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    Our wedding experience

    Me and my husband just got married in May at Brownstone Gardens and it was absolutely the most amazing day of our lives and it couldn’t happen without the help from Jaime and the rest of the team at Brownstone Gardens. Everyone was always so kind and understanding, always kept very good communication and respond fairly quick to any questions or concerns we would have. Truly made our whole planning and the day of experience as easy as one can have planning a wedding they were very welcoming and understanding with everything we had brought to them and was more than willing to work with us with our culture, vendors, family, and everything else that came along with the day. We especially really appreciated Jaime she had helped us most being our coordinator she was a rockstar and made all our dreams and visions come true, one of the sweetest most understanding women we had ever met. The venue also itself is beautiful and not too expensive at all compared to other venues we had looked at. Definitely would do any form of special event there and amazing for photos! We are truly blessed and thankful for everything we received and had help with for our wedding day and will definitely always keep in mind with happiness Brownstone Gardens.
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    Vicki Sent on 09/20/2023
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    Beautiful Venue & Incredible Staff

    I got married on 9/16/23 at Brownstone Gardens. I planned my entire wedding from out of state and had not had a chance to visit the gardens prior to my wedding weekend. When I was finally able to visit, I was stunned with how romantic and gorgeous the venue was. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and I had nothing but positive reviews from guests. Tena was absolutely incredible and so helpful in answering my questions and helping me plan the details. She was so responsive when I had last minute changes. And then on the day of the wedding, everything was perfectly in place. Tena was grabbing my husband and I appetizers, bottles of water, and making sure that we had everything we needed. Tena really helped make the day go smoothly and I was so happy that we chose Brownstone Gardens for our wedding day!
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    Absolutely the Best Decision

    Brownstone Gardens was absolutely the best decision we made for our wedding. Everyone that we worked with were the most helpful, sweetest, and responsive people we could have imagined. We felt so taken care of with all of our asks and hopes and dreams and somehow they were always able to help us out in one way or another. A super amazing perk with the venue is that you get to work with Kay-Kay as an included day of coordinator and we even had her partners in crime since we had such a large guest count. This was so comforting for us since we did not have a wedding coordinator and planned the wedding ourselves. Looking back, we didn't feel like we didn't have a wedding coordinator since Kay-Kay and her team were so responsive from the time we booked with them to the wedding day and always extremely knowledgeable when we were unsure of certain decisions that needed to be made. When it was finally the big day, our wedding went so smoothly and was right on time. The venue is always beautifully kept up with all the greenery and plants everywhere and the pre-strung lights really set the mood of the evening. After our wedding, we had so many people texting our parents and ourselves telling us that it was such a perfect & magical event. Now I know I said all these good and amazing things, but there really are no complaints or anything that we wished could have been better! THANK YOU Kay-Kay & team who made everything possible, Alex and I are forever grateful to have such a beautiful memory with us forever.
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    Alexa Sent on 11/01/2022
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    The absolute best decision we made!

    Our wedding was on 10/14/22 and it was absolutely perfect. Looking back on the wedding planning process and the actual wedding day, my husband and I agree that choosing Brownstone Gardens as our venue was the absolute best decision we made. I could go on forever about how amazing everything was, but some key highlights for couples considering Brownstone as their wedding venue:

    -The grounds are GORGEOUS, especially at night. Honestly photos don't even do the space justice. Everything is well-maintained and immaculate, with the garden lush and in full bloom from April to October. But the space really comes alive when the sun goes down and all the lights come on. One word: VIBEY. You don't even really need to worry about decor; the place is so beautiful on its own.

    -Everything was EASY. Brownstone staff are all pros. I worked with Tena and Jaime, and they were so communicative, patient, and so sweet. I dropped off my decor the day before, and on the day of everything was set up beautifully. You can really trust them to execute.

    -The food was DELICIOUS. Wilma Lott is their preferred caterer and they delivered. Everything was cooked to perfection and we got so many comments from guests saying they loved the food.

    -Compared to other wedding venues in the Bay Area: AFFORDABLE. Also their payment plans are uncomplicated. Give your approximate guest count, they give you a quote, divide that quote by the number of months until your event, and that's your monthly payment. It was so nice to be able to spread payments out over time.

    I personally have not attended any fully-outdoor weddings before and having ours here felt very unique. Not only that, but coming out of a pandemic, it felt safer having the event in open air. The weather was perfect on our day, and everything flowed without a hitch. Our guests were wowed by the venue. I'll always remember dancing under the night sky, among Brownstone's lush garden and gorgeous lights.

    Brownstone Gardens was the perfect venue for our best day ever and we'll remember it forever.
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    A night we will remember forever

    Brownstone, where do I begin?

    Thank you for giving us the wedding of our absolute dreams, and a night that we will remember for the rest of our lives.

    My wife and I chose Brownstone to host our wedding early in 2020 after visiting the grounds and speaking with Barbara, Brownstone's manager. Even though it was quite out of the way, the venue itself was beautiful, and Barbara gave us confidence that she could take care of business.

    Then the pandemic hit--and our wedding was delayed for a year. But we stuck with Brownstone, and boy, are we glad we did.

    Prior to our wedding night, we had never seen Brownstone at night (only in photos)... but actually seeing it at night, it was absolutely magical, and more beautiful than we could have imagined.

    The night went flawlessly--from the ceremony in the courtyard, to the sunset shots, to dinner under the lights, to desserts and dancing at Bridal Falls. We had guests with kids, so we ordered the Kids Package, which included a bouncy castle, face painting, and pizza for the little ones, and they loved it. Barbara made sure everything was taken care of, and it absolutely was.

    Thank you Brownstone, and Barbara, for a magical night that we will remember forever.
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    Beautiful Hidden Gem

    My husband and I held our reception at Brownstone Gardens and it could not have been an easier or more organized experience. From our very first meeting, Barbara wowed us with her professional take-charge attitude. But what really won us over was the venue itself. An absolutely gorgeous plot with several unique areas for events and pictures.

