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!

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.

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.

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.

A Space to be Together. Built for intimate events, Gather is perfect for hosting weddings, birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, and corporate events. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. Soaring white ceilings make Gather's main hall the perfect canvas for your event. The South wall features tall, Century-old windows, giving a gorgeous cornerstone that matches decor from farmhouse chic to luxury glam. Stepping outside, Gather features a private patio with wood decking and tons of greenery. Perfect for cocktail hour and garden parties. Our coordinators have partner vendors to bring you a full service experience including catering, florals & decor, rentals, photography and more. The menu at Gather features meals prepared by our in-house partners at Montperi Catering. Together, you and your guests will experience seasonal and creative cuisine with a contemporary touch. You'll soon discover what it means when Gather is dedicated to the success of your event.

No matter where we live, we’re all neighbors and friends here. Unlike any other place in the region, and exactly like the Bay Area itself: we represent a socially, professionally and culturally diverse membership, brought together by an appreciation for family values, relevant tradition and life lived to the fullest. Our unique sense of camaraderie is uninhibited by age, background, or social status. We are united by a zeal for life, motivated by the challenge and reward of competition, and inspired by mutual respect for one another.

Built in 1902 by the renowned architect Bernard Maybeck in traditional Arts and Crafts style, it's designed to create a cozy, intimate feeling. The crowning glory of the club is the three-story Great Hall. With its vaulted ceiling, massive stone fireplace, and stained-glass windows featuring heraldic crests of the great universities of the world, it's reminiscent of many a European cathedral. Light from the floor-to-ceiling windows warms the redwood paneling and suffuses the Hall in a golden glow. Two charming smaller spaces are also available for functions. The Heyns and Seaborg rooms (named respectively after a chancellor and a distinguished University Nobel Laureate) both have French doors leading to a private outdoor area with a garden view. The Faculty Club has been serving its members and guests for over 100 years and will do everything possible to make your event successful and enjoyable.

As a family of passionate restaurateurs, we realize we earn our reputation one event, one meal, and one gesture at a time. Our goal is to ensure your experience is one that you and your guests will truly enjoy. Modeled after the Colosseum in Rome, California Memorial Stadium (est. 1923) is an enduring symbol of the University of California campus - home to many of the greatest moments in the history of Cal Athletics. Designed by renowned architect John Galen Howard and originally opened in the fall of 1923, Memorial Stadium underwent seismic renovations in Dec. 2010 to bring the facility up to modern standards - all while maintaining the architecture and character of the celebrated structure. Neighboring a plush wall of pine trees in the Berkeley Hills to the east, with a million-dollar panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay Area to the west and stunning sights of the Richmond Bridge, the Bay Bridge and the famed Golden Gate Bridge! The perfect spot for your next event!

Our 3000 square foot space is located in the historic Cotton Mill district of Oakland. Just off the 880 freeway, Flowhouse is located just east of Brooklyn Basin and directly opposite the Embarcadero Cove pier. We have two beautiful dance studios that can be used for dancing as well as dinner set up. One studio can also be used as dressing room area. We also have a beautiful living room and lobby area that can be used for a buffet set up, receiving area, and cocktail area.

In 1994, Just Dance Ballroom began its operation near Downtown Oakland with the vision to spread the love of dance to many and all. Over the decade, the Just Dance Ballroom family grew bigger, and thus, the dream to relocate to a grand space came to fruition on September 16, 2006. Since then, Just Dance Ballroom has shared its halls with dancers, entertainers, family, and friends from all around the world. With 26 years (and counting) of experience under its belt, Just Dance Ballroom is proud to be considered by many to be the destination for dance and entertainment in the Bay Area.

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.

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.

In the heart of Oakland, The Lake Chalet boasts an elegant venue, with beautiful views. Resting on the edge of Lake Merritt, The Lake Chalet has exquisite views of the water, the surrounding parks, and the lush rolling hills of California.

Magnificent Scenery With Sun-dappled Fields and Mature Forest. Gorgeous Ballroom With Excellent Views. Tucked away in a gorgeous, tree-lined meadow, Redwood Canyon by Wedgewood Weddings is elegant and handsome. From the mature forest, to the natural wildlife, to the creek bridge and into your secluded ceremony area, this venue feels like a quiet retreat. Located in one of NorCal's most popular cities, this serene Castro Valley escape features a newly-enhanced ceremony and reception design, combining the best of rustic charm with a sophisticated splendor.

Berkeley City Club is a wedding and event venue, historic hotel, restaurant & bar, and private social club located in downtown Berkeley, California. Guests will enjoy the unique architecture of this landmark building, designed by Julia Morgan. We offer multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces for your celebration, as well as in-house catering provided by Julia's Restaurant.

Hi, my name is Iso, one of the founders of Forage Kitchen. Since 2017, our mission has been to support Oakland entrepreneurs by providing kitchen space, promotional help, and event organization. To support that mission, we rent our space throughout the year for weddings, corporate events, and parties of all kinds. Our space offers a full commercial kitchen, great outdoor space with overhead lighting, and most importantly, a fully stocked bar! With seating capacity for 160 and standing room for 230, it’s great for events of all kinds, and live music is always welcome!

