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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

I Do Venues ~ Something Blue at Wildwood Acres

Photography By: Julie Mikos

Summary

If you rarely find yourself traveling through the Caldecot Tunnel - that infamous mysterious tunnel that separates Contra Costa and the Tri-Valley area from the rest of the East Bay and San Francisco - then you may never have heard of Lafayette, let alone Wildwood… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 30, 2011 at 2:00am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ Golden Gate Club Show Your Red White & Blue





















Photography by: Jillian Kay Photography

 

About the Venue

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Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 28, 2011 at 4:00am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ Julia Morgan Ballroom







Photography by: Chung Li Photography



About the Venue

 

There is not a designer, florist, photographer, or musician in San Francisco who does not love working at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. There are so… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 26, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ Garden Court Hotel Your Oscar Moment







Photography by: Geoff White



About the Venue

 

I love the Garden Court Hotel in downtown Palo Alto. It is the only luxury hotel in downtown Palo Alto and has the same charming character of this incredible academic town that lies at the… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 23, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ Empire State Mine An Affair To Remember







Photography by: Myrtle and Marjoram

 

About the venue

 

Talk about a great background that is a blank slate where you can make all of your dreams come true. Every bride dreams about having a "Great Gatsby" style garden party where she can comfortably dance under the stars. This is a property where… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 21, 2011 at 2:30am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ Natural Beach Elements



Photography from: theknot.com



Style Guide - A Beach Wedding

 

Planning a seaside or beached theme wedding can go so many different directions. This inspiration board was put together from several different events found on theknot.com. The pictures evoke a feeling of natural beach elements - fun yet… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 19, 2011 at 2:30am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ Auberge du Soleil The Perfect "Foodie" Wedding Venue











Photography By: Geoff White 

 

About the Venue

 

I do not think there is another venue in the wine country that is more suited to a "foodie" couple than…

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Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 18, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ BR Cohn A Fox Hill Wedding

 







Photography by: Micah and Megan Photographers



About the Venue

 

BR Cohn has established itself as one of the favorite winery venues in the area. The laid-back feeling you get when you arrive is a… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 16, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ The Fairmont a Grand Affair













Photography by: Gladys Jem



About the Venue

 

There are few venues that are as filled with history and romance as the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel. With several ballrooms… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 14, 2011 at 3:00am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ Orange and White



Photography: theknot.com





Photography By: Think Photographics



Summary

 

Often couples can't decide on a cohesive theme for their wedding. A combination of colors can definitely be a theme and is one of the best ways to express a fun and definite style. A color combination of tangerine and white… Continue

Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 9, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ The Fairmont



























Photography by: Michelle Walker Photography

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Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 7, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

I Do Venues ~ The Best of Berkeley













Photography by: Lilia Photography



About the Venue

 

There is just something about Berkeley. Whether you are a UC alumni or grew up here, this small town with a huge reputation can always be called home. The campus is nestled in the gorgeous…

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Added by Gloria Atherstone ~ I Do Venues on July 5, 2011 at 7:00am — No Comments

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