    The whole experience was wonderful and though I dont plan on getting married again, lol, it would be lovely to visit again for someone else's wedding!
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    Very Gorgeous venue! Reminds me of Greece

    The property is 1 acre, very gorgeous! I fell in love with it when I was taking a tour. KayKay is very attentive, informational and very kind
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    Aiah Sent on 04/07/2019
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    Gorgeous venue and amazing staff!

    I looked at several venues before touring this venue and instantly knew this was the one for us the moment we walked through the entrance. It was like entering a whole different world the moment you step foot onto the property. I loved how the drive there is kind of like being in the middle of nowhere and you have no idea what to expect. The greenery leading to the bridal falls was so beautiful. I love how the trees cover the whole space and the lights look so beautiful at night. We loved how the venue has different spaces to hold different parts of the wedding. There's so many different possibilities for each space. Our wedding coordinator was Barbara and there's nothing but amazing and great things that I can say about her! She cares about every bride and will turn all of their ideas into reality. My husband is in the military and she was also so flexible and understanding about every circumstance and every schedule I had. Also, this venue is military friendly and gave us a military discount! Towards the last few months before the wedding, I moved to SoCal and she worked with me and made sure everything was taken care of and that we were on the same page about everything. I had an idea for my ceremony entrance and even when it was never done before, she made it happen. This venue and Barbara is the reason I wasn't stressed about the wedding. All of our guests absolutely loved our wedding and were so amazed by the venue. I would recommend this venue to all of our family and friends and any bride!
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    Nice and Professional

    We were contacted right away after reaching out, and we had an appointment on the books by the end of the call. They gave us a tour of their (beautiful) grounds, explained our options for each area, and walked us through the pricing plans. They are full service: from start to finish. They are not pricey, actually they are really well priced, especially for all they offer. Our budget is low but we are trying to figure out how to be able to work with them. We just felt really good about the whole experience.
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    highly recommneded for that romantic wedding!

    Brownstone was the first in person venue we went and seen in 2015 after getting engaged. I had planned to shop around to view multiple venues but after seeing Brownstone in person we had made our decision. It gave me everything I was looking for in wanting an outside wedding for ceremony and reception. The options on how you plan your night and set ups are endless! They work with a great Bar vendor and have also catering vendors! which makes it that much more easier when planning, two less things to worry about! Barbara was our coordinator and was so diligent in everything she did which was such a blessing and helped tremendously!! She definitely has the experience you want in a wedding coordinator. Our wedding was such a Dream come true and I couldn't have made it anymore perfect! The entire process with Brownstone and Barbara was effortless. We have received soo many comments on how beautiful our wedding was and the venue was a huge part in that!
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    It was an absolutely amazing experience

    Our experience with brownstonegardens was absolutely amazing. We loved every moment of our big day and our planning
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    Diane is the best!

    Such a beautiful hidden gem! I did the “elopement” package (great price), didn’t go broke have my dream wedding! Diane, my wedding Coordinator made it a smooth process ! Love love everything about it 🥰
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    Brownstone Was Amazing.

    This venue & our wedding coordinator Barbara were awesome. The venue is truly a hidden treasure in Oakley, and nothing you'd ever expect. Barbara truly made our experience unforgettable and made the day exactly what we wanted it to be. Thank you Brownstone & Barbara!
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    Made our wedding a dream come true!

    Everything was flawless. Barbara was amazing to work with. She knew exactly what she was doing and made sure our day was perfect. She went above and beyond. We even decided to not do our ceremony in the typical area, and she helped us work through all the planning.

    I can’t thank her and the Brownstone team enough for all their hard work. Our wedding was everything we dreamed of!
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    Brownstone Gardens truly delivered the perfect place to celebrate one of the most important nights of our lives. From the spectacular staff and meticulously kept grounds, Brownstone was the perfect joining of venue and atmosphere that left our friends and family in the feeling of pure astonishment. My wife and I were so confident in their work even leading up to the wedding that we never stressed about anything during our 5-hour celebration. And if not breaking a sweat during such a crucial moment in our life says anything, then I don't know what a higher recommendation is. Barbara was always communicative and masterfully open to how we wanted our wedding to be fully imagined. She took our ideas, helped us out on what she has seen work, and executed them on our night without a hitch. Our table settings, wedding programs, dance floor, dueling pianos, bar, photo booth, ceremony seating, aisle décor, seating arrangement, buffet line, wedding cake, cupcake table, cocktail hour, and theme colors, were just perfect. Brownstone Gardens Estate itself is an oasis. It has a huge parking lot for a lot of guests. Having the extra bridal room was super useful when the bride and I had to change to our various outfit throughout the night. The living garden area where we had our ceremony is a fairytale setting. We had our first look at the koi gardens which was also picturesque. The tree canopy in bridal falls is not only beautiful but keeps the temperature down. The day of our wedding the temperature was 95° at noon but under the canopy felt about 10° cooler, with that figure dropping rapidly as the night wore on. It still amazes me that given such a large complex and large group of people, the staff could easily move everyone from one part of the venue onto the next seamlessly. A lot of guests came up to us and complimented on how beautiful the wedding was. But honestly, when you have a place like Brownstone Gardens as the backdrop, they make it easy.
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    Paulina Sent on 08/01/2018
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    Brownstone was the first venue we had visited and we completely fell in love with all the outdoors areas + gorgeous garden - it was exactly what we were looking for!! We had a pleasure of working with Barbara and she was so so amazing!!! So on top of everything and always so patient with my million and one questions - she really helped ease any anxiety leading up to the day! We still get teary eyed thinking about our wedding day and wish we go do it all over again every.single.weekend!!

