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Located in San Francisco’s waterfront Dogpatch district, The Pearl is anchored at the heart of one of the city’s most historical and culturally rich neighborhoods. Complete with state-of-the-art lighting and audiovisual capabilities by Got Light, gorgeous rooftop views of The Bay, and permanent bespoke art installations by Alexis Laurent. With three levels, including a rooftop, The Pearl is a 9,300 square feet industrial charm waiting to be transformed by your wedding vision.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
Historic Building
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November

Reviews of The Pearl

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Hannah Sent on 06/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most stunning venue

If you are looking for an SF wedding, look no further than the Pearl. It is a beautiful modern space and the post professional and responsive team. The took care of the bar for us and made sure everything came together. We got so many compliments on the space. Also loved having ceremony and cocktail hour on the roof and then separate space for the rest of the evening. They made our wedding so special.
Flannery
Flannery Sent on 11/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Classy and Fun!

My, now, husband and I are so grateful to have chosen The Pearl as our wedding venue. Our wedding timeline was affected by Covid, but The Pearl and its stellar staff (Thank you so much Carrie!) was so kind, respectful, and flexible. Our guests were in awe of The Pearl's beautiful setting, amenities, and overall event space. We had a great time at our wedding! Thank you so much to everyone at The Pearl who made it happen!! We highly recommend!!! From, Flannery and Tucker
Talia
Talia Sent on 11/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!!

We just had our wedding at The Pearl and couldn't be happier! From the moment we walked into The Pearl, we knew it was the perfect wedding venue for us. It fit all of our needs for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. The venue is absolutely beautiful and doesn't require many decorative additions. Carrie is absolutely amazing - she's responsive, helpful and goes out of her way to make sure everything is just as you want it. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing our venue was.....we're so sad it's already over.
GGWeddingWire
Ggweddingwire Sent on 05/04/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, great service

The Pearl was the most expensive venue we looked at, but our favorite by far because of the rooftop ceremony area and lots of natural light inside. There is a lot of great art on the interior walls as well, including the huge “tree” on one wall. It ended up being a great choice for COVID safety because we were able to hold the entire event outdoors on the rooftop. The rental includes a variety of tables, chairs, rooftop umbrellas, and other items. Sales manager Carrie Galles is terrific and was a joy to work with, even through all the COVID-related changes. I would highly recommend having your wedding here!
R
Rassa Sent on 03/18/2022
1 out of 5 rating

Bad Business and Rude Service

We had a very bad experience with the Pearl. We had to cancel our engagement party due to COVID (was scheduled for March 2020). Initially the Pearl intended to keep ALL of our money, including open bar payment and site fee. The GM was also very rude to us on the phone, telling us we were selfish for asking for money back. Their contract had a force majuere clause which several lawyers advised me would warrant the return of our money, especially as the delay dragged on beyond 1.5 years. We ultimately had to take them to small claims to receive a refund. At small claims the judge mentioned that The Pearl had been there several times with other clients already. Small claims forced the issuance of a refund of 50% of the site fee and 50% in credit which we could transfer to another party. However, the Pearl managed to block this too when I found someone to transfer to. I could have taken it back to the judge but at this point, I just want to wash my hands of them and the whole affair. There were a lot of vendors who were honest, fair and kind during COVID but The Pearl wasn't one of them. Additionally, a friend of mine who runs a event space rental site told me they dropped The Pearl (pre COVID) from their vendor list because of bad consumer business practices. I would recommend avoiding them and using one of the many other beautiful venues in San Francisco.
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Awards

5

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Heart of Gold DJs Heart of Gold DJs Wedding DJs

We love working at The Pearl! Such a beautiful venue and with very friendly staff. :)

Jim Vetter Photography Jim Vetter Photography Wedding Photographers

The Pearl in San Francisco is one of my favorite places to photograph events. The space is big and roomy with high ceilings but it doesn't feel industrial. It feels very modern. Parking is easy in their neighborhood. The roof deck is fantastic with views of the bay and is finished very nicely so it photographs well. My favorite thing about the venue is the friendly, accommodating staff. They are relaxed yet very efficient. I highly recommend the Pearl to other vendors as well as event clients!

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The Pearl frequently asked questions

The Pearl includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Pearl includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Pearl for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Rooftop
The Pearl offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Pearl offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Pearl offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Pearl offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Pearl is recommended by 83% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in average response time, 4.2 in flexibility, 4.2 in professionalism and 4 in value.
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