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Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
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Metropolitan Golf Links10051 Doolittle Dr
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 569-5555
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 7 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
37 reviews for Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
37 reviews in English
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Review from Henry S.
Dublin, CA
1/18/2012
Five stars all the way for the service, food, facility and 4 star for the proximity to the Air Port.
I had to pleasure of working with Marie last week when I was planning my father in a law's "celebration of life" luncheon after his funeral. With only 8 day's notice Marie was able to assist me in putting together a beautiful reception and luncheon for our family, friends and coworkers. The process was simple and Marie was very easy to work with. She showed me the facilities and the price sheet for catering and we went ahead and booked. The prices are very reasonable and the food was delicious.
The day of the event, our head waiter Lola was just awesome to work with. She was very personable, friendly and professional. She was very pleasant to our guest and family as she knew everyone was mourning the passing a great man. Lola and her team were very attentive to our needs and checked in with me every hour or so to ensure everything was going smoothly. All of our guest's beverages were constantly filled by her staff and dirty plates were removed promptly.
The food was REALLY GOOD!!! To my surprise, the food was better than what I was expecting. We ordered the beef tips and chicken teryiaki for our main dish and had vegetable medley and rice pilaf. We had so many guest complement the food as it was fresh and hot and taste really good. A big hit was the rice. We also had an assortment of 6 salads. The curried potato salad was also a huge hit with the guest. So many people came back for seconds!
Overall, we had a great experience with Wedgewood and would highly recommend them to others. The only thing that you must consider is the noise of the planes on approach to land at the Oakland Airport. -
Review from R.E. A.
Pleasanton, CA
10/15/2011
We hosted our daughter's 1st birthday party at Wedgewood Tent. We had about 135 guests mixed of kids and adult. We did a lunch buffet and had the tent for 5 hours.
We enjoyed our service! Lisa and Karissa were very easy to work with during the planning process. They respond to e-mails so quickly and with great details! They were very accomodating and were flexible with their schedule when we did an on-site visit. The staff on the day off were great and had a lot of energy. They even let us use the gazebo to take professional pictures during the party.
The price is reasonable and they work great with the vendors that you are currently working with.
I took down 1 star because of the location. Although it;s in a golf course, the actual facility is in a light industrial area. The parking lot and venue is great, but the road getting there isn't as beautiful. This is not their fault and should NOT prevent clients from booking this venue.
I highly recommend Wedgewood. I am already planning on 3 other events here in the next two years. -
Review from Lena N.
Sacramento, CA
9/19/2011
My husband and I had our wedding here yesterday. It is hard to describe how amazing, flawless, and effortless our wedding planning has been. I am glad I listened to a few seasoned newlyweds when they said that I didn't need a wedding coordinator, and they were right.
Lisa and Karissa made the whole planning easy for me. They were helpful, supportive, and they gave great advice on how to set things as far as decor for the reception. The vendors were excellent, even though, at times, they made me feel unsure of their reliability. But I couldn't take away any stars because the end product was amazing. Bloomies on Main made our bouquets, corsages, centerpieces, etc. It was beautiful, elegant, and simple. Minia's Bakeshop came through with my request and created a damask design I was hoping for. Andrew, our DJ/MC, was awesome. He followed our 'must-play' list to a T. He had great personality and clicked well with our family and friends.
I can't say enough how happy I am at how everything went smoothly. Everyone loved the venue and I can see why. We thank you so much and will absolutely recommend you to anyone we know who might be getting married. -
Review from Angie M.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/28/2012
The Video:
http://youtu.be/mAX4TW...
A quote from a friend (who was unable to attend) after watching the video:
"I am so sorry we couldn't make it... My God you simply ooooooooooozed happy all over the place."
Yes... yes I did! And that wouldn't have happened if Wedgewood Metropolitan hadn't done an absolutely wonderful job of making sure that I had absolutely nothing to worry about that day outside of getting ready and getting there! And I could have gotten ready at the hotel and taken the shuttle over if I'd wanted to! Lisa was just so sweet and fabulous at taking care of us. I looked to her constantly, and she was always right there ready and willing to help out, most often jumping in before even needing to be asked!
