September 2021

How to Plan a University of Redlands Wedding (Marin Campus) The Ultimate Guide for Planning a University of Redlands Wedding(complete with pricing, photos, and video) Having a University of Redlands wedding, formerly the San Francisco Theological Seminary, offers one of the most unique and memorable wedding venues in all of California. With its backdrop of castles and rolling hills, this somewhat hidden wedding venue is just 20 miles from San Francisco! Read below for more information on how to plan a University of Redlands wedding at the Marin Campus. Why a University of Redlands Wedding Besides the castle setting, one of the best things about having a University of Redlands wedding is that it gives you a wide variety of venues all in one location in addition to onsite housing. The Marin Campus really offers a little bit of everything to suit your needs. University of Redlands Wedding Venues The Geneva Terrace is the most popular ceremony and reception space because of its breathtaking views of Mt. Tamalpais, Ross Valley, and the stunning castles this Marin County wedding venue is known for Alexander Hall is a 2000 sq ft space that allows for lawn ceremonies and games in addition to the floor to wall window reception hall The Montgomery Chapel is an elegant stone church for up to 90 guests The Stewart Chapel is a gorgeous stained glass chapel located adjacent to the Geneva Terrace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csAQAN3Si6o How much does a University of Redlands wedding cost? Rental Fee: $650-$3500 The rental fee varies depending on which exact venue you choose, so check out this more thorough pricing guide of the rates Wedding Capacity at University of Redlands Wedding Ceremony: 170 guests seatedCocktail party: 200 people standingMeeting capacity: 170 people outdoors Considerations for a San Francisco Theological Seminary wedding You have to provide your catering and alcohol since there are no kitchen facilities. You will have to select a caterer from a prequalified list, and there are some restrictions on playing loud music. It is a venue that is available all year round, but you will need liability insurance to secure it.  Conclusion When planning your San Francisco Theological Seminary wedding, rest assured you will have a one of a kind wedding venue that you and your guests will love. With so many different locations to choose from, deciding on what setting you want will be the hardest part! If you are flexible with wedding venue locations, take a look at these other guides I have written : Muir Woods Wedding Planning GuideWedding Venues in Novato CAMarin County Wedding VenuesNapa Wedding VenuesVenues for Weddings in San FranciscoSan Francisco Elopement Locations Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

How to Plan a Garre Vineyard and Winery Wedding Ultimate Planning Guide to a Garre Vineyard and Winery Wedding(with pricing and photos) If you are interested in a Garre Vineyard and Winery wedding, you have come to the right place! This post should help answer any and all questions you may have for one of the larger wedding venues in Livermore with a capacity of up to 370 guests. Why a Garre Vineyard and Winery Wedding? Garre Vineyard and Winery offers you both indoor and outdoor spaces, both overlooking the rolling hills of Livermore. A grand courtyard awaits you but so does an expansive well-manicured lawn if you are going for an all-outdoors affair. Indoors is a ballroom with high vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light from the large windows.  Garre Vineyard and Winery Wedding Cost Rental Fee : contact for pricing How to Book a Garre Winery Wedding Contact Form: https://www.garrewinery.com/weddings-events/Phone: (925) 371-8200Email: garre@garrewinery.com Garre Vineyard and Winery Wedding Locations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YoUQ0V8e-Y&feature=youtu.be Bella Rosa Capacity: up to 370 guests Bella Rosa is one of Garre Vineyard and Winery’s newest event spaces. Italian cypress trees in the outdoor ceremony area highlight the Tuscan theme, and the large reception hall offer large windows to showcase the views. Martinelli Event Center Capacity: 200- 250 Guests Garre Vineyard and Winery’s Martinelli Event Center is a charming hacienda-style building with an Italian cobblestone courtyard decorated with a fountain and fireplace. The vine-covered arbor resides here, and the mission-style setting overlooking the vineyards of California’s historic wine country infects any wedding with character and elegance.  What’s Included Chivari chairs, tables, cocktail tables, china, glassware, flatware, floor length linen and napkins Award winning culinary team (freshest ingredients/made from scratch) Event Director to assist you with planning and day of wedding and rehearsal Professional bartenders and wait staff Bridal Suite & Grooms Room Champagne toast Complimentary menu tasting Restrictions There is a minimum quota of 80 guests, and all food and beverage services are handled by Garre Winery. Music is allowed indoors and outdoors, provided you halt it before 11:00 PM. You will also need a wedding coordinator, general liability insurance, and the venue has to approve decorations.  If you are flexible with location, check out this list of Livermore wedding venues for other options Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com Related Posts on the Blog

