The Best Museum & Gallery Wedding Venues in El Cerrito, CA

The Best Museum & Gallery Wedding Venues in El Cerrito, CA

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19 Wedding Venues in El Cerrito, CA

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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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Chabot Space & Science Center 

5.0

Oakland, CA
  • Up to 1500 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,900

Whether you want to get married under the stars or just party among them, Chabot specializes in Celestial Ceremonies sure to dazzle. Imagine getting married in the Planetarium on a spot-lit stage beneath a 70-foot dome of gorgeous night sky thick with stars, while your guests sit spellbound in comfortable tiered seats. The Observatory Complex offers incredible a breath of fresh air with stunning views. Your guests will delight in the sunset over surrounding Oakland Hills forests. Join us for our Open House on March 26th to see the Center brought to life for an event, and meet our vendor partners!

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Chabot is an awesome and unique place to have a wedding or other event. We had our wedding ceremony outdoors by the telescopes (the planetarium was our backup rain location). Our cocktail hour was in the museum (second floor of Spees) and our reception was in Astronomy Hall. Since Chabot is in the middle of a redwood forest, there are lots of great places for photos. Chabot looks so cool that you don’t need many decorations. And the public telescope viewings on Saturday night provide an awesome activity for wedding guests who don’t like to dance. Our guests thought the venue was awesome. Perhaps the best thing about Chabot, however, is how helpful the staff is. Samantha Stevick, the Associate Director of Events, was particularly amazing. She was on top of everything and gave us so much helpful advice and good vendor recommendations. If she wanted to start a side business as a wedding planner, she absolutely could do it. It’s also great that you can pick your own caterer so you’re not stuck with some venue’s boring food. There were enough great options on Chabot’s preferred caterer list that we went with one of them, but we could have paid a bit extra to have any caterer we wanted. We were strongly encouraged by Chabot to choose a preferred caterer as the caterer has to do all of the set up of tables, chairs, etc. (for ceremony and for reception) in addition to food. The caterer can only do setup starting at 5pm when the museum closes, which does not give them much time (our ceremony started at 6pm), so it helps to have a caterer who is experienced with the venue. We went with Blue Heron and we really loved their food; they also did a great job with event setup. Note that if you go with Chabot, the biggest expense of your wedding budget will be the caterer as the caterer will provide all of the setup and furniture for the event in addition to food and drink service. Therefore, if budget is of concern, I would recommend getting a rough quote from one or more of Chabot’s preferred caterers prior to booking the venue so that you can get an idea of what the rough cost of the venue + furniture + setup + catering would be. Worth noting: Chabot has strict rules about fire and anything that could make a mess. Candle flames must be two inches below the glass. No sparklers. No flower petals, glitter, rice, bird seed, etc. But it’s worth it, it’ll just force you to be creative. We had our flower kids use bubble guns (a suggestion from Samantha) instead of flower petals.
Ruth & N., 3 years ago
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di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art 
Napa, CA
  • Up to 350 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor

IMAGINE YOUR EVENT AT DI ROSA... di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art occupies 217 acres of the original 465 acres of land purchased by Rene di Rosa in 1960. Located in the scenic Carneros Region at the south end of the Napa Valley, di Rosa opened to the public in 1997 as part of Rene di Rosa's vision for an “art park” accessible to the greater public, the property now encompasses multiple galleries, a lush courtyard, and a sculpture meadow that are all protected in perpetuity under the Napa County Land Trust.  di Rosa is pleased to hold private events on the property, including corporate events, retreats, meetings, birthdays, and private rentals.

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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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Los Altos History Museum 

5.0

Los Altos, CA
  • Up to 225 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor

Opened in spring of 2001, the Los Altos History Museum resides in an impressive three-level, 8,200-square-foot building – built entirely with private donations; building ownership was transferred to the City of Los Altos in 2002. The Museum features a changing exhibits gallery as well as the permanent exhibit, “Crown of the Peninsula,” that describes the rich history of Los Altos and the surrounding area.

