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Weddings
Set against the backdrop of a majestic neoclassical building in the prestigious neighborhood of Nob Hill, weddings at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco are as timeless as your romance. Exchange your vows in the enchanting city-view courtyard surrounded by fragrant roses, boxed hedges, and the sounds of a tranquil water fountain. Celebrate with friends and family under the sparkling Bavarian crystal chandeliers in the glamorous grand ballroom. As the city’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco presents exceptional service, expert planning, and the finest regional cuisine to ensure your wedding day is exquisite. Our dedicated wedding advisors are experts at providing the personalized touches that ensure your wedding reflects you and your partner’s tastes and preferences. Celebrations at our landmark wedding venue in San Francisco are comprised of exactly these moments: personal, inimitable, and unforgettable.
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Weddings & Occasions
Terrace Courtyard, outdoor functions space perfect for wedding ceremonies or receptions with garden
Your Perfect Day
Choose from a selection of sophisticated wedding and reception venues in San Francisco located inside or on the outdoor terrace. Couples can customize the experience with the assistance of wedding specialists or reserve one of the tailored wedding packages available. The hotel also proudly welcomes couples of every background and orientation, offering experience in hosting traditional, contemporary, and LGBT weddings.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Incredible Events Begin Here
Thank you for considering The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco as the destination for your wedding. We look forward to creating an indelible memory of your wedding day in the minds of your guests. Once you have completed all required fields for the brief Request for Proposal form, it will be our pleasure to contact you within one business day to discuss a proposal.
Turn Dreams Into Reality
Let us delight you with service as legendary as your romance. It begins with our wedding advisors, experts at providing the personalized touches that ensure your wedding represents you and your partner’s tastes and preferences. The advisors at our wedding venue in the San Francisco Bay area know that no detail or decision is too small and can offer guidance and support as you choose hotel wedding locations and décor offerings.
Do you have outdoor space for a wedding ceremony?
Yes. The Terrace Courtyard features beautiful paved walkways, sculpted boxwood hedges, a fountain, and a wonderful heated circular tent that is available on a seasonal basis, which is an intimate space to host your ceremony.
Can we book a ceremony only, without having a reception at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco?
Yes.
What is the deposit based on and when is the final payment due?
Deposits are based on the number of guests and the space reserved. A non-refundable deposit, based on 25 percent of the estimated charges, is required to confirm banquet space. Estimated final balance is due 10 business days prior to your event.
Do we need to hire a Wedding Consultant?
It is not required for a bride to have a wedding consultant. However, we will be pleased to recommend a wedding consultant to coordinate your special day.
What will be the responsibility of the Special Events Manager?
- Recommend Special Event Professionals such as music, floral, photography, invitations, and décor.
- Act as a menu consultant for all food and beverage selections.
- Prepare your Banquet Event Orders for your approval and details to be communicated successfully to the operational team of the Hotel.
- Create a floor plan of your function space in order for you to plan and provide the Hotel with your seating arrangements.
- Assist you with any overnight room requirements.
- Review the banquet check for accuracy prior to the completion of your final bill.
Do you recommend any vendors such as photographers, florists, entertainments and others?
We have a list of several vendors that we recommend for weddings. We will be pleased to assist you with any contacts you may need to make your event memorable.
Can we have our wedding portraits taken at the hotel although we don’t hold our wedding at The Ritz-Carlton?
No, we extend the privilege of wedding photography at the hotel to The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco brides and grooms only.
What is the average cost per person for food and beverage?
Based on our current banquet menus, on average you may expect to spend approximately $280-$320 per person, exclusive of service charge and sales tax. These averages would encompass hors d’oeuvres during your welcome reception, three-course plated meal, wine service with the meal, champagne toast and an open hosted bar for four hours.
Please be aware that our menu items and pricing are subject to change and are guaranteed 90 days in advance. Your final menu pricing will be based on your actual selection.
Can we bring our own Wedding Cake?
Yes. Wedding cakes can also be custom-made by our Pastry Chef. If the cake is not purchased from the hotel and brought in from the outside, we charge a cake-cutting fee.
Do you allow outside catering?
Yes. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco culinary team provides all food and beverage at the hotel. Under some circumstances, we may allow a licensed caterer to utilize our facilities with the proper documentation under the supervision of our Executive Chef.
When do we need to finalize our menu?
Food and beverage selections should be finalized and confirmed with your Special Event Manager 30 days prior to the date of your wedding.
