Presidio wedding photographer · San Francisco, California
The Presidio
A national park in the middle of the city.
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Capacity
- Up to about 200
- Ceremony
- Chapel of Our Lady
- Best season
- Late summer and fall
Presidio wedding photography · San Francisco, California
The city’s backyard.
The Presidio is a former Army post turned national park at the north end of San Francisco, right at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. A classic setup here is a ceremony at the Chapel of Our Lady and a reception next door at the Presidio Officers’ Club.
What makes it is everything around the buildings. Forest, old white Army houses, bay views and the bridge a few minutes away. You get a city wedding that doesn’t feel like one.
Presidio wedding venue · The details
What you need to know.
Chapel + Officers’ Club · Main Post
The Presidio
San Francisco, California
The Chapel of Our Lady dates to 1864 and was the Presidio’s first house of worship. Hand-painted beams and an arched glass wall behind the altar that looks straight into the eucalyptus. The Officers’ Club next door is the park’s oldest building, and Moraga Hall has dark beams, iron chandeliers and a big fireplace.
- Capacity
- The chapel and the Officers’ Club are each listed for up to about 200 guests.
- Location
- Chapel of Our Lady, 45 Moraga Ave. Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Ave. San Francisco, CA 94129.
- Ceremony
- The Chapel of Our Lady, with its glass wall looking into the forest. The Officers’ Club also offers indoor ceremonies in Moraga Hall and smaller ones in the Hardie Courtyard.
- Reception
- Moraga Hall on the ground floor, or the Ortega Ballroom upstairs, which opens onto a terrace with bay views.
- Getting around
- Paid parking is right across Moraga Ave. Guests can stay steps away at the Inn at the Presidio or the Lodge at the Presidio.
- Weather
- Fog rolls in and out all year, and summer is often the foggiest. Late summer and fall usually bring the clearest days.
- Vendors
- The venues are run by Wedgewood Weddings, which sells all-inclusive packages with catering. Confirm which outside vendors you can bring when you book.
Presidio wedding planning tips
What I would tell you.
01
Build in time for the bridge.
The bridge overlooks are only a few minutes from the Main Post. Give yourselves 30 to 45 minutes so you aren’t rushing out and back.
02
Have a fog plan.
If the bridge disappears, the Presidio forest and the old Army houses on the Main Post are right there. They look great in soft, gray light.
03
Use the chapel’s glass wall.
The arched window behind the altar is the best light in the building. Keep the altar simple so the window and the trees do the work.
04
Confirm the details with the venue.
Capacity, packages, timing and vendor rules change. Check the current details with Wedgewood before you lock anything in.
Presidio wedding FAQ
Questions couples actually ask.
Where do people get married at the Presidio?
A classic setup is a ceremony at the Chapel of Our Lady and a reception at the Presidio Officers’ Club. Both sit on the Main Post at 45 and 50 Moraga Ave in San Francisco. The Presidio also has the Golden Gate Club, the Log Cabin and the Presidio Chapel.
How many guests can the Chapel of Our Lady hold?
The chapel is listed for up to about 200 guests, and the Officers’ Club for about 200 as well. Confirm current numbers with the venue.
Can we get Golden Gate Bridge photos?
Yes. The bridge overlooks are a short drive from the Main Post. Build 30 to 45 minutes into your timeline and have a backup in case the fog rolls in.
What is it like to photograph at the Presidio?
You get a lot in a small area. Forest, historic white Army buildings, bay views and the bridge, all inside a national park in the city. The chapel’s glass wall and Moraga Hall’s chandeliers make the indoor photos easy too.
What is the weather like for a Presidio wedding?
Fog can show up any time of year, and summer is often the foggiest. Late summer and fall usually bring the clearest days. Plan for both.
Do you photograph weddings at the Presidio?
Yes. I’m based in Truckee and photograph weddings across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Send your date through the contact page to check availability.
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Planning a wedding at the Presidio?
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I have photographed at the Presidio and I know where to go when the fog comes in. Tell me your date and I’ll let you know if I’m available.
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