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Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

4.9
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23600 McKean Road, San Jose, CA

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About This Vendor

A Place for Love

As we are approaching summer and our wedding season - we are offering a spring into summer special!  Book any available date between Now to December 17, 2022* and receive $1,500 off our venue fees!  *Must be on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Please contact us through The Knot or via email to cmiranda@cinnabarhills.com or bellak@cinnabarhills.com; don't forget to mention our Spring into Summer Special! Let's get this wedding season started!  Cinnabar Hills Golf Club is a picturesque wedding venue located in San Jose, CA. Surrounded by rolling tree-covered hills, this enchanting destination is especially ideal for hosting milestone celebrations. With room for 50 to 200 of your nearest and dearest, it is more than capable of accommodating intimate or extravagant gatherings. The on-site staff is primed and prepared to provide all the assistance you require throughout your planning journey. These experts are ready to go above and beyond to ensure your big day is nothing short of an unforgettable experience. Before strolling down the aisle, prepare yourself for a day full of excitement in one of the venue’s luxurious dressing rooms. They are equipped with an array of essential amenities to make your get-ready process feel effortless. Cinnabar Hills Golf Club has both outdoor and indoor event spaces for you to choose from. The outdoor patio is a prime ceremony site with lush landscaped gardens and a white rose bush backdrop. At night, bistro lights twinkle overhead here as this event space is ideal for a relaxing cocktail hour. Receptions are held indoors in a spacious banquet hall-style room. This area exudes a sense of refinement and features skylights and modern decor. At Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, you and your spouse-to-be can look forward to an array of service offerings along with your rental of the venue. You have complete access to the on-site event furniture such as chairs and tables while service staff and bartenders are also included. The in-house catering team has an extensive selection of cuisine to choose from and allows you to customize your own menu.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Country Club, Garden, Mountain, Restaurant, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club Reviews

