WEDDINGS
Big Basin Country Club · Boulder Creek Golf Course
Weddings at Big Basin Country Club
Creek Side Event Center — Redwood views, creekside ceremony moments, and golf-course hospitality for unforgettable wedding weekends.
At Big Basin Country Club in Boulder Creek, our Creek Side Event Center combines mountain-forest scenery with flexible indoor/outdoor event flow. Host your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing in one destination with on-site coordination support.
Venue style: Redwood forest + golf-course elegance
Guest capacity: Up to 250 guests
Season: Primary wedding season: April–December
Location: 16901 Big Basin Highway, Boulder Creek, CA
Why couples love this place
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Creekside ceremony lawn framed by mature redwoods and natural mountain light.
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Indoor reception flexibility in the Creek Side Event Center for elegant dinners and dancing.
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Expansive grounds for portraits, guest mingling, and smooth ceremony-to-reception transitions.
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Dedicated event support from planning through wedding-day execution.
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Convenient destination for Bay Area couples seeking a Santa Cruz Mountains experience.
Spaces and flow
Creekside Ceremony Lawn
Capacity: Up to 250 seated
An outdoor ceremony setting with redwood backdrop, creek ambiance, and room for grand entrances.
Creek Side Event Center
Capacity: Up to 250 seated reception
Primary reception space with flexible floor plans, customizable lighting, and weather-safe comfort.
Cocktail Terrace + Lawn
Capacity: Up to 250 standing
Ideal for cocktail hour, lounge groupings, passed appetizers, and sunset toasts.
Wedding Party Ready Suites
Capacity: Wedding party use
Private prep areas for getting ready, first-look photos, and timeline staging.
Wedding pricing
Rental fee: $8,500–$15,500 per event day
- Pricing varies by date, season, guest count, and package selections.
- Custom proposals available for partial-day celebrations and multi-day events.
What is included
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Access to ceremony, cocktail, and reception areas.
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Tables, chairs, standard setup/teardown, and housekeeping support.
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Event planning touchpoints and wedding-day coordination coverage.
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Dedicated vendor load-in windows and on-site operations contact.
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On-site parking and guest flow support.
Guest capacity
| Function | Setup | Capacity |
| Ceremony | Outdoor seated | 250 |
| Cocktail hour | Standing | 250 |
| Reception | Indoor seated | 250 |
| Meetings / Private events | Mixed layout | 250 max |
Amenities
Included
- Indoor reception hall with configurable layout zones.
- Ceremony arch zone and optional aisle configurations.
- House sound support zones and microphone-ready setup points.
- Built-in bar service zones and catering service access points.
- Golf-cart support for photo sessions across scenic course areas.
- Photo-friendly redwood, creek, and fairway backdrops.
- ADA-friendly routes across main event spaces.
- Guest restrooms and service staging areas.
- Power access for DJ/band, photo booth, and decor teams.
- Evening lighting support for patio and reception transitions.
Optional upgrades
- Extended event windows and rehearsal add-ons.
- Signature welcome drink and custom bar package upgrades.
- Additional lounge furniture and fire-feature seating zones.
- Brunch/farewell gathering extensions for weekend weddings.
Policies at a glance
- Catering: Preferred partners + approved outside caterers
- Alcohol: Licensed service required (beer, wine, spirits allowed)
- Music: Amplified music allowed with event-hour guidelines
- Accessibility: Main ceremony/reception paths are wheelchair accessible
- Availability: Weddings hosted April through December
Event types
- Wedding ceremonies
- Wedding receptions
- Rehearsal dinners
- Welcome parties
- Farewell brunches
- Engagement celebrations
Views
- Redwood forest
- Creekside greenspace
- Golf course fairways
- Mountain foothills
- Landscaped event lawns
FAQs
Can we book both ceremony and reception onsite?
Yes. Most couples host both at Big Basin to simplify logistics and maximize guest experience.
Do you support outside planners and vendors?
Yes. We work with your planner and approved vendors, and can also provide local recommendations.
Can we schedule an onsite tour?
Absolutely. Share your preferred dates and estimated guest count through our inquiry page.
Check your date
Tell us your ideal date, guest count, and wedding vision. Our events team will follow up with availability and package options.