The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in East Palo Alto, CA

The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in East Palo Alto, CA

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37 Wedding Venues in East Palo Alto, CA

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Arrillaga Family Recreation Center 

5.0

Menlo Park, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,944

When guests arrive at the redwood-and-glass building, they often gather in its open, airy lobby. Then, if you’re having your ceremony here (and most couples do), your family and friends will be ushered through Craftsman-styled double wooden doors to the serene South Patio. This beautiful, crescent-shaped flagstone space wraps around one entire side of the building and features a Zen-like border of Japanese maples, native plants and graceful oaks. Handcrafted ceramic urns are integrated throughout and serve as artful and calming water features. You can opt to exchange vows in front of those wooden entry doors, or take full advantage of the patio’s pièce de résistance and say “I do” beneath an asymmetrical canvas canopy. There’s ample room for al fresco cocktails on the patio before everyone moves into the Sequoia Room for dinner. This reception area feels quite spacious, with its cathedral ceiling, polished hardwood floors, and two walls of glass

Our wedding was held here. The venue had so much to recommend it and was perfect for the ceremony and cocktail hour in the the large patio areas, and dinner and dancing in the Sequoia Room. We had 100 guests, easily accommodated for a seated dinner leaving a roomy dance floor. The great convenience of having on-site ample parking, and easy accessibility was appreciated by our guests. The facility is well designed, modern, and all on one level. There are also some lovely spots for wedding photos taking advantage of the landscaping around the center. Another huge plus was the ability to use the caterer of our choice (Kitchenina) and other vendors. Working with the venue representative, Dashawn W., was a pleasure; she was so efficient, responsive, and helpful, from the day we first toured Arrillaga throughout the whole planning process. The Arrillaga Family Recreation Center was perfect for the wedding - a great venue for a wonderful day!
Ziva & R., 2 years ago
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Rengstorff House 

2.0

Mountain View, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $1,700

Welcome to the historic Rengstorff House, Mountain View’s oldest home and one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate architecture on the West Coast! We are located at 3070 N. Shoreline Boulevard. Fully restored in 1991, the Rengstorff House features: a Victorian Italianate design with a hip roof; a central gable crowned by a widow's walk; a front portico; and a symmetrical room layout. The gracious dining room and four lovely parlors downstairs, all decorated with classic period décor, open up to brick patios surrounded by manicured lawns, blooming flowers and natural areas. Nearby you will find the Shoreline Lake, Golf Links, and two, classic eateries to enjoy and explore.

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Thomas Fogarty Winery 

5.0

Woodside, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Open house

Thomas Fogarty Winery is an intimate, elegant, and relaxing setting for memorable events! Surrounded by our working vineyards & handsome redwoods, our event spaces flow down the mountainside on three separate levels, each offering stunning views. Our spacious Hill House & Pavilion accommodates indoor and outdoor weddings, corporate, and other private events. The 4,000 sq. ft. covered Pavilion overlooks our Damiana Chardonnay vineyard and can host the ultimate outdoor reception. It also serves as an elegant alternate ceremony space for our special wedding couples. Our Pavilion's unique copper roof and open air feel make the structure truly a Bay Area "one of a kind.” The Hill House and its adjoining Terrace is perfect for an indoor dining reception, lined with glass windows on runners allowing it to be closed off on cooler days without sacrificing our famous view. Contact us for a site visit! We would love to meet you!

We absolutely adore working with the team at Thomas Fogarty. They are responsive, kind, helpful and have become fast friends with our team. You also cannot beat the view or the wine! Everyone on their vendor list is also top notch and we always enjoy working with everyone!
Beth & Team Diva, 10 months ago
Hakone Estate and Gardens 

5.0

Saratoga, CA
  • Up to 180 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,200

With a maximum capacity of 180 people, Hakone Estate and Gardens offers both indoor and uncovered outdoor settings. The overall feel of the 18 acres private venue is classy and outdoorsy. Wheelchair accessible venue offers nearby parking for its guests. Event planning services are also available by Hakone Estate and Gardens to help couples plan a day that they can remember for the rest of their lives. Although the venue does not provide catering or event rentals, We do have a list of trusted preferred vendors who have years of professional experience. The long list of preferred vendors & caterers that Hakone Estate and Gardens provides range from caterers and florists to entertainment and officiants. Each of our preferred vendors have worked with Hakone Estate and Gardens before and is familiar with the venue’s policies and regulations.

