11 East Bay Venues with Amazing Wedding Packages


Want a venue that's more than just a pretty space for your East Bay wedding? Set your sights on these leveled-up locations that have already done the hard work for you by creating fabulous event packages ranging from elopements to elaborate all-inclusive affairs. Whether your perfect day looks like a sweet celebration surrounded by nature with your nearest and dearest or a grand gala in an ornate ballroom, you can rest easy knowing that the details will be handled by experienced professionals so all you'll need to do is show up and say "I do".


The Terrace Room at The Lake Merritt

Oakland, California

Venue Superpowers: lake views • intimate celebrations • iconic

More Fab Features: beautiful Art Deco ballroom and panoramic views of Lake Merritt • the wall of 20-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that extend along the entire front of this grand space treats diners to a bird’s-eye view of the lake, Lakeside Park, and the distant hills • indulge in upscale American cuisine tailor-made for your event

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Wildwood Acres

Lafayette, California

Venue Superpowers: woodsy • hidden gem • outdoor

More Fab Features: garden hideaway set in a wooded canyon • exchange vows under a canopy of big-leaf maples • al fresco receptions on the redwood terrace with a sunken dance floor surrounded by ferns and impatiens

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Discovery Bay Country Club

Discovery Bay, California

Venue Superpowers: woodsy • outdoor ceremonies • affordable

More Fab Features: it's an affordable slice of paradise • al fresco ceremonies and gatherings on the verdant front lawn or west patio with its Mt. Diablo view • beautiful Mediterranean-style clubhouse dining room overlooking the golf course

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa

Lafayette, CA

Venue Superpowers: euro vibes • all-inclusive • intimate events

More Fab Features: iconic Four Diamond Award hotel • the sunny Fountain Courtyard echoes an Old World plaza with a limestone fountain, potted trees, clinging ivy, and flowers • Spa offers pampering along with a fitness pavilion, pool, seasonal poolside café, and an outdoor fireplace

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery

Pleasanton, CA

Venue Superpowers: winery • outdoor ceremonies • blank canvas

More Fab Features: 20,000-square-foot villa set among acres of vineyards • Sun Garden terrace for outdoor ceremonies and cocktails • limestone fountains, walkways, and vineyard views provide great photo ops

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina

Vallejo, CA

Venue Superpowers: waterfront • on-site accommodations • intimate events

More Fab Features: serene waterfront oasis • al fresco celebrations on the landscaped lawn and waterside patio • cozy accommodations in the 3-bedroom Inn

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Little Hills Events

San Ramon, California

Venue Superpowers: hidden gem • outdoor • affordable

More Fab Features: stunning and secluded al fresco venue surrounded by magnificent redwoods and oaks, native wildflowers, and rolling hills • ceremonies atop a picturesque plateau and receptions under a twinkle-lit white tent • exceptional planning services from Palmdale Estate Events (they're proudly eco-conscious, too!)

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

The Club at Ruby Hill

Pleasanton, CA

Venue Superpowers: panoramic view • euro vibes • ballroom

More Fab Features: beautiful Clubhouse sequestered on a hill overlooking a golf course and gated community surrounded by acres of vineyards • stunning oval terrace for al fresco ceremonies and receptions • a sweeping staircase leads down to the main dining room with 40-foot ceilings

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Brownstone Gardens

Oakley, CA

Venue Superpowers: garden • elopements • hidden gem

More Fab Features: enchanting garden setting in the heart of town feels a world away • a stone aisle, bordered by verdant lawns, crepe myrtles, and rose-covered trellises, leads to the stone sanctuary at the heart of the stunning Grand Court ceremony site • the intimate Koi Garden boasts a sweet gazebo ceremony site, a sparkling Koi Pond, and an old-fashioned wood swing, all framed by a profusion of mulberry and sycamore trees, fragrant rose bushes, and lush shrubbery

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

La Grande Estates

Oakley, California

Venue Superpowers: affordable garden • tented receptions

More Fab Features: picturesque 10-acre estate evoking a Tuscan villa • alongside the main mansion is a sprawling Piazza courtyard, lushly landscaped gardens, and an elegant Pavilion Tent illuminated by chandeliers • breathtaking sunset views of Mount Diablo

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Club Los Meganos - Trilogy at The Vineyards

Brentwood, California

Venue Superpowers: affordable • vineyard views • outdoor ceremonies

More 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

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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