    Our wedding day was absolutely a fairy tale and we are SO thankful to Brownstone!!
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    I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day than the one we had at Brownstone Gardens. Our coordinator Diana was an absolute rockstar. Our wedding was mostly DIY, which means we had a lot of stuff that had to be set up that she had never seen before, but when I walked in to the venue the day of the wedding everything was absolutely perfect! I cannot express how thankful I am to have had a team like the one at Brownstone on our special day. They took the stress out of everything and made our day so memorable and beautiful. Thank you so much to Diana and the whole Brownstone team!
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    I saved the very last review for you - Brownstone Gardens. Even as I type this review...my heart is filled with joy and my eyes with tears. You...Barbara DuMont...woman you are a rock star! You made our wedding the event of the year! My Facebook, email, instagram, Twitter hasn't stopped blowing up with comments about how wonderful our wedding was. Effortless. That's all I can say! If there were hiccups we didn't know about it. The food service was awesome. From you fanning out my gown before I took that walk to everything just everything! Thank you so much. It WAS my dream wedding! In my dream location!!!! Thank you! People if you're looking for a venue and you want romantic elegance please don't sleep on this place!!!! And don't let Barbara's strict demeanor scare you. You is like that because she is passionate about making your day special! And ours was just that just so special!
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    I just had my wedding at Brownstone Gardens and couldn't have picked a more amazing venue! My husband(!) and I knew immediately that we wanted to have our wedding at Brownstone Gardens. The beautiful and lush venue was just what we had been looking for. Our coordinator was Barbara and I do not know what I would've done without her! She went above and beyond for us. Thanks to Barbara and the entire Brownstone Gardens staff, they made our day the most special, amazing, and love filled day!
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    Brownstone Gardens... where do I begin? I am absolutely in love with this place. My husband and I were talking about how sad we are that we don't have a reason to go back there soon, and now we encourage everyone we know that's getting married to consider this place, just so we can go back and relax in this beautiful landscape one more night! I had been touring venues for about a month. I had found some that I liked, some more than others. However, each one wasn't perfect. I found something at each one that I felt could be improved. I honestly thought I had found a venue before I toured Brownstone. A friend of mine called me up and told me she had read some fantastic things about Brownstone and I should just check out one more... I'm glad she did. As soon as I walked in I knew, I KNEW this was the place. It was perfect. I couldn't find one single thing that I thought had room for improvement. From the ambience, the amazing staff (Barbara and Kay-Kay THANK YOU!!), the breathtaking scenery, everything was perfect. Before my wedding day I got the chance to go back a few times for events they set up for future couples, like caterer tastings, bridal faires etc and each time I set foot in that place it made me more and more excited for my wedding day. They provide a day of coordinator who works tirelessly to help you make decisions and offer suggestions along the way. They are highly experienced and help make the day flows so efficiently it's a blessing. They have a GREAT team of suggested vendors that you can't go wrong with. AND the landscaping is INCREDIBLE. Every single inch of Brownstone is peaceful, elegant, and beautiful. So many hidden gems that are perfect for picture taking. The prices of Brownstone are affordable and they offer payment plans leading up to your wedding day so you don't spend your first newlywed years in debt. I can't emphasize enough how fantastic this venue is. My wedding day went perfectly thanks to Brownstone! I will find a way to be back!
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    Arianna Sent on 09/15/2015
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    My wedding was actually yesterday 09/13 so i'm writing this while it's fresh on my mind. If you're looking for the complete package when it comes to an all-in-one ceremony and reception venue, Brownstone is the place to go. Nick and I were wowed from the moment we first walked into the venue. It is GORGEOUS. The lush green gardens, beautiful landscaping, and amazing koi ponds (the fish really sold us haha.) But along with the beautiful venue, the staffing made us truly want to book with Brownstone. Their staff is top notch. Every single person we have dealt with through this year long process has been kind, knowledgeable, super on top of things, and all around amazing. Our coordinator Barbara was always there to answer our questions, no matter how big or small they may have been. We never had to worry about something going wrong because when we were concerned, Barbara or Kay-Kay were always able to find an easy solution. When it came time for our final walk-through before the wedding, we went over every single detail so we knew what was happening, when it should happen, and whatnot.

    So let's get to the wedding. Yes I was a nervous bride. Of course I was worried things could go wrong but guess what...the night was perfect! Every single thing was thought of that you wouldn't normally think of. The kids didn't want normal wedding food so Brownstone got pizza's and capri suns...it was a super big hit! The bridal room was kept nice and cool so when I was getting overheated I could escape in there for a few minutes to cool down. It was the little things. Barbara, my DJ, and photographer were constantly in contact with each other so that everything would go smooth and happen on time, and guess what...every.single.thing. went smooth and happened on time. We were actually ahead of time by the end of the night. It was truly a magical night and one we will never forgot.

    So go ahead, book an appointment with Brownstone. I know you'll fall in love with it like we did.
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    My husband and I got married here at Brownstone Gardens this August, and it was everything we wanted! I purposely saved this venue to visit last, because I knew I would fall in love with it once I see it, and indeed I did. The venue is so pretty during the day, and oh my gosh, look just as gorgeous at night! They have 3 different areas that can be used to your liking, and each with its uniqueness. At first, I was worried that it's outdoor everything--it's going to be super hot in the summer, and there would be bugs. But since we started our wedding early evening, it started to cool so the heat was not a problem at all. I also didn't notice any mosquito or nasty bugs at all...just beautiful butterflies and dragonflies that add special touch the the venue! Also at the grand court, when the wind blow, the white flowers sprinkle down like snow--it's soooo pretty during the ceremony! Brownstone also has preferred vendors like caterers, photobooth, linens, etc, which made planning easier.

    The staffs here are AMAZING! They are all super responsive and are always there to help! I want to especially thanks Barbara for the initial consultation, Kay-Kay for all the logistics and last minute changes, and Diana for coordinating our wedding. They all had to dealt with my last minute-ness, and they were all quick to handle to my requests! I couldn't have done it without their patience! This venue has so much to offer. My husband and I had a great time and couldn't be happier with our wedding!
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    Mindy Sent on 08/13/2015
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    We got married at Brownstone Gardens on 8.2.2015. It was such a perfect day!! The venue was so beautiful. Barbara got lots of compliments! I couldn't have asked for a more well-run wedding! The whole day went smoothly and it was so fun!
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    Our experience at Brownstone was exceptional from the beginning. They really work with their couples to make the whole process as easy and as flexible as possible. My wife and I were really stressed out considering the details of the ceremony, but once the rehearsal started, our event coordinator, Barbara put us at ease. She had already thought about what would work, as she knows the venue inside and out, and our rehearsal, ceremony, and reception went smoothly. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an outdoor venue.
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    Reecy Sent on 06/10/2015
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    Very beautiful venue, and accommodating staff. Both before and after my client's wedding, Kay Kay and Barbara were very involved and professional, making it easy for me to do my job. Hoping to work with them again in the future! -Thomas and Thomas Photography
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    An absolutely beautiful event space. We had our ceremony and reception at Brownstone Gardens on October 03, 2014. All of our guests had so many nice things to say about the venue.

