Wedding Planner

Updated: August 11, 2004

Your guide to the East Bay's wedding resources, from florists and dress shops to reception sites and photographers.

On this page:Ceremony and Reception Sites, Rehearsal Dinner Sites, Hair Salons and Day Spas, Bridal Shops, Tuxedo Shops, Florists, Photographers, Limousines, Jewelers.

Ceremony and Reception Sites

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Palace Hotel
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    2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

    This historic gem has elegant ballrooms for 120 to 550 guests, and a complimentary suite for the wedding night.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Claremont Hotel Club & Spa
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    41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)

    This Berkeley Hills property offers panoramic bay views, landscaped gardens and an on-site wedding coordinator for your big day.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rose Garden Inn
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    2740 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)

    Flowering gardens and trickling fountains make this charming bed-and-breakfast the perfect place for a small outdoor wedding.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fairmont Hotel-Beauty Salon
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    950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    Have a reception in the grand Venetian Room, or an intimate ceremony for 50 in the penthouse overlooking the bay.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Marriott Oakland City Center
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    1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 (map)

    A variety of banquet rooms are available to fit every budget and every guest list at this modern downtown hotel.

Rehearsal Dinner Sites

  1. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Yoshi's Oakland
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    510 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607 (map)

    Reserve a private room to share sushi and sake, then unwind with a jazz show before the big day.

  2. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Caf??? Rouge
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    1782 4th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 (map)

    For 11 to 25 people, reserve the mezzanine and create your own prix-fixe menu at this favorite Cal-French eatery.

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Scott's Seafood - Oakland
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    2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 (map)

    Enjoy waterfront views and fresh fish with your friends and family at this Jack London Square restaurant.

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Frascati
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    1901 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

    This Cal-Mediterranean eatery offers two private rooms and a cozy atmosphere for your wedding party to get acquainted.

Hair Salons and Day Spas

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Blow Salon
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    2112 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 (map)

    From simple highlighting to extravagant spiral perms, this salon will create a 'do worth capturing in the wedding album.

  2. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Panache On College
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    2928 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)

    Popular downtown Berkeley spot offers stylish cuts for grooms and highlighting and coloring for brides.

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vine Street Salon
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    2118 Vine St Ste D, Berkeley, CA 94709 (map)

    Get the perfect "I do" hairdo and makeup at the Berkeley shop or have a stylist come to you.

  4. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Claremont Resort & Spa
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    41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)

    Pamper yourself before the big day with a massage or facial while taking in bay views at this luxurious spa.

  5. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ginger Springs Day Spa
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    147 W Richmond Ave, Point Richmond, CA 94801 (map)

    Get relaxed for your ceremony with a facial, massage and an aromatherapy foot bath at this daytime retreat.

Bridal Shops

  1. 15 2 Star Rating: Below Average David's Bridal
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    1200 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole, CA 94564 (map)

    Elegant dresses at affordable prices are featured at this no-frills store.

  2. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Atelier Des Modistes
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    1903 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

    Your dream gown is custom tailored by designer Suzanne Hanley using luxurious silks and semiprecious stones.

  3. 17 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jin Wang
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    111 Maiden Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

    Simple, clean designs are the trademark of this bridal shop, where an attentive staff custom makes your dress.

  4. 18 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Wedding Party
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    2612 Alcatraz Ave Ste 3, Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)

    This Berkeley shop offers designer, wear-again bridesmaid dresses.

Tuxedo Shops

  1. 19 Selix Formalwear
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    22423 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541 (map)

    Rent or buy stylish digs by Oscar De La Renta, After Six and other designers at this tux shop.

  2. 20 3 Star Rating: Average Sterling Bridal & Tuxedo
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    5540 Springdale Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (map)

    A large selection of top tuxedo brands like Chaps and After Six, as well as bride and bridesmaids' dresses.

  3. 21 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Siegel's Tuxedo Shop
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    3906 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 (map)

    Offering sales and rentals of Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis and other big-name tuxedos.

  4. 22 After Hours Formal Wear
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    112 Sun Valley Mall, Concord, CA 94520 (map)

    Mix and match the shop's Create-A-Tux. Groom free with six rentals and ring-bearer specials.

Florists

  1. 23 4 Star Rating: Recommended Darling Flower Shop
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    2004 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 (map)

    Get a free consultation with experts who can dress up your wedding with fresh-cut flowers and colorful arrangements.

  2. 24 Karen's Flowers
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    7407 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 (map)

    Fresh-cut arrangements, gourmet gift baskets and a large selection of blooming plants are tailored to suit any size occasion.

  3. 25 3.5 Star Rating: Average Freshly Cut
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    1301 California St Ste A, Berkeley, CA 94703 (map)

    This small shop specializes in individual service to create the right floral display of seasonal and traditional flowers for weddings.

Photographers

  1. 26 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Checkerbox Photography
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    307 Mullen Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

    Shoots weddings and portraits; also offers Day Books, documenting an entire day in the life of a family member.

  2. 27 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Art and Print
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    Serving Bay area, San Francisco , CA 94110 (map)

    Numerous wedding packages offered, all of which include unlimited digital pictures.

Limousines

  1. 28 Event Limo
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    1342 Shelter Creek Ln #342, San Bruno, CA 94066 (map)

    Get to the church on time--and in style--in a shiny new town car or stretch limousine.

  2. 29 3.5 Star Rating: Average Black Tie Transportation
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    7080 Commerce Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (map)

    Ride to the reception with the whole wedding party in a 10-passenger limo while sipping complimentary champagne.

  3. 30 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended United Coach Limousine
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    2301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

    Wedding packages include a bottle of champagne and a "Just Married" sign on the back of the stretch limo.

Jewelers

  1. 31 3 Star Rating: Average 14 Karats
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    2910 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)

    Exquisite custom jewelry and a large variety of colored stones provide a wide selection for weddings.

  2. 32 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Meritage
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    3400 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549 (map)

    A winning combination of individual service and realistic prices makes this a great place for engagement rings.

  3. 33 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Edelweiss Jewelers
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    2980 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (map)

    Shop offers a wide selection of Canadian diamonds, custom designs and estate-jewelry work for the perfect rings.

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