Rent a wedding reception venue in San Mateo, CA

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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a wedding reception venue cost to rent in San Mateo?

Wedding reception venues in San Mateo average $117 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $160, whereas larger venues run about $337 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a wedding reception venue in San Mateo?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking wedding reception venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Tuesday and Friday as these days are 21% cheaper on average.

How popular are wedding reception venues in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 970 people into their wedding reception venues with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent wedding reception venues in San Mateo?

Most wedding reception venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 32 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Wedding Receptions starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Reviews for wedding reception venues

Katrina A.
Large Loft in the Marina for your next Event
Perfect space for an intimate wedding welcome party. Ample seating and space to move around. Loved the patio area. Lots of useful things - kitchenette, rack to hang coats, outlets, speakers, tv, etc. Was able to tour the space beforehand too. Anna was great to work with...
Jordan B.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
We hosted our wedding welcome party here, bringing our own pizza from Pizza My Heart around the corner. It was absolutely perfect. Salvador worked with us on site and was extremely helpful and kind. We’d definitely book this again for another event and really appreciate you all for helping...
Pq C.
Stunning industrial warehouse in the Mission
We had our wedding reception in this charming, beautiful warehouse space. Elle and her husband Matt could not have been more welcoming, helpful, and generous event hosts. Elle was responsive throughout the planning process and she was personable and patient. During the event, we received many compliments from our guests...
Kelley C.
Speakeasy, Art gallery with an Outdoor Garden in the Heart of North Beach.
We had a great time with our booking here for our wedding welcome party! Tibor was attentive and kind. The space was as advertised and our party really enjoyed the patio. We had a great jazz pianist and then they provided a speaker for us for our own playlist. We...
Andrew E.
Private and Sexy Studio with 25 ft. ceilings, beautiful light, great acoustics, and a full kitchen
We held our wedding reception in Henry's space. Henry was responsive and his team catered to all of our needs. The space is exactly as advertised. We were able to view the space prior to booking. We worked with Left Coast Catering to support our furniture rental, food, and...
Brooke F.
Historic, Spacious Studio in the Mission with Skylights and Garden
or accommodating. Every step of the way he was there for us. Quick to respond to any questions. We booked this space for our wedding reception and he even let me come by a couple of months in advance so I could get the lay of the land and take...
Andrew F.
Private and Luxury Bar
Shirley and her staff were amazing! The venue was beautiful and very accommodating for our small wedding reception. She also has very fair pricing...
Molly G.
Historic, Spacious Studio in the Mission with Skylights and Garden
Perfect space to host our intamite wedding reception. Trevor is so accommodating and easy to work with, everything was perfect! We are so grateful to Trevor...
Monica G.
Meeting Retreat with Direct Beach & Ocean Access
We used this space for our wedding reception and it was so beautiful! The views were amazing! Our guests had such a fun time. Juli and Gary were great hosts and were in communication with me the entire time for any questions we needed. I would definitely book with them...
Sarah G.
Coastal Country Estate with Ocean Views and Lush Natural Grounds
lovely and beautiful place! We had our wedding reception here and the property was a great space to play games and celebrate with our families. The house was clean and well decorated and the hosts were super easy to communicate with! Much love, guys xx...
Minnie L.
Outer Mission/Bernal Bright Studio for Creative Events
Beautiful space, and the owner was easy to work with. Booked for an intimate wedding reception
Shelley L.
Multi-functional Creative Studio
This space was perfect for my casual wedding reception for 70 people. We really enjoyed the patio which provided fresh air and circulation. The host, Angelique, was very responsive during the booking process and helpful during my event to provide a pleasant experience for guests, such as making sure bathroom...
Ting Ting L.
Psychedelic Art Loft in Potrero Hill
My husband and I booked this space for a wedding celebration party with about 55 of our friends, and we cannot recommend it enough. Alexa and Sean are INCREDIBLE hosts to work with! From the very beginning, they were responsive, thoughtful, and so helpful in guiding us through the planning...
Jessica L.
A stunning full-building rental, perfect for weddings, receptions, and large celebrations of up to 75 guests.
The venue was perfect. Michelle was very helpful with making our intimate wedding reception a success. Everyone enjoyed their selves. The venue is perfect the children mainly stayed in the lounge area. Every area was utilized perfectly to fit our reception. Thank you Michelle for you help and accommodations...
Miranda M.
Beautiful Converted Warehouse
We had our wedding reception there. John was a great help and his staff on the night of were amazing
Samuel M.
Gorgeous Garden View Gallery in the Historic Mission District
This is an incredible space! We held a Halloween themed wedding reception here and it couldn't have gone better! Trevor Lee was an excellent host. Very helpful and responsive. Would love an excuse to hold another event here...
Steven M.
Outdoor Haven - Panoramic Decks w/ Skyline View & Parking
The venue is absolutely beautiful. We hosted our wedding reception here and our guests really enjoyed the space. Cesar was delightful, easy to work with and continuously accommodated our site visits/questions. He was able to address any and all concerns we had while planning the set up. As stated in...
Mariela R.
Modern Unique Studio with Bar Island
It was a good spot for my wedding reception. However, we had some issues during our booking, we had requested 10 tables, but were only given 9 and one of them were broken. Thankfully a family member was able to get us tables from their house. There was also...
Sara S.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
well with us throughout the whole process - from reservation to the event date. The venue was a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place for our wedding reception. We were able to rent tables and chairs, which simplified the process...
Angelica V.
Modern & open industrial space + lounge and patio
Delightful space for our wedding welcome party. Easy to decorate. Helpful staff member present to help, answer questions, and handle garbage. Easy parking in the evening. Great experience. Thank you...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.