Their all-inclusive packages are so great that the week of I was actually a little bored! I had very little to do because Wedgewood was handing all of the big stuff! And everything was totally customizable! I didn't want to use the bakery offered with this location, so I picked the bakery that works with Wedgewood San Ramon and that was the best decision I had ever made! Old Towne Danville Bakery was over-the-top wonderful to work with! And as you can see, the cake was to die for... and tasted like it too!
Also, during one of our meeting I mentioned that my favorite mixed drink is pina coladas and that my dad loves food. Well the bartender made sure that my cup was kept full of pina colada and my dad was given a separate plate of appetizers! Oh and the food... it was fantastic! I'm vegetarian so I requested that one of the entrees for the buffet be vegetarian... if you need this done, have the cook make spinach and mushroom ravioli in lemon-herb cream sauce. WOW!
There's so much more I could say... so much more I could gush! Just check them out because they are more than worth it! -
Review from Jenine M.
Vacaville, CA
1/3/2012
Wedgewood always does a wonderful job at making weddings very special at all of the locations. I love this location! Very professional and a pleasure to preside over ceremonies here!
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Review from SIobhan T.
San Leandro, CA
2/3/2012
Everyone on the Wedgewood staff provided us with an amazing and quality wedding experience! The whole process was smooth and low stress, and incredibly reasonably priced for all the services offered in our package. The actual wedding day was perfect, Lola, our banquet captain, was amazing, she ran the wedding as a wedding planner would, we were so happy to have someone so friendly as our host helping us throughout the night. The food was also amazing, every single person at our ceremony loved the appetizers and dinner buffet. Lisa and the other sales staff were also excellent in coordinating and arranging every detail for us, and making sure everything was being covered and taken care of before the day of. We can't express how amazing everything was, especially for the incredibly reasonably priced packages offered by Wedgewood.
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Review from Theresa S.
Fremont, CA
1/10/2012 3 Check-ins Here
We have been planning our wedding since last April with Lisa. Lisa is the greatest. I'm so excited and can't wait to see how fabulous our wedding will be. Thanks so much for making it be such a smooth ride so far.
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Review from Carla C.
Updated - 12/10/2011
Great holiday party for our group of 75. Food better each year - we have had great communication, by phone and email, and each year we tweak the menu a little bit. Crab cakes moist and flavorful, changed up meat lasagna to veggie. Wedgewood staff listen and are willing to make changes as we request. The day-of wait staff pleasant and professional. Work always to make everything right DJ Kyle is awesome. We had fun and hope to be back next year!
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12/10/2009
We had a great company lunch party at Wedgewood Banquet Center. The staff were easy to work with,… Read more »
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Review from Connie Y.
Berkeley, CA
12/10/2011
This past Monday, a student organization (at UC Berkeley) that I am a part of held an awards end-of-semester banquet here and it was absolutely perfect! The staff at this banquet center are so knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. I definitely could not have asked to work with a better staff. They were also always very responsive over phone and email!
Lisa and Karissa were so kind, which isn't always the case with staff at other venues when they realize they're working with college students. The catering, decor, and reception were all excellent! Our own theme was Winter Wonderland, and in the tent, there were adorable christmas lights already set up, as well as a well-decorated christmas tree... oh it was perfect!
On the night of our banquet event, Lola was an ANGEL. I couldn't have asked to work with a sweeter or flexible staff member. She was so accommodating and helpful considering I was stressing out about all the set-up and decorations already. Cannot thank you enough, Lola!
I highly highly recommend this banquet center to anyone looking for a straightforward and organized planning process. You are guaranteed to get more than your money's worth at this place! Can't say enough good things about it.