Tooth and Nail Winery Wedding Cost + Planning Guide Ultimate Planning Guide to a Tooth and Nail Winery Wedding(with pricing and photos) Wondering what a Tooth and Nail Winery wedding cost is and thinking of saying your vows here? Choosing a Tooth and Nail Winery wedding is like having your celebration at a medieval castle. As you walk across the moat, you will transport yourself into the days of King Arthur! With a stunning panoramic view of the area, this is one of my favorite and most unique Paso Robles wedding venues that will have your guests talking about for a very long time. Why a Tooth and Nail Winery Wedding? It begins with the grandeur of the Castle. The front looks straight out of a historical garden, yet that’s just the beginning. The elegant white Castle stands as a lovely complement to the rolling hills of green from the vineyards that surround it. Wedding events are hosted on a raised terrace overlooking the vineyards. Everything is intentional, including having a catwalk overlooking a grand foyer where the bride and groom can make their grand entrance from. Tooth and Nail Winery Wedding Cost Rental Fee : $8000Food Charges : starting at $55 / person Tooth and Nail Winery Wedding Spaces Capacity : 200 guests The Tooth & Nail Winery features a whopping 9000 sq. feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces, and everyone from wine lovers, fairy tale wedding hunters, and couples will find their own little favorite space. In total, there are five event spaces you can use for your wedding. The Amor Fati Room and Terrace feature bistro lighting for those dreamy pictures. The library is available for small parties, and the Foyer allows you to descend a flight of stairs fit for a palace. The West Club Terrace and Eat terrace offer picturesque views of the vineyard’s alias green velvet. For your wedding, you are encouraged to schedule a private tour and tasting session to try the wines and sample the spaces that suit your style of wedding. That said, you can set up a ballroom, castle, rooftop, or vineyard and winery wedding—the choice is yours! Check out more Paso Robles wedding venues if you would like to see what else is out there Check out my other Paso Robles wedding venue planning guides for more ideas : Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

Wedding Venues in Novato CA The Ultimate Guide to the Best 7 Wedding Venues in Novato CA(complete with pricing and photos) If you are interesting in a Novato Ca wedding, you will want the perfect wedding venue. Here’s our round-up of popular wedding venues in Novato, Ca to help in your planning. University of Redlands Marin Campus (San Anselmo) Capacity : 170 guests University of Redlands, Marin Campus is just 20 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and offers beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding spaces. It is a hidden gem and provides a unique castlle and manor space for weddings up to 170 guests.  Check out my planning guide for a University of Redlands wedding StoneTree Estate by Wedgewood Weddings Rental Fee : $4500Capacity : 200 guests StoneTree Estate by Wedgewood Weddings is a premier country estate with stunning rustic wood and stone fixtures. It offers a grand outdoor wedding space and reception areas with shaded walkways and spellbinding valley views. You can opt for a grand ballroom reception or have your ceremony on the shaded terrace too. Check out my planning guide for a Stonetree Estate wedding  The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap (San Rafael) Rental Fee : $750 – $6000Capacity : 1200 guests The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap offers an elegant wedding venue with timeless architecture, manicured grounds, upscale amenities, and unbeatable views of the Peacock Gap Golf Club course as the backdrop to your wedding. It is by far the largest event space in Marin, so you can plan a grand wedding of up to 1200 guests or small intimate ceremonies.  Unity Center in Marin Rental Fee : $1000 – $5600Capacity : 100 – 300 guests Unity Center in Marin is a beautiful Spanish-style wedding venue with choices of elegant indoor and outdoor spaces. Set in the rolling hills of Southern Novato, it is punctuated by shaded colonnades, gardens, charming baroque facades, and bell towers to provide a fantastic backdrop for all styles of weddings. Marin Country Club Rental Fee : contact for pricingCapacity : 300 guests Marin Country Club is an amazing wedding ceremony and reception space renowned for its picturesque backdrops. It can host up to 200 guests for a wedding. You have a choice of 3 event spaces: gardens, banquet hall, and country club. Pacheco Ranch Winery Rental Fee : $3000 – $4500Capacity : 200 guests Pacheco Ranch Winery is a picturesque estate and is one of the best vineyard wedding venues in Novato. Onsite is an Italianate two-story house built in 1876 that just speaks about the heritage of the entire estate. You get full-day access because it is a family-run estate, and it will feel just like family hosting your wedding here. Inn Marin and Suites Rental Fee : contact for pricingCapacity : 300 guests Inn Marin and Suites provides one of the best outdoor resort-like wedding venues in Novato, CA. The generous greenery’s, Patio Garden, Garden Room are some of these venues event spaces, and all-round the homely feeling is not lost. It is just 30 miles north of San Francisco, which means you don’t have to go far to have the wedding of your dreams. Conclusion I hope this blog helped you in seeing what wedding venues are around the North Bay.  