Local Wedding Resources

Locations, lodging, music, flowers, photographers and more... these local resources are available to help make your wedding day perfect

Ceremony and Reception Locations

Best Western Lighthouse Hotel
Wedding and Reception facilities... ocean front, the views from the Lighthouse Hotel in Rockaway Beach in Pacific are spectacular and unparalleled!!
Call Grace (650) 359-0302
Centrella Bistro & Cafe
Romantic European Bistro is reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, blending casual elegance with rustic charm.
Perfect for rehearsal dinners and receptions.
Half Moon Bay
Phone: (650) 726-4090
Special Events: Laurie Glynn
Chateau La Joye
An outdoor venue to enjoy the casual country elegance for 60 to 500
Call Joanne Joye-Francesconi (650) 747-0163
joanne@chateaulajoye.com
Cypress Meadows
Beautiful meadow and ocean views .
Spacious indoor and outdoor sites
ceremonies and receptions.
650-728-8045
Contact: Sharon Dardenelle
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Four miles of broad, sandy beaches. Wedding reservations for the Half Moon Bay beaches need to be made through California State Park
Call to get a permit: Craig (831) 335-3455
Half Moon Bay Golf Links
Half Moon Bay Golf Links offers a spectacular ocean-side venue perfect for elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Contact Amy McNeil
650-773-8895 or amcneil@hmbgolflinks.com
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
Oceanfront restaurant and brew pub, banquet and party rooms
Call Tracey Hammer (650) 728-2739
Half Moon Bay Inn
Bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and a 14 room boutique hotel for the wedding party and out of town guests. Located on historic Main Street.
Call Jill Scully, events coordinator (650) 560-9758

Harbor House Conference Center
Weddings & Receptions
On the water at Princeton by the Sea
Call (650) 728-1572

Hastings House Garden Weddings
Weddings and receptions in a romantic garden next to the Pacific Ocean. Old fashioned roses and herbs scent the air and the sound of the waves will delight your senses.
Call Linda Montalto Patterson (650) 726-2513
Linda@hastingshouseweddings.com
The Huli Cat
Available for weddings, receptions & custom charters. 2 hour minimum $150/hr. On the Sportfishing side, Huli Cat fishes the central coast out of Half Moon Bay for Salmon, Rock Cod, Tuna and also does Whale Watching. Capacity of the Huli Cat is 2 to 37 guests.
Call Capt. Tom Matusch (650) 726-2066
La Nebbia Winery
Celebrate your special occasion in our historic winery, amidst the scenic San Mateo Hillside. Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and private wine tastings.
Call Frank (650) 726-9463
Miramar Beach Restaurant
Ocean view dining, wedding receptions
Call Sheri Lewis (650) 726-9053
Email miramarinfo@comcast.com
Sam's Chowder House
El Granada Stunning øcean views
Phone: (650) 712-0245
Special Events: Ms. Megan Fuente
San Benito House
Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and lodging. A warm country inn in Half Moon Bay. Beautiful dining room. Flower filled deck.
Call Greg (650) 726-3425
Sanctuary Cruises
Boating trips on the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Year-round whale & dolphin watching, romantic wedding cruises and spectacular celebrations.
Call Heidi Tiura & Stephen Dutton (831) 917-104

Lodging

The Beach House
A hotel with Nantucket summer home ambiance overlooking the ocean with elegant loft suites.
Call (650) 712-0220
Costanoa
Located one hour south of San Francisco on historic Hwy. 1, the lodge and camp offers beauty, peace and a restful pace in a spectacular setting.
Call (650) 879-1100
Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach
Ocean front and every room has a view of the sea. Unique suites.
Call (650) 726-2249
Pillar Point Inn
At Pillar Point Harbor, an ocean front touch of Cape Cod on the California coast.
Call (800) 400-8281
The Harbor House
Intimate ocean front bed & breakfast surrounded by ocean and harbor views in historic fishing village of Princeton, minutes north of Half Moon Bay
Call (650) 728-1572
Landis Shores
Landis Shore-Luxury ocean front Inn in Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay
Call (650) 726-6642
Pacific Victorian Bed and Breakfast
Elegant Victorian Inn located in Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay, two blocks from the Beach with views of Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains.
Jeff and Lori Matthews (650) 712-3900, (888) 929-0906
Old Thyme Inn
Friendly, informal, and charming in Half Moon Bay.
Call Rick & Kathy Ellis (800) 720-4277, (650) 726-1616

Best Western Half Moon Bay Lodge
Offers gracious hospitality and luxurious guest rooms for your wedding.
Contact: Robin Braun (650) 726-9000 ext. 305 sales325@halfmoonbaylodge.com

 

Music

Richard Patterson, Guitarist
Classical/acoustic guitarist Richard Patterson creates the ideal atmosphere for your wedding or special occasion. Available as a soloist or in combination with other instruments such as flute or violin.
Call (650) 726-1203
richard@omniconcerts.com
Golden Bough
Celtic harp, violin, guitar, pennywhistle, mandolin, accordion, bodhran (Celtic drum) and vocals. Add a Celtic flavor to your wedding with the music of Ireland and Scotland. Available for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Also available as a soloist (harp) or a duo.
Call (650)359-5832

Photography & Video

Dave Medal Photography
email: davemedal@yahoo.com
phone #: 831-345-6203
Kirk Moore
E-mail: kirk@4moores.net
Phone: 650-726-3490
Premier Video Services
Call Robert Schnitzius, Jr. (510)336-9483
Todd Rafalovich Photography
Phone: (650) 685.8070
info@toddrafalovich.com
Rocha Photography
Call (650) 563-9305
Michael A. Wong, Spring Mountain Gallery
Half Moon Bay, CA
wk (650) 726-3025 hm (650) 728-5949
Wild Iris Photography
Call (831) 331-9408
la@wildirisphoto.com
Kimberly White Photography
Call 650-373-7881
kimberly@kimberlywhite.com

Wedding Flowers

Blumengarten
Half Moon Bay, San Francisco, Wine Country
Call Tanja Fischer (650) 560-9621 or (800) 252-6533
Pine Potter Plantation
Half Moon Bay
Specializing in small intimate weddings
Call Wendy Pine AIFD (650) 726-2082
pinepp@sbcglobal.net
Repetto's Greenhouse Florist
(est. 1976) A family managed full-service florist specializing in beautiful wedding flowers.
Call Kathie (800) 772-7519
Essence and Hue
Owner, Cheryl Hopkins (408) 660-7012

Other Wedding Services

Bridal Services
An exclusive service for hair, nails, and make-up. Done in a private setting near Judith's.
Call Kathleen Toby (650) 726-0730
California Pacific Limo
Friendly staff, every ride is a memorable experience.
Call (650) 738-5668, (650) 726-2664
Elegant Cheese Cakes
Specializing in Original Design Wedding and Celebration Cakes dressed with Belgian Chocolate and garnished with edible adornments.
Call Susan Morgan (650) 728-2248
Harbormoon
Inside info on ten Bed & Breakfast Inns in the Half Moon Bay/ Coastside area with free checking of availability for any date.
Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce
The Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors' Bureau
Call (650) 726-8380
Moonside Bakery and Cafe
European Style Bakery located in Half Moon Bay
Call Barbara and Thomas Grauke (650) 726-9070
The Crystal Hermitage at Ananda Village
Chapel and reception facilities at Ananda Village in Nevada City, CA
Special Events Catering
Personalized catering for every occasion, small to elaborate affairs.
Call Pattie Swartz (650) 726-1555