carolwp2's reviews

Don't let the location of Pleasanton confuse you. The White Robed Monks are in various communities in the bay area. We had Father Skip for my daughter's wedding in Santa Rosa. Fr. Skip lives and works north of the bay. I can not say enough what a wonderful experience it was to work with Fr. Skip. He was there for rehersal and was such an asset with a great sense of humor and experience. He put the bride and groom to ease right away. He was early arriving and made an impression on our venue's staff. For the wedding he was wonderful!!! Our guest were so impressed with him. We loved that he stayed for a while and talked with the guests. The White Robed Monks do not charge for their services but we were more than happy to give a donation to this great order. Thank you Fr. Skip for a wonderful wedding!

You know the adage, "Location, location, location"? Paradise Ridge Winery is it! This has to be the best commercial view of the Santa Rosa and beyond valley. Our guest just couldn't get over the view, both during the early evening and night. It is Paradise! As the mother of the bride, working with Martha and her staff was great. They are always there to answer questions and offer support. If you rent it off season there is a 25% discount. What do you get? Outdoor ceremony site with chairs. If it rains they have plan 2 which is to move the ceremony downstairs. The upstairs tasting room with veranda and lovely front deck with large oak tree. You get tables and chiavari chairs (no pads but we didn't use any and it was fine)for your guests and the caterer. You will need to rent all of your linens and dinnerware including wine glasses. They also have outdoor small tables which was wonderful to have on the veranda. They have built-in outside heaters, so the guests were delighted to spend part of the evening outside! The upstairs is hardwood floor, no need to rent a dancefloor. We rented the downstairs and made it a lounge, with their sofas, the fireplace, candy table, some guest tables and our photographers' photobooth. Very fun and inexpensive. It gave the guests another place to go explore. Of course you use their wine which was well received! They have a list of preferred caterers but we went off list and paid a fee for that. I can't say enough of how beautiful the site is and how friendly the staff is at Paradise Ridge. There are plenty of places for pictures, including in their vineyard. There is also a large sculpture garden that was fun for the engagement pictures. I highly recommend Paradise Ridge Winery!

This is the second time I have used PT&E for wedding rentals. I dealt mostly with Kristy who is fabulous! She is interested and enthused about your wedding plans. All of the staff, including the owner can't be more helpful. When you are the mother of the bride, that is such a comfort! I highly recommend using Party Tents and Events!