January 2023

How to Plan a Park Winters Wedding The Ultimate Guide for Planning a Park Winters Wedding(complete with pricing and photos) If you are thinking of having a Park Winters Wedding you have come to the right place! This wedding venue offers evergreen landscapes, dreamy gardens, a variety of barns for rustic themes, and epic backdrops for the perfect place to hold your countryside wedding. Located a short drive from Napa, San Francisco, or Sacramento, it offers a little bit of everything to everyone around the Bay Area. Why a Park Winters Wedding It is a private country estate that lies just outside the town of Winters, in northern California. The park is surrounded by expanses of lush green trees and pastures making it an ideal place for an elegant wedding.  Park Winters is not only a beautiful space but also has quality services and staff. This has resulted in it bagging a lot of awards and national-level recognition as a Wedding Venue. Some of its awards/recognitions are: Listed in The Knot Best Of Weddings 2021 #11 Highest-Rated Wedding Venues in America, according to Yelp! (2019) Listed as an A-List “Best Wedding Venue” by KCRA (2015 – 2019)  WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award 2018-19 Park Winters Wedding Cost Capacity: up to 150 guests Pricing: contact for more info How to Book Park Winters Weddings Phone: 530 669 3692Email: info@parkwinters.comEmail for Private Events: john@parkwinters.comWebsite: https://www.parkwinters.com/weddings What’s Included Park Winters Wedding Locations Ceremony Lawn Vintage Barns  The farmlands at Park Winters are adorned with a modern white barn along with two rustic brown barns. These are all available as wedding venues and make for a great vintage reception venue. Venue Details indoor and outdoor locations 6000 sq ft mansion with guest rooms 5000 sq ft event barn  outdoor pool state of the art sound system nearby lodging options They also offer a huge parking lot equipped with 3 electric car chargers, comfortable dressing rooms for the couple. They also have generators as a backup in case of power cuts in the area. Moreover, Victorian inns, organic farms, a modern pool, hot tub, fire pit and a lot more to add to its beauty and comfort!  Catering Services Yes! Park Winters has world-class award-winning chefs and staff who provide a great Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian table spread. Please note that they do not cater to Vegan as of now.  A cherry on top is that they offer complimentary cake cutting as well!  Park Winters Lodging A Victorian Inn This romantic bed and breakfast was originally constructed in 1865 as a Victorian farmhouse. It has now been reconstructed to offer different types of rooms such as the fountain room – overlooking the fountain and gardens, the pecan room – with views of the 150-year-old pecan tree, and the olive room looking at the two romantic olive trees and some lush gardens.  Rates differ from room to room starting from $475/night Tower Suite  Another beautiful accommodation option at Park Winters is this windmill water tower turned into a powerful tower suite. It stands tall with a full kitchen, living room and bedroom on the third floor.  Rates based on double occupancy: Friday – Sunday: starting at $575/nightMonday – Thursday: starting at $525/night Best Times for a Wedding in Park Winters Conclusion So that was all you needed to know about Park Winters Wedding Venue. This is a perfect space for a compact and boutique elegant wedding near northern California.  If you are flexible with location, check out theis extensive list of Sacramento wedding venues Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com

12+ Best Walnut Creek Wedding Venues The Ultimate Guide to the 12 Best Walnut Creek Wedding Venues (complete with pricing and photos) If you are looking for the best Walnut Creek wedding venues but can’t decide between the variety of venue options available, then you’ve come to the right place! Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County is a dreamy destination with lush greens and panoramic views which has made it a favorite wedding destination for many couples. Read below for the 12 best Walnut Creek wedding venues to help in your wedding planning!  