The Fairmont Hotel

Wedding Venue: The Fairmont All That Glitters is Gold

Posted Apr 4, 2012 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Misti Layne Check out the slide show! About the venue The Fairmont Hotel gracefully rests high atop Nob Hill. As a historic icon, this incredible statement of circa 1900′s architecture needs no introductions. Referred to as the “Grand Dame” of luxury hotels, this amazing resort has been host to world leaders, Hollywood elite, and San Francisco socialites for over 100 years. If you speak to any of the concierge staff at the hotel, they will tell you the unilateral goal of every Fairmont employee is to ensure the moments you spend at the hotel transcend into lasting memories. [...]

Wedding Venue: The Fairmont Hotel A Grand Affair

Posted Jul 12, 2011 by Jessica@IDoVenues

Photography by: Gladys Jem About the Venue There are few venues that are as filled with history and romance as The San Francisco Fairmont Hotel. With several ballrooms featuring dramatic ceiling height, rich colors, and beautiful artistry, it is hard to choose which room is the perfect fit for you at this iconic hotel. The Fairmont is the perfect choice for brides who rejoice at the idea of a wedding filled with equal parts tradition and opulence. The Fairmont’s rich history can boast being the first hotel built in San Francisco following the 1906 earthquake. The hotel is an exquisite example of famed architect Julia Morgan’s design work. In 2011, [...]

Wedding Venue: The Fairmont Hotel

Posted Jun 28, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Michelle Walker Photography Ask the expert It has taken longer than usual this year but it seems that the flowers are blooming, the sun has come out and the bright colors of summer weddings are finally arriving. Winter colors tend to be cooler and more reserved so it’s exciting for us to see the color collection of spring and summer weddings coming our direction. This wedding, photographed by the wonderful Michelle Walker, is a combination of Tiffany blue (every bride loves that little blue box) paired with the wonderful and crisp tones of kumquat and melon. The Fairmont [...]

Wedding Venue: The Fairmont Hotel

Posted Jun 13, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Gene Kosoy Photography About the Venue If San Francisco had a true center, it would probably be considered to be The Fairmont Hotel. Sitting majestically high atop of Nob Hill, this historic hotel is just a short cable car ride from Fisherman’s Wharf, the financial district, and bustling Union Square. This incredible landmark is where all these lines intersect. If you are a San Francisco native, I can’t think of a better location for a wedding. The one-of-a-kind Gold Room at the San Francisco Fairmont is a true piece of San Francisco history. The ornate French Provincial detailing [...]

Wedding Venue: The Fairmont Hotel Sneak Preview

Posted Jan 5, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Kate Harrison Summary The Fairmont Hotel will always be associated with the intrinsic and romantic beauty that San Francisco is known for. This landmark hotel is home to some of the most stunning views and noteworthy architecture the city has to offer. When you host your wedding celebration at the Fairmont, you can rest assured that all of your planning and details will shine through! I Do Venues wants to recognize the talented team of wedding professionals who helped to make this bride’s dream a reality: Photographer – Kate Harrison, Designer/ Coordinator – Lauren Geissler of Downey Street [...]

Wedding Venue: The Fairmont Hotel A Penthouse Wedding

Posted Nov 19, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Kate Harrison Summary Take your wedding celebration to new heights by inviting your friends to an intimate dinner party in the Penthouse Suite. You can’t get a better view than overlooking San Francisco. If you have ever dreamed of getting into the elevator and saying the words “Penthouse please,” then you have to check out the Penthouse Suite at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco’s Nob Hill district. The elegance, refinement, and classic style of the Fairmont is uncompromising. Imagine getting married on the beautiful balcony overlooking The City, taking in the amazing fountain, the Italian tiled floor, [...]