When do we need to let the hotel know exactly how many guests will be attending?
The Hotel requires the final guarantee of attendants to be communicated to the catering office no later than 12 p.m., five business days prior to the date of your scheduled event.
Wedding Venues
From chic ballroom receptions to romantic ceremonies overlooking the San Francisco skyline, the wedding venues at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco make a bold impression. Discover the flexible indoor and outdoor wedding venues in San Francisco available at this luxury hotel, where every couple can plan a perfect, personalized day.
- The Terrace Courtyard/Tent
- Overlooking the city skyline, The Terrace Courtyard features a landscaped setting and a decorative water fountain, offering a magical wedding backdrop under twinkling stars and city lights. Accommodates up to 200 for a ceremony, and 140 for receptions.
- The Ballroom
- The 9,360-square-foot Ballroom radiates glamour with sparkling crystal chandeliers, silver leaf wall coverings and lavish carpeting. It can be divided into smaller individual salons for a wedding ceremony of up to 175. Accommodates up to 500 for a banquet reception.
- The Terrace Room
- Follow a gorgeous wedding ceremony in the outdoor Terrace Courtyard/Tent with a memorable reception in the adjacent Terrace Room. Featuring abundant natural lighting, and overlooking the tranquil Courtyard, The Terrace Room can accommodate up to 110 guests for a wedding reception including a dance floor. Refined glamour and fine tailoring inspire the modern design of the Terrace Room featuring silver wall coverings, plush carpeting in a striking color palette of black and grey and overhead lighting surrounded by art deco-inspired fixtures. The Terrace Room also includes an adjoining foyer space ideal for a cocktail reception prior to dinner featuring a refinished marble bar.
- Ballroom
- The grand Ritz-Carlton Ballroom is the perfect setting for wedding reception celebrations with 150 or more guests. Inspired by couture fashion and the dramatic fog of the San Francisco Bay, the Ballroom offers a glamorous and sophisticated backdrop for a dining celebration. At 9,360 square feet, the Ballroom is adorned with sparkling Bavarian crystal chandeliers, silver leaf wall coverings and lavish carpeting in black and grey with a floral motif. The Ballroom can be divided into individual Salons and features an L-shaped Gallery for pre- and post-events. Accommodates up to 500 guests for a wedding reception.
San Francisco Wedding Packages That Bring Out the Magic
Spend your day creating memories, and leave all the details to us. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco specializes in crafting enchanting hotel wedding and honeymoon packages that ensure you’ll have the most captivating experience imaginable. Let us design the wedding of your dreams in the breathtaking “City by the Bay” taking care of every last detail of your big day so you can enjoy every moment.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Wedding Package Includes (based on a minimum of 100 guests):
- A Wedding Specialist from The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
- One night stay in a luxurious Executive Suite (one bedroom suite) for the wedding couple on their wedding night, complete with special turndown amenity
- Two Nob Hill Suite (junior suite) upgrades for family and friends on the wedding night
- Special guestroom rate for family and friends
- Ritz-Carlton amenity for the wedding couple
- Elegant China and Glassware
- Personalized Menu Planning and Tasting for Four Guests
- The Ritz-Carlton Banquet Tables and Chairs
- The Ritz-Carlton Floor-Length Linens
- Dance Floor
- Bridal party table/Stage risers for entertainment
For Your Wedding Reception:
Tray passed sparkling, red and white wine
Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres - based on three (3) pieces per person
Four (4) Hour Hosted Bar with premium brand liquors, beer, wine, soda and mineral water
Three (3) Course Plated Dinner -to include soup or salad, entrée and dessert
Tableside Wine Service
Red and white wines poured tableside through dinner service
Champagne Toast
Coffee and Tea Service
Bay Area Event Venues for Life's Most Memorable Celebrations
Whether you are planning a holiday party for your company or a bar mitzvah for your child, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco offers indoor and outdoor event space perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, baptisms, and more. Select from renovated venues whose design evokes the splendor of San Francisco, while event planners assist you in coordinating details like multi-course dinners, themed parties, cocktail receptions, and more.
Power throughout the hotel is generated by natural gas-powered turbines that generates 100% of the hotel’s electricity, the only one of its kind amongst hotels in San Francisco. An absorption chiller in turn sources heat from the natural gas-powered turbines to heat and cool the building.
The hotel has partnered with Copia, a tech company in food waste management to donate 99% of surplus food to local non-profits in need. Through Copia’s technology, the hotel expands its positive impact, addressing food insecurity and environmental concerns in the community.
