Planning a wedding in the San Francisco Bay Area means choosing from historic mansions, coastal golf resorts, redwood groves, vineyard estates, private clubhouses, waterfront galleries, and full-service hotel ballrooms. From black-tie celebrations overlooking the Bay to laid-back garden ceremonies in Marin or Sunol, the setting options are incredibly diverse—but so are the pricing structures. Site fees can range from a few thousand dollars to well into five figures, and costs often shift based on season, guest count, food and beverage minimums, required vendor partnerships, service charges, and administrative fees. Reviewing real numbers early in the planning process can make a major difference in setting a realistic budget.
To simplify the process, we’ve rounded up popular wedding venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and summarized high-level pricing pulled directly from venue materials. Below, you’ll find starting facility fees, peak vs. off-peak pricing differences, per-person catering ranges, beverage minimums, required packages, and notable inclusions so you can better understand what to expect. All of the venues featured here are part of Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, created to help couples budget realistically before reaching out. Our website includes a growing database of Bay Area wedding venue pricing documents—sign in to access full pricing PDFs for these venues and many more across Northern California.
Webster Hall
Located in San Francisco, Webster Hall is a historic 1912 Beaux-Arts landmark originally designed as a medical library, now transformed into a refined wedding venue filled with architectural character. The Main Hall features dramatic arched windows, antique chandeliers, original murals, and 2,010 square feet of open event space, accommodating up to 180 guests for a ceremony, 200 for a cocktail reception, or 132 for a seated reception with a dance floor. Site fees range from $3,500 (Monday–Thursday) to $5,000 (Saturday), with holiday weekends priced at $6,200, plus a $1,000 refundable security deposit. The rental includes eight hours total, with additional time available at $500 per hour. Couples can also add the 1,900-square-foot Gallery for cocktail hour for $1,000. Catering is not included, and clients must hire a professional day-of coordinator, but the venue offers a preferred vendor list, built-in bar, lounge space, green rooms, and a grand staircase for portraits.
Kohl Mansion
Located in Burlingame, Kohl Mansion is a 50,300-square-foot English Tudor estate built in the early 1900s, set on 40 acres between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The venue offers exclusive use of the mansion, gardens, and parking, accommodating up to 300 guests. Rental pricing varies by season, day of the week, and guest count. During peak months (May through November), Saturday rentals range from $17,000 for up to 100 guests to $17,000+ for larger guest counts, while Friday, Sunday, and holiday rates typically range from $13,000 to $15,000. In off-peak winter months (January through April), rates are lower, starting around $10,000–$11,500 depending on the day and guest count. Holiday weekends (such as Christmas Trees and holiday décor season) are priced higher, with Friday and Saturday rentals reaching $16,000–$18,000. A $5,000 refundable security deposit is required, and rentals include 8–9 continuous hours with tables, chairs, and a ceremony rehearsal for up to two days prior. Couples must select from the mansion’s preferred caterer list, and a professional wedding planner is required.
The Marker
Located in San Francisco’s Union Square neighborhood, The Marker is a historic 1910 hotel known for its grand marble staircase, vaulted ceilings, original fireplaces, and classic city elegance. Wedding receptions are priced per person, with three primary packages: Forever ($135 per person), Everlasting ($180 per person), and Timeless ($210 per person). All packages include a champagne toast, open bar, plated dinner with multiple entrée selections, wedding suite for the couple, dressing room access, linens, dance floor, and a tasting. Higher-tier packages add more passed hors d’oeuvres, expanded entrée options, specialty cocktails, and upgraded décor elements like Chiavari chairs or specialty linens. Ceremonies are available for $3,000–$4,000 (or $2,000 for a pre-reception add-on). Beverage upgrades range from $15–$20 per person, and specialty enhancements such as late-night snacks or brunch service are available. A 24% service charge applies to food, beverage, and event costs.
Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center
Located at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco’s Marina District, Gallery 308 is a bright, industrial waterfront venue with views of the Marina and the Golden Gate Bridge. The 3,920-square-foot space features polished concrete floors, high ceilings, large windows, and flexible open floor plans, accommodating up to 430 guests depending on layout (approximately 250 seated banquet-style). Rental rates are $9,000 Sunday–Friday and $11,500 on Saturdays, with peak season pricing (April, May, September, and October) at $10,000 Sunday–Friday and $13,000 on Saturdays. A 10% historic preservation fee is added to all rentals, and additional hours are $1,000 per hour. The rental includes up to 10 hours (between 7am–12am), tables and chairs (including up to 350 banquet chairs and multiple round and rectangular tables), setup and breakdown, and cleaning. Couples may bring in their own caterer (alcohol requires a permit and licensed bartenders), and the venue offers optional add-ons such as in-house AV, lighting packages, and linens.
