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futuremarshallfuturemarshall
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Hi Knottie B2B's!

I've been married for almost 5 years now, but I remember using this board a lot when I was planning. Well now I am helping a family member plan their wedding (yipee!). Right now I'm looking for ceremony/reception locations for approximately 50 people. The couple wants the space to be small and intimate.

Any thoughts or ideas? 

Thanks!
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  • reese511reese511
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    edited December 2011
    where are you looking?  in the general bay area?  SF?  peninsula?  east bay??
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  • futuremarshallfuturemarshall
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    edited December 2011
    General Bay Area is fine. Not super picky on the city, if the location is great location won't necessarily matter to them. 
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  • lthom17lthom17
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    edited December 2011
    I'd suggest a winery in Napa--they are great for smaller parties and so gorgeous!
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  • cassandrae913cassandrae913 member
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    edited December 2011

    Wineries tend to be very expensive and have lots of restrictions. In the Napa Valley everything must end by 10 pm. If you want a winery, you can try the four or so that are licensed to have weddings. Sonoma County wineries have similar restrictions, but may be more cost effective.
    Marin-I would suggest the Olema Inn. It is beautiful, small, and rustic
    San Francisco-there are some places in the Presidio, like the Log Cabin, which are intimate spaces
    Carmel-Highlands Hotel, another small, beautiful space

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  • leia1979leia1979 member
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    edited December 2011
    You might try some of the smaller wineries in Livermore.

    I'd still check out Here Comes the Guide.

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  • hschiefersteinhschieferstein
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    edited December 2011
    Livermore wineries are great.  Try Murietta's Well for a smaller event or Rios Lovell.  Think those are the two that would work for that size croud.
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  • vb0000vb0000 member
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    edited December 2011
    For 50 people try restaurants.  Three I know of in the East Bay that will hold that number nicely without feeling like you're in a warehouse or too schrunched in together is Postino in Lafayette, the Scott's Gardens in Walnut Creek and the Scott's in Jack London Square.
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  • IDoVenuesIDoVenues member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out I Do Venues  great eye candy about SF venues. 
    I would recommend

    Hotel Vitale
    Olema Inn
    The Penthouse at The Fairmont
    UC Berkeley Botanical Garden


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    All different price points- but all fabulous and intimate
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