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We're having our outdoor reception at the Marin Art & Garden in Ross, CA. They do have a catering list, but may be flexible if the caterer you want is reputable. Either way, they don't allow caterers to charge any corkage fees, so bringing your own alcohol at least works out. Depending on the time of year, rentals can be a bit pricey, though.
If you're in the South Bay, try Hakone Japanese Garden in Saratoga. Unfortunately, they don't allow outside caterers, but on the plus side, as they are a non-profit, part of their fee may be tax deductible. It's beautiful and we were considering it as our venue.
pink55,
Check out www.herecomestheguide.com. When I was considering outdoor venues, this was a great resource and it tells you right on the website what the maximum guest count is allowed at that particular venue, plus any details about BYO caterers, alcohol, minimums, approximate per person costs, etc. HTH!
I'm getting married at Nestldown (www.nestldown.com)
It's gorgeous. But they have a preferred catering list.
Try Mills College. Someone I know is getting married there and I went to the walk through and the house is beautiful and the campus is gorgeous.
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Have you tried looking at the Piedmont Community Hall? That's where we're getting married this August. It's a great indoor/outdoor location in the middle of Piedmont Park. You can see a few photos at: http://www.herecomestheguide.com/location/detail/piedmont-community-hall I wouldn't think of anywhere else, but I'm biased--and it's where I told my mom I wanted to be married when I was three!
Another place is at the Admiral's Mansion in Mare Island a former naval base in Vallejo. A Victorian mansion with a big backyard. It accommodated my huge party of 300 in the rear. There is even a separate space for the ceremony. The fees are pretty reasonable and you can bring any caterer. Its a gem that not everyone knows about. 
i second the admiral's mansion. my best friend just had her wedding there in july and it was gorgeous! plus it was definitely fun getting ready in the mansion itself. good times.
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We are planning to have an outdoor luncheon "reception" for about 150 guests. Does anyone have any suggestions for an elegant, classy venue not located in San Francisco?
Preferably, a BYO place that will allow outside caterers.