GETTING MARRIED?
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Last updated 04-01-2021
It's April of 2021 and situation slowly improves. San Francisco and Bay Area are in Orange tier and many venues are open and accepting wedding reservations. We've reached out to over 100 and here are our favorites.
The venues we have listed below actually opened up to couples who are planning their intimate weddings during COVID. However, as much as we want this information to be accurate, please discuss the plans directly with the venues. Regulations are often changing - a venue that may be offering to host a wedding today, may be closed tomorrow. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information.
We will keep working on the list, adding new venues as they reopen. We worked in most of these venues and can make recommendations based on your preferences (contact us). Each place is unique and will definitely affect how your wedding photos will look. If you already have a venue but need help with planning an elopement, here is our recently published elopement guide.
Some of the venues listed may be even considered as an alternative to once popular San Francisco City Hall wedding since City Hall is currently closed.
Name | Location/Type/Link | Status |
|---|---|---|
Argonaut | San Francisco / Hotel | Taking Reservations from 11/01 |
Bann at Oak Knoll | Napa / Hotel | Open for events of less than 10 |
Cavallo Point | Sausalito / Resort | Open for outdoor ceremonies & dinners of less than 100, including staff. |
Chaminade Resort & Spa | Santa Cruz / Hotel | Open for wedding ceremonies. Number of guests is flexible. Small dinner for 10 or less is possible. See featured video below. |
Corinthian Ballroom | San Jose / Event Space | Can host up to 20 people inside and up to 60 on an outdoor patio. |
Crystal Springs | Burlingame / Golf Course | Ceremony only, can accommodate up to 50 |
Depot Sonoma | Sonoma / Restaurant | Can host ceremony and receptions for groups of 10 or less |
Hollins House | Santa Cruz / Event Space | Can potentially host ceremony and receptions for groups of 10 or less |
Events by Classic | Monterey / Event Venues | Venue has 3 properties: Monterey Beach House can host up to 100 for a beach ceremony. Perry House can host 40-50. Dinner possible. |
Jacuzzi Family Winery | Winery / Sonoma | Can host a ceremony for up to 12 people, possible wine tasting reception & possible dinner at one of their properties. |
Long Branch Farms | Half Moon Bay / Farm | Can host ceremony and reception for up to 50 people |
Exploratorium | SF / Museum | Contact directly for info. |
Nestldown | Los Gatos / Gardens | Open for ceremonies and reception for up to 50 |
Gloria Ferrer | Sonoma / Winery | Open for ceremonies and a reception for a group of 12. See video below. |
Maysonnave House | Sonoma / Historic Property | Open for ceremony and reception for groups of up to 10 |
Purple Orchid | Livermore / Resort | 2020 only. Package includes outdoor ceremony for up 25 people, suite for bride and groom, champagne toast, time on the property for photographs. |
Hastings House | Half Moon Bay / Private Property | Ceremony only, can host up to 30, but the number of guests depends on the number of households in attendance. |
Vezel family Vineyard | Fairfield / Winery | Own 3 venues: Mankas Gardens, Blue Victorian, Estate Ranch. All 3 are open for outdoor ceremony and dinner for up to 35. |
Park Winters | Winters / Inn & Event Space | Hosting ceremonies and receptions for groups of 50 or less, no dancing. |
Wave Street Studios | Monterey / Studio | Can do outdoors ceremony and reception for groups of 50 or less. |
Ackerman Family | Napa / Vineyards | Can host an elopement for a group of 10 or less. Ceremony can be followed by lunch, tea, or dinner. |
Storrs Winery | Santa Cruz / Winery | Open to small elopements. Winery does not have a kitchen, so couple would have to provide own catering. |
Winchester Mystery House | San Jose / Historic Property | Garden Elopement and Micro Weddings. Starting from 2 Hours. |
SF Botanical Gardens | San Francisco / Gardens | Garden Elopement and Micro Weddings. Starting from 1 hour. |
Filoli Gardens | San Mateo / Gardens | Up to 6 guests, officiant and photographer $3500. 2 Hours included. See featured video below. |
Ackerman Family Vineyards | Napa / Winery | Can host an elopement for a group of 10 or less. Ceremony can be followed by lunch, tea, or dinner. |
Roaring Camp | Felton / Railroad | 4 different packages for pop-up weddings. |
Palm Even Center | Livermore / Winery | Up to 50 guests. 3 Hours on-site. Optional off-site catering menu. |
One of a kind venue that wasn't previously available for micro weddings.
An amazing spot to host an intimate & safe wedding during COVID.
We are constantly working on adding new venues to the list and learned a lot of safety procedures, limitations and can help you with choosing a right venue. Drop us a line below.