Banquet Hall Wedding Venues in California

Don was amazing from the beginning and very understanding and relieved the stress of preparing for my wedding. I had to change the wedding date several times due to K-1 visa delays for my fiancé and he was so reassuring and flexible. The venue is beautiful and affordable, definitely a hidden gem that I would recommend to anyone. I would definitely be using them for future life events.

We had the most wonderful experience holding our wedding & reception at the Lido House. From start to finish, everything went smoothly and exceeded our expectations. Our Senior Events Manager, Brian Reynoso, was truly exceptional. His warm personality, genuine care, and impeccable attention to detail made the entire planning process and the wedding day itself so enjoyable, seamless, and completely stress-free. You can feel the pride and joy Brian brings to his work, and it makes all the difference. We couldn’t have asked for a better team or a more beautiful venue. The food was amazing. All our guests continue to talk about how much they loved the food. Thanks to the incredible chefs, it was definitely not banquet food but high-end restaurant-quality food. The Banquet Manager, servers, and bartenders were all amazing. They were so friendly and helpful. The Boathouse and cocktail area were so elegant and classy. We looked at many venues, and we are so happy we picked the Lido House.

Jeni

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5.0

We had our wedding reception here in March 2026 and everything was incredible! It was a quick walk from the Santa Barbara Courthouse, where we had our ceremony. We loved that the venue is naturally stunning with the lighting, tables, chairs, and wood paneling on the walls. It made it easy to not have to worry about those extra rentals. They were so easy to work and communicate with. After I hired my coordinator, she took over communication with La Amada which made it even easier! They worked together well and if there were any hiccups, it was unbeknownst to me. For dinner, we chose the Salmon, Chicken, Caesar Salad, and Asparagus from Little Bird. And for dessert, we chose to do the ice cream sandwiches from Rory’s instead of a cake and that was the star of the show! We are still hearing from our guests about how great the food was. The staff was incredible, they checked on us multiple times throughout the evening (without interrupting or overdoing it) to make sure we had everything we needed… food, drink, water, etc.

AnnaMarie

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5.0

Working with Urban Blanco was an absolute pleasure! As a wedding Planner who's in and out of dozens of venues every year, I don't say this lightly — this venue is at the very top of my list. A huge part of that is Renee, who manages the space. She is welcoming, kind, and incredibly helpful every single time I've worked an event there. She makes vendors and couples feel taken care of, and that kind of hospitality makes a real difference on wedding day. The venue itself is another huge win — a great San Jose location with three distinct areas, which gives couples so much flexibility for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, or just for hosting any event. It's rare to find a venue with this much versatility in one location. If you're searching for a wedding venue, Urban Blanco is a must-see. Ask for Renee — you'll be in great hands! AR Weddings N Events

The Norris Pavilion was a beautiful and perfect place for our wedding. Our terrace ceremony and indoor reception in the ballroom were magical. Linda and the staff were so kind, professional and helpful. They saw to it that every detail was taken care of. I highly recommend them.

