Today we had a more relaxed day and explored Redwood Regional Park and Joaquin Miller Park as two possible wedding locations. Redwood Regional Park didn't offer what we wanted - there wasn't enough room to move around, the grass was too yellow, and it the picnic areas weren't secluded. But Joaquin Miller Park was pretty amazing.
Today's favorite was the Woodminster Amphitheater park. The WPA-era fountains gurgled next to the gorgeously landscaped plants. The beautiful foreground of art and nature highlighted the Oakland skyline and views of the bay. Every direction you turn, you see magnificence and extraordinary beauty. We got there as the sun was setting, making the park seem even more magical. It also strained our camera (a.k.a. Kate's phone) and we could only capture mediocre pictures (below).
I think getting married on the steps would be just magical.
A little bit up the hill (we'd have to have folks drive it) is the Joaquin Miller Community Center. It has an awesome view, and we hope a beautiful inside for us to host the reception.
Joaquin Miller Park has a lot of options to choose from, though. Other one's we're considering are:
Fernwood Grove
A secluded area of redwoods with picnic benches. We like how quiet the area is and how beautiful it is, but it's oddly shaped.
Palo Secco Wedding Site
This has redwood trees, a dried creek, a clearing, and picnic tables for some post-wedding and pre-reception fun and yums.
A random pretty redwood grove
Who knows if it would have enough space to hold all 125 people on our guest list, but it's pretty!
I love Palo Sacco, but I love Fernwood Grove more (even though it may not work). It would be like getting married in Sherwood Forest (I'm forever in love with Robin Hood) and you two are always fighting injustice just like a certain man who looks great in tights. Not that I abdicate tights or nylons I don't (unless you a guy with a sword). Happy venue hunting.
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