Top Ten Best Places To Get Married in Oakland, CA
Dunsmuir Mansion
Is located in Oakland, CA., in the East Bay foothills. The Garden Pavilion on the grounds, with farms and fruit trees, is highly recommended as “the” place to say, “I do.” For your reception, you may consider Carriage House with a featured Great Room, as one of your preferences.
The Dunsmuir gardens provides a spacious meadow, a serene locale where you may come to celebrate with loved ones and friends.
The mansion, on 16, 224 square feet, boasts 37 rooms with a Tiffany-style dome, and 10 fireplaces.
On a historic site, your ceremony and, or reception, may take place either in or outdoors. Your guest list may include up to 300, and pricing starts at under $6,000 for 50 guests.
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The Terrace Room at Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt and the Oakland hills are in the scene of a lovely panorama as the backdrop. The Terrace Room, the perfect wedding setting provides all beverages and a variety of exclusive menus from which to choose. Menus are reasonably priced, and custom menus are also available.
Weddings that are sure to please any bride are performed on the weekends: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, indoors at an hourly rate. The wedding venue is spacious, and beautiful with a romantic ambiance. If your event is in the evening, enjoy the Necklace of Lights, a grand chain of lights on Victorian-lit poles that encircle the lake.
Visit the website to reserve your event at The Terrace Room. www.theterraceroom.com/go/weddings
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Scott’s at Jack London Village
Has been a popular destination for weddings and fine dining for 30+ years. Your individual banquet room will be a uniquely-decorated atmosphere. Brides find the recently-renovated Pavilion --- the largest venue --- to be perfect for their dream wedding. There are many features that are found to be alluring, making their day all that they dreamed of. This venue seats up to 350 guests. Daytime hours will treat you to natural light through towering windows, and in the evening, tea lanterns will suspend from the tall, vaulted ceiling creating low lights over the event. Doors open to glorious views and fresh air for your guests to enjoy.
The menu offers an array of dishes including Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon, and Salmon Alla Bella, with special dietary requests are available.
Scott’s is located at Jack London Square, in Oakland, CA. This landmark is sure to please brides and grooms alike. Preservation Park - Lake Merritt
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Temescal Beach House
Is like a beautiful day at the beach or Beach House in the East Bay Parks District. With 48 acres for celebrating, the beauty of nature here was created in 1938. In 1940, the lovely two-story building was built reminiscent with the era. A rose garden blooms in the height of the season, and a waterfall leads to the lake where you will find an ideal photo opp.
Camron Stanford House --- Your perfect day begins with a photo-worthy balcony, a private garden, and a fountain.
Saturday weddings only --- The wedding season for Camron Stanford House is from mid-June through the first weekend of October. Please make reservations for the coming calendar year in March each year.
Although Saturdays are the only day that is booked for weddings, the planning of your special day offers no hidden costs or surprises. They will welcome the expertise of your favorite vendors, such as photographer, videographer, florist, etc.
Camron Stanford House is a stunning outdoor venue. While not being able to provide tent for inclement weather, heat lamps for the late afternoon outdoor weddings and receptions are offered. Picture a magical land at night with lights.
Please phone 510-874-7802 if you would like to schedule a tour.
Woodminster Cascades at Joaquin Miller Park and Community Center
Your special day deserves fabulous wedding options! In the Oakland hills, find the gorgeous Joaquin Miller Park --- a special venue amid redwoods that will take your breath away! You will also find the landmark Woodminster Amphitheater. Fall in love with the cascading waterfalls… a sight to behold. This venue offers private wedding sites, and picnic sites for more casual weddings or other events. Call for more information about the Joaquin Miller Community Center and your place in this lovely setting. Accommodations for up the 250 guests.
Scottish Rite Center Oakland
A lovely venue just waiting for the bride and groom to say, “I do.” Spacious, with a grand ballroom, the “red” room, the “gold” room, and auditorium. All are picture-perfect for a perfect wedding. Visit the website at www.oaklandscottishrite.com Contact the Center for a tour, room reservations, and room layouts.
The Fairview Metropolitan
Has both an outdoor wedding ceremony venue along with an indoor pavilion for your reception that is welcoming to the bride, groom and guests. The location is an outdoor ceremony site that is close by to the golf course and offers the San Francisco skyline in the backdrop. Providing for all weather types, the enclosed pavilion --- an event center shining with large floor-to-ceiling windows, boasts views of the golf course and lovely sunsets. Your reception will welcome between 40 and 250 guests to dance the night away! You must see it to believe it!
All- inclusive packages, which you may customize to fit your personal reception needs, are offered, with a wedding consultant available 24/7 by phone or in person. Tours are available for your convenience. Call to schedule a tour and to let the consultant know how they may help with your wedding plans.
Presentation Park
Is a beautiful Victorian “neighborhood” refreshed with 16 exquisite and colorful homes of the Victorian era. Streetlamps, benches, and a fountain from Paris --- from back in the day, highlight this gorgeous venue. The Pavilion, the “hub” of the neighborhood, boasts a bandstand where wedding ceremonies are a stunning option.
Enjoy classic architecture about the site. The Fountain Circle, where outdoor receptions are held, has a fountain that features a replica of the goddess Diana.
Enjoy music and an outdoor buffet close to the Pavilion. For an indoor reception, The Ginn House, with two parlors, might be a perfect option, or Nile Hall with a 30-foot ceiling, skylights, and theatrical lighting, is also a delightful choice. Your guest list will not be disappointing, as Nile Hall can satisfy a generous guest list.
Your event’s pricing begins at $3,000 and up.
Sequoyah Country Club
Hidden amid rolling hills with the awe of the giant Sequoyah redwoods, find your perfect ambiance for your perfect ceremony! The Sequoyah Country Club offers an impressive golf course and views of the East Bay for your lovely background. With a Spanish flair, you are offered sophistication like no other. This is the perfect wedding venue for members and their guests.
Your guests will enjoy fire pits, glorious views, and a fabulous atmosphere outdoors with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Indoors, they will enjoy architecture that will please the senses.
Sequoyah Country Club provides an excellent staff of caterers who will dazzle you with their culinary skills. Feel free to inquire about customizations. This is a must-see venue for the most important day of your life. With colossal Sequoyah redwood trees, find your perfect ambiance for your perfect ceremony!