We hosted our October 2023 Wedding Ceremony at Hakone and we were so happy with the beautiful gardens and overall experience. The staff at Hakone (Tony and Melia) were extremely helpful, friendly, and easy to work with and they went above and beyond to make sure our rehearsal and ceremony went smoothly. We requested a unique setup with two aisles and we had a large decoration to attach to an arch we rented through a vendor, and they worked with both us and our vendors to make sure that everything was set up just right with plenty of time to spare. They also helped us work through all the important details of the ceremony without being overwhelming, and they did a perfect job executing on the actual ceremony, queuing our party to walk and managing the music and sound system. The garden itself is beautiful in any season. We visited multiple times throughout the year leading up to our wedding and enjoyed different plants in bloom every time. In October, the garden was still lush and green with redwoods, bamboo, and the Koi pond providing amazing variety. Our guests had a great time strolling through the gardens before and after the ceremony, and there were tons of amazing backdrops for our wedding photos. They even gave us a complimentary year-long membership following our wedding so we could come back to relive the memories! In summary, we highly recommend Hakone whether for a wedding ceremony or just a visit!
Steve W., a year ago
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La Casa Dei Sogni 

5.0

Montara, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor

* Exclusive & privately owned venue* La Casa dei Sogni, Italian for "The House of Dreams", is located 20 miles South of San Francisco, off Pacific Coast Highway 1. This spacious, unique, Mediterranean inspired mansion offers breathtaking ocean views through 30 ft floor-to-ceiling windows...a stunning backdrop to any event! We accommodate up to 150 seated guests inside & have a magnificent terrace for cocktails & sunset gazing. The house is nestled atop 20 acres of private land, perfect for a nature walk or to photos. We offer 2 large bedrooms, one for each party to get dressed & ready for the big day. Both have a large full bath, big screen TV, WiFi, refrigerator, glassware, lots of mirrors, & gorgeous views. We also have 2 large bathrooms on main floor and on-site parking.

Jody and Dante were a fantastic pick to work with. Casa Dei Sogni was so much more than just a venue. The experience was incredibly memorable in their beautiful home overlooking the coastline and town of Montara. Jody was so knowledgeable we ended up asking her to be our event coordinator, which really took a lot of stress off of the whole situation so we could just focus on enjoying the event. Choosing Casa Dei Sogni was the best decision we made for our wedding celebration.
Gary C., a year ago
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Phoenix Alameda 

5.0

Alameda, CA
  • Up to 125 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,000

PHOENIX is a 6000 sq ft multi use art space, housing our main event space, lots of bonus spaces (gorgeous bridal room, catering space, lounge, art gallery art studios etc.) and our cozy and green outdoor patio area. Our space includes all furniture and is well styled in neutral tones, allowing you to add your own decor and style , but not requiring too much work at the same time! It is easily transformed to match your vision and we have a wide selection of in house decor rentals as well. PHOENIX is edgy, hip, artsy and modern. No dusty country club vibes, but a lively and vibrant space to dance the night away. Formal sit down weddings have ideally 50 guests or less, but we can host up to 125 guests if you are ok with a more casual 'sit where ever you'd like vibe' Our indoor / outdoor lounge and patio area allows for onsite cooking like a taco vendor, paella, BBQ or food truck. We have many great recommendations. Check our website for a virtual tour.

The Phoenix is a wonderful spot for your next celebration! We are caterers who have worked with Saskia for a few years in her capacity as a planner and are thrilled to now be able to cater in her fantastic space! Weddings, birthdays, showers, memorial services - you name it! It's fun & funky and she is as easy-going as she is professional. Highly recommend!
Dawn, Aurora C., 5 months ago
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Wente Vineyards - Vineyard Lawn 
Livermore, CA
  • Up to 700 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Livermore Valley Wine Country, Wente Vineyards provides a setting and experience unmatched by any other in the Bay Area. From weddings, intimate gatherings to large celebrations, family to corporate events, Wente Vineyards infuses Livermore Valley wine country style into every occasion. Wente Vineyards provides a full range of personalized event options, including bringing the wine country experience to your off-site location. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, rolling hills, and lush vineyards, Wente Vineyards Event Center and Golf Course offer attractive and unique facilities for special events and celebrations. Whether you are planning a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or charitable event, you can be certain that we’ll help you make it a memorable occasion.

