Northern California Wedding Venues You'll Love


What kind of wedding are you planning? Outdoor? Unique? Need to find the perfect spot for your rehearsal dinner? We share our fave Northern California venues here.

(If you still can’t get enough, see detailed info for all the Northern California wedding venues on our site.)



11 Spectacular Outdoor San Francisco Wedding Venues

11 Spectacular Outdoor San Francisco Wedding Venues

There’s more to San Francisco than its iconic buildings and bridges. This thriving metropolis is also home to some beautiful outdoor wedding venues hidden in plain sight. So whether you want to exchange vows on the deck of luxurious yacht, on a rooftop deck overlooking the bay, or in a secluded garden right in the heart of the city, here’s a look at some stunning spaces perfect for an al fresco celebration.


22 Stunning Venues That Make It Easy To Elope

22 Stunning Venues That Make It Easy To Elope

So you’ve decided to elope! While that once meant hopping over to Vegas to a drive-thru chapel with an Elvis impersonator as the officiant (a choice we can still get behind!), elopements today continue to grow in popularity and offer a lot more options. These romantic and fun alternatives to a traditional wedding can happen just about anywhere, and if you’d like to hit the easy button and let someone else take care of the day-of details we've got you covered: From West to East, here’s a handful of beautiful venues that provide creative, comprehensive, and affordable elopement packages so all you need to do is show up and say “I do”.


Here Comes The PRIDE: 15 LGBTQ-friendly SF Wedding Venues

Here Comes The PRIDE: 15 LGBTQ-friendly SF Wedding Venues

You won’t have to look hard to find a gorgeous LGBTQ-friendly wedding venue in San Francisco. As one of the first cities to recognize gay marriage (and one of the strongest LGBTQ+ communities in the entire nation) they have alll the options when it comes to finding the perfect place to tie the knot. So whether you want to shout your love from a rooftop deck, or in an elegant museum surrounded by priceless works of art, here are a few of our favorite SF venue who get that Love is Love!


Black-Owned Wedding Businesses You Need To Check Out

Black-Owned Wedding Businesses You Need To Check Out

Here Comes The Guide is mainly venue-focused, but we do have an exclusive selection of Certified By The Guide vendors in certain states. The wedding vendors listed below aren't just top-notch event professionals; they’re also black-owned businesses! Hiring one of these service providers for your wedding is one simple way to make a positive impact on African American businesses, and to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. And we stand behind them 100%.


14 Awe-Inspiring Mountain Elopement Locations In The U.S.A.

14 Awe-Inspiring Mountain Elopement Locations In The U.S.A.

Is there anything more romantic than eloping in the Great Outdoors? The U.S.A. is home to a number of renowned mountain ranges and lush forests that set a glorious stage for your vows. So whether you want to say "I do” beneath towering redwoods on a wooded hillside, on top of a snow-capped peak, or among dramatic desert red rocks and buttes, these stunning landscapes will serve as an epic backdrop, witness, and guest of honor for your elopement.


15 Of The Best Beach Elopement Destinations In The U.S.A.

15 Of The Best Beach Elopement Destinations In The U.S.A.

Dreaming of eloping on a beach somewhere in the United States? From the romantic misty shores of the Pacific Northwest to the pristine sandy coastline of Florida, we've found the most gorgeous oceanfront locations to say “I do". These jaw-dropping places provide the perfect backdrop for your intimate event so that you and yours truly can focus on the only thing that matters: each other.


California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues

California's Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venues

California has it all when it comes to stunning landscapes for a wedding: vineyards, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and more. But it also includes some rare gems in places you wouldn't expect to find them, like a lush garden oasis in the middle of a bustling downtown, a lavish private estate tucked away in the redwoods, or a charming inn on the shores of a sleepy beach town. From North to South and everything in between, we've pulled together some of the most surprising and unexpected venues this Golden State has to offer—many that are hiding in plain sight!


15 Epic Camp Wedding Venues In California

15 Epic Camp Wedding Venues In California

Planning a camp wedding in California? Why not! From stunning redwood forests to its world-renowned wine country and pristine sandy beaches, the Golden State is the perfect playground for your outdoor celebration year-round. So go ahead and pitch a tent up in the mountains, among the trees, or near the ocean. Mother Nature will set a glorious stage for your vows and you can dance the night away under the stars.