Oh yeah, and the food was DELICIOUS. Pasta primavera, assorted salads, salmon fillets, chicken... Yum! -
Review from c L.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 2/20/2011 5 photos
This is long overdue...my wedding day was beautiful and Lisa and Karissa were fabulous throughout the entire process. They are so customer service oriented and accommodating. They have everything so nicely planned out and really kept us on schedule on the day of.
My only complaint was that I picked the duet plate with the chicken piccata and filet mignon..the chicken was good but the filet was something we really regretted..it was pretty bad. My other suggestion is that the salad should be made with mixed greens, not iceberg lettuce!
Overall, those are not major complaints and I have no regret picking Wedgewood for our wedding. They were fabulous and would highly recommend them!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/24/2010
Our wedding is in September 2010 but I felt the need to write a review..Lisa and Karissa have been… Read more »
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Review from Tak K.
Campbell, CA
Updated - 1/21/2011
When the day has come, all involved gathered to make our wedding extremely close to perfection. While I was instructing my relatives to set up the reception area, a bartender told me the weather was too good for the ceremony to take place indoor.
So I told a Wedgewood coordinator my wish, and she got the chairs and sound system move quickly. The coordinator and I had to convince florists to move the centerpiece already attached to gazebo, but thankfully they still had enough straps to make the move happen. The whole move took about 40 minutes, as people were streaming into the area.
When my wife was told that we would do ceremony outside, the bystander told me that she almost cried. That made sense since she has always wanted to have a ceremony outside but gave up due to uncertain weather. That day, the weather was on our side.
Under the blue sky, Steve Siglin was officiating our ceremony. With his experienced demeanor, he proceeded with some jokes but mostly heartfelt words. Quite a few people were sobbing while we were hanging onto his words. By the time he pronounced us a husband and a wife, I felt a renewed sense of togetherness.
As we changed and got ourselves ready for introduction to a reception, the DJ was getting things going smoothly. A waiter brought us meal, which was better than I expected. I was worried since this place did not let us test-taste, but thankfully my worry dissipated quickly. Quite a few of my friends complimented their selection of Merlot and cider.
After a toast and the first dance, we moved onto cake cutting. I did not realize how long the cake cutting took place, but the DJ merged in an appropriate music after my selected music. That made the process seamless, which I was glad to notice.
The wedding went very well. Everyone including my bride and I was happy. We could not have done that without help from staff at Wedgewood.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/6/2010
I had an opportunity to visit this place for a wedding reception featuring my fiancee and myself. A… Read more »
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Review from Maggie K.
Alameda, CA
11/10/2011
Oakland Wedgewood is AWESOME!! Unfortunately I decided to cancel my wedding one week prior to the event --since all the guests I invited from out of town still wanted to come to the bay area, I thought it would be nice to still spend the evening at Wedgewood. The Wedgewood staff knew this was a tough time for me and my family, and each staff member was absolutely fantastic. They helped me through this difficult time by providing a fabulous evening of dinner and dancing that my friends, family, and I will always remember. It wasn't the wedding I planned, but we all had a blast!!
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Review from Mai T.
San Jose, CA
10/7/2010 1 photo
I got married here last week and I had a such a wonderful experience. Lisa and Karissa were very helpful, prompt, and understanding. they spent a lot of time explaining the procedures and answering my questions. I took a few things out of my package (flowers & cake) and it was the best choice I ever made. I got more and better work for what I paid. I had a least 10 of my friends helped decorated on the day of the wedding. They made the tent and ceremony area looked amazing. My hawaiian beach theme went really well with the tent.
This is a great place to have a celebration. Make sure to ask many questions and read over contract. Wedding is stressful; make sure you are prepared for the work.
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Review from Sharleen K.
Bellflower, CA
10/19/2011
Definitely would recommend this play to get married...or any event for that matter. My husband wasn't impressed visually when I first showed him the site, but the tent looks beautiful at night, especially with the backdrop of the golf course or skyline and with the smiple decorations and chair covers we added. Some limitations on photography site, since you can only stick to a small location on the grass since golfers are still present.