    We wanted a place that was unique and magical. Kay Kay was our coordinator and made sure everything went smoothly she was great to work with and was able to help us with everything we needed and wanted, Our guests loved the garden feeling and all of the romantic lighting. Dinner was amazing Music was amazing. Our whole evening was a night to remember. We couldn't have been more happy with our wedding! Not only is the property absolutely beautiful, but Kay Kay and all the staff at Brownstone were so helpful and knowledgeable about everything. I would recommended this Venue to anyone looking for a night to remember.
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    Kristina Sent on 12/06/2014
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    Brownstone Gardens is such an amazing and beautiful venue. It exceeded all of our expectations and really was more than I ever imagined for my wedding.
    When we first went looking for Brownstone, we were skeptical as we drove down Brentwood Blvd and then the gravel drive, but once we entered the property we immediately fell in love! Truly a hidden gem. During the day the gardens are beautiful - the foliage & waterfalls; but at night, the string lighting on the trees and in the grand courtyard made everything feel like a dream.
    The staff at the venue were absolutely wonderful. Barbara is amazing! She took a lot of the stress off of my shoulders during the planning stage and made sure our wedding ran smoothly. Barbara and the staff took such good care of us and made sure that the day of the wedding I had nothing to worry about so I could really enjoy our day - and with 200 guests, kids & a few special requests, that is saying a lot.
    Brownstone accomodated everyone from handling guests with mobility needs to a kid area with a jumpy so that the kids and parents could have a great time. We still have guests raving about how beautiful the venue was and how much fun they had.
    Brownstone Gardens has so much to offer and we would definitely recommend them to everyone!
    Thank you Brownstone Gardens for making my wedding more than I could have ever imagined.
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    Wow! That's the first thing that comes to my mind when i think about my amazing venue! My husband and i got married her on August 23, 2014 and we would never think of changing it if we could. The day was amazing and it was all thanks to brownstone gardens! We booked our wedding with brownstone 2.5 years in advance which gave us plenty of time to get to know the staff and how amazing everyone involved is. Brownstone worked with every question or request we had! The response time is AMAZING! Kay-Kay was soooo much help when trying to plan our day, every question answered, and amazing recommendations. On the day of brownstone went above and beyond to make our day run smooth. We had a start time of 5 o'clock and if i can guesstimate the time, i was walking down the aisle at 5! Not many weddings run on time and this was all because of them, everything was ready and perfect. Not only were we more than satisfied with brownstone, but so were our guests. We have received so many compliments about the venue and how gorgeous it was. This venue is amazing and if your looking for a world of your own to enjoy the day in this is your place. Nicely tucked away and absolutely gorgeous inside! We wouldn't trade anything about our day and would recommend brownstone to anyone! Thank you Brownstone for all you did to make our day amazing!
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    Kristin Sent on 08/04/2014
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    My husband I got married here in July 2014. We had been shopping around for our wedding venue when we came across Brownstone Gardens and we immediately knew this was the place. My husband always says he never dreamed of being married in such a beautiful place. I really wanted and outdoor venue with twinkly lights....and man they have a bunch of twinkly lights. You would never expect such a magical place when you drive up to it. Everything about it is beautiful. All the staff were very helpful and especially Kay Kay, Diana and Barbara. These ladies worked with me through the planning up until the very end of the wedding day. They have so many great resources for different vendors and ideas to make your wedding amazing. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't of had the "A-Team" working my wedding. (photographers, Dj, Florist, Cakes, etc.) Not only were they very helpful during the planning process, but when it came to the wedding day, they were awesome. If something needed to be moved or this was a last min stressor or change, they were on top of it. They were quick, efficient, and professional. I will definitely recommend this venue to anyone I know getting married. It is simply gorgeous, and they are constantly updating their grounds (not like they need it because it is beautiful already) but they really strive to make every couple happy. I dont know how many compliments we got saying how beautiful the venue was. Great venue, great people, great resources. So happy we got married at Brownstone. They do other events there too... I may just have to think of another event to have just to go back.
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    BSG made my wedding day simple and easy. They helped take a lot of stress off of me. They were there to help with any details and always got back to me quickly with any questions I had. My wedding day was perfect and it was really thanks to the wonderful staff at Brownstone Gardens:)
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    Megan Sent on 07/02/2014
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    I am coming up on my 2 year anniversary and I can't begin to express how amazing this place is. Everyone there is just amazing and it was a magical night. This is definitely a place I refer to people when they are shopping for a venue. :))
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    Brownstone Gardens is an incredible venue! When we were looking for our venue, Brownstone was our first and only stop. As soon as I saw the lights in the trees, the waterfall, the koi pond, and all of the gorgeous greenery, I knew this was it. Since I was a little girl, I knew exactly where I saw myself getting married, and when I saw Brownstone Gardens, it was the perfect picture. Diana, our wedding coordinator, was so great to work with as well! From our first visit, to the catering tastings, to the walk-through and the wedding itself, she was there every step of the way. They really make sure to take care of everything so when the big day finally arrived, we had nothing to worry about. We are both so happy we chose to have our wedding at Brownstone, and our guests loved it as well. I definitely recommend this gorgeous venue to anyone looking for the perfect wedding.
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    Natalie Sent on 06/14/2014
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    We spent at least a month straight looking for a venue for our wedding that just passed on June 7th. When we saw photos online, especially the night photos taken by Discovery Bay Studios Photography (who we chose as well!) we were hooked. The venue itself is beyond gorgeous, and the staff makes it even better. Barbara, KayKay, Diana, everyone was so incredible to work with. I HIGHLY recommend Brownstone and their "A Team" of vendors to anyone who wants the perfect wedding day. From
    planning, to organizing payment, to touring the grounds, food tastings, rehearsal day, to the big day itself- you will be pleased with Brownstone every step of the way! They are truly amazing!
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    Barb Sent on 04/29/2014
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    My daughter had her fairytale princess wedding at Brownstone. It was a breathtaking evening. Every employee was helpful and happy. The grounds were lovely. I cannot say enough great things about this venue. It really is as beautiful as the pictures show. They took care of every detail. I cannot think of anything left undone. I may just have to do a vow renewal just so I can have another party there!
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    Fantastic!!!!!!! Beautiful venue, clean, organized too!!
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    It was just a perfect, beautiful venue. The staff was amazing and Diana was the best!
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    Christina Sent on 10/22/2013
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    My husband and I were married at Brownstone Gardens on 9/13/13. We knew from the beginning we wanted a small(75 people) and intimate wedding of our closes family and friends. We also wanted a magical setting. We found all of this at BG.

