Venture Retreat Center

Wedding Pros

We’re fortunate to belong to a fabulous, talented community of northern California wedding professionals. Each of the vendors listed below brings something unique to the business. And all are seriously passionate about their craft. We recommend you explore them as you’re planning and welcome you to share your experience with us!

catering

San Mateo Catering Company
Classic full-service catering options with build your own menus. Also, cakes and desserts!

Paella Time
Chef Ralph offers an authentic, live cooking experience with classic technique and superior ingredients. Wedding Wire and The Knot Couples Choice Awards.

Colectivo Felix
Chef-owned powerhouse, offering really memorable Pan-American cuisine made with local and indigenous ingredients.

Cooking for Friends
Specializing in large format food experiences for your event, Chef Richard will host your pig roast, bbq spread, lobster buffet, etc.

Affordable Chef Services
With a focus on fresh, local, and organic ingredients, Chef Mark offers affordable, high-quality buffet and multi-course plated catering services for parties of all sizes.

Potliquors Farm
These folks put all the love into seasonal, well and locally sourced, carefully made food, for occasions of all kinds!

La Mediterranee
Drawing from the menus at their award-winning Bay Area restaurants, La Med offers full-service (and pick-up) mediterranean and middle eastern menus.

California Girl Catering
With more than thirty-five years of experience, Chef Lori and her team offer classic recipes and personal favorites made with the very best California ingredients.

Sacred Kitchen
Chef Jesse is a passionate cook and leadership facilitator with over twenty years of experience. His team specializes in collaborative, dining celebration where guests are nurtured and welcomed.


photography

Rachelle Derouin
Based in SF, Rachelle is a documentary photographer who captures the full experience and feeling of the unforgettable day. Hers is gorgeous work for kindred spirits!

Kaelen McCracken
Based in SF, Kaelen’s photojournalistic style creates visually stunning, life-saturated stories about people, places, and events.

Anita Martin
Based in Sacramento, with years and years of portrait making experience, Anita is exceedingly professional but also light and fun!

Nikki Ritcher
Based in Truckee, Nikki is a nature-loving, adventure-chasing, outdoor-oriented commercial lifestyle and documentary photographer with what seriously seems like a heart of gold.

Alice Che
Based in SF, Alice captures emotional, intimate and romantic imagery for all couples who are madly in love.

Discovery Bay
Helmed by Talia Tissot, the talented team at DB offers full-service photo and video for your wedding weekend.


floral

Forever Bloom Farm
Pescadero-grown blossoms and blooms; plus, farmstand, workshops, and incredibly lovely people.


music

Mike Annuzzi
Silicon-Valley based singer/songwriter.

Lady & the Tramps
Classic rock, blues, and country cover dance band.

Kevin Brennan & the Claddagh Band
Irish classics and modern folk songs. Ph (650) 541-7233


rentals

A Festive Affair
A full catalog of event essentials! Locations in Half Moon Bay and Gilroy. Ph (650) 726-3262

AM Party Rentals
Dressing every kind of event form black tie to boho chic. Located in Menlo Park. Ph (650) 363-1050

Alexis Party Rentals
Visit their showroom to build out your event! Located in Santa Cruz. Ph (831) 458-6080

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