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Reviewed On 6/28/2022 by Shelby N
I could not recommend this venue higher! From the beautiful outdoor ceremony spot in the garden, to the absolute excellence of the event coordinator (thank you, Christie!) and the staff. They were flexible and helpful through the many changes w...
e endured during covid, and were happy to help and work together to make our event perfect.
Reviewed On 7/24/2017 by Allie J
I got married at Cinnabar a couple of weeks ago, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! The venue is absolutely beautiful! The coordinators at Cinnabar take care of everything for you the day-of, and were extremely helpful in plannin...
g the event. My husband and I had so much fun, and would definitely recommend this venue to any bride!
Reviewed On 7/12/2017 by Jenny C
This wedding venue was absolutely perfect for us and Charlene and Taylor were the best!! They were super responsive, patient, accommodating, and organized. Here are all the reasons why Cinnabar was amazing: - outdoor ceremony with a natural ar...
bor with flowers (i.e. save on flowers/ceremony setup) - half outdoor/half indoor cocktail reception for maximum flexibility and ability to bask in/hide from the weather - indoor reception for hiding from the elements and a nice clean indoor bathroom - the food really blew our mind! They have whole cuts for filet mignon cooked nicely to a medium rare - super super competitive pricing - remote as it's nestled in the hills but not so remote that guests have to drive hours to get to your wedding - you have the whole day to set up! (Slash they actually set it up for you) - flexibility for DIY things (we made our own centerpieces!) - large enough ~200 people and a sizable dance floor for alllllll the dancing!! - the venue itself is gorgeous and well maintained - all of their recommended vendors that we used were amazing and had affordably competitive pricing - most of all, having organized coordinators (Charlene and Taylor) can really ease all the pain and stress of wedding planning. On the day of, I was the most chill bride ever thanks to Charlene and Taylor!
Reviewed On 11/18/2015 by jessica s
After we were married outside of this venue in the courtyard, it was just a few steps away to our reception. We had our wedding reception here, and it was absolutely stunning. All tables, chairs, silverware, tablecloths, napkins, venue, and d...
ay of coordinator are included in the final cost. Prices vary on total guest count, we did the buffet-and the food was delicious! We had to provide our own centerpieces, decor, and name cards, but other than that everything else is included. We were originally debating doing an outside reception in a rustic barn, but after doing the math of all the rentals-and getting them to a random location-would have ended up costing us MORE than if we were to just use a venue (Cinnabar) that has everything included. All I have to say about the price, is that NOT HAVING TO STRESS ABOUT THESE THINGS (listed above) IS WORTH THE MONEY! Would recommend this venue to everyone-would love to do a family party or reunion here sometime in the future!
Reviewed On 7/22/2015 by Knottie20687456
Great, picturesque location! their outdoor ceremony area is very pretty, and the golf course provides a great background for your couple & group potraits. The food was really good too, and the overall service from Cinnabar team was excellent. T...
he even planners Kim and Aly went over and above to make sure everything went smoothly.
Reviewed On 6/29/2015 by Edward L
We had our reception at Cinnabar Hills and it was amazing. Our wedding was on the large side (250 guests) and Cinnabar was able to accommodate easily. We heard that the bar got a little crowded during cocktail hour but all of our guests were ...
still able to get drinks after a short wait. The day was a little warm but the outside patio area was in shade and stayed cool. We went with a lot of appetizers, steak and fish for the entree, and a bunch of mini desserts through Cinnabar. All of the food was delicious. Given the size of the wedding, the staff did a great job getting food out to all of the tables. Especially with appetizers during cocktail hour, we didn’t have any issues in terms of our guests being hungry/waiting for food. Aside from giving our guests the options of food, there wasn’t much customization beyond the choice of entree (i.e. each guest couldn’t ask for his/her steak a particular way). We had one guest where we asked for no nuts on the salad, but it still came out with pecans on it. We went with some of Cinnabar Hills’ preferred vendors for music and the cake. This made working with them really streamlined as they were already very familiar with the venue and the staff. Also, the pricing was quite competitive with these vendors. Kim is on top of things and she will have your back the day of the wedding. She makes sure you eat, makes sure people don’t pull you in different directions, and handles all the coordination between the vendors. This was huge as it let us just enjoy the day. When we showed up at the venue, everyone was busy, but nothing was hectic. That was great to see everything come together.
Reviewed On 12/02/2014 by Yannie W
I had my wedding just about 2 weeks ago and the size of my wedding was about 100 people. The venue is a bit out there but it is very easy to find and the place is very pretty! (it also makes very nice pictures since you don't see residential ho...
uses in the background) I didn't think my husband and I would have as much fun as we did on our wedding day! Thanks to Kim, the event coordinator at Cinnabar Hills, and her assistant Aly - we never had to worry about anything and we were able to focus on enjoying the big day with our friends and family! From the initial meeting to the final details walk-through, Kim has been very patient, friendly, and super helpful! She offered great advices and tips for the wedding day. On the wedding day, she helped us keep track of time and she even let me know when my bustle came loose on my dress during the reception and she helped me with fixing it! The venue was very beautiful (we got very lucky with the weather - for early November!) and everyone seemed to love their food and house wines! I definitely recommend Cinnabar Hills to anyone who is planning for their wedding! =)