85% of hotel lighting is LED, reducing our electrical consumption by 264,000 kilowatt hours per year and waste reduction of heavy metals found in fluorescent light bulbs.
The hotel reduces waste resulting from meetings and events with an aggressive recycling and composting program as well as offering compostable vessels and cutlery for to-go items.
Floor Plans
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 117x80x14 | 9360 | 750 | 475 | 100 | - | 826 | 720 |
| Salon I, II or III | 39.0x80.0x14.0 | 3120.0 | 250 | 160 | 60 | 70 | 275 | 240 |
| Salon IV or V | 39.0x40.0x14.0 | 1560.0 | 125 | 72 | 30 | 36 | 137 | 110 |
| Gallery I | 129.0x25.0x14.0 | 4800.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 |
| Gallery II | 40x24x14 | 960 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Terrace Room | 68x28x11 | 1904 | 130 | 80 | 54 | 60 | 225 | 150 |
| The Terrace Courtyard/Tent | 48x53x20 | 2174 | 200 | 90 | 40 | 36 | 225 | 168 |
| The Plaza | 16x19x10 | 304 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 20 |
| The Boardroom | 16x27x10 | 432 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | - |
| The Promenade | 22x29x10 | 638 | 44 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 56 | 50 |
| The Pavilion | 23x25x10 | 575 | 40 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 40 | 40 |
| The Colonnade | 25.0x26.0x10.0 | 650.0 | 48 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 50 |
| The Diplomat | 17x23x10 | 391 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 24 |
| The Consulate | 26x31x10 | 806 | 66 | 45 | 24 | 24 | 65 | 60 |
| The Ambassador | 22x23x10 | 506 | 40 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 40 | 40 |
| The Directors | 28x22x10 | 616 | - | - | 18 | - | - | - |
| The Landmark | 16.6x24.0x8.0 | 396.0 | 50 | - | 18 | 18 | - | 36 |
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salon IV or V | 11.9x12.2x4.3 | 144.9 | 125 | 72 | 30 | 36 | 137 | 110 |
| Gallery II | 12.2x7.3x4.3 | 89.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| The Plaza | 4.9x5.8x3 | 28.2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 20 |
| The Boardroom | 4.9x8.2x3 | 40.1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | - |
| The Promenade | 6.7x8.8x3 | 59.3 | 44 | 30 | 22 | 20 | 56 | 50 |
| The Pavilion | 7x7.6x3 | 53.4 | 40 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 40 | 40 |
| The Colonnade | 7.6x7.9x3 | 60.4 | 48 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 60 | 50 |
| The Diplomat | 5.2x7x3 | 36.3 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 24 |
| The Consulate | 7.9x9.4x3 | 74.9 | 66 | 45 | 24 | 24 | 65 | 60 |
| The Ambassador | 6.7x7x3 | 47 | 40 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 40 | 40 |
| Gallery I | 39.3x7.6x4.3 | 445.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 |
| The Directors | 8.5x6.7x3 | 57.2 | - | - | 18 | - | - | - |
| Terrace Room | 20.7x8.5x3.4 | 176.9 | 130 | 80 | 54 | 60 | 225 | 150 |
| Salon I, II or III | 11.9x24.4x4.3 | 289.9 | 250 | 160 | 60 | 70 | 275 | 240 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom | 35.7x24.4x4.3 | 869.6 | 750 | 475 | 100 | - | 826 | 720 |
| The Terrace Courtyard/Tent | 14.6x16.2x6.1 | 202 | 200 | 90 | 40 | 36 | 225 | 168 |
| The Landmark | 5.1x7.3x2.4 | 36.8 | 50 | - | 18 | 18 | - | 36 |
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Audio-Visual Equipment
- 35MM Projector
- AV Technician
- LCD Projector
- Microphone
- PA System
- Video Camera
- Videoconferencing
- Walkie Talkies
- Wired Internet
- Wireless Internet
Event Services
- Carpenter
- Certified Meeting Planner
- Decorator
- Electrician
- Locksmith
- Message Service
- Photographer
- Registration Service
- Security Guards
- Translator
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Blackboards
- Easels
- Flip Chart & Markers
- Installed Stage
- Name Cards
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Podium Lectern
- Portable Stage
- Spotlights
- Stack Chairs
- Tables
Business Services
- Copy Service
- Fax Service
- Post/Parcel
