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An Elegant, Contemporary Wedding at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California

Erin Hewitt (26 and a choreographer and youth dance teacher) and Sean Gentry’s (30 and a lawyer) wedding was the perfect mix of classic and modern with lots of playful personal touches woven throughout. The day kicked off with a ceremony at the Palace of Fine Arts, where Erin and Sean were wed by a close friend and exchanged their own personalized vows. The St. Francis Yacht Club played host to the reception, offering breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. “Because most of our family and friends would be traveling to come to our wedding,” says Erin, “we wanted to find a place that was truly unique to San Francisco.” A color palette of navy blue, coral, blush, cream and gold paired with fresh bunches of hydrangeas, roses, dahlias and lisianthuses by Fig and Twine to add a pop of bright color to both impressive spaces. Music was a top priority for the couple, who hired Friction Quartet to play during the ceremony, ukulele duo The Paper Dolls to get guests into the mood to celebrate during cocktail hour and a DJ, Four Leaf Entertainment, to keep everyone dancing all night long. Erin and Sean are both dancers, so a top-notch first dance was high on their must-have list. They worked with a ballroom dance instructor to choreograph a fun Foxtrot to surprise their guests. “It looked great on the wedding day and our friends and family kept asking for an encore!” says Erin. Another favorite detail was the Polaroid guest book. “We had Polaroid cameras people could use to take pictures of themselves and a scrapbook to put the pictures in with their message to us,” says Erin. “It was wonderful to have this keepsake to take home that night, rather than pictures you have to wait for. This is still one of our favorite mementos from the wedding.” A tip for the taking from Erin: “Your wedding will cost more than you expect! Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions and negotiate, especially when picking your reception venue. Pick a few important things to focus on and try to be flexible about everything else.”

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St. Francis Yacht Club Wedding and Reception – Grisel and Josh

Here is a sneak peek of Grisel and Josh’s beautiful wedding ceremony at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and their super fun reception at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco California…

Coordinator/Planner: Debra Hiebert with Tres Fabu Events Videographer Name Ceremony Location: St. Dominic’s Catholic Church Ceremony Officiant’s Name Fr. Rodrigo Reception Location St. Francis Yacht Club Catering: St. Francis Yacht Club Cake: Whole Foods Rentals: Jennifer Ajlouni/Mariana McGrath DJ Name: DJ Sanjoy

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St. Francis Yacht Club

• Phone 415-563-6363
• www.stfyc.com
• Capacity: 400 people

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Prices are based on four-hour rental. Overtime is available for an additional fee. All overtime must be arranged seven days prior to the event with your Catering Manager. Please see our website for full rental rate details.

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At one end of the room is a working fireplace and at the other end, a wall-mounted smart TV. Traditional portraits hang from one wall, opposite custom-made boat models on the other. Two doors open to a wrap-around balcony that overlooks the Marina and Alcatraz. Amidst this traditional décor, the Board Room is fully equipped with all necessary meeting and conferencing technology, lending itself to a formal business atmosphere.

The Chart Room, with its rich nautical charm, provides an elegant setting for meetings and celebrations of any kind. French doors reveal outdoor balconies that look out over the Palace of Fine Arts, the Marina Harbor and the grand residences of Pacific Heights. Nautical charts adorn the walls and an elegant fireplace completes the luxurious, historical ambiance. This is a clubhouse favorite.

This is well-lit and intimate space with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the Bay. Doors open wide to a waterside terrace, affording guests a front-row seat at one of the world’s most spectacular views.

Located in the northeast corner of the building, this room features a historic oak bar, a wood-burning fireplace, a state-of-the-art sound system and doors that open to an outdoor patio, where waves crash just below your feet. Named after its proximity to the on-water sailing regatta starting line, this room has been the viewing platform for several international sailing competitions, ranging from the America’s Cup to Transpacific races.

With views of Angel Island and the Marin Headlands, this is the perfect space to conduct business presentations, meetings or trainings. It also works well for intimate meals with groups of 15-20. Inside, high ceilings and abundant natural light create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere while outside, the adjacent patio offers refreshing views and ocean air.

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The St. Francis Yacht Club is one of the most active, influential yacht clubs in the world and among the most prestigious. Founded in 1927, the Club today is designated a "Platinum Club of America - a 5 Star Private Club" by the Club Leaders Forum. Its atmosphere cannot be duplicated. Guests are welcomed through the doors of a private sporting club whose members participate worldwide at the highest level of competition.  

An amazing location, amazing views, impeccable service, and a variety of locations within the club to enjoy. Who wouldn’t want the Golden Gate Bridge as a wedding backdrop? The bay and bridge together are quintessential San Francisco and the beauty of them both give you an effortless WOW-factor.  

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Wow - check out the view of this amazing San Francisco icon. The St. Francis Yacht Club has been welcoming world-class sailing competitions for more than eight decades and the location of The St. Francis Yacht Club is world renowned. The Spanish-styled buildings sit quietly at the edge of Marina Green, just before you enter the Presidio. Can you say location, location, location?! If you are a native of San Francisco, you are fully aware of the multi-million dollar price tags that are associated with the real estate that sits just across the street from the Yacht Club. What an incredible opportunity to share this fantastc view with your family and friends.