BOOK THEM NOW! We can't express how thankful we are to University Club of Pasadena for hosting our dream wedding. My husband and I toured countless venues and the services University Club provides exceeded them all. 1. You get the venue for the entire day! Other venues we toured had strict times we could enter, some even requiring the bride to arrive completely ready because there wasn't a space for HMU. Cinthia was so flexible and even allowed us to arrive at 6AM to begin getting ready! We had a brunch spread with our family/bridal party there, where Cinthia had the staff assist with setting up and tearing down our brunch tables. 2. The bar package is VERY flexible compared to other venues. We noticed that most of the venues we considered have a per-head cost, expensive since some of our elderly don't drink. UC instead allowed us to set a general bar limit, which afterwards they would convert into a cash bar (we didn't end up reaching our limit, but this was a very cost-effective set-up for us). 3. Joy and Tony were incredible at customizing our drinks! Joy had so many creative suggestions for Asian inspired drinks - they allowed us to have multiple taste testings and we landed on a lychee mojito and strawberry soju in a martini glass. We had SO many guests rave about our signature drinks, asking us for the recipes! 4. They went above and beyond for desserts!!!! We were so disappointed when other venues either don't allow outside vendors or have a fee - we're not cake people so we wanted to bring in Fosselman's ice cream instead. Cinthia and Chef Tony not only allowed us to bring in outside ice cream, but even told us that UC regularly serves Fosselman's for the club members so they could provide the ice cream for us instead of us bringing it! We originally wanted an ice cream bar, but they informed us they could only scoop the ice cream from the kitchen and have the waiters pass them around on trays because of their freezer location. However, the week of our wedding, Cinthia called us and said they've figured out a way to create our ice cream bar! It meant so much to us that UC was still trying to figure out a way to have our dream dessert station even though my husband and I were fine with tray-passed ice cream - and SO many guests complimented us for the ice cream station! 5. Cinthia and Chef Tony are very willing to work with you to make sure the entrees are exactly the way you want it! We initially weren't incredibly happy with the salmon during out taste testing, so they had us come in again to try the chicken with another free taste test (this is a huge deal - other venues often charge for taste tests)! They even allowed us to sub mashed potatoes for scalloped potatoes etc. I'll be honest - we thought the food at our taste testing was okay, pretty decent wedding food. BUT the food the night of our wedding was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! We had so many guests (some of our guests are even wedding coordinators) compliment us for the food! Multiple parents also said this wedding had the best kid meals they've ever seen with delicious chicken tenders and fries - I had a dad even ask if he could also have a kids meal! Other details that makes UC stand out... - Parking ON SITE with a private lot! - You have the entire building to yourself! - Indoors in case of rain! - I noticed some wedding websites giving UC three dollar signs, but this venue is actually VERY accommodating to your budget with fair prices - 10/10 STAFF. Cinthia, Tony (bar), Tony (chef), and Joy are absolutely amazing to work with!

Celebrated my son’s diaper party and my daughter in law’s baby shower all in one place!! Marine room was perfect for our group and the location was so convenient as we live in San Pedro. Once again, our local Elk’s lodge was the perfect venue to make wonderful lasting memories!!

Adriana

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5.0

Venue was beautiful. Very helpful and attentive I truly thank them for everything!

We had an amazing experience with Sunol Casa Bella for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! From the very beginning, their team was incredibly responsive and took the time to answer all of our questions throughout the planning process. We always felt supported and confident knowing they were just a message away. One thing that really stood out was the thoughtful guidance they provided with our floor plan and event setup. They shared detailed design tips and layout recommendations that helped us make the most of the space, and the final result was even better than we had imagined. They were also extremely accommodating when it came to our tasting. Our schedule didn't align with the normal timeline, but they worked with us to find a solution that fit our needs, which we really appreciated. The day before the wedding, during our rehearsal, the staff was fantastic. They somehow managed to keep our very rowdy wedding party on track (no small feat 😂), making sure everyone knew where they needed to be and helping the rehearsal run smoothly. On the wedding day, the staff was outstanding. Everyone was organized, friendly, responsive, and genuinely helpful. They kept everything running on schedule, which made the entire day flow effortlessly. The transition from the ceremony to cocktail hour and then right into the reception was completely seamless. We never had to worry about what was happening next because the team had everything under control, allowing us to simply enjoy every moment. Several of our guests even commented on how friendly and helpful the staff was throughout the evening, which really speaks to the level of service they provide. We chose the plated dinner option, and the food was absolutely amazing! We received so many compliments from our guests about the quality of the meal. The chef was also incredibly accommodating with allergies and dietary preferences, making sure our family and friends were well taken care of. That level of attention to detail meant a lot to us. Another huge benefit was that they handled both setup and takedown. Everything was seamless from our perspective, and it was such a relief not having to coordinate those details ourselves. Even the next-day pickup of our rental items was effortless—they had everything packed away and ready to go, making loading up quick and easy. We truly felt taken care of every step of the way. The entire team went above and beyond to make the planning process and our wedding day as stress-free as possible. Their professionalism, organization, and genuine care made all the difference, and it was clear they wanted our day to be just as special as we did. A very special thank you to Yoselin, Kate, and Alexha for everything you did to make our wedding day so memorable. Your hard work, kindness, attention to detail, and support did not go unnoticed, and we're so grateful for everything you did to help make our special day absolutely perfect. If you're looking for a beautiful venue with an exceptional team that genuinely cares about making your event a success, we highly recommend Sunol Casa Bella. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would choose them all over again!

The service was phenomenal! Jennifer Seo was our wedding coordinator/host/helper, and made everything so much easier for us. I loved the experience on the shit, and my guests fell in love with it. The vintage feel made everything a lot more romantic. The food was amazin, too. We got married on the gazebo and the views were phenomenal. My husband and me fell in love with the place. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. 10/10