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.

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.

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.

We take great pride in providing exceptional food and drink, service, and a wonderful atmosphere. We offer many services to make wedding receptions special, such as a complimentary champagne toast, Oakland inspired menus, and dramatic lighting. It’s your wedding reception… and our opportunity to impress you. Find out how easy it is to plan your wedding with guestrooms, event space, and catering all in one building.  Accommodates weddings of any size, 500 guestrooms, flexible event spaces, Wedding room block specials, Walkable, BARTable, Onsite Self/Valet Parking. The largest of our ballrooms is the Grand Ballroom, which can seat up to 550 people in rounds, ideal for reception dinners of 300 with full dance floor. The hotel's signature space is the Skyline Ballroom on the 21st floor, which features floor-to-ceiling bay windows, views of the breathtaking San Francisco Bay, and accommodates up to 180 people.

Located at the edge of Jack London Square, you’ll follow a rainbow serape into an outdoor oasis known as the Bay Area’s first margarita garden. NIDO’s BackYard focuses on seasonal Mexican cuisine along with a curated list of agave spirits and cocktails. Our Motto is “Mi Backyard es Sú Backyard” welcoming all to enjoy Oakland’s beautiful weather (shine & the occasional rain!), margaritas, buenas vibras, and fun times in our BackYard. ¡Que comience la fiesta!

Oakland has always been a beer town. Once known as the "Milwaukee of the West,” it's a place where hard-working people gather to enjoy locally brewed, fresh beer. Founded in 2009 as Linden Street Brewery, we became the first community-based production brewery in Oakland since Golden West Brewery closed in the 1950s. In 2017, we moved to the Jack London District and rebranded as Oakland United Beerworks. Today, we are proud to continue The Town's great brewing tradition. We have a two tiered indoor space with the upper level mezzanine overlooking the brewery. Seating for approximately 70 people indoors with seating for another 40 people outdoors.

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

Fairview Metropolitan helps make your big day a success, with all-inclusive wedding packages to suit every need. Whether you’re looking for a spacious outdoor wedding venue or an intimate banquet-style hall, we are here to assist you in creating the wedding you’ve dreamed of. We can accommodate weddings as small as 40 and up to 250 guests. Our wedding packages can be tailored to fit varying budgets, tastes, and guest counts, while making it effortless to design the wedding of your dreams! Schedule a free tour and consultation for yourself, and you’ll quickly realize that our spectacular outdoor ceremony site and perfectly planned reception might be just what you need!

Play and party to your heart's content at Tipsy Putt, an indoor mini-golf bar and restaurant venue with locations across Northern California. Whether it be wedding welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, bachelor/ette parties, or after parties - we are no strangers to celebrating new chapters. From mini-golf to cornhole, Tipsy Putt has an variety of activities for your most competitive attendees. With high-end facilities to match, your 12-400 guests are bound to have a blast as they celebrate you. We have a stylish sports bar with tables, chairs, and flat-screen TVs, as well as a vast selection of local craft beers and draft cocktails. Tipsy Putt also offers delicious, Mexi-Cali inspired, pub fare with individual ordering or catering options available. Hosting your wedding event at Tipsy Putt gives you plenty of support throughout the planning phase. From rentals to the sound, lighting, and equipment for games, our team will provide everything you need for your special occasion.

Trophy Club is Northern California’s Premiere Cocktail Lounge in Sacramento and Emeryville. We are a fine drinking establishment, perfect for an intimate gathering. We can accommodate groups with up 50 guests, catering options available. Hidden in plain sight, the Trophy Club offers creative craft cocktails and an exclusive and discreet environment with a secret entrance. Experience our handcrafted cocktails curated from our extensive liquor selection, house dehydrated fruit garnishes, barrel aged liquors, aromatics, and more!

We are more than just a restaurant. We are family. We like to make your special day the most memorable day at Fogo! We have spaces for intimate spaces for 15 to 20 guests, 30, 40, and more. Totally customizable floor space, with a full bar. Our extensive menu offers a full experience of 14 different cuts of Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Lamb; we even offer Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and Vegan options for guests.

Stun your guests by transporting them to the Mediterranean at TAROCCO. Our chic + minimal decor, clean lines + gorgeous natural light make this venue perfect for the stylish but laid back couple. Our in-house catering team provides the highest level of service with a beautifully curated list of natural wines. Our vibrant + colorful California Mediterranean menu includes seasonal produce from local farms + is able to accommodate a variety of dietary preferences - including gluten-free + vegan dishes. Other amenities include fully operational ceiling tall windows, marble top tables, adjustable lighting, a Bose sound system + additional lounge seating.

Nestled in the heart of wine country, Hammerling Wines offers an intimate setting perfect for couples seeking a blend of rustic charm and modern elegance. Guests can enjoy breathtaking vineyard views, while the experienced staff ensures every detail is taken care of. With a focus on locally sourced cuisine and handcrafted wines, this venue promises a memorable and unique celebration.