Old St. Hillary’s (Tiburon) Rental Fee: $1,500 for three hours; additional time is $400 per hour.Deposit Fee: $750 booking deposit, plus a $500 refundable security deposit.Capacity: Up to 115 seated guests or 125 total occupants. Old St. Hilary’s is a historic hillside chapel with panoramic Bay views, designed primarily for intimate wedding ceremonies. Food, beverages and receptions are not permitted, and guest shuttle service is required because parking is limited. The Gardens at Heather Farm Rental fee – $4,500 – $6,000 (depending on the length: 8- or 10-hour rental)Capacity – 150 guests The Gardens at Heather Farm was actually one of the first Walnut Creek wedding venues I have ever photographed in! is a wonderful indoor and outdoor wedding venue with six and a half acres of landscaped gardens surrounding a two-level banquet and meeting facility. The property theme is “Inspired by nature” and helps you to bring that passion to your love. The huge Camellia Room can serve as a great dining and dancing spot post weddings. Venue amenities include ceremony and reception furniture, free on-site parking, and delicious food courtesy. photo by Ian Chin Photography Shadelands Ranch Museum Rental fee – $1500 to $2000 per 50 guestsCapacity – 300 guests Shadelands Ranch Museum is one of the most unique wedding venues in Walnut Creek. Originally an art school, the artistic spirit of the place lingers for your weddings and receptions as well. It is available for rental from April – October only, however. The Ruth Bancroft Garden Rental fee – $165 per hour for non-members Capacity -130 guests  The Ruth Bancroft Garden is an open public location. It is an internationally renowned venue for the striking architectural design of its plantings and world-class plant collections. The Garden is available for private rentals and offers many services with a variety of attractive backdrops and distinctive spaces for any event. Indoor facilities are limited but they have spacious outdoor areas to pour some joy for the guests.  The Garden Walnut Creek Rental fee – contact for pricingCapacity – 125 guests Located in the heart of downtown, this Walnut Creek wedding venue opened in 2022 where Scott’s Seafood restaurant used to be, transforming the old space into a modern venue that offers both indoor and outdoor spaces. They even offer their own photobooth to make planning easier!   The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak Rental fee – $2,750 to $5,250 for 50 GuestsCapacity – 250 guests  The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak is located on the Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek, adjacent to Arbolado Park. It is one of the more premium Walnut Creek wedding venues in the area with its beautiful vistas, delectable cuisine, and spectacular services.  Here, people can enjoy stunning views of the Concord and San Ramon Valley areas with excellent event facilities. It offers both indoor and outdoor events including Ceremony spaces with an open-air patio or a grassy knoll overlooking a beautiful fountain and golfing greens. CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS WALNUT CREEK WEDDING VENUES The Bridges Golf Club (San Ramon) Rental fee – $500 and onwards per eventCapacity – 300 guests The Bridges Golf Club is one of the more popular Walnut Creek wedding venues with its dramatic views and superior service. It is known to have celebrity guests including Niners legend Jerry Rice as a regular! Fairview Oakhurst (Clayton) Rental fee – $2000 per weddingCapacity – 200 guests Fairview Oakhurst makes an unforgettable experience for you and your better half. The place will make you fall in love with the gorgeous views of Mount Diablo’s cascading mountains. Guests will enjoy cocktails on their elegant terrace while you and your better half create photo memories with lush backdrops around you. Round Hill Country Club (Alamo) Rental fee – $6500 per wedding (during peak season) Capacity – 300+ guests Situated in Alamo, Round Hill Country Club features some pristine grounds and beautiful, picturesque backdrops that offer an ideal setting for couples to create some of life’s most memorable moments. The Vista Ballroom with a Capacity of 250+ is mostly suitable for large events. The garden-style setting features glorious views of the Rolling Alamo hills, manicured fairways, and a Tuscan-style fountain built for an unforgettable life moment.  Civic Park Community Center and Gazebo Rental fee – $105 and onwards per event  Capacity – 300 guests Civic Park Community Center is a wonderful wedding venue in Walnut Creek. It’s one of the multiple event spaces that the city has to offer. The Civic Park Community Center offers a romantic gazebo and surrounding lawn for your ceremony.  They also offer a Social Hall, Conference Room and Lounge for double celebrations along with an accommodating staff to help customize events to your taste.  photo by Ian Chin Photography Pretty Tea Parties and Events Rental fee – $1000 to $5000 / event Capacity – 40 guests Pretty Tea Parties and Events is one of the smaller wedding venues in Walnut Creek where you can gather your nearest and dearest people to make your wedding unforgettable. Because of its size, it is also one of the more affordable Walnut Creek wedding venues on this list. Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel Rental fee – $2000 per wedding (during peak season) Capacity – 150 guests  Renaissance ClubSport is one of the best hotel accommodations in Walnut Creek. It comes along with an exciting fully operational sports club, an extravagant bar & restaurant, and a relaxing day spa. All of this at one wedding venue creates a one-of-a-kind experience. Invite your guests and plan your