    When we began looking initially, we knew we wanted to get married outside and have our receiption outside as well. A huge deal breaker was whether or not the venue would allow us to have our Golden Retriever in the wedding and on site. We had looked at a few places before coming to BG, however, the second we saw BG we fell in love and knew this was the special place where we wanted to begin our life together.

    From the second we came in for our tour the entire staff was nothing but friendly and accomodating. We signed our contract shortly afterwards and anticipated our big day. Kay-Kay & staff were always very on top of things and always kept me in the "know" and let me know what my options were and when they needed certain decisions made by. I never felt like I was rushed or not heard which led to a beautiful wedding.

    My husband and I made all of the centerpieces, did all of the tables, and he even made our wedding cake. Kay-Kay had no objections and truly supported that we wanted to DIY certain things with our wedding. This was really special to us because we wanted to create such an intimate and personalized wedding.

    The day of our wedding was chaotic (which I expected), but Kay-Kay was there early to assist with whatever we needed. I remember asking her for water, champagne flutes for the bridal suite, a dog bowl, scissors, a shot of vodka(all before the wedding)..and the list goes on. She was always right there to accomodate and get whatever I wanted.

    All of our guests could not stop raving about how amazing our wedding was and how beautiful the venue was. When my husband and I think back on our night, we absolutely just smile and feel so good knowing we had the perfect wedding at the perfect venue.
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    Selene Sent on 10/20/2013
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    The most amazing and beautiful outdoor venue I have ever seen. I felt like I was stepping into a dream. Ran by an amazing family that has never had a problem with putting people first. Any brides DREAM! Lol.
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    Brownstone Gardens is an absolutely wonderful venue! When you first pull up, you may think to yourself 'what is this place?!' But once you step into the gardens, you are transported to the most magical and beautiful place! From the first visit, even until after our wedding, Brownstone's staff has been nothing short amazing. Kay Kay is quick to answer any and all questions you may have, and she makes planning your wedding so easy. Diana, our amazing day of coordinator, gave us a stress free night and was helpful in every aspect of the wedding day! Many of our guests have expressed that our wedding was the most beautiful one they have ever attended, and it is because of the beauty that is Brownstone Gardens. I highly recommend this venue, you will not regret it!
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    If you are looking for a BEAUTIFUL venue with wonderful staff then you have found the right place. I had the most amazing wedding at Brownstone and could not have been happier with the venue from the begining of planning to the end of the wedding. The staff is so kind and the grounds are a hidden gem!!!
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    Moriah Sent on 09/06/2013
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    The staff and venue were amazing. This place was a hit! All of our guests were astonished and could stop telling us how wonderful the food and the satff were and how beautiful the place was. I am so happy that there was a place like this near where my husband and I live for an affordable price. They made sure everything went well for us. We are both very greatful.
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    Brownstone Gardens is such an amazing place. It was an hour and a half away from home, but it was well worth it. If you have to go far to get what you want, I highly recommend it. Fortunately, when I asked my own wedding planner (Gloria -Momenti Belli Events) to help in finding an affordable place, we were privileged to come across not only that but such a gorgeous place. The staff is so attentive and so quick to respond to all questions. I would email Kay Kay with so many questions, and she replied immediately with much willingness to help. We were lucky to have Diana be the day of coordinator, and she was so amazing. Our wedding day was stress free, my family complimented afterwards at how helpful she was. You could just tell they love what they do by how well we were taken care of. If you don't have your own wedding planner, it's ok because Brownstone totally takes care of the things you would think you would end up stressing over. As long as you communicate with them, they will handle it. Plus the caterer they work with had delicious food selections. We chose Ralph's catering. AND the officiant they recommended was so wonderful. Her name is Linda Dewey from Lifes Path in Brentwood. My family loved her so much too. Overall, this place looks like your own little fairytale land. It becomes tress and lights once it's dark out and looks soooooo beautiful. We wanted outdoor wedding, and got exactly what we wanted and beyond. Our guests also loved it, a couple said they felt like they were in a resort :-) Absolutely pleased!
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    Brownstone Gardens is an oasis in Oakley, California. I really wanted to be married at my church in Antioch, but worried about finding a local reception venue. We wanted an elegant outdoor setting, but didn't want family and friends to have to travel too far. I stumbled upon Brownstone's website one evening and made an appointment to visit that week. My fiance and I knew the minute we walked in that we'd found the right place. The canopy of trees, the waterfull, the coy pond, flowers, and grapevines transported us. We felt like we were really some place special. The natural beauty of the gardens also meant that we would save time and money on the decor. The owners were easy to talk to, understood our point of view, and offered plenty of options and services allowing us to customize our event to our budget and vision. The payment plan that Brownstone set up made paying for the the event manageable, and it was no problem when we decided to upgrade our linens and table setting later down the line. E-mails and phone calls were returned promptly when I had questions and the manager regularly kept in touch making me feel more relaxed about the wedding planning. It was also a huge stress reliever that Brownstone Gardens provided all the set-up and tear-down--I didn't have to recruit family or friends to do the grunt work. The day of the wedding ran according to plan, no problems. Our goal for the night was for family and friends to have a great time and they certainly did. Three years later and I'm still receiving positive feedback from guests about the beautiful venue, the great food, and the dancing on the beautiful sunken dance floor. Another plus is the great photo opportunities at Brownstone Gardens. There are so many picturesque backdrops for stunning wedding shots! Brownstone Gardens was definitely worth the cost and we'd have our wedding there again in a heartbeat. I definitely recommend it to anyone in the East Bay looking for a classy, outdoor site for any event.