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Pie Ranch 

4.7

Pescadero, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,500

Pie Ranch is a 27.5-acre farm that serves youth and our community through educational programming, community events, and partnerships with the Amah Mutsun Land Trust as well as other land-based organizations. We are located on the ancestral homelands of the Quiroste peoples, of whom there are no living descendants, and we partner with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. A stunning coastal venue for a farm wedding, Pie Ranch offers an events barn, a large meadow, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and redwood classroom. We are located just across Hwy 1 from Año Nuevo State Park and beach. Please inquire with us to learn more, or to come out for a site tour!

Pie Ranch is such a wonderful venue! We loved golden hour in the garden/orchard and ending the evening with a beautiful dance party in the barn. Magical property and the staff is a breeze to collaborate with!
Sun And Life Photography, 2 years ago
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Exploratorium 

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Up to 500 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $9,500

Our LEED platinum sustainably designed facility—located in the vibrant heart of the historic Embarcadero at Pier 15—is an unforgettable venue for everything from intimate gatherings to large events. With spectacular views of both city and Bay—plus access to our lively landscape of hundreds of exhibits—the Exploratorium’s waterfront home offers an exciting, imaginative setting for just about anything you can dream up.

We love working there with the friendly, professional, and talented team. From Sales to Production, clients are cared for and caterers/vendors are instructed. The views are amazing event backdrops (city and bay), and the exhibits keep the guests entertained and challenged. It's a perfect party location for any group occasion and any size!
Taste Catering, a year ago
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The Highlands House 
Ben Lomond, CA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $975
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The Highlands House is an elegant-meets-homey mansion with a private yard nestled in enchanted forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The venue features several rooms for dining and dancing, a wet bar, a large kitchen, two changing rooms, an elegant staircase perfect for grand entrances. A brick pathway leads from the house to the lawn. There, you’ll find a ceremony area on one side and on the other, space large enough for guests to dine and play yard games. The lawn is surrounded by trees and hedges, creating intimacy for your upscale backyard party. Tables and chairs are provided. The rest - from décor to caterers - is up to you, which makes the Highlands House an extraordinarily customizable venue. The Highlands House can host up to 200 people in the peak season (April – October) and 100 during the winter season (November – March). This includes your guests, vendors, and anyone else helping you on your big day.

Sydalyn Hill 

5.0

Felton, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $17,000

Welcome. Sydalyn Hill is a new, exclusive family-run farm and venue that hosts a limited number of weddings a year between May and September. Perched on a sunny hilltop off Highway 9 across from the Garden of Eden and surrounded by Henry Cowell State Park, this hidden treasure has an expansive view of the San Lorenzo Valley, providing a magical backdrop of rustic elegance for your special day!

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We got married at Sydalyn Hill in late June 2022. Our wedding and everything leading up to it was everything we could have hoped for and more. Gwyn was extremely organized and professional, providing helpful maps, templates, and timelines for our planning process and always willing to offer input/advice when needed. Her husband and two amazing daughters were also so welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful, and play a huge role in making Sydalyn Hill the special place that it is. The venue itself was absolutely our dream venue, with so much natural beauty that in our opinion you hardly need to worry about decor! As eco-conscious minimalists, we really appreciate the lengths that Gwyn and her family go through to reduce waste and avoid plastic, and we opted to use many of the decoration items owned by Sydalyn Hill instead of buying our own for the sake of the environment (and our wallets!). The result was the most rustic and magical wedding we could ever have imagined. Our guests were blown away by the beautiful spots around the grounds for photos like the garden, swing, and orchard, all the fun lawn games, and dancing/dining under the walnut tree chandeliers! We can't recommend Sydalyn Hill highly enough. Thank you so much to the entire Weisberg family for making our dream wedding come true!
Kira & J., 2 years ago
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The Gardens At Heather Farm 

5.0

Walnut Creek, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Set against a breathtaking backdrop of vibrant garden landscapes, wedding couples take center stage to celebrate their special day. Picture exchanging vows in a stunning ceremony surrounded by thousands of roses, savoring cocktails and conversations as you stroll along tree-lined garden paths, and dancing the night away in a spacious hilltop reception hall with panoramic views of acres of natural beauty.