Reviewed On 10/29/2014 by Vanessa W
My husband and I looked at 9 venues and chose Cinnabar Hills due to its natural and bright look. Pricing, especially in regards to beverage packages, is superior to competitors and I also love that Cinnabar Hills only hosts one event a day - th...
is gives you the confidence and freedom to own the day. During the planning stages, there were a couple communication missteps, but when it came to our wedding day, everything was perfect. The team did a wonderful job executing everything we had specified and making us feel truly special - thank you Kim! We cannot imagine having had a better venue for our big day!
Reviewed On 9/13/2012 by Sarah P
I got married at Cinnabar Hills Golf course at the beginning of August and it truly has taken me too long to come back and review them because they were absolutely amazing. I'm a type A so get ready for some lists. Venue: The location is abso...
lutely beautiful in every way. If you use them for your wedding I can promise you will have beautiful pictures. There is a garden court yard area where we took most of our pictures (esp. group shots) with lots of greens and beautiful flowers. There is also a huge oak tree up on a hill that you can go to that also provides some beautiful pictures with a more natural look. Our reception started at 6:00 so that 5-6:30 gap was the perfect time for picture lighting in August. Wedding Coordinator: Kim is the coordinator at Cinnabar and I can honestly say that she will make sure your wedding is perfect, how you want it, and most importantly she is amazing at making sure everything runs smoothly. Obviously she is a pro since she has a wedding pretty much every friday, saturday, and sunday. She knows how the flow should go, she knows problems that come up, she knows how the room is best used and how to deal with your vedonrs. Throughout the night you will just see her appear every once in awhile to keep you on schedule or see if you need anything. She even brought us drink refills! She is a complete sweetheart and a joy to work with. I don't know how she does it managing 10-20+ weddings at a time at least. The only reason I gave a 4.5/5 above on responsiveness is because you cannot expect her to respond to question you have if you e-mail her on the weekend. She will get back to you on Monday of the next week, but I doubt she is even able to get to her emails on days she has weddings, and really if it was your wedding day you probably would appreciate her not taking time away from your preparations to answer questions for a wedding that is still weeks away. Food: Best food I have ever had at a wedding, and I was told that by my guests as well. Also a great value for food and drinks in addition to cake packages from Cake Expressions (amazing cakes). There are several food options you can choose from and I would listen to Kim's suggestions. She knows best. Plenty of parking which is great. The space inside is really beautiful as well with high vaulted ceilings and windows all around. The girls also have a key-code locked dressing room with mirrors, vanity, hanging bar, couches, etc. Cinnabar was really perfect and exceeded my expectations in every way. I wish I could get married again just to go back there. Just to give a reference: for buffet style dinner with two entrees (one of them being fish), beer and wine unlimited bar, table overlays, cake, and obviously the venue our total cost for 135 people was about 12,000-13,000. In comparing to other places this is a great value.
Reviewed On 8/07/2012 by linda N
my now husband and i had the pleasure of working with Kim. she's AMAZING. she seriously made my life sooo much easier with all the help and patience. i handed her all the props and decor that i brought and everything was set to perfection when ...
i arrived later that evening. the venue itself is sweet and perfect for our rustic garden theme, and the food was delicious! they even put something off the menu together for my family that were vegan. over all, i highly recommend this venue. the price was extremely reasonable, staff was a pleasure to work with, the food was delicious, and the scenery was breath taking for pictures!
Reviewed On 10/05/2011 by Catherine S
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club was the perfect venue to work with for our wedding. They have a garden area ceremony and the reception venue is right next door so there was no time wasting to drive to a different location. The reception area is huge a...
nd had plenty of room for a photobooth, candy bar, DJ, dance floor, etc. They also include their own food and drinks you're really looking for an all inclusive event. The food was pretty good and well set-up. You also get a 2 wedding coordinators for your rehearsal and wedding day. I worked closely with the event coordinator/wedding coordinator (Kim Thomas) on everything. Kim and her assistant were amazing the day of the wedding. They stored and set-up all my DIY decorations, we worked together on a schedule,she worked with my vendors, helped my family with any concerns, and kept everything on track the day of the wedding. She was probably the best part of making our weddin amazing:)
Reviewed On 12/19/2010 by Cheri M
Cinnabar helped us throw one awesome party!!!! Brittany, their wedding coordinator, was great to work with. The staff during our event were tons of fun and the venue was a beautiful setting for our day.
Reviewed On 11/07/2010 by Maria S
We had our wedding at Cinnabar Hills at 5:30pm in October. It was absolutely beautiful. The outdoor ceremony space is really pretty and provides great scenery. The reception room was filled with windows and looked great at night. The event coor...
dinator Brittany was very nice and easy to work with. The food was also delicious! The only thing that I didn't like was that they didn't give you any extras like food and drinks in the bridal suite before the wedding or food to go for the bride and groom after the wedding. After we spent so much money there I thought they might throw in a few extras, but they didn't. Other than that everything was great and I would definitely recommend this place.

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23600 McKean Road, San Jose, CA(408) 323-7813
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