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Ladera Oaks

Portola Valley Wedding Location
3249 Alpine Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028

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Description

While so much of California has been citified over the last century, this part of the Peninsula has gone in the opposite direction. Once a place where farmers raised strawberries, herded cattle and cut firewood, its residents have worked hard over the years to preserve the beauty of the land and maintain its rural ambiance.

That reverence for nature is apparent in the way its homes and businesses are designed. Take the Ladera Oaks Swim and Tennis Club, for example. Bordering acres of permanent open space, it’s separated from this vast stretch of wilderness by a tree-lined fence, running the length of the property. Within its grounds, you find delightful meandering gardens, groomed with tender loving care by a dedicated gardener who takes great pride in his seasonal displays of color.

Club members congregate at the pools and on the tennis courts at either end of the facility, but day or evening you have exclusive use of the area in the middle—the gardens, clubhouse ballroom and patio—for your event. Three ceremony sites fit beautifully into the landscape. The lower lawn area, facing beds of hydrangeas and white birch trees, is ideal for an intimate gathering. You can also say your vows on the upper lawn, with its central fountain, surrounded by roses. For a larger wedding, consider the expansive lawn area and raised brick patio beneath the majestic oak tree on the other side of the two swimming pools.

Ladera Oaks has a first-rate setup for an indoor/outdoor celebration. Dining and dancing take place in the clubhouse ballroom, whose light hardwood floors, high beamed ceiling and large picture windows enhance the feeling of spaciousness. Guests can gaze outside and see the terraced lawn areas where ceremonies are held, along with shady trees, flowerbeds, rosebushes, and the lovely fountain. If they want a closer look, they have only to step through the glass doors onto the red brick patio, which abuts the gardens. To turn the reception into a true garden party, serve dinner on the patio, too. (Soft outdoor lighting makes dining after sunset particularly romantic.) For post-reception relaxation, a lounge next to the ballroom is outfitted with sofas, a large bar, and a fireplace that can be lit for your event. Since this room also opens to the patio, everyone can flow freely between the indoor spaces and the patio.

Because Ladera Oaks is very flexible about how you orchestrate your event, some couples have put an innovative twist on their wedding. One bride and groom, who had gotten married at the nearby Valley Presbyterian Church, arrived at their reception via horse and buggy. A fireman and his bride made their grand entrance by fire truck, sirens wailing. Another couple decided to have their reception first, followed by a wedding ceremony under a full moon in the Club’s gardens. With no restrictions on vendors, you can go with your favorite sushi restaurant for catering or have your Aunt Irene dish up her famous pot roast.

There is no question why people on the Peninsula love Ladera Oaks Swim and Tennis Club: it has great facilities, picturesque gardens, and an open, friendly attitude. These worthy attributes won’t be lost on you, either—after you have your wedding here, you may decide to come back and join the Club yourselves!

Capacity

Ceremony	Reception/Special Events	Meetings
Max. Seated Indoors: 150 Max. Seated Outdoors: 250	Max. Seated Indoors: 180 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 Max. Standing Indoors: 280 Max. Standing Outdoors: 500	Max. Seated: 150
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The garden holds 50–250 depending on the season, and the Ballroom up to 150 seated. EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Clubhouse holds 180, or in combination with the Garden, 350 seated guests. Alone, the Courtyard Garden accommodates 200 seated guests. The Lounge holds up to 35 seated. MEETING CAPACITY: The Ballroom holds 150 seated.

Fees & Deposits

An $800 partially refundable deposit and a signed contract are required to secure your date. For weddings, the rental fee runs $20/guest with minimums ranging $1,200–2,000 depending on the season, day of week and time frame selected. The rental fee is payable 3–9 months prior to the event.

For weekday meetings and special events, the rental fee runs $12/guest Monday–Thursday, with a $240 minimum, and a $480 minimum for evening events Monday–Thursday. The total fee will depend on the season, day of the week and time frame selected.

Availability

For parties, weddings or receptions, Monday–Thursday 6pm–10pm, Fridays 6pm–midnight or Saturdays 8am–midnight. Sundays (October–April only) 8am–10pm.

For meetings or workshops, Monday–Thursday 7am–10pm, Fridays 7am–midnight or Saturdays 8am–midnight. Sundays (October–April only) 8am–10pm.

Catering BYO Alcohol BYO Sites Uses Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/Amenities Catering: BYO Kitchen Facilities: ample Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: yes Bride's Dressing Area: yes View: garden and Peninsula coastal hills Parking: large lots, limited weekdays Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: no Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ Cleanup: caterer and club staff Meeting Equipment: BYO

Music Indoors Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Accessible Site Views Garden Hills Landscaped Grounds Restrictions Alcohol: BYO Smoking: outdoors only Music: amplified OK inside only Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: required from caterer

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