly Ranch, your wedding will be as unique as you are. Their professional conference services staff can also work with you to create the one-of-a-kind corporate retreat, banquet or meeting you’re seeking, whether you’re looking to invigorate your team or captivate potential clients.

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• Spaces for 105 Guests
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Suite D is a multipurpose, urban-industrial event space brought to you by the team that owns the girl & the fig restaurant on the historic Sonoma square and the fig cafe in Glen Ellen. Suite D fosters innovative ways for the community to gather around the table together to connect through food and wine. Whether it be your wedding, a corporate event or one of our pop-ups, you are sure to have a good time! The space is comprised of 1800 square feet of warehouse space with high ceilings, salvaged wood, corrugated metal, and other recycled materials. Oversized fabrics create a bit of warmth and optional lighting creates the mood. Sit Down: Suite D can seat up to 70 guests inside and an additional 35 on the patio, weather permitting.

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Historic 8-bedroom estate on 55 acres surrounded by vineyards in Suisun Valley, CA midway between Sacramento and San Francisco. Property includes a 7500 sq ft air-conditioned barn with seating for 50-250 guests, modern restrooms, catering area and parking for up to 100 cars.

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Weddings: An Unforgettable Occasion In An Unrivaled Setting A rustic wilderness retreat an hour outside of San Francisco, Olema House smoothly integrates a modern-eclectic decor with a primitive forest setting. Take a moment to imagine yourself in serene, verdant surroundings that bring the magic and natural wonder of Northern California to life. Our twenty-two guest rooms and two cottages, all of which have picturesque views of Olema Creek, our English gardens, the Inverness Ridge, and Mt. Wittenberg, serve as a link between the area's picture-perfect setting and the thoughtful and exquisite accommodations at Olema House. Parties can take advantage of the intimate environment by purchasing the entire property, which would grant them exclusive use. Olema House can handle weddings of all sorts, from intimate gatherings of two to large gatherings of up to 150 guests at a time. Meetings: More space to forge connections and allow for the emergence of inspiration. Olema House, located within an hour's drive from San Francisco and light years away from the distractions of a typical workday, is the ideal location for conferences, executive retreats, and team-building events. In this secluded, retreat-like location surrounded by trails, gardens, and Olema Creek, your group will be readily engaged and inspired, resulting in increased creativity and group connection for everyone in attendance. In exchange for a full buyout, groups can enjoy exclusive use of the property. Enjoy your choice of event spaces equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, excellent food and attentive, detail-oriented service from Olema House staff. Olema House can accommodate groups ranging in size from 15 to 150 people.