Planning the Perfect Outdoor Event in San Francisco
While San Francisco is beautiful pretty much all year-round, summertime is exceptionally lovely. The city is rarely ever too hot and humidity is almost completely non-existent, all of which makes it perfect for getting outside and enjoying the best of the Bay Area. Summertime is the best time of year to take your events outside. By deciding to go outdoors for any of your upcoming events, you open yourself up to virtually unlimited options in terms of venue, especially in such a beautiful city like San Francisco.
If you have an event coming up, keep reading to find out how you can plan the perfect outdoor event in San Francisco.
Amazing Venues
Lucky for you, the Bay Area is not lacking in any way for incredible outdoor event venues.
Located in the heart of the city, City View at Metreon is perfect for even your large scale event. Your guests will be amazed by the incredible views from the terrace, and should your night be marred by inclement weather, there is 18,000 square feet of interior event space to accommodate everyone. Should you need to move your event indoors, everyone will still be able to enjoy the views of the city thanks to the massive floor to ceiling windows. Whether you’re looking to plan a formal corporate event or a modern and classy wedding, this venue has the ability to give every event the VIP treatment.
If you want to give your guests a taste of old world San Francisco, you could consider using The Old Mint located downtown. You and your guests will be blown away by the beautiful details and design of this piece of history. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, The Old Mint has the ability to handle events from small cocktail parties to fashion shows and fundraisers. Set in the courtyard in the middle of the building, your outdoor event will be less likely to be bothered by bugs or street noise like other outdoor venues. Again, in the event of inclement weather, you can always move the festivities indoors to any one of the beautiful interior options like the rustic “brick room”.
In the Event…
Nothing ever goes off completely without a hitch. Problems happen, bad weather blows in, and vendors fail to show up. In the event any of these things happen, you want to make sure you’ve planned ahead with backup options. While the above venue options come automatically with interior rooms to move the festivities to should rain blow in, not all outdoor venues will offer that luxury. You may want to consider planning on having an event tent setup that will be able to accommodate your guests when the weather goes sour. If you’re holding your outdoor event during the day, an elegantly set up tent will also give your guests a place to get out of the bright sun.
Because summertime is when all the bugs come out, you should also plan ahead to ensure your guests aren’t bothered by them. You can easily dispel the worst of them by strategically placing citronella candles around the perimeter of your event space. Not only are they functional, but they can be beautiful as well by providing a certain level of ambiance from the flickering flames.
Your imagination is the only limit when planning an outdoor event in the Bay Area. With beautiful sights like the Golden Gate Bridge to the elegance of the Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District, there is a venue around the city that is perfect for your outdoor event. By holding your wedding or corporate get together in the great outdoors, you and your guests will be able to experience the best of the Bay Area.
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