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    First off let me just say I highly recommend this venue to all brides, extravagant wedding or minimalists, large budget or small, check this place out if you are doing the outdoor wedding route. My husband and I fell in love with this venue the second we walked under its canopy of vines and trees and words escaped our mouths as we walked the grounds to find what seemed like endless amounts of flower species. From the very beginning the response time was the best we had come across and they let us bring family, on multiple occasions, to look at this gorgeous secret garden. I can honestly say that our pictures were made beautiful because of the scenery being so vibrant and natural. Another plus side to all of the plants and flowers is that you save SO MUCH MONEY by not having to deck to the place out with flowers and decorations that you have quite a large chunk of your budget you can put towards something else! You and your lovely ladies also have a room and bathroom you can get ready in which was quite convenient and hard to find at garden venues so I LOVED having that amenity. I loved it here so much that every time somebody gets engaged I tell them to check it out just because I can't see anybody ever NOT wanting to use this place even though I already did.
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    Patty Sent on 12/17/2012
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    This wedding was for our daughter. Brownstone Gardens was fabulous! The setting was absolutely beautiful, the food was magnificent and the service was outstanding. Kay-Kay made everything easy to deal with and stress free. Okay, when we did get stressed, she handled everythihng with professionalism and took away our stress. I hope one day when my son gets married, that they will choose this place too. I loved it!!!
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    Katie Sent on 10/11/2012
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    Brownstone Gardens is an Amazing venue! My husband and I just got married here September 29th and the staff at BG was incredible. Just know this, if you want to see how great this venue is do not visit in the winter. This was the first and only venue we looked at and it was February and being gardens everything was dormant so it didn't look like much. But after our walk through and seeing the pictures of what it looks like spring- fall we knew this was the place. Pictures don't do it justice! Diana and Kay Kay were a huge help in the planning process and worked with us in every aspect to make sure our day went smoothly. I recommend spending the little bit more to have a BG coordinator the day of; made it completely stress free for us. I inquired to several places via email and BG was by far the best value. Along with the site fee includes tables, chairs, basic linens, a tent if it rains and heaters if it's cold plus MUCH more. I would highly recommend BG to anyone. My only let down was the photobooth they offer was not what I expected, as the sun went down the slightest movement made for a blurred picture and it captures your whole body so the people in the pictures are small. But everything else was incredible. And when you're sharing your first dance as husband and wife and the canopy of trees above the dance floor are filled with little white lights... it's simply magical, romantic and intimate.
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    This Venue was everything my husband and I could ever ask for. Its so beautiful and the price is very reasonable!!! The staff is amazing, which made it very EASY to plan our wedding. They basically do everything for you! THANK YOU BROWNSTONE GARDENS!!!!
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    Mary Sent on 09/07/2011
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    Not really knowing what kind of venue we wanted, we were thankful to have found Brownstone Gardens. The first time we walked in through the garden, we knew this would be "the one". Our original selected date was already booked, but that did not stop us from selecting another. Our guest loved the placed and enjoyed, even though it turned out to be a "Friday" event! We still had a great turnout, considering the Friday afternoon commute hours. Jacqui, Brownstone's coordinator was great and so was Diana. The jumpy for the kids was a hit [Jacqui took care of this and hiring the babysitter]!
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    Marcy Sent on 01/26/2011
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    We had 3 months to plan our sons wedding. The entire staff at Brownstone was so flexible and patient with us. They helped us with the DJ and he was the best i have ever had. The grounds are so beautiful and you barely need any decorations because it is beautiful. There is so many photo areas on the ground. the price was so nice. We looked around so many places and we found they were the best price for what we needed......
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    Kelly Sent on 01/26/2011
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    My husband and I got married at Brownstone Gardens on June 5th, 2010. We both knew we wanted to get married outside it was hard for us to find a venue that was not a golf course and was resonably priced, that was until we found Brownstone. From our first meeting at Brownstone I knew this was the perfect venue. Kay- Kay and her staff made planning my dream wedding so easy and stress free. From caterer tastings to picking our DJ, Brownstone gardens was a life saver. Like Stephanie, most of my guests state that our wedding was the most fun they had ever had at a wedding (they loved our food, our Dj Mike Vincent and of course the photobooth). All the staff at Brownstone were accomadating (we were able to get a jumpee for all the kids along with babysitters so all the parents could have a good time), hard working and were willing do do whatever they had needed to do to get the job done. It was so incredible to be able to enjoy my day with my freinds and family and not worry about what was going on in the background. Kay- Kay and her staff were able to handle everything that came their way so we were able to enjoy our day without any worries or stress. I recommend Brownstone Gardens to all my newly engaged friends because of the amazing expereince we had with them.
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    Joey Sent on 10/07/2010
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    The entire staff at Brownstone Gardens truly went above and beyond the call of duty to make our wedding the most beautiful day ever. From the overall coordination of the ceremony, the sit down dinner reception, to settin each and every table with our unique, fragile, customized centerpieces, they took extra care in making sure our wedding was more than we ever imagined it could be. They are all so nice and Carol and Jacqui were especially professional in all dealings with them. The staff at Brownstone truly cares about making this the most special day of the bride and groom's life! Thank you Brownstone staff!
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    Thank you Brownstone for making my wedding day better then I could imagine. I loved working with Brownstone they were alwauys so helpful and full of suggestions. Everyone told me that my wedding was the best one they had ever been to. Every vendor they referred me to was abosutely perfect and it made my life so much easier. One of the best parts was the wedding coordinator that works for Brownstone. I simply gave Brownstone a timeline of the event and on my wedding day I did not have to stress out once. The coordinator did everything and it was such a relief to get to just enjoy my wedding instead of worrying about every detail. Again, thank you so much Brownstone for making my special day truly special and memorable for me and all my guests.
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    I had my wedding at Brownstone Gardens on August 9, 2009. Before the wedding Brownstone Gardens was very helpful with providing a lot of vendors. We went to 2 food tastings before the wedding before we chose our caterers. They answered any questions that we had before the wedding.