With its location in the heart of Marin County you can be sure to have stunning natural backdrops for your celebration, all a short drive from SF. If you are flexible with location, check out my post for the best San Francisco wedding venues or the best Marin County wedding venues Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com Related Posts on the Blog

14 Best Wedding Venues in Oakland CA The Ultimate Guide to the 14 Best Wedding Venues in Oakland CA(complete with pricing and photos) If you are considering an Oakland, CA wedding, you will want a venue that can perfectly turn your wedding dreams a reality. Here’s a round-up of popular wedding venues in Oakland CA to help in your planning! Chabot Space & Science Center Rental Fee : $10900Capacity : 300 guests The Chabot Space & Science Center offers a spot-lit stage under cover of sky. The mesmerizing planetarium offers a front-row seat to indulge your love for astronomy. There is also an observatory deck, but the highlight is, without a doubt, night viewing in the historic telescopes. Chabot Space & Science Center provides ample indoor and covered outdoor wedding spaces, which are also handicap accessible. It can be used for an event of up to 300 guests. Check out my post on planning a Chabot Space & Science Center wedding for more info Preservation Park Rental Fee : $490 – $1325Capacity : 150 – 300 guests Preservation Park is a throwback to old-time Oakland and sits on two blocks just a short drive from downtown Oakland. It is a gorgeous Victorian-themed park with 16 expertly restored Victorian houses, wrought iron fencing, antique benches, and old-fashioned street lamps. It can hold indoor weddings in the English country style home and can host outdoor weddings on the pavilion.  Check out this full gallery from a Preservation Park wedding photo by Ian Chin Photography Preservation Park Wedding Slideshow The Brazilian Room (Berkeley) Rental Fee : $580 – $5538Capacity: up to 150 guests With its affordable rates and prime location, it is one of the most popular Berkeley wedding venues that books out way in advance. Offering a stunning outdoor wedding venue in Berkeley, the Brazilian Room offers a classic hillside view to host your ceremony and is conveniently located next to a garden to offer a variety of images Check out my Brazilian Room wedding guide for more info photo by Ian Chin Photography The Terrace Room at Lake Merritt Rental Fee : $2500Capacity : 200 guests The Terrace Room is a historic wedding venue that has been hosting weddings since 1920. It is a luxurious yet characterful space that offers majestic views of Lake Merritt, a bright interior, and a blank canvas to make the wedding of your dreams happen. It needs minimum décor and will hold up to 200 guests in its Art Deco ballroom.  Camron-Stanford House Rental fee: $6000 for a 10 hour blockCapacity: Up to 125 The Camron-Stanford House is a picturesque wedding venue located in Oakland within one of Oakland’s most historic landmark buildings. The magical twinkling garden lights and picturesque veranda with unmatched views of Lake Merritt make this house the perfect wedding venue. The wedding season runs from June through the beginning of October each year.   Check out this Camron-Stanford House wedding video for an idea of how it could look Piedmont Community Hall (Piedmont) Check out this blog post for a Piedmont Community Hall wedding photo by Ian Chin Photography Fairyland Weddings Rental Fee : $4500Capacity : 270 – 1000 guests Fairyland Weddings is an outdoor wedding space on Bellevue Avenue, Oakland. However, it features an indoor space that will fit up to 270 people. Outdoors will host up to 1000 guests. It is a children’s park and events space and offers the opportunity for a whimsical wedding. Check out this Fairyland Wedding video to get an idea of how it could look! Fairview Metropolitan Rental Fee : $4K – $12KCapacity : 280 guests The beautiful Metropolitan Golf Course is home to Fairview Metropolitan—a place of great service, value, and beautiful vistas. With views of the Oakland Hills, a romantic gazebo, expansive spaces, and a splashing fountain, you can make your ideal wedding venue on the emerald green fairways.  Berkeley City Club (Berkeley) Rental: $14,000 minimum spendCapacity: up to 250 persons Actual pricing varies on the time of day/year, space reserved, guest count, and event duration, but to give you a general idea of pricing it starts at $14,000.  