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Most couples book 12–18 months in advance, especially for popular spring and fall dates and Saturdays, which are our busiest days. Early booking ensures availability at Brownstone Gardens for couples across the Bay Area and Tri-Valley. Please note that we do not hold dates, so if your preferred date is available, we encourage you to reserve it as soon as possible.

Yes. Private tours allow couples to explore the gardens, see ceremony and reception spaces, and discuss event options with our team. Tours are by appointment only. You can contact us directly at (925) 418-4532 or email us at info@brownstonegardens.com to set up your venue visit. We are located in Oakley.

Dates are secured with a signed contract and deposit. We recommend booking as early as possible to guarantee your preferred date.

Brownstone Gardens does not hold dates, so once you've chosen your ideal date, we recommend acting quickly. We use an online system called HoneyBook to manage all bookings and contracts. Once you're ready, we'll send you an email through HoneyBook with a proposal, contract, and monthly payment schedule. Your event date is officially secured once the first monthly payment is made.

Brownstone Gardens uses HoneyBook to handle all bookings and contracts. Once you've decided on a date for your event, we will send you an email with a proposal, contract, and monthly payment schedule. The total cost of your package will be divided by the number of months remaining until your event, giving you your monthly payment amount. The final payment is due two weeks before your event, and all events must be paid in full prior to the event date. Once that payment is made, you are officially booked with Brownstone Gardens!

Yes, we offer rehearsal opportunities. During your meeting with one of our coordinators one month before your wedding, we will schedule a date and time for your rehearsal.

Yes, adjustments can be made as long as your final guest count is submitted twenty-one days prior to your event. Your final payment in HoneyBook will be automatically adjusted—up or down—based on the final confirmed guest count.

Once your date is reserved, our team is here to support you every step of the way. You can reach out anytime with questions about decorations, setup, food service, and more. Four to six weeks prior to your event, one of our Venue Coordinators will schedule an on-site planning meeting to review every detail of your day.

Brownstone Gardens can host up to approximately 250 guests, making it suitable for both intimate and large Bay Area weddings.

Yes. Couples can host both their outdoor wedding ceremony and garden reception on site, creating a seamless wedding day without travel between locations. Couples may also choose to host only an outdoor wedding ceremony or only a garden reception at our Bay Area venue. For availability and details, please inquire with our team.

Yes. Located in Oakley, California, Brownstone Gardens is a popular choice for couples throughout the East Bay, Contra Costa County, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area seeking a garden wedding venue. The natural beauty of the venue attracts couples who travel from across the region to host their wedding events here.

Yes. Brownstone Gardens is a purpose-built, outdoor-only wedding venue located in Oakley, California. The venue features landscaped gardens, multiple outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, serving couples throughout the Bay Area, Contra Costa County, the Tri-Valley and beyond.

Brownstone Gardens offers a private estate feel with flexible vendor options and multiple outdoor ceremony locations. Our photographer-friendly gardens are exclusively reserved for your event, ensuring privacy and a beautiful setting. Couples enjoy stunning natural features, including waterfalls, koi ponds, mature trees lit with twinkle lights, a gazebo, and a walking bridge. Additional amenities include on-site getting-ready suites and a private parking lot, making your wedding day seamless and memorable.

Wedding pricing varies based on date, season, and guest count. Couples planning a Bay Area wedding can request the official pricing pamphlet directly from Brownstone Gardens for detailed costs on the contact us page Here.

Absolutely! We are honored that you would want to take such memorable pictures with us. Please schedule your shoot with the your venue coordinator.