Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
Views of the east bay hills, Mt Diablo and the golf course.
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How many people does the space *comfortably* accommodate?
Up to 300 people.
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How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
There is a facility fee and a food and beverage minimum.
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Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
Yes. Contact our special event director at 925-735-4253 ext 102.
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Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
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Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
White wooden chairs are available. All other items are rental items.
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Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
Tables, chairs, linens, infinity bowl centerpieces and dance floor is included in the facility fee. Special Chivari chairs are available for rent.
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What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
One staff person per 20 guests.
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Do you require brides to use a specific list of vendors?
No, but The Bridges Golf Club does have a list of preferred vendors.
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Do you require the wedding party to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is there an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
No.
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Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
We have several rooms available to rent: Garden Pavilion, Clubhouse, Fireside Room, bar, golfers patio, grass ceremony terrace.
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Do you have cooking facilities?
All catering is on site provided by The Bridges Golf Club. The kitchen is not available to guests.
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Do you provide your own catering? If yes, can a bride opt to use an outside caterer if she prefers?
All catering is provided by The Bridges Golf Club. Only wine may be brought onto the premises for a corkage fee.
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Do you have a liquor license?
Yes.
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Can the bride provide her own alcohol if desired?
Only wine may be brought on site for a corkage fee.
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How many power outlets does the venue have?
Many.
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What restrictions are there (if any) on decorations?
Decorations may not be taped to the walls.
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What restrictions are there (if any) on photography?
None. We ask that if outside near the golf course, the photographer and wedding party be careful of flying golf balls.
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What restrictions are there (if any) on videography?
None.
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What restrictions are there (if any) on music?
None.
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What restrictions are there (if any) on attire?
The Bridges encourages proper etiquette and the highest standards on the golf course. This respect for quality and tradition is also reflected in the Clubhouse and Garden Pavilion.
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If your site is in a public location, is the couple required to get any permits?
No.
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Do you have liability insurance?
Yes.
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Does your venue often accommodate more than one wedding at a time?
We can accommodate two weddings at a time, but it is not common.
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Do you offer security, if requested?
No.
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What is your dress code?
The Bridges encourages proper etiquette and the highest standards on the golf course. This respect for quality and tradition is also reflected in the Clubhouse and Garden Pavilion.
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Can you provide a coat check?
No.
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Describe your bathroom facilities:
Facilities are located in both the Garden Pavilion and Clubhouse. Women's restroom has 4 stalls and a bench in each location. Men's restroom in clubhouse has lockers.
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Describe your parking facilities:
Large parking lot.
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Do you offer valet parking?
No
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Is there handicap access?
Yes
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Additional Questions and Answers
How do I book my wedding at The Bridges Golf Club?
We require a signed event agreement and deposit to secure a room reservation.
If I order a plated menu, how many entrée choices do I have?
You may choose two different entrées as well as one vegetarian dish and one child’s plate. Two weeks from your event date, you will be required to inform the special events staff of the number of each entrée to be served.
May we bring in our own caterer or do our catering?
The Bridges Golf Club must provide all catering, with the exception of wedding cakes. Only bottles of wine may be brought onto the property for a corkage fee.
Do you require a food and beverage minimum or a minimum fee per person?
The contract states a food and beverage minimum based on the day of the week and time of the year. Each banquet room has a facility fee, in addition to a food and beverage minimum. Additional fees may include cake-cutting, corkage, rental items, tax, and service charges.
For how many hours may we rent the facility?
You may rent the facility for up to five hours. Ceremonies apply toward this time. Set up and break down of the room do not apply toward this time. You may buy an additional hour for an overtime fee.
What is included in my room rental fee?
Included in the room rental fee are standard set up and break down of tables and chairs, dance floor, linens, china, glassware, and elegant infinity bowl centerpieces.
May we have our ceremony at The Bridges?
Based on availability you may hold your wedding ceremony for an additional fee on the outdoor grass terrace or patio overlooking the fairways below. The day and date will determine the fee and timing of the ceremony. Ceremony chairs and other ceremony decorations are available for a rental fee.
When are deposits and payments due?
A non-refundable deposit is due when signing the contract to book the date. Six months before the event, 50% of the food and beverage minimum is due. Two weeks before the event, the estimated balance is due in full. Any additional charges incurred on the day of the event will be charged to a credit card on file at the end of the event.
When does The Bridges require the final headcount?
The final numbers are due to The Bridges special events manager two weeks prior to your event.
Can I get a refund on the deposit?
The deposit is non-refundable.
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