Rent a wedding 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 venue cost to rent in San Mateo?

Wedding 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 $275, whereas larger venues run about $362 per hour.

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

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking wedding venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Thursday and Friday as these days are 64% cheaper on average.

How popular are wedding venues in San Mateo?

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

How long do people rent wedding venues in San Mateo?

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

Reviews for wedding venues

Allison A.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
We held our "Welcome Party" the night before our wedding at this venue. Most of our guests were traveling from Canada to California. Everything was absolutely wonderful! Salvador is the Event Manager and he was extremely helpful. He helped us set up a few of the personal belongings we brought...
Nivasse A.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This space was perfect for a small pre wedding event. Loved all the natural light coming in through the windows and the outdoor space as well. Also, Ellen was a great host and flexible and responsive to requests...
Joseph C.
Full buyout Tavern centrally located on the Peninsula.
had a wedding celebration at this venue and what I have to say is. Awesome place and amazing people! Justin was super helpful throughout the night and the space was perfect! Thank you so much lariat tavern and Justin and Monika...
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...
Jeremy G.
Intimate Event Space with Direct Beach Access!
Juli was the perfect host for our pre-wedding party with friends. She made sure we had everything we needed and was on hand, but out of sight if we needed anything. The venue is also beautiful. So many cool things everywhere...
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...
Adolfo G.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
beautiful garden that is well taken care of. Michelle is a godsend and helped us work out our last minute wedding. So many gorgeous locations for photoshoots and ceremonies...
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...
Nadeeka K.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This space was perfect for our 40 person wedding! The outdoor and indoor space was seamless and the lighting outside during golden hour (with some added string lights in the bamboo) was beautiful! Ellen is great as well...
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...
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...
Jasmine M.
Outdoor Haven - Panoramic Decks w/ Skyline View & Parking
My husband I had our wedding at this venue. everything was perfect and the host was AMAZING very accommodating. I highly recommend this venue for all of your needs...
Kelly M.
Modern Unique Studio with Bar Island
Loved the space! It was convenient and fit our wedding shower event perfectly. We ended up having about 80 people show up for a couple of hours. There were not enough chairs for everyone, but it was still manageable and everyone was comfortable. The best parts were the kitchen space...
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...
Shin S.
14685 Sq. Ft. Beautiful Luxury Home nearby Stanford
One of the best individuals that I’ve worked with in planning a small intimate wedding for my sister. We knew as soon as we saw this beautiful property we had to utilize it some how! Talking to the wonder Vanessa was one of the easiest things to do. She...
Chloe S.
Spacious South Facing Natural Light Industrial Photo Studio
Great studio with the most perfect lighting for a wedding studio shoot! The large windows bring in such stunning light for whatever you may need to use the space for photography wise. I’d definitely come back here again and intend to...
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...
Nancy S.
Versatile Downtown Palo Alto Event Space
We held a welcome cocktail party on the day before my daughter’s wedding. Communication with the host was always prompt. The space was perfect as we could use indoor and outdoor spaces. Salvatore assisted us that day and was the key to the party’s success. He helped me...
Ming Ken T.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Really lovely space. We held our wedding party at this venue for 45 people with indoor and outdoor sections. There are sufficient power sockets for speakers, lights. Fridge for drinks. We worked with other vendors to get tables and chairs, and hired a DJ to really get the party going...
Angelic W.
Beautiful Mediterranean style home for meetings
available during the event for last minute things. The house is a beautiful as advertised and served as an amazing venue for my sisters wedding...
Updated February 26, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.