Venture Retreat Center

Wedding Pros

curate a crew to match your vibe

These local and regional event professionals have either worked on-site or have been recommended by our colleagues and clients. As all are consultants operating independently of Venture, we encourage you to conduct your research, read reviews, and ask plenty of questions to find the perfect fit. We’d love it if you’d share your feedback and experiences with us!

catering

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.

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.

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!

Goldie’s BBQ
Rockin’ their classic oakwood bbq menu since 1980; a favorite for rehearsal and reception alike.

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.


sweets

Fish Wife Sweets
Located in Half Moon Bay, specializing in “naked” style rustic wedding cakes with fresh flowers.

Birdie Bakery
Custom wedding cakes with your vibe in mind.

The Kibler Elf
Based in Palo Alto, Monica’s team makes cakes, cookies, and cupcakes to order.


bartenders

Bar Car Events
Offering certified staff and a collection of cool packages; plus airstream bar car rentals!

The Whiskey Chaser
Menu planning, drink design, and on-site staffing for Bay Area celebrations and retreats.

Genesis
Highly recommended, budget-savvy bartending for your special day. Waitstaff services also available.

The Bartender Truck
Luxury mobile bartending, California’s FIRST mobile craft cocktail truck!


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.

Nigella
A botanical boutique! Light and lovely with a seamless process for micro-weddings and grand events.

Half Moon Flowers
Full-service floral studio focused on weddings and events, based in Half Moon Bay.


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

Citizen Flannel
Creating a perfect mood with elegant, upbeat jazz classics and American standards.

Magnolia Jazz
Dishing out all the 90s tunes you want to get down and dance to.


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

Heirloom Events
Sonoma-based, family-owned boutique wedding and party rentals company offering unique table linens, china, glassware, handmade farm tables, and more. Ph (707) 778-1078


planning

Coastside Weddings & Events
Based in Half Moon Bay, Kelsey’s packages range from full planning to month-out and elopements.

Nilou
Full-service event planner specializing in Persian and Iranian Weddings, Fusion and Mixed Ceremonies.

Tosca Productions
Creating events that honor cultural traditions and push the boundaries of modern celebration design..


Officiants

Weddings By the Sea
With forty years of experience, Terry Plank offers a personalized celebrant experience for Northern California couples.

Officially Hitched
Award-winning team of officiants offering off custom event packages and marriage prep services.

Rabbi Moshe Heyn
Offering Jewish and interfaith ceremonies, creative and traditional settings, and chanted blessings.

Ready for your stay?