For more info, check out my Berkeley City Club wedding guide Sequoyah Country Club Rental Fee : starting at $2500Capacity : 175 indoors – 275 outdoor guests Sequoyah Country Club serves up elegance and antique charm with perfect views of the rolling greens and the East Bay. The club features a Spanish-style interior wedding space with high beam ceilings with a grand elegance in its design. The venue provides a fabulous venue for indoor and outdoor weddings, which you can customize to fit any style of wedding. There is in-house catering, and the staff is professional and experienced at running events. So, you can rest assured that your big day will be a success.  For more info, check out my Sequoyah Country Club wedding guide Forage Kitchen Rental Fee : $4K – $12KCapacity : 200 guests https://www.foragekitchen.com/rent Mills College Rental Fee : $1500 – $2500Capacity : 175 guests Mills College offers a beautiful chapel designed by architects Callister and Payne from California. It is inspired by Japanese Shinto temples, and the ambiance it creates is breathtaking, to say the least. It offers amazing sound quality, and the enormous vaulted cedar ceiling that leads to a glass cupola skylight makes for an amazing stage, to say your vows. Couples who hold their weddings here mostly hold their receptions at the Aurelia Henry Reinhardt Alumnae House. Another house with rich architectural background. Morcom Rose Garden Website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/submit-morcom-rose-garden-rental-information-packet Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral Check out this previous Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral wedding photo by Ian Chin Photography USS Potomac Rental Price: (docked) $900 for first hour, then $500 each additional hourCapacity: up to 110 guestsWebsite: www.usspotomac.org Temescal Beach House Check out this blog post for a previous Temescal Beach House wedding photo by Ian Chin Photography Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate Rental fee: $700 for 50 guestsCapacity: Up to 100 https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/dunsmuir-historic-estate If you are flexible with location, check out my post for the best San Francisco wedding venues or the best Napa

How to Plan a Del Valle Winery Wedding Ultimate Planning Guide for a Del Valle Winery Wedding(complete with pricing and photos) If you are interested in planning a Del Valle Winery wedding you have come to the right place! As a Livermore wedding venue, Del Valle Winery combines impressive natural landscapes, great design, and vineyards stretching into the horizon. It romanticizes an already spectacular wine-producing region to make for an unforgettable venue.  Why a Del Valle Winery Wedding? Del Valle Winery’s wine-making passion and commitment with some of the best vines of the region make it a top contender for an event space, if only for the wines. Combine this with the ambiance of the estate, and you have the recipe for the wedding of your dreams. The lush greenery and panoramic views of the California wine region all help make it one of the best Livermore wedding venues. Del Valle Winery Wedding Cost Rental Fee : contact for pricingCapacity : 200 guests How to Book a Del Valle Winery Wedding Contact Form: https://delvallewinery.com/weddings-and-events/Phone: (925) 464-2557 xt. 102Email: events@delvallewinery.com Del Valle Winery Wedding Locations Garden Courtyard For the ceremony and cocktail hour, the Garden Courtyard offers the ideal space to hold an outdoor ceremony in the California sun. At night the twinkling overhead lights of the Garden courtyard extend the party into the night. The garden is where you find the vine-draped arbor to offer for outdoor receptions. Barrel Room The climate-controlled Barrel Room in the estate gives an authentic vineyard wedding venue feel for your reception. It has high vaulted ceilings, rows of barrels on each side, concrete floors, and romantic tea lights to make the styling easy. It makes for the perfect dance floor as well! Best Times for a Wedding at Del Valle Winery Conclusion Choosing a wedding at Del Valle Winery offers you an indoor and outdoor space, giving you options to celebrate in wine country. With Livermore Valley’s predictable weather, you can be sure that you can plan a day that is best fit for you. If you are flexible with location, check out my list of Livermore wedding venues to give you more options. Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com Related Posts on the Blog