    The power went out the day of the wedding because someone had hit a power pole nearby! However, Brownstone Gardens worked hard to get a generator for the wedding music and everything. The D.J. was able to play the wedding entrance songs with his laptop computer. P.G&E replaced the power pole and the power was restored right when it was time to start the wedding reception. The food was great!
    A lot of people said that the wedding and wedding site was beautiful! A lot of them said how did you find this place? The wedding site is pretty and is very memorable.
    New things are always being added to make this site more and more beautiful all the time.

    I found Brownstone Gardens to be very affordable compared to a lot of other wedding venues.
    I would highly recommend this wedding site. One of my husbands friends said that if he ever gets married he'd like to get married at Brownstone Gardens!
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    Heather Sent on 11/16/2009
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    Brownstone Gardens went above and beyond any of my dreams. The communication they had with us from our first meeting until the day of or wedding was prompt and detailed. They were professional and even made some very helpful recommendations for local vendors. My hometown was nearby but I have since moved out of the state and was planning my wedding long distance. They made me feel at ease that everything would be just fine even though I was so far away. But as a couple who funded their own wedding, maybe the most helpful detail was what we received for our money. There was no additional charges for things like plates and glasses. They didn't make us feel like we needed to cut our corners or leave things out because of our budget. Our ceremony and reception for 125 turned out absolutely amazing and we will never forget it. I don't think anywhere else could compare to the experience we had at Brownstone Gardens!
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    Shelley Sent on 11/10/2009
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    The Brownstone gardens provided the best service ever. I was completely satisfied.
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    Margaret Sent on 11/10/2009
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    Brownstone Gardens made my wedding day perfect. From the employee's to the food everything was great. The most beautiful setting for a wedding. I had a night time wedding and it was gorgeous. Brownstone worked with me on everything and the flowers came out beautiful. If you want your special day to be perfect definately have your wedding at Brownstone Gardens. Prices are very good and reasonable and the staff are the sweetest people you can ever meet.
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    Jonathan Sent on 11/10/2009
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    Brownstone is an excellent venue, for whatever big event you have planned. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is amazing. They took care of all the hard work for us...and pretty much did everything else for us as well. They are a kind, Christian family that will make your event go perfectly.
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    Kimberly Sent on 11/09/2009
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    We couldn't have asked for anything better. The staff was very professional, I felt at ease on my wedding day. Brownstone allowed us to have a truly amazing wedding day.
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    Erica Sent on 09/11/2014
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    I fell in love with this place as soon as I walked in... it's gorgeous and like a fairy tale.
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    Erin Sent on 02/15/2013
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    Brownstone Gardens was an amazing venue to get married at. Not only is the backdrop stunning in any season, the lights around the dance floor set the mood, and the staff will bend over backwards to make your night special! In preparing for the wedding, the staff listened to every detail, and knew just the right questions to ask. They were there the night of the wedding, ready for anything! Nothing to complain about :)
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    Ed Sent on 07/12/2011
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    A surprisingly nice place to have a wedding. We had looked further away and decided we wanted something closer. This was the best decision we could have made. The grounds are clean and well maintained. The accomadations, from parking to having enough area to dance, were excellent. I would definitely recommend this to anyone trying to have a nice wedding for a reasonable price.
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    Malinda Sent on 11/17/2009
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    Brownstone Gardens is such a beautiful place. The Brownstone staff truly make it your day. While planning my wedding I had such a overwhelming work schedule and Kay-Kay would always find a time to make things work for me. They responded to my questions/e-mails promptly and always reminded me that I could always call anytime if I had questions. The day of the wedding I walked in to and I started crying because Brownstone Gardens did such an amazing job. My wedding was a dream come true becuase of their help.
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    Mira Sent on 11/09/2016
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    We fell in love with Brownstone first for the space and then with their team. The space is incredibly beautiful and unique (we looked at 15 outdoor locations in the bay area and there is nothing like Brownstone in this price range).

    We haven't had our wedding yet, but so far the entire process with Brownstone has been wonderful. They know what they are doing as weddings are all they do. Their coordinators are incredibly capable and they really will work to make your vision come to light.
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    Leila Sent on 08/11/2016
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    I had my wedding here this past July. The brownstone was my dream come true, in that I got my garden wedding, a tree landscape, and a romantic modern experience with the hung lights in their courtyard. This is the only venue I know of that allows you to use all of their venue for one event.
    The coordinator (Diana) was so super sweet and always there to answer my questions. The pricing includes a lot (chairs, centerpieces, etc) , so it's great as a one stop shop venue.. I loved the chairs and the lights in the evening. I really enjoyed my overall experience with them and would recommend it to other brides.
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    Teresa Sent on 11/09/2009
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    Beautiful grounds makes such a wonderful atmosphere for special occasions. Staff is responsive, creative, well-organized, and professional, and works hard to make the day as flawless as possible. Would recommend to all brides looking for an outdoor venue with a quaint, garden-like atmosphere for their special day.
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    Becka Sent on 06/15/2014
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    The staff at Brownstone show enthusiasm and encouragement as they help to plan you wedding which in my opinion, is above and beyond. I would tell anyone to opt for having a day of coordinator; it's the best way to remain calm as a bride on your wedding day.
    Barbara and the staff literally saved my cake from being a mess due to the delivery. And Barbara received so many compliments from my bridal party and family. She was very attentive and aware of what was going on and where things should be. The "set up" was better than I expected. It's an amazing group to work with and they are not a "one size fits all" venue; they are welcome to the bride's suggestions and ideas and work very creatively to see them fulfilled.
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    Kellie Sent on 07/04/2011
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    From the moment my daughter saw this venue she knew it was where she wanted to get married. It is beautiful!