Anyway, I found this place on yelp, and was the one and only place I visited, and decided on it right away. Its a one-stop shop, with great package options. They really work with you to make the day yours, anywhere from bringing in your own pretty soap to put in the bathrooms, to upgrading or downgrading certain items package--to-package, to even bringing in any outside food for appetizers. For example, I got the Gold Package, but upgraded for unlimited wine served throughout dinner...
Cake from Minia's was very pretty, but taste was nothing to write home about- not impressed with the cake, which was disapointing cuz i LOVE cake!
There were some hiccups that I learned about after the wedding concerning communication between Wedgewood and my cousin/coordinator. But the day of, I had no clue. For example, there was a box of stuff left under the welcome table that didn't get unpacked until last minute, because apparently they were supposed to do it (but my family had to work setting up more than they thought they'd have to prior to reception start time),which meant not everyone saw the guest book until it was taken out after the reception started. The main downfall of this place (although still great and nothing major), was like I said, confusion and some mis-communication along the way with the company and my mother (was funded most of the wedding) and my cousin who helped coordinate everything.
Other than that, food was great and everyone had an awesome time! Everyone raved about the meatballs, but everything we picked tasted very good. Bartender took good care of the guests, Karissa took great care food-wise for bride and groom (packed us huge to-go plates), and DJ Andrew took care of the fun and music.
Very reasonable, great help from Karissa and Lisa, and would recommend. -
Review from angelina m.
Alameda, CA
7/26/2011
We just got married on the 22 of July and can't say enough about Karissa and Lisa!! They are helpful, supportive and Great Guides!! Not only the that the food and service was excellent. Everything was in abundance and food was prepared perfect! Our guests told us and over again how great it was and the Dj rocked too!! Thank Dj Adam Barrera! Shout to you too!! We thank you and recommend seeing them and going to Wedgewood, Oakland ...
P.s the golf putty pics are so cool!! Hugs to both of you ladies!! Charles and Angelina -
Review from Dave J.
Los Gatos, CA
12/1/2010
I am a Bay Area Wedding Officiant and recently performed a wedding at this venue. Lisa Billings, the event coordinator, was fabulous she was organised, easy to get along with and obviously experienced.
The venue was clean and quite nice. It's not a Napa Valley winery but the Golf Course setting is wonderful and their is a great view of the city.
It rained on the wedding day, which could have been a total bummer; but, it worked out great. Their large indoor wedding area has large windows that open up the sites best views.
I recommend this venue. -
Review from Erika C.
Oakland, CA
12/28/2010
This review is based on the information and tour I received from Lisa.
Beautiful venue, but once you leave the parking lot, its industrial. Lisa was helpful and patient with us because we got to our appt an hour late (traffic).
What I like:
The tent!
Beautiful green backdrop of the golf course
All inclusive packages
Lisa is responsive (very important!)
What I don't like:
- Time blocks for summer weddings are structured and not flexible. Unless you're okay with a 5 hr wedding (ceremony & reception), which most are then go for it.
- No food tastings
- Restrictive space
- You can hear the traffic off 880
I really wanted my wedding to be longer than 5 hrs and the location was a bit sketchy so I chose to go with another venue. -
Review from vishal k.
San Francisco, CA
4/24/2010
I've been here the past 2 years for my brother's fraternity's annual banquet. Both years the food has been good. The bartender, a Cal alum, was really friendly.
Beautiful scenic views of the golf course. -
Review from Earlene C.
East Bay, CA
3/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
Lisa & Karissa made wedding planning a breeze! Taking care of everything we needed just 6 months before our wedding.
Wedgewood has a fantastic list of vendors and staff who are all included in their affordable Wedding Packages.
From Invitations, DJ, MC, Food, Lights, Customized Wedding Flasks, Napkins, Bartenders and Wedding Coordination. It was all taken care of.
