Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues's Blog – August 2011 Archive (18)

I do Venues ~1 Fort Mason ~ Catering & Facilities



Photography By: Andrew Weeks



Overview

 

1 Fort Mason is one of the few wedding venues in San Francisco that can truly offer the guarantee that there's not a single bad seat in the house! Many venues offer views from one room or another, but every other place pales in… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 31, 2011 at 5:00am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Kohl Mansion ~ Entertainment



Photography by: Andrew Weeks



Overview

 

Indoors, the rooms reverberate sound beautifully thanks to their high ceilings, hard floors, and their profusion of paned glass windows. All music played here sounds lively; however, larger bands and DJs have the potential to create an overwhelmingly high level of volume. DJs work best indoors, so be sure… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 29, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Dunsmuir Hellman Estate ~ Photography



Photography by: Rosemarie Lion



What We Love About This Facility

 

The The Dunsmuir Hellman Estate creates the perfect juxtaposition between refined old world elegance and raw natural beauty. The historic mansion offers an eclectic range of scenic backgrounds… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 27, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Unveiled Bridal Event ~ Terra Gallery ~ San Francisco

Photography by: Karina Pires Photography

We understand that wedding food gets a bad reputation. But not all wedding meals are created equal!



Make your way to Terra Gallery on Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm for a day of wedding wonder with… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 26, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Unveiled Bridal Event ~ Terra Gallery

Photography by: Kevin Sturman

Chances are when you’ve pictured yourself walking down the aisle to your future husband, you’ve imagined yourself in an absolutely beautiful dress. And there’s no one who can make a dress quite as gorgeous as the lovely Vera Wang. Known for the stunning silhouettes, romantic details, and utter beauty, Wang’s dresses are every bride’s… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 26, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Unveiled Bridal Event

Photography by: Karina Pires Photography

 

The Bay Area has some of the most amazing wedding vendors in the world, which is why we’re so excited to see so many of our favorites at the Unveiled Bridal… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 25, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Presidio Golden Gate Club ~ Entertainment

Photography by: Andrew Weeks



Summary

 

The club's Spanish mission style architecture sets the tone for a variety of music options. Guests may enjoy listening to a traditional Mariachi band or possibly even a flamenco guitarist while sampling cocktails and appetizers out on the brick plaza. If you choose to host your ceremony in the chapel… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 25, 2011 at 4:00am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Terra Gallery ~ Unveiled Event



Photography by: Tanja Lippert Photography







About Unveiled

 

Unveiled is a one day, beautiful, bridal bazaar that showcases the Bay Area’s best inspirations for modern brides. Held at Terra Gallery, a beautiful loft-like event venue in SOMA tucked under the Bay Bridge,… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 24, 2011 at 8:35am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Headlands Center for the Arts ~ Sneak Preview



Photography by: Marla Aufmuth



Sneak Preview

 

Headlands Center for the Arts is a quiet, unpretentious venue that immediately captures your attention. The restored military bunker is now home to a diverse artistic community, the mission of whom is to provide artistic awareness for the general… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 23, 2011 at 8:08am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Thomas Fogarty ~ Check out the View



Photography by: Meg Perotti



Summary

 

There are few wedding venues that share the luxury of Wine Country ambiance coupled with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. The Thomas Fogarty Winery is definitely one of the best kept secrets in the wedding industry. The facility is perfectly structured… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 20, 2011 at 6:00am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay ~ The Power of Red



Photography By: Geoff White

 

Summary

 

For a bold color statement - one which is both right on trend and very hot - consider using various shades of crimson, cardinal, and scarlet red. There has always been a magical connection between the…

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Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 18, 2011 at 6:13am — 1 Comment

I do Venues ~ Old St. Hilary ~ Sneak Preview



Photography By: Elle Jae



Summary

 

If the catchword for your wedding is "quaint," we can only suggest Old St. Hilary in Tiburon. Wreathed in rare and gorgeous wildflowers, the surroundings are surreal. A picture-postcard little white church is set high on the hillside of the intimate community of Tiburon.As you look out over the bluff, you can see miles of the beautiful blue San… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 16, 2011 at 2:30am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Dunsmuir Hellman ~ Catering and Facilities



Photography by: Rosemarie Lion



Overview

 

The Dunsmuir Hellman Estate is by far one of our favorite locations for hosting a wedding. Located on over fifty acres of lush, green land in the beautiful Oakland hills, this remarkable mansion built in 1899 reminds us of Scarlett… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 13, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Hakone Gardens ~ Sneak Preview



Photography By: Gene Higa



Summary

 

Hakone Gardens in Saratoga is the oldest surviving Japanese style garden in the western hemisphere. Commissioned in 1915, " Hakone's tranquility and elegance beautifully express the aesthetics of the Japanese ideal of the garden as a space in which art and nature merge… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 11, 2011 at 3:30am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Presidio Golden Gate Club ~ Design



Photography By: Andrew Weeks



Ceremony

 

The strength of the Presidio Golden Gate Club is its ability to work in any theme or color palette. From traditional to playful, vintage to modern, this venue is versatile at every turn and allows for limitless design options. If your wedding ceremony… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 9, 2011 at 1:00am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Presidio Golden Gate Club ~ Go Green



Photography By: Brunk Photography



Every couple wants their wedding celebration to be memorable - a unique expression of their personalities and the life they are starting together. In wedding planning, we have heard too many times that a couple thinks they can't use their choice of color palette, theme, or venue because a friend or relative recently hosted a similar… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 6, 2011 at 2:00am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Clos LaChance Winery ~ Something Blue



Photography by: Julie Kay Kelly of JK Life Stories



Summary

 

This celebration is so much fun. I love how the couple has put an unexpected twist on the idea of a "wine country" celebration and made it work brilliantly. Clos LaChance Winery is located about thirty minutes south of the… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 4, 2011 at 2:30am — No Comments

I do Venues ~ Casa de la Vista ~ Sweets for the Sweet



Photography By: Geoff White



Summary

 

The Candy Bar is here to stay! Many of today's brides are exploring creative and fun options to traditional wedding cake. We love the candy bar option. Not only does the candy bar offer your guests tons of options on how to make their sweet tooth happy, it also adds so many visual elements to your party. The candy bar can double as…

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Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on August 2, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

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