City By The Bay: 14 San Francisco Wedding Venues with Stunning Views

Style: Spectacular 9th-floor venue

Fab Feature: This chic, modern spot in the iconic Chase Center boasts floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the San Francisco skyline, the Bay waterfront and surrounding piers.

Style: Elegant 1915 mansion

Fab Feature: The Mansion is impressive inside and out: the exterior blends Italian Renaissance, Rococo, Tudor and Georgian architecture, and the interior boasts dramatic coffered ceilings, painted murals, gleaming marble fireplaces, and unrivaled views of the bay.

Style: Opulent Beaux Arts landmark

Fab Feature: From the iconic cable cars outside heading up Nob Hill to the Ballroom, with its handcrafted mahogany ceiling, classic columns, and tall arched windows framing city views, this remarkable landmark is iconic San Francisco glam.

Style: Historic landmark-turned-restaurant in the heart of the Embarcadero

Fab Feature: Enjoy exquisite Peruvian-inspired sea-to-table menus served in spacious, light-filled interior and patio spaces overlooking the Bay and Treasure Island.

Style: Stylish, modern hotel in SoMa

Fab Feature: Al fresco ceremonies and cocktail hours on the stunning Yerba Buena Terrace followed by fabulous receptions in the Galley Ballroom, with all-glass walls offer breathtaking panoramas.

Style: Majestic neoclassical building on a hilltop

Fab Feature: The museum is home to over 70 sculptures by Rodin, including The Thinker, which adorns the palatial al fresco piazza. After you exchange vows in front of the famous sculpture, dazzle your guests with a walking cocktail hour through the Rodin galleries or the Hall of Antiquities before dinner in the elegant Legion Café.

Style: A mixture of natural surroundings, historic buildings, and epic views

Fab Feature: Formerly a military base, the Presidio is a national park located in San Francisco with iconic bay vistas and lovingly restored vintage buildings available for special events, including the Golden Gate Club, whose soaring picture windows frame a pretty forest view.

Style: Playfully modern hotel in the heart of downtown

Fab Feature: The vibrant event spaces include the lavish Great Room and the expansive, chic Social Terrace, which boasts a media wall, L.E.D. chandelier, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an outdoor patio with spectacular city views.

Style: Luxurious landmark hotel

Fab Feature: Exchange vows in the secluded rooftop garden beneath swaying palms, or opt for an intimate celebration on the Penthouse terrace with sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline.

Style: Popular museum of science & human experience

Fab Feature: The Fisher Bay Observatory Gallery affords nearly 360-degree views of Treasure Island, the Bay Bridge, the Transamerica Pyramid, and Coit Tower, plus guest access to its fabulous interactive galleries.

Style: Contemporary boutique hotel

Fab Features: This hip spot, nestled between SoMa and Mission Bay, boasts intimate rooftop spaces with incredible city views, chic indoor venues with an urban vibe, exceptional menus, and tony rooms to spoil your guests.

Style: "Grand Dame" elegance

Fab Feature: This turn-of-the-century landmark boasts several of the finest historic gilded ballrooms around…while also featuring stunning venues with jaw-dropping panoramas from its more contemporary Tower Building.

Style: Waterfront cultural center/urban park

Fab Feature: This one-time military post has been brilliantly converted into a National Historic Landmark on the edge of the bay, complete with scenic piers, hip art galleries, unique buildings, and lots of lush greenery.

Style: Old World glamour

Fab Feature: This swanky private club, occupying four stories of a historic financial district skyscraper, features one of the most exquisite, original Art Deco interiors we've seen, including a remarkable 30-foot-high Diego Rivera fresco.

Just a hop, skip and jump over the Golden Gate Bridge is another venue known for it's stellar SF views.
Although CAVALLO POINT isn't located directly in San Francisco, it has some of the best views of the Bay and the City that we’ve ever seen so we had to mention it.

Style: History, ecology, and luxury on 75,000 acres of parkland.

Fab Feature: This meticulously restored Colonial Revival complex at the northern foot of the Golden Gate Bridge offers indoor and outdoor event spaces, along with a luxurious Healing Arts Center & Spa, an award-winning restaurant, wonderful accommodations and, of course, stunning views.

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