We had no worries upon arriving for our Wedding Reception.
This site is a gorgeous place to have a wedding. Metropolitan has well manicured grass, after all, it is a golf course! So its GREEN all year round! It's perfect for picture taking with views of San Francisco in the distance and even more perfect at sunset.
The Party Tent is intimate and fun. They do a great job dressing up the place to make it feel special.
The food was outstanding! We were a bit weary because we couldn't do food tastings before the wedding. But everything turned out great. We opted for the buffet and it was more than enough to feed our 220 guests.
I love that Wedgewood is so personable and accommodating. They truly cater to you and your needs. We had a Multi-Cultural Wedding and wanted to bring our own party foods from our heritage. The staff was more than willing to let us bring Lumpia, Lechon and Tamales to be served. Wedgewood also worked well with our other outside vendors we brought in.
Word of advice for you Brides and Grooms, take advantage of the day of Wedding Coordination. They help keep everything in order and keep you on schedule!
Thank you so much Lisa and Karissa, our wedding wouldn't have gone smoothly without you! -
Review from Apple O.
Alameda, CA
8/3/2010
Okay, so this review is past due but so needed to post and put my two cents.... My husband and I got married here on 8/8/2009 and I must say, we were very happy with our venue.. Lisa was very HELPFUL from the beginning till the end..
Wedgewood was ideal for our wedding reception and was in our budget.. I loved the white tent style with a view of the golf course and the location was just a bonus. We had the silver package and did buffet style for a party of 155 guests.. We loved that fact that we were to able modify the packages and add or remove if we wanted to within the package. So we had the three entree, chicken parmigiana, salmon, and the Prime-rib... All were very yummy however, the parmigiana chicken was a little dry. The staff were very nice and accommodating to our needs and our guests.
Our cake was through the Wedgewood vendors, Minnia's bake shop. Minnia's was great and the cake was Freakin nice. It was just perfect - They also make you an anniversary cake for your first year which I will soon find out.. We had the mocha and mango cake.. so yummy.
We went with our own DJ, ROCKITCITY DJ's and I must say it definitely made our wedding extra special.. We enjoyed their music and so did our guests.
The one thing I was disappointed with was our FLORIST, Connie. The florist was referred to us by Wedge Wood and so I went ahead and also booked her for the rest of my flower arrangements. She's very nice and accommodating but the day of the wedding. Connie got lost and was not able to decorate the church on time and we were missing two boutonnieres. But she did do a good job decorating the venue..
Overall, Wedge Wood is a DO it All, HAS it all when it comes to perfecting your special day!! -
Review from Constance D.
San Leandro, CA
4/19/2011
Where do I begin? We had our wedding reception there on April 15, 2011. We chose the banquet hall instead of the party tent because we wanted a more intimate feel. We invited 60 guests. However, when setting up the tables, they realized that the space was going to be cramped. Immediately, Karissa called me to share the bad news but offered a great solution. Anyway, to make more space for a dance floor, they moved the free-standing bar and the food tables to the pub next door to accommodate me. I thought that was really nice and great customer service.
The room was gorgeous. Our colors were purple, ivory and gold. One plus to the banquet hall is the ability to have fire lit candles and they were everywhere. The downside to the banquet hall is that there isn't a built-in dance floor. However, we still danced the night away and the space was perfect. Oh I forgot to tell you about the golf course and the the pretty green grass not to mention the San Francisco Skyline in the distance - the perfect backdrop for beautiful photos.
The food was delicious and my guests can't stop talking about how good everything was from appetizers to dessert (Gala Bakery did our wedding cake). There was plenty of food - more than enough. We had the carved beef, salmon and chicken piccata, plus 8 salads, red potatoes and vegetables. I had requested no iceberg lettuce on the salad bar and they accommodated me with Caesar Salad. I was soooo pleased. Also, the wine at dinner was great and the champagne for the toast was delicious!
