Welcome. Imagine exchanging your vows in a romantic European-style chateau in the heart of Northern California. Be swept away by our picturesque grounds, inspired by the French countryside. Fall in love with our charming courtyards as you say “I do.” Create your dream wedding in a place that celebrates the art of gracious hospitality. Surrounded by the sophistication of the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, your wedding becomes the event of the season. Choose from elegant indoor and outdoor wedding venues, sized to accommodate an intimate 10-guest affair or a glamorous 220-guest fête. Enlist the culinary creativity of our Executive Chef to orchestrate a memorable menu tailored to your tastes, from handcrafted hors d’oeuvres and stylish cocktail receptions to formal sit-down dinners and buffet feasts. Our humble ambassadors are on hand to grant you every wedding wish.

Host your next event at our beautiful facility. Whether you are celebrating a wedding or a B’nai Mitzvah, or holding a class or a meeting, we have the perfect space for you. We offer both indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate your needs.

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!

Our venue is centered in the heart of the UC Berkeley Campus. Built in the 1950's, Alumni House has a cozy and warm atmosphere, ready to welcome all alumns, friends, and newcomers to campus. The event space consists of both indoor and an outdoor areas. The Toll Room is a large open space preserved in its original mid century modern aesthetic with a full wall of sliding glass doors. It opens on to the patio surrounded by mature trees that create a charming canopy decorated with string lights. Surrounded by towering red woods, and a trickling creek, you can have the best of both worlds: an outdoor space with the convenience of being close to the city. Our wedding package includes access to entire event space including an indoor event space, patio, and kitchen.

La Note is an authentic Provençal restaurant located in the vibrant heart of California. Since 1997 La Note has serviced the Berkeley community and is thankful for all of the people and companies that have been here for us.

COMAL is a gathering place located in Berkeley’s bustling Arts District, just north of the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. The restaurant is housed in a single-story building (circa 1927) and features a lush, secluded rear patio with a full bar, covered dining area, and al fresco beer garden with fire pit. Executive Chef Matt Gandin creates earthy, modern interpretations of dishes from throughout Mexico, with emphasis on Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. We offer an “all-Mexican” list of craft cocktails, house-made sangritas paired with our curated collection of agave spirits, and a diverse selection of local beer and wine on tap.

Sequoyah Country Club is nestled among Monterey Pines and Redwoods in the hills of Oakland, California. Located outside the fog band from the San Francisco Bay, Sequoyah has earned its title as the best-kept secret of the Bay Area. The century-young Clubhouse, rich in history, has high beam ceilings and a style of vintage elegance. Sequoyah boasts exquisite cuisine prepared by gourmet chefs, served by an attentive staff. Our packages offer customizable options for a wide variety of needs.

With whimsical sets, 10 acres of beautifully tended gardens, colored fairy lights, and a picturesque setting on the shores of Lake Merritt, our park is the ideal venue for a one-of-a-kind wedding. We offer a canopied amphitheater with both indoor and outdoor seating options, an expansive lawn, water features, and a number of themed areas perfect for receptions and sit-down dinners. Guests will delight in discovering a pirate ship and dragons or taking a ride on the iconic Jolly Trolly train. The Chapel of Peace offers a picturesque backdrop for wedding and engagement photos. Guest capacity varies. Please contact the Fairyland Team.

Oakland’s Most Enchanting Wedding & Celebration Venue Our panoramic view encompasses the blue-green of Lake Merritt and the lush Oakland hills. A special treat for evening events is the Necklace of Lights, which is a chain of lights on ornate Victorian light poles that surround the entire lake

The Oakland Scottish Rite Center was completed in 1927, with over a thousand craftsmen working on the project. The construction cost was approximately $1.5 million. This was a sizeable sum at the time equivalent to about $22 million today. From ground breaking to completion the edifice was erected in just two years. This is the second temple in Oakland built from the ground up by the Scottish Rite Masonic fraternity since 1883, when it was first chartered in Oakland.