Marin’s Top Wedding Locations

A wedding is a significant and memorable life event that starts with thorough planning and choosing the right location. With its breathtaking landscapes, Marin County is a great choice for celebrating the incredible moments of the day you and your loved ones’ lives intertwine. Here are Marin’s top wedding locations. 

A lot goes into ensuring your wedding goes smoothly and becomes one of your most cherished memories. One aspect of this is accommodating your guests and picking an outstanding venue.

When planning your wedding, you need to look not only into where you will have the event take place but also where your guests can stay. As wedding hosts, you probably want to make sure all your guests feel welcome and have the most comfortable experience possible. For popular hotel venues check out our hotel accommodations, and if looking for hotels offering both a venue and guest accommodations, look no further than in West Marin.

A rustic outdoor dining setup, one of Marin's top wedding locations, features a floral arrangement with pink, purple, and white flowers decorating a wooden fence in the background. White tablecloth-covered tables are set with glasses, plates, and cutlery. Rolling hills and trees are visible in the distance.

What could be more romantic than a wedding on a farm with an inspiring history? With the capacity to accommodate a group of up to 10 guests, the Straus Home Ranch is renowned for being a destination for weddings.

Nick’s Cove, nestled on the shores of Tomales Bay, is a remarkable wedding destination. With the flexibility to host up to 120 people, Nick’s is a great choice for a large celebration.

Nestled in the serene hills overlooking Tomales Bay, this secluded coastal retreat boasts 45 rooms. The Lodge at Marconi is a natural oasis within a sprawling 62-acre California State Historic Park.

A newlywed couple shares their first dance in a rustic barn, one of Marin's top wedding locations, decorated with draped white fabric and greenery. Guests seated at round tables surround the dance floor, watching the couple. The wooden ceiling is adorned with string lights, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.

If you are looking for a unique backdrop for your wedding, we want to share some excellent locations that will help you remember your wedding for years to come:

The Haven at Tomales stands out as the perfect wedding destination, offering an unparalleled backdrop of rolling hills and majestic forests that rank among the most scenic locations in the entire Bay Area.

Against this natural canvas, a classic Victorian gazebo takes center stage, providing an enchanting backdrop for exchanging matrimonial vows. The Marin Art and Garden Center offers couples the perfect setting for a wedding that’s both picturesque and meaningful.

With its majestic castles and charming chapels nestled on 14 acres of pristine grounds, the University of Redlands offers an exceptional setting for weddings. Perched atop a hill overlooking the iconic Mt. Tamalpais, this venue is nothing short of extraordinary.

A couple is getting married on a boat, one of Marin's Top Wedding locations. The bride, in a white dress and veil, faces away from the camera, holding hands with the groom in a gray suit. The officiant, wearing a hat and vest, stands beside them holding an open book. It's a sunny day with clear blue sky.

For couples seeking an elegant and nautical wedding experience, the schooner Freda B is the perfect choice. Whether it’s weddings at sea, receptions, or rehearsal dinners, Freda B offers a captivating backdrop for some of the most cherished life moments.

Apart from the venue and accommodations, there are plenty of other things to take care of in preparation for your wedding. Fortunately, we’ve got a network of trusted business partners ready to provide essential services to turn your wedding dreams into reality.

For the best places to stay when in Marin, visit the Marin CVB at visitmarin.org/hotels.

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