Elliston Vineyards

Design Inspiration: Happy Halloween

Posted Oct 31, 2011 by Thea Smith

Photography by: Jessamyn Harris Photography by: Keith Simonian Photography Ask the expert So many couples stay away from “Holiday Themed Weddings.” Although I do understand the idea that you want your wedding to be unique and a celebration of your union not necessarily the season, there are so many fun upsides to a holiday theme done well. Above we have two perfect and completely different examples of seasonal celebrations that have panache and style. The amazing autumn wedding captured by one of our favorite photographers, Jessamyn Harris, is jaw-dropping gorgeous. Every element of the design flows effortlessly. The wedding is perfectly suited [...]

Wedding Venue: Elliston Vineyards A Vineyard with Value

Posted Apr 27, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Keith Simonian Photography Summary If you are looking for a wine country wedding, you are no longer limited to just the Napa Valley. The rich and fertile soil in California has led to an uprising of vineyards and boutique wineries all over Northern California. Elliston Vineyards is by no means new to the scene. The impressive 17-room stone mansion is over 100 years old and the vineyards have been producing wine since the late 1890′s. The secluded canyon in the Sunol hills where Elliston resides is a bit off the beaten path. Nestled in the canyon between Pleasanton [...]

Wedding Venue: Elliston Vineyards Great Theme

Posted Apr 11, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Keith Simonian Photography Summary If you are planning your wedding in October and want to play up the obvious, then we hope that this fun and flirtatious themed wedding will give you a bit of inspiration. First off, I love the location – Elliston Vineyard in Sunol is a 17-room stone mansion built in 1885 and it provides the perfect backdrop for this wedding which seems to be inspired by the creative imagination of Tim Burton. The cupcake display is brilliant. The bridal couple has incorporated the popular black and white damask print into the stand, and then [...]

Wedding Venue: Elliston Vineyards Black and Red

Posted Feb 7, 2011 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography by: Keith Simonian Photography Summary The Livermore and Pleasanton wine regions have been gaining recognition in the wine industry for more than 20 years. Many people consider these areas to be “newly” developed and emerging, but the historic stone mansion at Elliston Vineyards has been overseeing the production of wine since the early 1890′s. The 17-room mansion is an incredible testimony to classic Romanesque architecture. The house sits on a secluded property tucked away in the Sunol Canyon, at the base of the Pleasanton foothills. The manicured grounds and historic stone facade create amazing memories and photography for any [...]

Wedding Venue: Elliston Vineyards Sneak Preview

Posted May 4, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Ultra-Spective Sneak Preview Amidst acres of vineyards and lush grounds lies Elliston Vineyards. Tucked into the huge old oaks of the quiet Sunol Canyon and surrounded by native California landscape, the blue sandstone mansion along with it’s manicured lawns and redwood arbor perfectly set the scene for your beautiful outdoor wedding. Not only does Elliston pride itself on it’s historic 3-story neo-Romanesque mansion that once served as the vacation home to a successful San Francisco merchant, but Elliston has built a great reputation for itself based on friendly service, excellent food, and delicious estate wines. Check back soon for more!