A wedding at San Ramon Waters might be the perfect place for your celebration if you are looking for an affordable wedding venue in the city with a charming garden ambiance and a serene atmosphere.
I had the chance to photograph Paige and Miranda’s magical December wedding at this venue, and one of its standout features is the gorgeous outdoor ceremony site!
Keep reading to learn more about planning a San Ramon Waters wedding and take a behind-the-lens look at Miranda and Paige’s magical late fall wedding that took place here.
San Ramon Waters Wedding Venue
San Ramon Waters is a chic, picturesque Bay Area wedding venue that is located at the San Ramon Golf Club. It has a breathtaking ceremony site surrounded by weeping willow trees and lush greenery right next to the scenic lake.
But that’s not all – the venue also has a warm and inviting indoor reception space with a window wall that lets in lots of natural light and beautiful views. The reception space has white drapery, a sparkling crystal chandelier, and wall-to-wall hardwood floors, creating a timeless, elegant ambiance.
While the venue is located in the Bay Area, you wouldn’t even know you were still in the city, as it feels totally remote. It is still super easy to access from Santa Clara, Alameda, and San Joaquin Counties.
The venue also features a separate cocktail hour space with its own built-in bar, a grand lobby, a spacious private getting-ready space, a charming fireplace, and capacity for up to 350 guests.
Wedding Packages
They also have very comprehensive wedding packages that include: full wedding planning, on-the-day coordination, complete setup & breakdown, gift, cake, guestbook tables, and more, so you will truly feel you have everything you need for your celebration.
It’s a Wedgewood Weddings property, and they’re known for their incredible food! Since the venue is on a golf course, they also offer access to their 18-hole public golf course if that interests you or your guests. Another feature of this venue that I really appreciate is that they are very up front with their pricing, and you’ll know everything that’s included depending on the package you choose.
Their wedding packages are all-inclusive, and this venue truly prides itself on helping you with your wedding by providing you with the services you need so you can relax and enjoy your day. They have an award-winning coordination team and an on-site team to help you with your wedding planning process. Their coordination team will assist you with setup, execution, and cleanup on the day of your celebration.
You can learn more about the array of amenities and services included and access their pricing package guide here!
How much does a wedding at San Ramon Waters cost?
The answer? It all depends on the wedding package you choose. The starting price is $7,015 (please note this doesn’t include service fees, taxes, gratuity, or rental fees), and couples typically spend $22,000 on their weddings here.
Your guest count and seasonality will also affect the final price, with peak season at this venue in March and May-November.
Paige + Miranda’s November Wedding at San Ramon Waters
Paige and Miranda planned a beautiful November wedding at San Ramon Waters. Both brides were stunning, and their day had so many unique elements. Paige is incredibly talented, and she DIY’d a lot of their wedding details.
For example, she made gorgeous pearl hangers for the entire wedding party and both brides, Taylor Swift-style friendship bracelets for EVERY SINGLE GUEST, personalized temporary tattoos, and more!
Another detail that stood out to me was Miranda’s outfit, which was a white suit and white pearl cape – something that I hadn’t seen before that I immediately fell in love with!
As a wedding photographer, I want you to love your wedding outfit! I’m here to affirm to all of my couples that you don’t have to wear traditional wedding attire if you don’t want to; instead, you can wear whatever feels most meaningful to you.
Some other unique elements of their day included serving their guests churros and s’mores for a late-night snack, including bubble guns (honestly, I don’t recommend bringing these indoors as the dance floor got very slippery, but they did make for good photos), having ring security (their nephew and their dog Buddy), and sharing an emotional, heartwarming first look at their ceremony spot.
This day had so many memorable moments and meaningful details thoughtfully woven in, and I was honored to be a part of it!
Paige + Miranda’s Wedding Vendors
I wanted to give a special shout-out to P+M’s wedding vendors who made this day possible:
- Venue/Setup/Food: @sanramonwaters.wedgewood
- Florist: @danasfloristcv
- DJ: @dj_grammer
- Hair/Makeup Artists: @ellaleyva @paulamaiabeauty
- Photography: @jennichapmanphotography
- Videography: Ray, @reploglestudios – I wanted to show an extra bit of appreciation for Ray, the incredible owner of Replogle Studios! Ray was actually my wedding videographer, and I always recommend them to queer couples looking for a queer/trans videographer. They are absolutely worth the investment to fly them in from Chicago, and Ray and I work SO well together. We are the complete wedding dream team!
Ready to Plan Your Wedding at San Ramon Waters?
I hope you found all this info on planning a wedding at San Ramon Waters + inspo helpful. San Ramon Waters is an excellent choice for queer couples – it’s an affirming, welcoming venue that will fully support and celebrate your love!
And…if you’re in the Bay Area, looking for a photographer who specializes in photos of love, weddings, surprise proposals, and engagements, feel free to reach out here or learn more about my services here. I’ll fully support your nontraditional ideas and celebrate you wholeheartedly! I can’t wait to learn more about your vision and all the ideas you have in mind.
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