Mills College

Wedding Venue: Mills College Sweets and Bright Colors

Posted Aug 16, 2011 by Gabrielle

Photography by: Emily Takes Photos About the Venue The College Chapel, located on a peaceful arbor-lined street, is an oasis of tranquility on Oakland’s Mills College Campus. Influenced by Japanese Shinto temples, the chapel’s arched, beamed entrance, heavy cedar doors, and warm wood sanctuary encircled by low glass walls is a gorgeous architectural statement and will have your guests inspired. As they take their seats all eyes will move upwards as the room fills with a luminous almost celestial feel – this incredible display of light is created by fourteen enormous cedar panels which vault up into a glass cupola [...]

Wedding Venue: Mills College Sneak Preview

Posted Mar 15, 2011 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Vero Suh Photography Summary Nestled in the richly forested Oakland Hills rests the quiet and serene setting of Mills College. The entrance to Mills College is relatively understated as if the faculty and students who roam the halls of this historic campus would prefer that it remains “their little secret.” The simple tree-lined street that meanders through the campus leads you past the historic mansion of the president and the picturesque chapel. What a wonderful location to share with friends and family as they witness the beginning of your life together. More to come!!

Wedding Venue: Mills College DIY Design

Posted Nov 4, 2010 by I Do Venues

Photography By: Vero Suh Photography Summary Your wedding should be filled with sentiment, meaning, and tradition. I can’t think of a more wondrous place to share these emotions than the historic chapel and picturesque grounds of Mills College in Oakland. This charming wedding venue has small town charm, even though you are minutes from a downtown urban setting. Details [album: http://www.idovenues.com/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Mills College DIY Wedding Celebration /] Stylish and thoughtful DIY details are a perfect match for this classic setting in the heart of academia. The bride has chosen white tulips for her signature bouquet but infused the reception with a [...]