26 Extraordinary Venues For Your Bay Area Indian Wedding

26 Extraordinary Venues For Your Bay Area Indian Wedding

On the hunt for an extraordinary location for your Indian Wedding? You’ll have plenty of options in the Bay Area! This dynamic region is full of gorgeous venues that can host this type of elaborate, large-scale reception with ease—they have the space, flexibility, amenities, and expertise you’ll need to make your celebration go off without a hitch.


24 Of The Coolest Camp Wedding Venues In The U.S.

24 Of The Coolest Camp Wedding Venues In The U.S.

Calling all nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts! If you want your wedding to be more of an adventure than simply an event, give your guests the gift of a summer camp-style shindig! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite spots from across the country that can turn your celebration into the ultimate overnight experience. These beautiful locations offer comfortable accommodations in a classy campground setting—and some even allow you to sleep right under the stars!


Pretty And Practical: 8 Bay Area Wedding Venues With On-site Lodging

Pretty And Practical: 8 Bay Area Wedding Venues With On-site Lodging

Looking for a beautiful Bay Area wedding venue with on-site accommodations? Whether you're planning a destination or staycation celebration, these properties not only provide a picture-perfect setting for your event, but also serve as a convenient home base for exploring everything this region has to offer: sightseeing in San Francisco, visiting nearby National Parks, wine tasting in Napa/Sonoma, and much more!


29 Epic Outdoor Bay Area Wedding Venues

29 Epic Outdoor Bay Area Wedding Venues

The Bay Area may be a bustling metropolitan region, but it's also home to some epic outdoor wedding venues. These romantic places can be found in a variety of settings—on a bluff overlooking the ocean, surrounded by lush vineyards, and even nestled in a forest beneath towering redwoods. And thanks to California's agreeable climate, you can host an unforgettable al fresco celebration pretty much all year-round.


17 Gorgeous Rustic Bay Area Wedding Venues

17 Gorgeous Rustic Bay Area Wedding Venues

Barns and burlap might not be what comes to mind when you think of the Bay Area, but this diverse region is brimming with jaw-droppingly beautiful rustic wedding venues. So whether your style is a little bit country, or a little bit vintage, here's a selection of lodges, ranches, and farms full of rural charm


12 Fabulous Venues For Your South Bay Indian Wedding

12 Fabulous Venues For Your South Bay Indian Wedding

Searching for that perfect venue to host your South Bay Indian Wedding? These stunning celebrations requires a special location—one that not only provides a beautiful backdrop, but can also accommodate a large-scale reception with ease. Here's our list of places that make the cut when it comes to event spaces, flexibility, and amenities for a grand affair.


Going By The Grid: 6 Cool Wedding Venues in Sacramento

Going By The Grid: 6 Cool Wedding Venues in Sacramento

Looking for your perfect wedding venue in Sacramento, but don’t know where to start? This fast-growing, vibrant city is more than just the state's capitol—it’s home to a variety of unique neighborhoods rich in history and personality. So whether you envision a place that's cool and contemporary or one full of vintage charm, we're using the Grid to help point you in the right direction.


How To Plan an EPIC San Francisco Bay Area Wedding

How To Plan an EPIC San Francisco Bay Area Wedding

Planning a wedding in the San Francisco Bay Area? Well, you're in luck—because that's where Here Comes The Guide was born and raised, and we've got the best venues and vendors for an epic Bay Area wedding.


9 Holiday Party Venues in San Francisco

9 Holiday Party Venues in San Francisco

Planning your company holiday party in The City by the Bay? We've got an array of San Francisco venues where you can celebrate the holiday season in style!


6 Affordable Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

6 Affordable Wedding Venues in Monterey and Carmel

Affordable wedding venues in Monterey and Carmel? They really do exist! Whether you’re looking for a romantic chapel or a grand ballroom, here’s a selection of beautiful places that will help you stay on budget.


Favorite 10 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition

Favorite 10 Northern California Wedding Venues | OG edition

In 1989 the following 14 Northern California venues said "I do" to Here Comes The Guide when it was a brand new wedding resource. They’re our true OGs, our original BFFs. They’ve been with us since day one, and we're proud to have featured them through good times, bad times, fleeting trends, and market changes. They know a thing or two about commitment, and we just want to say "Thanks!”.


10 All-inclusive Monterey and Carmel Wedding Venues

10 All-inclusive Monterey and Carmel Wedding Venues

Already overwhelmed with your wedding planning to-do list? Then choose an all-inclusive venue that will check off some of those items for you! From a historic barn and vintage lodge to a luxurious resort overlooking the coast, these Monterey County venues offer gorgeous indoor and outdoor settings along with seamless—and stress-free—celebrations.


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