Filoli
Located in Woodside, about 30 miles south of San Francisco, Filoli is a grand early 20th-century estate set on 16 acres of formal gardens, complete with a historic mansion and a stunning ballroom. Known for its manicured grounds and European-inspired architecture, the property hosts no more than one wedding per week from April through October, offering couples exclusive evening use of the estate after 5pm. Pricing starts at $65,000 for six hours of event time, with the ability to extend up to eight additional hours for a fee. The wedding package includes up to eight hours of setup and four hours of teardown, a dedicated on-site events manager, a complimentary two-hour portrait session, security gate guard, parking for up to 370 cars, and a Heritage-level membership. Clients must hire an approved wedding planner and use Filoli’s affiliate caterers and tenting vendors, with other vendors requiring advance approval.
Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Located in Half Moon Bay along the Pacific coastline, Half Moon Bay Golf Links offers dramatic oceanfront ceremony lawns and clubhouse receptions overlooking two championship golf courses. Couples can choose from scenic outdoor sites like the Pacific View Lawn (capacity up to 400) or Reflection Pond (up to 140), with receptions ranging from intimate clubhouse gatherings to large tented celebrations for up to 400 guests. Pricing varies by season and day, but site fees generally range from $500–$4,500 for smaller spaces, $1,500–$6,000 for main dining room or clubhouse rentals (half or full day), and $5,000–$8,000 for the Event Marquee. Food and beverage minimums start around $9,000–$13,000+ for most wedding areas, with the marquee requiring $20,000+. Catering is handled in-house, with plated entrées typically ranging from $65–$99 per person, classic buffet packages at $98 per person, and premier buffets at $128 per person, plus tax and service (20% gratuity and 5% service fee). The venue includes ceremony coordination, white ceremony chairs, golf cart photo tours along the bluffs and beach, and optional add-ons like a chipping contest or putting green experience.
Rosewood Sand Hill
Located in Menlo Park, Rosewood Sand Hill is a luxury resort-style venue tucked into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offering sweeping hill views, sunlit terraces, and gardens framed by heritage oaks. Known as a modern clubhouse for Silicon Valley, the property blends understated West Coast elegance with refined hospitality and can accommodate weddings ranging from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 300 guests. Based on a sample 100-guest estimate, catering features elevated pricing, with passed canapés ranging from $12–$16 per person, plated three-course dinners around $200 per person, and classic bar packages approximately $130 per person for six hours. In the example provided, food and beverage totaled about $37,200 before service, with a 26% service charge plus local sales tax, bringing total food and beverage closer to $51,000+. A facility rental fee of approximately $5,500 (plus tax) and additional staffing fees apply, with the full sample event estimate landing around $58,000+ for 100 guests. Couples should expect luxury-level pricing, significant service charges, and premium in-house catering reflective of the resort experience.
Deer Park Villa
Located in Fairfax, Deer Park Villa is a rustic redwood forest venue set beneath towering old-growth trees in Marin County, offering what it calls an “Enchanted Redwood Forest” wedding experience. Ceremonies take place in Grandpa Joe’s Grove, with receptions hosted in the Redwood Grove, Redwood Deck, and indoor facility. Couples can choose between three package tiers — The Redwoods, The Princess, and The Enchanted — which vary by bridal suite access and added perks like a historic bridal cottage or an after-hours party at a downtown VIP lounge. For peak season (April through November), pricing ranges from approximately $8,500–$20,000 depending on package and day of the week, with Saturdays topping out around $16,000–$20,000. Winter rates (December through February) are lower, starting around $5,500 for midweek dates and reaching about $13,000 for peak Saturdays. March pricing falls in between. An optional three-night stay in a 3.5-bedroom suite with early check-in and late checkout is available for $2,500–$3,500, and sales tax is additional.
