Wedding Planners We Work with
recommended venues
recommended venues
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See some of the venues we frequent and key thoughts from a wedding photographers perspective.
Venues we frequent
Wedding Planners We Work with
Crystal Lequang
and her staff can cover any size wedding. Her assertive and practical approach makes her a top wedding planner on any list.
San Jose Based
& current president of WIPA
Argelia Castro
is great to work with. We both have the same temperament which makes working together on couples weddings such a breeze.
San Jose/Sacramento Based
Noy Mendoza
is a wine country wedding planner who has a team that is ready for anything. Noy is fantastic at working with photographers to make sure their creativity has time to unfold as well as making sure no detail is missed.
Napa Valley Based
Bradie Flores
has been a pleasure to work with on several wedding and events this past season. We met while being the top choice for the past Events Director of TPC Stonebrae’s own personal wedding.
North Bay Area/Sac Based
Venues we frequent
Oakland, CA
What We Like: several redwood groves, unique reception and ballroom architecture, harmonious fulltime staff operated with care and years of service.
What we recommend: groom may want to get ready off-site as prep room is cozy.
Hayward Hills
What we like: Incredible view of the entire Bay Area, massive sliding doors opening the reception to the outside view which makes for an epic dancefloor environment, unique hillside w natural stone cluster which makes for a great evening portrait.
What we recommend: reception room lighting during sunset can be tricky for a short while use the automated blinds for 30 minutes,
El Cerrito, CA
What we like: very tall Tudor-style building which has steeply pitched 20’+ ceilings and Tudor-style windows, has amazing view of the Bay looking towards S.F., great indoor and outdoor ceremony options.
What we recommend: skilled flash photography is needed to bring warmth to such a large ceiling.