    Being a former wedding coordinator, I was very concerned about working at my daughters' wedding rather than enjoying being the "mother of the bride". No worries, though, because Carol was amazing! From the day we met her through the actual wedding day, she was professional, helpful and available for us. She took care of everything! I trusted her to coordinate all the events on the day of the wedding so I could enjoy the festivities, and she did! It was absolutely perfect!

    Everyone at theBrownstone Gardens did everything possible to make my daughter's wedding dreams come true - it was perfect!

    Thanks Carol! You helped make this a most memorable day!
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    Brownstone Gardens really is a diamond in the rough. It is a beautiful site, but surrounded by some run down property. Everyone was very pleasantly surprised once they walked into the garden area. We loved the ability to use the expansive front lawn area for our photos and cocktail hour (Soju cocktails as there was no hard liquor allowed). We were married in a church so used the side ceremony area as a children's play nook. The parents all loved it as it kept the numerous children there entertained so the adults could enjoy the party. We brought in a small bouncy house and lots of toys for the kids. I wouldn't have known it was there as the area is contained, so there were no eyesores. The reception area is just beautiful - lush multi-leveled garden with gorgeous mood lighting - the transition from afternoon to night was incredible. There were butterflies floating around all afternoon. Because our wedding was quite large (230+ people) we sat our friends in the sunken dance floor and the staff broke down the tables afterwards for dancing. We knew they wouldn't be sitting anyway...

    We only had a few complaints, but they were completely overshadowed by the wonderful day we had. The wedding director was nice, but could have been more professional. She fell ill the day of our wedding so her father (the owner and groundskeeper) fell into the position of running things on the wedding day. He didn't really know what we wanted and you could tell that this wasn't his gig. Good thing my bridesmaids went to oversee the setup that morning. We didn't get a phone call from the director after the wedding to see how it all went, even though we spent thousands of dollars for her services and she couldn't be there. I understand she couldn't help being sick, but a phone call after would really have been nice. Also, the glassware situation was odd. They only had enough glasses for each of my guests to have ONE glass the entire night for water AND wine (basically they had to choose how they were going to use it). They wouldn't allow us to bring in our own glassware, so we had to use plastic. However, it still confused everyone at dinner.

    The food was good but the servers at the buffet were literally high school students and the food was kind of slopped on the plate.

    PROS: No corkage fee (!!), beautiful setting, warm central valley/bay area weather in the evening, accessible for Central Valley and Bay Area travelers
    CONS: No hard alcohol, very Mom-and-Pop organization, rental of items was odd - you couldn't rent chairs or glassware on your own but they didn't offer a lot of what we needed. Chiavari chairs were available through them through a rental facility, so became way too expensive to do. Catering choices were limited. Limited restaurants/hotels for rehearsal dinner and guests. We went to Skippolini's pizza in Antioch - delicious!
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    Jenny Sent on 11/11/2009
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    Brownstone Gardens is a place like no other in the bay area. If you are looking for an amazing outdoor facility that will enchant your guests this is IT! When your driving out there it doesn't seem like anything this great could be out there, but it's worth the drive. They also have the Hampton Inn right down the street (less than 2 miles) and they were very accomidating for us and our guests.
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    Karen Sent on 05/20/2016
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    I had my wedding at Brownstone Gardens this May and it was truly magical! The staff made the whole day seamless so that my new husband and I could relax and enjoy ourselves, and we were glad to have so many things included in the package (chairs, tables, linens, some decorations). We opted for a morning wedding to save some money and were very glad we did. The weather was beautiful and everyone could enjoy the lush green setting. Our day-of coordinator was Carol and she made sure she had every detail captured ahead of time. On the day of the wedding she calmly but efficiently took care of making things happen behind the scenes. The only drawback to this venue is the distance (1.5 hour drive for most of our guests), but it was worth it for the unique and beautiful setting!
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    Kimberly Sent on 09/03/2011
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    We actually found this venue by one of our friends getting married here the year before us. We fell in love when we went to their wedding. They raved about Kay-Kay and how amazing she was so we were very excited when we decided to book our wedding their as well. The wedding itself was absolutely gorgeous. Unfortunately a few things did not go as planned because Kay-Kay was not our planner. Our planner was super nice and a total sweetheart, but there were some things that didn't get done that we had requested. All in all, we do not regret having our wedding there at all because it was absolutely gorgeous! We just wish somethings could have turned out differently and we wouldn't have been so rushed at our own wedding. But at the end of the day, it was a wedding and you can't expect it to go perfectly! We still highly recommend Brownstone, just make sure you are extremely involved and stress things that you absolutely do not want to go wrong. We had so many compliments from people saying it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to and that is thanks to brownstone.
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    Dream wedding

    We had our absolute dream wedding. Everything was so beautiful! We and all our guests had a blast as well. I’m a wedding coordinator at another venue so I’m aware that things don’t go as planned or times change, etc. What I didn’t appreciate is the coordinator here giving us major attitude from the minute we showed up at the rehearsal. She was clearly stressed about the wedding that evening and showed it when we arrived a little late. Which i understand but perhaps they could’ve had another coordinator working to balance it. Overall it went really quickly and very well!
    The wedding day all went pretty smoothly. Our ceremony was perfect!
    Venue was great, included a lot of things but if I didn’t know how weddings work already, the planning process would have been harder because they don’t necessarily help plan throughout as they do coordinate your day. Which is totally fine! Just be prepared that they’re not your wedding planners. The tables also weren’t in the order i was expecting. The numbers got put all over the place so the people that should’ve been closer to us were placed on the far side. Come with a map of your numbers. Overall, We had an amazing time and would definitely do it again!
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    User1932911 Sent on 11/20/2014
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    This is a very beautiful venue. That was our reason for selecting it and its most redeeming quality.

    Now for the bad. The owners, most of their employees, and many of the vendors that they endorsed really need to get their acts together. They were all overworked, and this led many of them to be very unprofessional at various times throughout the 14 months leading up to and during our wedding.

    The general attitude that we encountered was that our business was not valued. I came in with high expectations and they were far from met.
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