The Gardens at Heather Farm was a stunning location for our wedding. We are a pretty DIY couple so we were looking for a place that was flexible to bring in your own decor and create a really unique event. Our families also loved the gardens, there are so many gorgeous spaces to decorate and celebrate! Be aware, there is a public park nearby, so there may be other celebrations going on – but the other party on our wedding day was very gracious and turned down their music for our ceremony. Overall would absolutely book the Gardens at Heather Farm again, it was perfect and beautiful for our wedding!
Caroline H., 5 months ago
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Shadelands Ranch Museum 
Walnut Creek, CA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $1,500

The beautifully maintained landscaping surrounds the Shadelands Ranch house, the picturesque rose-bush-surrounded gazebo provide the perfect setting for any outdoor social event — from a wedding to a family reunion, from a corporate retreat to a community get-together. Large lawn area beneath the trees that will seat 250-300 guests A classic 19th-Century gazebo that is versatile. Large paver patio perfect for dancing Victorian-style wrap-around porch Grove area shaded by large oak trees Large oak trees that provide ample shade & lighting that is hung for events Historic ambiance that includes a circa-1902 water tank house & cabin Small kitchen for caterer staging with gas range and oven, refrigerator & dishwasher Bridal Alcove on outdoor porch Modern restrooms Plenty of parking On-site event staff to assist during the event The grounds of the Shadelands Ranch are available for non-commercial use by individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations from April - October

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Slide Ranch 

5.0

Muir Beach, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor

Set on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Slide Ranch combines breathtaking natural beauty with a down-to-earth vibe for your wedding! With a plethora of breathtaking natural vistas & backdrops for wedding events & photos, Slide Ranch is the ideal setting for couples who love the outdoors & want a laid-back atmosphere for their special day. Say “I do” on our sweeping lawns framed by the stunning scenery of the California coast, then party into the night in our yurt. The natural lighting at Slide Ranch is gorgeous, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun is setting over the Pacific. There is also a trail stretching from the wedding ceremony area right down to the sands, which offers plenty of stunning natural locations for couple portraits and sunset shots, backed by the rugged rock formations of the coast. Because Slide Ranch is an environmental education non-profit organization, you know your money is going to a worthy cause.

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At Andria Leigh Events we treasure every chance to produce a wedding at Slide Ranch! This venue allows our clients to treat their loved ones to a unique, outdoor wedding experience on the breathtaking, rugged CA coast, with the comforts of gorgeous existing event structures like the dinner deck and yurt (perfect for dancing!). The team goes above and beyond to accommodate requests, and the event is entirely customizable - a hike-in ceremony, yurt dance floor and/or a glamp-out sleepover are such fun and rare options. Perfect for the modern, adventurous or outdoorsy client!
Jessica Shapiro, planner, 4 years ago
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Secret Redwood Retreat Intimate Weddings 

5.0

Aptos, CA
  • Up to 38 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $4,850

We offer intimate, real, connective and beautiful weddings and celebrations for 40 or less. This all-intimate wedding private property is set in a redwood forest. WE SPECIALIZE IN MICRO-WEDDING CEREMONIES AND MICRO-EVENT CELEBRATIONS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SERVING 40 OR LESS TOTAL GUESTS. Our intimate wedding and elopement package is inclusive for your filming and photography of your wedding ceremony vows, vow renewals or commitment ceremonies.

Awarded Best of Zola
We've been working with Secret Garden Ceremonies since their beginning, and the team has always been easy to work with them and most of all fun. The coordinators are quick to reply and we enjoy the ease of interactions, clear communication and the community spirit their team offers. Highly recommend for a natural but beautiful and intimate celebration!
OESLuxury Mobile Restroom, 2 years ago

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About wedding venues in East Palo Alto, CA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in East Palo Alto, CA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. East Palo Alto, CA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $1,500 and average $5,000. All-inclusive packages start at $1,000 and average $7,400.

What types of venues can I find in East Palo Alto, CA?

East Palo Alto offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Hotel and resort and Park and garden.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in East Palo Alto, CA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Hastings House Garden Weddings, Saratoga Springs and Fairview Crystal Springs. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in East Palo Alto, CA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (41% in East Palo Alto do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (30% in East Palo Alto do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in East Palo Alto, CA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in East Palo Alto, CA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 1200. The average venue in East Palo Alto can seat 120 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in East Palo Alto, CA offer?

The venues in East Palo Alto, CA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Wi-Fi, Wheelchair accessible and Dressing room / Bridal Suite. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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