Rios Lovell Winery Wedding Planning Guide Ultimate Planning Guide to a Rios Lovell Winery Wedding(with pricing and photos) Within the Livermore Valley Wine country lies the Rios Lovell Estate Winery also Rios Reserve Estate. Most people come here for its excellent wines, open spaces, and charming interior spaces. Rios Lovell Estate Winery offers exquisite event spaces characterized by lush gardens, red-roofed gazebos, expansive manicured lawns, and a lovely winery building. Read below on how to plan a wedding at Rios Lovell Winery. TLDR  – Rios Lovell Estate Winery is best for intimate weddings and large celebrations of up to 260 guests.– One event per day, gain exclusive access to the entire estate– Inquire for pricing– A wedding at Rios Lovell Estate provides a wedding gazebo (260 guests), Garden with fountains (260 guests), and a gala event center (160 guests) Why a Rios Lovell Winery Wedding? A wedding at Rios Lovell Estate Winery is an opportunity to host small intimate weddings and large celebrations of up to 260 people. Because they choose to host one event per day, even small weddings get exclusive access to the entire estate to make the wedding of their dreams. Rios Lovell Winery Wedding Cost Rental Fee : contact for pricing How to Book Rios Lovell Winery Weddings Website: https://www.rioslovellwinery.com/eventPhone: (650) 455-6018Email: Joe@rioslovellwinery.com  Rios Lovell Estate Winery Wedding Spaces Wedding Gazebo The Wedding Gazebo is a beautiful shaded gazebo that offers a raised platform for officiating and vow recitals. Its backdrop is the vineyard which makes for some fantastic pictures.  Garden with Fountains The Garden with Fountains is aptly named with the fountains that form its centerpiece. Just like the gazebo, it provides a fantastic outdoor wedding space and can hold up to 260 guests.  Gala Event Center The Gala Event Center is an indoor wedding space that features a charming high ceiling space with dome-shaped arches. It is versatile and can be converted into a ballroom and dance area upon request, fitting up to 160 guests. Best Times for a Rios Lovell Wedding Temperatures in the Tri Valley area reach mid to high 80s in the summer, and in the height of it can get pretty hot with 90+ degree days for weeks at a time. Take a look at the graph below for a yearly idea of the temperatures. If you are flexible with locations, check out this list of the best Livermore wedding venues for other options. Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com

Wente Vineyards Wedding Cost and Planning Guide Wente Vineyards Wedding Cost and Ultimate Planning Guide(with pricing and photos) If you are interested what a Wente Vineyards wedding cost is and how to plan a wedding there, you have come to the right place! Wente Vineyards is a Livermore wedding venue that promises unmatched experiences to any within the Bay Area. Catering to large and small weddings, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor event spaces for both the ceremony and reception. Read below on how to plan a Wente Vineyards wedding, including the Wente Vineyards wedding cost and information on the different wedding locations. Why a Wente Vineyards Wedding? A wedding at Wente Vineyards is a statement wedding. It is a unique and memorable venue and is one of the most sought-after Livermore wedding venues. For your wedding, you have a beautifully manicured lawn to host an outdoor wedding and a mission style event center to hold indoor weddings. In addition to having the Wente Vineyards wines to serve, married couples also get a membership to the entertainment club, which means a front-row seat to tastings and other events on the estate. Wente Vineyards Wedding Cost Rental Fee : $5000 – $25000 Capacity : up to 500 guests (depending on event space used) How to Book a Wente Vineyards Wedding Phone: 925.456.2450Email: CONCIERGE@WENTEVINEYARDS.COMInquiry Form: https://wentevineyards.com/request-more-informationWebsite: https://wentevineyards.com/plan-your-wedding Wente Vineyards Wedding Event Spaces For your Wente Vineyards wedding, you can use the Vineyard Lawn for an outdoor wedding. It is an open space with a backdrop of the Sandstone hills, vineyards, and olive trees. It is airy and has market lights hung in the space to create a scene straight from the movies. It is a large events space that will hold up to 500 guests. The Event Center is an alternate indoor event space. The Event Center is a Spanish colonial-style building with a roomy interior thanks to a 15ft ceiling of old wine barrels. This space holds up to 150 guests. Event Center The Terraced Lawn sits between the event space and the Sandstone hills. It is a quiet secluded area that takes the character of the event center and the backdrop of the vineyard lawn. This space holds up to 400 guests. Terraced Lawn Best Time for a Wente Vineyards Wedding May to October is the most popular period for weddings, given the combination of availability of guests as well as temperatures. See the temperatures to get a better idea of what to possibly expect for your Wente Winery wedding. Wente Vineyards Elopement Wente Vineyards elopements offer a custom experience with only the most important people in your life. It is achingly gorgeous –especially with the Sandstone Mountains backdrop, and you can even choose to have an elopement within the vines. Check out more Livermore wedding venues if you would like to see what else is out there Check out my other Tri Valley wedding venue planning guides for more ideas : Rios Lovell WineryDel Valle WineryGarre Vineyard and Winery Check out Pleasanton wedding venues for more options Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com Related Posts on the Blog