Villa Montalvo in Saratoga is just one of those magical places to have a wedding at. Originally the house of James Duval Phelan a mayor of San Francisco and then US Senator, the house and surrounding area are really a picture perfect place to get married at. There are so many little areas around here to photograph that are a never ending source of artistic inspiration. We had a amazing wedding out there earlier in the year and here are just a few of my favorites:

– Mark
Fine Art Wedding Photography

Dan and Katie had such a amazing wedding at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. Such a happy couple with a great group of family and friends, it was just a picture perfect day. Thanks Dan and Katie for having us as a part of your day and congratulations!!!! Here is just a small peek at the day:

– Mark
Fine art wedding photography

We have been able to photography some great weddings out at The Ranch Golf Course in San Jose. It’s a really cool wedding location (but golfers be warned if you are a hacker like me you will loose over 10 balls and walk away very frustrated). Some of the things I love about the Ranch is that there is such a cool mix of things to use. You not only have amazing views of the city and the golf course but also lots of stone work and trees in the front, Fountains and tall grass, the list goes on and on. There really is a lot of great stuff you can shoot with and get many different types of looks.

This wedding for Francis and LeaAnne was a total blast. From the start I was laughing right along with the group, just a great energy of joy all day. They were having a great time from morning until the end and it was so fun to be with this group all day. They also had some pretty cool things like lion dancers that introduced them into the reception, you just have to check out the slideshow:

The Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photography from mark stagi on Vimeo.

– Mark
Fine Art Wedding Photography

If you haven’t been up to Silver Creek Country club for a wedding before its a beautiful wedding venue in San Jose. I photographed a wedding out there earlier this summer for Winnie and William and it was such a perfect wedding. Winnies smile just radiated all day and the entire group of family and friends were a blast to work with. Congrats Winnie and WIll your day was amazing and I was honored to be a part of it.

Here is a slideshow of their Silver Creek Country Club wedding. To view another wedding we photographed at silver creek go here: Silver Creek Country Club Wedding Photos

Stagi Imagery, fine art wedding and portrait photography in the San Jose Bay area. View more of our work online at Fine Art Wedding Photography

– Makr

Our Wednesday Weddings post this week is on Orinda Country Club. A really classic venue the country club was built in 1925 and has a classic california/spanish Mediterranean style to the main building. Here is a little more info about Orinda Country Club

Since opening in 1925, the historic Spanish Mediterranean style clubhouse has always played the consummate host. The hand-carved beam ceilings, ornate mahogany balconies, and contemporary furnishings create an atmosphere of timeless beauty and elegance.

On the club terrace, the sweeping views from the 1st tee out across the San Pablo Valley and Orinda hills provide a magnificent setting for occasions big and small intimate and larger than live.It is an exclusive domain set on 250 very private acres. A natural preserve of alders, bays, and oaks. San Francisco is but 20 minutes away, yet you are sequestered from the disturbances of the modern world.

Arriving at the Orinda Country Club is, in itself, an event. Part movie set, part getaway, it is a secluded retreat with a warm Mediterranean welcome. A place well-equipped to turn any engagement into a unique experience. The Grand Ballroom places the accent on grand with its high ceilings, chandeliers, balcony, and fireplace.
Our gracious Club Rooms lend an elegant mood to smaller gatherings. Whether the invitation is to close companions or an entire corporation, a professionally trained staff is at your command. The dress is black and white, the service is china, and the dining is, or course, very fine. As befits a private club with close ties to the Napa Valley, our cellar boasts some of California’s finest vintages. A full bar awaits in the Fairway Lounge (Insider tip: try a Ginda, the house special, made with gin, tonic, and a sprig of rosemary.)

Check out more info about booking your wedding or event here: Orinda Country Club Events

Here is a recent wedding we photographed out there:

Orinda Country Club wedding from mark stagi on Vimeo.