Dynamic, Rustic & Warm Wedding Style - Top 10 Best Bay Area Wedding Venues
When looking for your wedding venue, you have to consider these 3 main things:
Cost
Availability
Style
So, cost and availability are somewhat straight-forward concepts and can be checked off your list after some research and a phone call. But style goes deep. If you haven’t taken our style matching quiz yet, take it here. Our unique Stylegram is also a great introduction to the twelve styles and to understand how they relate to one another.
If you have taken the quiz, and your results showed you have a dynamic, rustic and warm wedding style (or one of its influences) then you’re in the right place to start your search for the perfect wedding venue.
There is a way to have a stylistically concise wedding, and it really should start with your venue. Your venue selection determines the style of your wedding, so when looking at venues, imagine your venue photographed in the photography style you like.
It can be difficult to determine any of those aspects in a wedding venue from online resources – but that’s why we’re here – to help you navigate finding the perfect wedding venue.
If your quiz resulted in Dynamic, Rustic and Warm (or either of its influences: Modern with Warm Influence or Rustic with Classic Influence), then we think you’ll like these 10 Bay Area wedding venues that truly showcase an outdoorsy and romantic wedding style.
For daily style inspiration on the Dynamic, Rustic and Warm wedding style, follow the style on Instagram —> @rustic.hollow
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CALISTOGA RANCH - Calistoga, California
Photography by: Nichols Photography
Calistoga Ranch is a private resort set in a canyon surrounded by oak trees in Calistoga, Napa Valley. The Ranch has several venue locations on the grounds, including the Wine Cave and Founders Room, the Lommel Lawn, the Poolside Patio, and the Vineyard Venue. The resort has 50 wooden lodges for family and friends to stay overnight, overlooking Lake Lommel.
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PARK WINTERS - Winters, California
Photography by: Victoria Carlson Photography
Park Winters is settled in the beautiful countryside of Northern California with views of the mountains. The property is home to a rustic, elegant barn and historic Victorian Inn. The property creates a romantic getaway for couples and their guests.
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THE ESTATE YOUNTVILLE - Yountville, California
Photography By: The Poffs
The Estate Yountville is located in the town of Yountville. This estate is a perfect location for a romantic fairytale wedding. An amazing plus is the estate is near the Villagio Inn & Spa and the Vintage Inn, making it convenient for your guest’s travel arrangements.
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BELTANE RANCH - Glen Ellen, California
Photography by: Kristen Marie Parker
Beltane Ranch is located in Glen Ellen of Sonoma Valley. This property is home to a rustic, gold-and-white, two-story Victorian house. This ranch gives couples and their guests the perfect getaway with the privacy that the ranch provides with vineyard views.
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ROARING CAMP RAILROADS - Felton, California
Photography by: Julianne Brasher
Roaring Camp Railroads provides a romantic setting for a fun, adventurous couple to hold their wedding. This venue is surrounded by redwoods and Nature settings creating a fun escape for guests. This venue also includes access to a train to take photograph as well as ride through the venue’s gorgeous landscape.
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THE HAVEN AT TOMALES - Tomales, California
Photography by: Lisa de Jager
The Haven at Tomales is the perfect definition of “elegance in nature”. This historic barn has been renovated to be the perfect setting for the couples who appreciate rustic elegance. The Haven is privately tucked away in Marin county and 10 minutes away from Sonoma Wine Country.
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UNION HILL INN - Sonora California
Photography: Ely Roberts
Union Hill Inn is located in Gold Country of Tuolumne county in Sonora . The amazing option that this venue provides is 55 hours of time with the property instead of your usual 8-hour rental. They allow you and select guests to stay overnight to enjoy the Inn as well as the Union Hill grounds.
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WATERFALL LODGE - Santa cruz, California
Photography by: Foot Candles photography
Waterfall Lodge is tucked among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This amazing property was created with the lumber milled from the nearby area, giving you an appreciation for the rustic elegance that the grounds have to offer.
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CONTENTO VINEYARD - Hopland, California
Photography by: Kandace Photography
Contento Vineyard is just a quick drive from downtown Hopland. The venue is set on a private plateau with lush grounds and magical views. The property includes a 40’x 80’ industrial metal and wood barn, creating the perfect setting for a rustic wedding.
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MURIETTA’S WELL - Livermore, California
Photography by: Majesta Patterson
Murrieta’s Well (sister property of Wente Winery) offers members and non-members an intimate space to hold a wedding. This newly renovated venue not only hosts a beautiful location to taste wine, but an intimate and rustic place to host a wedding.
