San Jose offers you the perfect blend of Silicon Valley innovation and California charm for your big day. Here you'll find venues with dramatic backdrops of the Santa Cruz Mountains, working vineyards and architecturally significant spaces that place you at the intersection of natural beauty and urban sophistication.

You'll discover venue diversity spanning from the Winchester Mystery House with its Victorian intrigue to the ultra-modern Tech Interactive featuring a three-level atrium and interactive exhibits. The region's Mediterranean climate gives you reliable weather for outdoor ceremonies from April through October. If you're looking for convenience, downtown venues like San Jose Marriott and Signia by Hilton offer proximity to international airports while places like Boulder Ridge provide Craftsman-style architecture with expansive views of Almaden Valley.

San Jose weddings run significantly higher than the national average of $6,500-$12,000. Your venue will likely cost between $13,200 and $16,100 which represents about 18% of your total wedding budget.

Your guest count impacts costs:

• 50 guests: $35,856
• 100 guests: $59,780
• 150 guests: $82,258
• 200 guests: $102,326
• 250 guests: $122,393
• 300 guests: $142,461

Boulder Ridge by Wedgewood Weddings gives you fully accessible facilities with a private entrance expansive windows and craftsman-style architecture. The Tech Interactive in downtown provides a large modern space with multiple event areas. You'll also find excellent accessibility with flexible spaces and professional staff at San Jose Marriott Blanco Urban Venue and Hotel Valencia Santana Row.

The Province transforms into a fairytale backdrop for your special day with exceptional catering through Prime Catering. If you love Italian cuisine Il Fornaio serves up delicious dishes ideal for intimate celebrations. SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant offers locally sourced American bistro cuisine crafted by executive chef Ben Robin that your guests will love. You can also count on excellent catering services with varied options at Signia by Hilton and The Tech Interactive.

The Tech Interactive stands out with 120,000 square feet of adaptable space for interactive remote participation. Your distant guests can explore virtual exhibits or join in live Q&A sessions. Blanco Urban Venue offers excellent connectivity options for virtual guest books and real-time polls that keep everyone engaged. The GlassHouse leverages modern infrastructure for immersive remote experiences including virtual reality and interactive photo booths that merge your in-person and virtual celebrations.

For a 150-guest wedding you're looking at:

• Venue: $14,647 (18%)
• Florists: $10,741 (13%)
• Catering: $11,718 (14%)
• Bar Services: $9,374 (11%)
• Photographers: $6,542 (8%)
• Planners: $6,640 (8%)
• Videographers: $5,917 (7%)
• Bands and DJs: $2,335 (3%)
• Hair & Makeup: $824 (1%)
• Cakes and desserts: $1,123 (1%)

October ranks as the most popular month for venue inquiries so plan accordingly. You'll need to book prime venues typically 12-18 months in advance for Saturday dates between May-October. If you're flexible winter ceremonies from November to April offer greater date availability and potential cost savings of 15-20% which could significantly impact your overall budget.

San Jose offers you the perfect blend of Silicon Valley innovation and California charm for your big day. Here you'll find venues with dramatic backdrops of the Santa Cruz Mountains, working vineyards and architecturally significant spaces that place you at the intersection of natural beauty and urban sophistication.

You'll discover venue diversity spanning from the Winchester Mystery House with its Victorian intrigue to the ultra-modern Tech Interactive featuring a three-level atrium and interactive exhibits. The region's Mediterranean climate gives you reliable weather for outdoor ceremonies from April through October. If you're looking for convenience, downtown venues like San Jose Marriott and Signia by Hilton offer proximity to international airports while places like Boulder Ridge provide Craftsman-style architecture with expansive views of Almaden Valley.

San Jose weddings run significantly higher than the national average of $6,500-$12,000. Your venue will likely cost between $13,200 and $16,100 which represents about 18% of your total wedding budget.

Your guest count impacts costs:

• 50 guests: $35,856
• 100 guests: $59,780
• 150 guests: $82,258
• 200 guests: $102,326
• 250 guests: $122,393
• 300 guests: $142,461

Boulder Ridge by Wedgewood Weddings gives you fully accessible facilities with a private entrance expansive windows and craftsman-style architecture. The Tech Interactive in downtown provides a large modern space with multiple event areas. You'll also find excellent accessibility with flexible spaces and professional staff at San Jose Marriott Blanco Urban Venue and Hotel Valencia Santana Row.

The Province transforms into a fairytale backdrop for your special day with exceptional catering through Prime Catering. If you love Italian cuisine Il Fornaio serves up delicious dishes ideal for intimate celebrations. SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant offers locally sourced American bistro cuisine crafted by executive chef Ben Robin that your guests will love. You can also count on excellent catering services with varied options at Signia by Hilton and The Tech Interactive.

The Tech Interactive stands out with 120,000 square feet of adaptable space for interactive remote participation. Your distant guests can explore virtual exhibits or join in live Q&A sessions. Blanco Urban Venue offers excellent connectivity options for virtual guest books and real-time polls that keep everyone engaged. The GlassHouse leverages modern infrastructure for immersive remote experiences including virtual reality and interactive photo booths that merge your in-person and virtual celebrations.

For a 150-guest wedding you're looking at:

• Venue: $14,647 (18%)
• Florists: $10,741 (13%)
• Catering: $11,718 (14%)
• Bar Services: $9,374 (11%)
• Photographers: $6,542 (8%)
• Planners: $6,640 (8%)
• Videographers: $5,917 (7%)
• Bands and DJs: $2,335 (3%)
• Hair & Makeup: $824 (1%)
• Cakes and desserts: $1,123 (1%)

October ranks as the most popular month for venue inquiries so plan accordingly. You'll need to book prime venues typically 12-18 months in advance for Saturday dates between May-October. If you're flexible winter ceremonies from November to April offer greater date availability and potential cost savings of 15-20% which could significantly impact your overall budget.