This past year I got to photograph a wedding at Los Altos History Museum. I was excited to work here and it did not disappoint. Los Altos History Museum is a special venue. The first thing that captures your attention is the charming restored house and beautiful garden setting and amazing trees that surround the property. It’s a wedding photographers dream venue. The Staff did a awesome job at executing the couples vision and making their day seamless. A great venue to work with and from my perspective, a great venue to have your dream wedding at!
Jennifer Michelson, 9 months ago
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D'Argenzio Winery 

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Up to 120 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Located in an urban area near the heart of Santa Rosa is a boutique Italian winery filled with generations of passion and love. Often called an urban "hidden gem" by our guests, our full-production winery offers a charming venue with three separate areas and an array of inclusive amenities. We specialize in wedding celebrations and cherish the magic created by couples who begin their "forever" inside our doors. We offer full catering through our neighboring sister restaurant Cibo Rustico with a menu featuring wood-fired pizzas, pasta, salads, desserts, and specialty dishes. Our max capacity is 120 guests, however, groups of about 50 guests work best in our space. An average price for an all-inclusive wedding with food, service, wine/beer, and all available extras you may want to add on is about $7000. From the careful planning to the formal sendoff, your wedding will be a unique experience, and we are committed to ensuring the celebration of your union is truly unforgettable.

We had a wonderful time and experience! Definitely going back!
Adriana M., 7 months ago
The Tech Interactive 

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $12,000

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center and is a fantastic place for a large or small party: Three-levels can accommodate up to 2,500 guests on a large, adaptable floor plan, or flexible spaces make events of all sizes feel at home. You can reserve The Interactive lobby, fully operational interactive exhibit galleries, the IMAX Dome Theater or our rooftop terrace, which features stunning views of downtown landmarks. Find the perfect space, or combination of spaces, for your next event or meeting at The Interactive. Plus we’re located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, just steps away from public transit, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and several major hotels.

We hosted our October 2023 Wedding Reception at The Tech Interactive and I highly recommend it to anybody who is looking for a unique (and literally interactive) venue. It was so much fun and our guests had a great time!  We rented the entire lower level and they kept the galleries and exhibits open so our guests could play with them throughout the night! They were a hit during cocktail hour as well as for taking breaks from the dance floor (although we still always had plenty of people on the dance floor!)  Our event was mostly adults with a handful of younger relatives, and everyone had a great time. The exhibits at The Tech Interactive are perfect for quick and fun interactions no matter how interested (or not interested) any individual guest was in science/technology. Our engineer friends had a great time with the Cyber Detectives activities, while even our least technically-inclined guests enjoyed playing around with things like the Jet Pack Chair and Solve For Earth. This was truly best of both worlds, as we didn't have to give up any of the "traditional" wedding elements to make room for the fun of the exhibits - our tables and decorations were set up beautifully, we still had appetizers and an open bar, and like I mentioned above, there were still always plenty of people on the dance floor! We actually didn't even need to decorate as much as we might have with a more "traditional" venue either, as the existing colors, lighting, and layout of The Tech make for a strong baseline to build from. Our primary contact was Lolita and she was extremely helpful and pleasant to work with. She was there with us every step of the way, from our initial tour to our reception itself. She made sure to consider exactly what we were looking for to make our wedding special and was extremely organized and great and communicating with us as well as our other vendors. She created a great layout based on our table count, dance floor size, and the space the caterer needed, and she and her team went above and beyond and worked with our caterer and coordinator to help set everything up between the public close time and the start of our event so that everything was perfect when our guests got there. They even let us customize the exterior lighting color of the building during our event. The physical location of The Tech Interactive is fantastic as well - right in downtown San Jose within walking distance of tons of hotels and two parking garages where The Tech validates. The city closed off Market Street right in front of The Tech relatively last minute for a public city event, but Lolita was on top of it and worked with us and our shuttle company to arrange for pickup and a smooth experience for our guests. In summary: If you're looking to do something unique with your wedding or event, I can't recommend The Tech Interactive enough. Lolita was fantastic to work with and our guests couldn't stop saying how it was one of the most fun weddings they had ever been to.
Steve W., a year ago

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How much do wedding venues typically cost in El Cerrito, CA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. El Cerrito, CA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $800 and average $2,500. All-inclusive packages start at $400 and average $5,900.

What types of venues can I find in El Cerrito, CA?

El Cerrito offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Restaurant and brewery and Park and garden.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in El Cerrito, CA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Callippe Preserve Golf Course, Brownstone Gardens and The Gardens At Heather Farm. 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 El Cerrito, 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 (39% in El Cerrito do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (31% in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito, CA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in El Cerrito, CA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 2300. The average venue in El Cerrito can seat 100 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in El Cerrito, CA offer?

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