Marin Art and Garden Center

Weekend Planning Guide: The Secret Garden

Posted Aug 21, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Kristen Gardner Summary Fall is right around the corner and as you plan your wedding for next year, you may be considering an outdoor affair. Whether you choose to have an intimate outdoor ceremony or throw a grand garden party, September and October are the best months to consider in the Bay Area. For the East Bay (Contra Costa and Alameda Counties), the summer heat will have passed, leaving the pleasantly warm summer evenings with their cool breezes. In San Francisco, the heavy fog layer we experience in June and July will have traveled down coast – leaving [...]

Design Inspiration: Going to a Garden Party

Posted Aug 18, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Jose Villa Summary If you are just mad about color – consider turning your passion for that particular hue into a personalized wedding theme – a bold and bright color for a wedding theme. This wedding is embellished with a profusion of vibrant, complimentary colors and synergistic detail. We love it when a bride and groom are willing to take a few risks; however, this bride and groom did get a little coaxing. The wonderfully talented Jose Villa has done such an incredible job of making these photographs jump off the page, and the inspired design was the [...]

Wedding Venue: Marin Art and Garden Center Photography

Posted Mar 26, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography by: Geoff White Overview There are no limits to your photography options at The Marin Art and Garden Center. Dramatic or understated, the countless backdrops you have to work with always make for an incredible set of photographic memories. With a little imagination and a flair for the theatrical, you will have a breathtaking album of gorgeous wedding photography. What We Love About This Facility The Marin Art and Garden Center is one of the most acclaimed community-supported gardens in the Bay Area, featuring the four basic elements working together in complete harmony. Water surrounds you with intimate ponds, an abundance of water [...]

Wedding Venue: Marin Art and Garden Center Catering & Facilities

Posted Mar 9, 2010 by Gloria Atherstone

Photography By: Julie Mikos Overview The Marin Art and Garden Center is nestled approximately 15 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the quaint town of Ross. The small town covers only 1.5 square miles, but it’s wonderfully eclectic and rich with history. The Art and Garden Center resides on 11 acres of this refreshing community and remains a focal point of timeless activity. This distinctive property encompasses an abundance of romantic settings for a bride and her groom to host a truly unique celebration. The expansive grounds allow your guests to mix and mingle freely and can easily accommodate over 200 [...]

Wedding Venue: Marin Art & Garden Center Design

Posted Mar 8, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Blonde Tulip Ceremony The Marin Art and Garden Center is the perfect location for a shabby-chic garden-style wedding celebration. The small, artistic community of Ross is a fitting destination for the fun-loving couple who wants to embrace a creative vintage affair. There are several amazing locales for your wedding ceremony, each with their own design advantages. The majority of couples lean towards using the gazebo for their ceremonies. This majestic structure is a grand focal point which can easily be accented with flowers placed amid its elaborate Victorian scroll work. As beautiful as this space is, the gazebo is not [...]