We loved working with the Parck and Rec department. Very affordable and simple to book. The space is beautiful without being too formal or stuffy. Worked great for us!

We're a non-denominational couple so we had a lot of options for picking a venue – so many that it was hard to make a decision! Fortunately a little park near our house had just been renovated and the 100-year-old conservatory on the property had been rebuilt, so we had the perfect wedding location for us and it was right around the corner!

The conservatory once housed the rare plant collection of a large estate, and it has been renovated to exceed it's former glory. It's a little-known San Francisco landmark with as much character as other city sites like the Shakespeare Garden, and a unique charm. The interior is paneled in redwood, tall windows capture loads of sunlight (which can be scarce in the neighborhood.), and pristine grounds are anchored by giant palm trees. There are even playful little bronze statues sprinkled through the site. The space easily fit our 65 guests and everyone commented on the beauty of the space.

One thing we were worried about was parking, since the site does not include any and it is in a residential neighborhood. But our guests that drove had no problems finding a space and some even walked from the nearby BART station. Another disadvantage is the fact that the space is entirely blank (there are no chairs, tables, or other accouterments) but for our purposes it was easy to rent what we needed, and the beauty of the space speaks for itself. Amanda Lee at the Park and Rec Department was a pleasure to work with and was available for everything we needed.