This review is from a planner's perspective for potential couples who want to host their weddings here! I hope you all find this helpful.
The gardens/venue is gorgeous with a stunning sunset! Hands down...
Here are things to consider before securing the garden.
1) Elly, the venue owner is not on site and lives an hour away. You will only get phone support if you have issues on the day of. I had arranged for Elly to come out because it was my first time working there, but on the morning of the wedding, Elly reached out to my clients to ask if she was really needed. (What could I do at that point???) My biggest tip, secure a caterer who has worked at this venue before, Seriously.
2) Because of where it is and how your guest/creatives have to get there, have a 1pm wedding (it will still be beautiful, trust me) and end with a sunset/golden hour group photo - so your guests can have some light driving home - that drive is scary, I was praying all the way to Mill Valley.
3) Secure a valet service, based on the level of service I experienced, get quotes from other creatives and compare.
4) Secure Rodney, from Marin Lighting - trust him, he knows what you will need, he's been there serval time and he's so easy to work with!!!!
5) Provide sunscreen, protein (lol) and ice water ready for your setup crews, because they are setting up in direct sun, and that sun is serious!!
6) There is no water source, have your caterer bring gallons of water - the only source is from the restrooms.
7) There are only two major power sources, on the upper level - so consider that when you have a DJ/Lighting/Etc - because if the power goes out - you would have to figure it out, since there's no one on site.
Okay! I hope this helps!!! As I first stated, it is an absolutely gorgeous garden and guests had an amazing time!!!!! I want all to enjoy it while considering the above facts.
Chanda Daniels read more