I Do Venues wants to recognize the talented team of wedding professionals who helped to make this bride's dream a reality: Photographer - Misti Layne ; Floral - San Francisco Florist ; Catering and Beverages - St. Francis Yacht Club ; Day of Coordinator - Sarah McClendon; Cake - The Cakemaker; Rentals - Classic Party Rentals; Lighting - Got Light; Entertainment - Denon and Doyle; Invitations - Paper Source.

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“ I enjoyed my lunch (Clippership Room) with a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge to the left and Alcatraz to the right. ” in 13 reviews

“ Despite the perception of this place as a haven for middle-aged pretentious white guys, the vibe changes completely on regatta weekends. ” in 3 reviews

“ If you are not a member , then don't bother trying to get in cuz you'll get rolled out the front doors... ” in 21 reviews

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700 Marina Blvd

San Francisco, CA 94123

Broderick St & Baker St

Marina/Cow Hollow

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St. Francis Yacht Club is a private club known throughout the US and the world as one of the premier yacht clubs. Our clubhouse provides a boating and social venue for our members and their guests. It features large deep-water guest docks, outstanding dining and incredible vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The Club’s annual calendar includes a variety of social events from theme parties, and winemaker dinners, to cruises both locally and far away. We host numerous world-class regattas every year, which bring sailors from all over the globe to test their skills on the challenging San Francisco Bay. We are also a very popular location for private events ranging from weddings to corporate meetings. Our classic clubhouse, stunning Bay views, outstanding cuisine and warm, welcoming service make us an ideal location to host memorable events. The Club is recognized as the #1 yacht club in the United States by Platinum Clubs of America and also received the distinction of BoardRoom Magazine's Distinguished Emerald Club Award. …

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St. Francis Yacht Club is the place to have your wedding in San Francisco. We had ours there Sept. 6 and it was a wonderful decision. Many of our guests were from out of town. The major thing they associate with San Francisco is the Golden Gate Bridge. I doubt there's a place in the city with a better view of the bridge than at St. Francis. It's magical! In addition, Summer Pettus, the wedding coordinator at the club, does an excellent job. She executed the event so smoothly- it is hard to believe anyone could do a better job. I was thoroughly pleased with this club.

I'm a member to the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey California and the Saint Francis Yacht Club is as well beautiful the food is great the service is fantastic and the views are absolutely spectacular. If you are a member to any of these particular Yacht Clubs I highly suggest in making an afternoon lunch out of it.

Went here for a retirement party. The food was on the good side of mediocre (I had the filet mignon) and the view was fantastic. I wanted to get some good networking done, but that didn't happen at the reception. BUT because the dining room has one stall in the men's bathroom, I was able to meet some good contacts while waiting in line to pee! Funny how that is, huh?

Met a friend for dinner at the grill downstairs about a week ago. Didn't really know what to expect, but overall it had a pretty laid-back vibe. The staff was friendly, the food was decent (ordered from the upstairs menu), and the view of the bay is fantastic. I say if you're ever invited to go to dinner/lunch/whatever it's worth a try!

Came here for my company's holiday party this year. The location is priceless and the view is wonderful. The food and service was impeccable. I loved their dishes and I'm impressed on their catering abilities to keep up the quality on food. The place seems homey and yet exclusive. I would love to have an opportunity to return.

We stumbled upon this while looking for another yacht club in the neighborhood. There happened to be a members/committee meeting night, hence all the men were dressed up in suits and ties. I've heard a lot abt the club being THE yacht club in SF, only for the elitest, NO, Yelp Elite don't qualify...hence it was a major stepping stone going thru the double doors and walking in and admiring the surroundings but only to kill the momentum by asking directions to another yacht club. Sigh....staff were friendly, members of the club that were standing closeby started laughing...sigh, we walked out with our heads down and never turning back. My friend knows the executive chef of the restaurant of this private club so hence, maybe one day, one day, I'll step back in again...Hasta la vista, baby!

Delicious seafood buffet. We enjoyed our trip very much, thank you St. Francis!

I absolutely loved the view on the second floor. We could see the Golden Gate bridge, and the endless expanse of water. It was beautiful and I am confident that this would be a romantic spot for couples. The food was good too; I had the warm spinach salad, which I would recommend, and scallops. I think the scallops were not that great -- but the lamb chop that my friend had was delicious. The desserts are also decadent here. I recommend sorbet. The creme brulee was good but not exceptionally better than other fancy restaurants. I would come here for special events or romantic dining.

Great views of the golden gate. Dinner was good, but not outstanding. The location and atmosphere are the best part.

Love the view and the relaxed atmosphere of the grill room. Reasonably priced cocktails (dark and stormies!) and beer. Really warm, friendly people and service. I'm addicted to the french onion soup.

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