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Grand courtyard
Grand courtyard
Secret door
Secret door
Koi gardens dining
Koi gardens dining
Grand Courtyard at night
Grand Courtyard at night
Koi Gardens Sunset
Koi Gardens Sunset
Ceremony
Ceremony
Butterfly Bench
Butterfly Bench
Bridal Falls
Bridal Falls
Koi Gardens Bridge
Koi Gardens Bridge
Bride & Flower Girls Rose Gard
Bride & Flower Girls Rose Gard
Bridal Falls dining
Bridal Falls dining
Dancing the night away
Dancing the night away
Bridal Falls
Bridal Falls
Entering Ceremony
Entering Ceremony
Grand Courtyard at night
Grand Courtyard at night
Bridal Falls
Bridal Falls
Bridal falls dining
Bridal falls dining
Bridal falls waterfall
Bridal falls waterfall
Bridal falls waterfall
Bridal falls waterfall
First dance
First dance
Bridal falls lights
Bridal falls lights
Bridal falls dining
Bridal falls dining
Rose gardens
Rose gardens
Koi gardens dancing
Koi gardens dancing
Koi gardens cocktail hour
Koi gardens cocktail hour
Koi gardens bridge
Koi gardens bridge
Seated on the bridge
Seated on the bridge
Hobbit door
Hobbit door

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About

Welcome to Brownstone Gardens, an outdoor oasis where your wedding vision becomes reality. Here is our quick overview:

Capacity: up to 250 - perfect for events large and small

Location: 91 Brownstone Rd, Oakley, CA 94561

Catering: Select from our trusted catering partners or bring in your own licensed caterer.

Bar: Enjoy the flexibility to bring in your own alcohol and bar service, or choose from our recommended partners.

Venue Details: An all-outdoor garden venue, Waterfall Feature & Koi Pond, Private Parking Lot, Getting Ready Suites, Venue Coordination Services, Mohogany Chivari Chairs, Tables, and Linens, In-House Decor Options, Customizable Event Spaces, Accommodating & Flexible Management Team, Multiple Outdoor Ceremony and Reception Areas

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Brownstone Gardens is a secret garden! Known as one of East Contra Costa County’s hidden gems, Brownstone Gardens offers a romantic and versatile backdrop for your “I do.” Exchange vows beneath graceful crepe myrtle trees at our classically designed temple, then dance the night away under a canopy of mulberry and sycamore trees threaded with twinkling lights.

Located in Contra Costa County and easily accessible from Alameda County and the Bay Area, our garden venue is the perfect place to celebrate love and special milestones.

We proudly offer flexibility so your day reflects your style. Choose from our trusted catering and bar partners, or bring in your own licensed professionals — including the option to provide your own alcohol. With multiple packages available, we make it easy to design a celebration that feels authentically you.


Facilities and Capacity:

  • Spacious outdoor garden venue for up to 250 guests — ideal for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations

  • Grand Courtyard surrounded by lush, blooming trees

  • 65-foot stone aisle leading to a classically designed temple for unforgettable ceremonies

  • Romantic photo backdrops including a fragrant rose garden, tranquil koi pond, and a cascading 12-foot waterfall

  • Versatile event areas that can be customized to match your vision

Services & Amenities

  • BYOB flexibility: bring your own alcohol with a licensed bar service, or use our preferred vendors

  • Event coordination services for timeline, layout, and vendor support

  • Private parking lot and getting-ready suites

  • Mahogany Chiavari chairs, tables, and linens included

  • In-house décor and additional event add-ons

  • Accommodating and flexible management team

Event Types:

  • Weddings: ceremony-only, elopements, reception-only, or full wedding packages

  • Cultural & pre-wedding celebrations, including South Asian events

  • Non-wedding gatherings such as bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, and anniversarie

At Brownstone Gardens, we’re more than just a venue — we’re where unforgettable memories are made. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see the magic for yourself!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

Reviews of Brownstone Gardens

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Tatiana
Tatiana Sent on 05/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

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
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 12/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

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
5 out of 5 rating

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.
James
James Sent on 11/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

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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Justine
Justine Sent on 10/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 09/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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
Aiah
Aiah Sent on 04/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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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Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 04/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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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Jennifer Sent on 04/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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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DJ Verrett DJ Verrett Wedding DJs

What can I say ummmm! Just come take a look at this venue and you will see that it’s the most Beautiful venue in the Bay Area.

Discovery Bay Studios Photography Discovery Bay Studios Photography Wedding Photographers

We have photographed many weddings at Brownstone Gardens and can't say enough good things about this venue. It is a family run business and they are very friendly, caring and knowledgeable. We love the lush settings this venue offers for photography backdrops. At night the reception area and dance floor are lit by an amazing canopy of lights strung above in trees. Brides looking for a fairy tail wedding should check out Brownstone Gardens. See for yourself in these photos: http://www.discoverybaystudios.com/WeddingVenues-2/Brownstone-Gardens-Weddings/23011806_8wpkwp#!i=1850796388&k=K9sXdLK

Lynds Photography & Videography Lynds Photography & Videography Wedding Photographers

We absolutely LOVE the Brownstone garden weddings!! Such awesome staff and the grounds always so well kept up so beautifully! We highly recommend Brownstone Gardens!!

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Brownstone Gardens frequently asked questions

Brownstone Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Brownstone Gardens includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Brownstone Gardens includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Brownstone Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
Brownstone Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Brownstone Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Brownstone Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Brownstone Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Brownstone Gardens is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in professionalism.
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