The Other Wine Country
Filed under Ceremony, Locations, ReceptionsLivermore and the Tri-Valley
Get There Early, Leave Late: Radisson Hotel Dublin
This is not just a place to get married, it’s a place to linger and lounge. Weddings are held outside in the Radisson’s central courtyard. Spacious banquet rooms, including the dramatic Grande Ballroom, provide options for all kinds of receptions. The hotel’s restaurant has an elegant country club atmosphere and the Bodylines Day Spa offers six private massage rooms, each with its own fireplace. Then there are the guestrooms, classically appointed and plush with amenities that give them a resort-like feel. It’s all so appealing, you’ll want to arrive two or three days early and leave a week late.
Turn-of-the-Century Magic: Elliston Vineyard
A sheltered canyon tucked between two tree-covered ridges is home to this gracious three-story, turn-of-the-19th-century mansion surrounded by acres of vineyards. Garden-style ceremonies are held outdoors on grounds brimming with native flora. The secluded Terrace Room, with its vaulted ceiling, glass walls and wraparound deck, is a beautiful banquet setting. The entire site is shaded by oak, eucalyptus and olive trees. Toast with Elliston’s sparkling wine and dine on exquisite dishes prepared by the winery’s executive chef. Though easy to get to, the quiet country milieu will make you feel like you’re a million miles away.
Amazing Grace: Dublin Ranch Golf Course
You might want to reach for a mint julep, once you’ve walked past the white columns of the large porte-cochère that marks the entrance to this handsome clubhouse. Set on recently built Dublin Ranch Golf Course and nestled high in the Dublin hills, it has clean, modern lines and gorgeous views. The airy bar and adjoining banquet room look out over the golf course, and the adjoining patio and terrace are surrounded by crepe myrtle and roses. Everyone from the Executive Chef to the Event Manager will work with you so that you feel right at home. Now, that’s just the kind of old-fashioned hospitality you’d expect to find way out here in the country.
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