Brazilian Room

Wedding Venue: Brazilian Room Design

Posted May 3, 2012 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Andrew Weeks Ceremony The Brazilian Room is so breathtaking, you only need to add the slightest touches to make the venue your own. A natural jewel of the East Bay, your guests will be astonished by its effortless beauty. Most ceremonies held at the Brazilian Room take advantage of its manicured garden or slate patio. The rustic outdoor space requires only the smallest amount of embellishment. Modest natural wood or white chairs create the best contrast with the historic dark stone building as your backdrop. You may consider accenting the chairs with simple floral arrangements in order to give your ceremony a [...]

Wedding Venue: Brazilian Room

Posted Mar 14, 2012 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Andrew Weeks Catering & Facilities Indulge in a fairytale forest setting amid native flora, dramatic views of Tilden Park, and serene surroundings. Hosting wedding celebrations since the 1940’s, the facility is a picture-perfect setting for the couple who is looking for a traditional outdoor ceremony followed by a grand reception in a classical historic building. Design There is little needed in regards to structure at the Brazilian Room; however, with vivid, lush green and deep browns surrounding the area, it is important to bring in color. If your floral color palette includes bright pinks, fiery oranges, and sunny [...]

Wedding Venue: Brazilian Room Real Wedding Inspiration

Posted Jun 7, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Todd Rafalovich Photography About the Venue Berkeley is one of those cities that has a small town feel but is where you know you are close to everything. The hills that surround the town will make you feel as if you are a million miles from civilization. The Brazilian Room is not only a true historic landmark (designed by famed California architect, Alfred Maybeck), it is one of the most popular wedding and event venues in the East Bay. The building resembles an English cottage and everything from the leaded glass windows to the dark wood shingles bring [...]

Wedding Venue: The Brazillian Room Floral Fete

Posted Jan 20, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography By: Teresa Halton Summary For residents of the Berkeley hills, Tilden Park is a well-known family retreat. The park is a slice of Americana in our own backyard. The rolling hills are home to an antique carousel, old-fashioned steam train, pony rides, and a small farm. The crowning jewel of this serene park setting is the Brazilian Room. The Brazilian Room has been one of the East Bay’s most popular wedding locations for over three decades. The historic building was a gift to the East Bay Parks District, offered as a token of friendship from Brazil after the 1939 World’s [...]

Wedding Venue: Brazilian Room Fall

Posted Aug 27, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography by: Akiko Photo Summary The hills of Oakland and Berkeley are home to so many hidden treasures. Steam trains, botanical gardens, and an antique merry-go-round are but a few of these treasures. One of the best well-known treasures in these hills is the Brazilian Room. This featured wedding venue has been a favorite spot to tie the knot since the turn of the century. If you are a fall bride and looking for a location that is all about nature, then look no more. The natural aesthetics of the Tudor-style building – paired with the lush green park lands [...]

Wedding Venue: Brazilian Room Entertainment

Posted Mar 5, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Rosemarie Lion Summary The Brazilian Room is a unique venue allowing you to consider music that is outside the box. If you are hosting an outdoor ceremony on either the patio or the expansive lawn, be mindful that Tilden Park only allows acoustic music to be played outdoors. This works out well though, since the intimacy of either ceremony location is best suited for a small musical ensemble. Often times, additional band members will join up with the ceremony musicians in order to create a bigger sound for the following appetizer, cocktail, dinner, and party portions of the event. If [...]

Wedding Venue: Brazilian Room Catering and Facilities

Posted Feb 26, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Andrew Weeks Overview Indulge in a fairytale forest setting amid the serenity of the native flora and dramatic views of Tilden Park. Hosting wedding celebrations since the 1940’s, the Brazilian Room in Berkeley is ideal for a wedding of 100 to 120 guests. It is a picture-perfect setting for the couple who is looking for a traditional outdoor ceremony followed by a grand reception in a classical, historic building. An expansive lawn and unique slate patio give you several options for a picturesque outdoor ceremony. Each setting offers a unique backdrop ranging from the lush Redwood forest to the historic [...]