Brazilian Room
Guests wind through Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park and arrive at a historic garden venue surrounded by native oak and bay trees, with sweeping views across the San Francisco Bay.
Brazilian Room is a garden destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 150 at dinner and 225 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate), reached from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO), 45–60 minutes via car.
About Brazilian Room
Guests wind through Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park and arrive at a historic garden venue surrounded by native oak and bay trees, with sweeping views across the San Francisco Bay.
The Brazilian Room's open-air pavilion and manicured grounds create a naturally sophisticated setting where 20 to 150 guests experience both intimacy and grandeur.
Couples appreciate the venue's flexibility, whether hosting an afternoon garden ceremony or evening reception, the space adapts to your vision without requiring heavy decoration.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 150 guests
- Standing reception
- 225 guests
Staying over
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$2,500 to US$7,500 venue feeAisle estimate
- Included
- Furniture
House rules
- Days of the week
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Fireworks
- No
- Pets
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 60 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
Venue highlights
- East Bay Parks operates the venue, offering professional event coordination and established vendor networks
- Capacity ranges from 20 to 150 guests, accommodating both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations
- Built-in pavilion with electricity, water, and kitchen facilities eliminates need for external rentals
- Google rating of 4.8/5 reflects consistent guest satisfaction and reliable management
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMRehearsal: Ceremony walk-through in garden; pavilion lighting and setup check
- 10:00 AMVendor arrival and final setup (florals, tables, sound system)
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival and mingling in garden; cocktail hour
- 4:00 PMCeremony begins; guests seated on garden lawn or chairs
- 5:00 PMReception: Dinner and toasts in pavilion; dancing
- 10:00 PMEvent conclusion; final guest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Direct line
- (510) 544-3164
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is included in the venue rental?+
The Brazilian Room rental includes access to the pavilion, kitchen facilities, tables, chairs, and parking. Event coordination through East Bay Parks is available. Outside catering is permitted with approved vendors.
Are there on-site accommodation options?+
The Brazilian Room itself does not include lodging. However, the venue is located in Berkeley, with hotels ranging from budget to luxury options within 10–20 minutes. Many wedding parties book properties in nearby Oakland, Berkeley, and Walnut Creek.
Can we hold both ceremony and reception at this venue?+
Yes. The open gardens accommodate ceremony setups, and the pavilion is reception space. The natural elevation changes and tree placements allow you to define separate ceremony and dining areas.
What are the weather contingencies?+
The pavilion provides weather protection for dining. For ceremonies, you may rent a tent. East Bay Parks staff can advise on weather patterns and backup timing during booking.
Are there vendor restrictions?+
Catering must come from East Bay Parks' approved vendor list or receive special approval. Photography and florals operate freely. Full details are provided upon rental agreement.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 150 guests
“Seated Capacity: 150”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 225 guests
“Standing Capacity: 225”
Read the source for standing receptionWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Should the timeline of an event dictate that it does not fall within one of the standard time slots, the Facility Buyout option may be selected.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Outdoor amplified sound is permitted for the first 90 minutes of your event (ie. for a wedding ceremony and/or welcome reception hour).”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: No
“Only Approved Caterers allowed.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“Only Approved Caterers allowed.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedIncluded: Furniture
“All reservations include a basic inventory of tables and chairs.”
Read the source for includedDays of the week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
“Reservable Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, 8am-midnight Saturday & Sunday, 9am-midnight”
Read the source for days of the weekFireworks: No
“All forms of confetti, rice, flower petals, birdseed, streamers, glitter, poppers, bubbles, sparklers, fireworks etc. are prohibited in or around any facility or park.”
Read the source for fireworksPets: No
“Dogs are not permitted in the buildings.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Parking: 34 spaces in lot, 36+ additional nearby street spaces”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“ADA Accessible”
Read the source for step-free accessSpace for dancing: Yes
“If your guest count is closer to the max capacity of 150, discuss with your caterer options to push tables away to open up the dance area.”
Read the source for space for dancingGardens: Yes
“Large Flagstone Patio with Landscaped Gardens”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“The building was dedicated in 1941 and remodeled extensively in 1965.”
Read the source for historic buildingSuppliers from the venue's list: Yes
“Only Approved Caterers allowed.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list