Rengstorff House
Located in Mountain View, Rengstorff House is a beautifully restored 1867 Victorian Italianate home set within Shoreline at Mountain View’s 750-acre wildlife and recreation area. The 3,955-square-foot historic mansion features ornate chandeliers, period furnishings, brick patios, manicured lawns, and three distinct lawn areas that can accommodate up to 150 guests during peak season (April through October) for combined indoor-outdoor weddings. Rental pricing is notably more affordable than many Bay Area venues, with weekend peak-season rates at $225–$275 per hour (resident vs. non-resident) or a flat $1,700–$2,100 for an eight-hour weekend booking. During the low season (November through March), weekend rates range from $175–$225 per hour, with guest counts capped at 48 indoors and patio-only use. Weekday rentals begin around $125–$150 per hour. Couples are responsible for catering, rentals, lighting, staffing, and setup/cleanup, and a refundable security deposit and insurance are required.
Jefferson Street Mansion
Located in Benicia overlooking the Carquinez Strait, Jefferson Street Mansion is a historic 1861 estate operated by Wedgewood Weddings, known for its wisteria-draped veranda, manicured gardens, and romantic tented reception pavilion with chandeliers and market lights. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests and offers all-inclusive wedding packages that bundle catering, bar service, DJ, planning support, linens, and décor. For 2025–2026 pricing, per-person packages range from approximately $80–$146 per guest depending on tier (Build Your Own, Classic, Premier, or Elite), with higher tiers including open bar with top-shelf spirits, upgraded décor, and added enhancements like a photo booth and accent lighting. Ceremony fees range from $595 (Dec–Mar) to $1,495 (Apr–Nov). Venue rental fees vary by season and day: weekday rates begin around $495–$995, while peak-season Saturdays range from approximately $4,295 to $6,795 depending on month. All pricing is subject to a 22% administrative fee plus tax, and minimums apply.
Olema House
Located in Olema along Highway 1 near Point Reyes National Seashore, Olema House is a boutique hotel venue that blends rustic wilderness with modern-eclectic style, set on four acres overlooking Olema Creek. With 22 guest rooms and two cottages, the property is designed for wedding weekends and full buyouts, accommodating anywhere from 10 to 180 guests. For 2025 weddings, pricing is tiered by guest count: for up to 50 guests, site fees are $4,000 (Mon–Thu) or $5,000 (weekends) with a $5,000 food and beverage minimum and an 8-room hotel block. For 51–100 guests, site fees range from $7,500–$10,500 with a $12,500 F&B minimum and a full 24-room buyout required. For 101–160 guests, site fees are $10,500–$12,500 with a $15,000 F&B minimum, also requiring a full hotel block. Events over 160 guests incur an additional $2,500 site fee and F&B minimum increase. Due West Tavern provides in-house catering and retains beverage exclusivity, though outside caterers are permitted for larger guest counts. Optional add-ons include a $5,000 after-party buyout or $20,000 restaurant buyout.
Nella Terra Cellars
Located in Sunol, Nella Terra Cellars is a private estate vineyard venue set among rolling hills with a dramatic grand staircase entrance, garden ceremony lawn, pond and waterfall, and a large tented reception space. Open April through October, facility fees range from $4,500 (midweek) to $10,500 (Saturday), with Fridays and Sundays priced at $7,500. The eight-hour rental includes setup and cleanup time, a rehearsal, two wedding party suites, a metal ceremony pergola, and bocce courts. In addition to the facility fee, couples must select a metallic venue package — Copper ($2,800), Silver ($5,800), or Gold ($9,800) — which add furnishings, lighting, expanded chair and table counts, and extended event time depending on tier. Beverage packages (four-hour open bar) range from $38–$48 per person for wine and beer, $30 per person for premium spirits, and $35 per person for top-shelf bar, with beverage minimums of $4,000–$8,500 depending on day. A 23% operations fee plus sales tax applies to beverage and venue package items (not the facility fee). Maximum capacity is 300 guests, and required vendors include a designated wedding coordinator and partnered caterer.
The San Francisco Bay Area has no shortage of iconic wedding venues—but the real challenge is understanding how the pricing actually works. Between facility fees, required venue packages, food and beverage minimums, administrative charges, operations fees, staffing costs, and seasonal rate differences, two venues with a similar “starting price” can end up in completely different budget tiers. Add in required caterers, beverage minimums, rental upgrades, and peak-season Saturday premiums, and the numbers can move quickly. Seeing the real figures before you book a tour can save time, prevent sticker shock, and help you narrow your list strategically.
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