Overall, it was a great experience. My husband and I felt like royalty. We are planning to host his 50th birthday party in the same location, but this time we will use the party tent!
WW - Metropolitan Golf Links is a hidden jewel - great price, great food and high quality service! I would highly recommend.
Thanks Lisa, Karissa and the WW crew for making our event something that we will remember for the rest of our lives.Comment from Bill Z. of Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center 7/25/2011
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Review from Albert d.
Union City, CA
2/12/2008
We recently just got married the day after Thanksgiving. Everything was perfect. At first I didn't like the idea of having the reception in a tent but when the day comes you don't even notice it.
As for the food we went on complete faith for the buffet menu since we weren't able to try it out. We had the chicken almond something, beef round carving station and salmon. Granted this is one of the cheapest packages they offer the food was a major hit and even my older brother was impressed and mentioned this was better than his wedding.
We had a very tight budget for the wedding and Rachel the event director made everything happen for us. All the little details were taken care of through this place and all we had to do was pretty much show up. We also had the ceremony in their outdoor garden and it was unimaginable during sunset. The background of clear skies and the airport makes it a picture perfect setting for a wedding.
Henry the GM was also one of the most serving GM's I've ever met. Give them a serious look. I liked this place much better than the other Wedgewoods in the area since it's much newer and not run down. When I mention they take care of everything they do from the invitations (which not many should care about cause people only look at them once and lose it), DJ (customizable play list, we gave him what we wanted to play during the cocktail hour and dinner service), flowers and minister. What else can you ask for and of course you can pick out what you want from one package to another.
Bottom line if your on a tight budget let's say $10-12 grand total which includes favors and what not this is a serious find. Your food is already included along with everything else. With the savings this place gives you, your ready for a much memorable honeymoon!Listed in: Best Services
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Review from Lindsey D.
Manteca, CA
10/29/2011
Seeing the reviews below make me think that maybe they've had some turn over at this place. I was a vendor at a wedding recently and the lady in charge was very rude and very unprofessional. Even the bride, who was a friend of mine, said the lady was a little difficult to work with and that she was rude also. The facility is very nice and has a great setting. There was one employee who was very helpful and I wish I knew her name, she went out of her way to help but again, the lady in charge was rude. Maybe she had a bad day.
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Review from Missie R.
Hayward, CA
3/15/2010 5 photos
My Fiancee and I *just* booked this place last Wednesday (March 10). I remember the first time we came here for a tour (in November of 09'??) and I just fell in love with the place!! I always wanted to get married in a tent, and their lovely draped ceiling in the tent just sold me!! Plus their lush green grass surrounding the gazebo.. Ahhh!! Just breath taking!!
We are working with Lisa and she's just so kind!! She's very prompt in calling us back or emailing us back. I have a zillion questions all the time and I'm sure I'm annoying, but she still is very kind and personable with us!! We've also worked with Karissa a little, and she too has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Both of the ladies are just so kind!!
Wedgewood is seriously a one stop and shop type of place. However their packages are as customizable as you can imagine!! You can use their packages as is, or pick and chose what you want out of the package, or even what you want added. Or you can go al carte and still have your dream wedding!! My Fiancee and I went to all the other Wedgewoods in the Bay Area, and this by FAR was our favorite. It's a newer facility so it's much cleaner, up to date, and luxurious looking. It's very well kept and has a good flow.
A few things to note, and we'll start with the good:
-There's plenty of parking!!
-The bathroom is actually very nice and super clean. Doesn't have any funky odors. (I believe there is a nice big stall for wheelchair guests which is great for my Great Grandma!!)
-They have a back up plan if it rains (although our wedding is in July.)
-They literally have EVERYTHING you could ever need for a wedding there. Including but not limited to: a DJ, florist, baker, caterer, invitations, chairs, chair covers and sashes, photographer, etc.
-Their prices are very affordable.
A few downers:
-The bathroom is not near the tent however because the venue isn't too gigantic, the walk isn't far at all.
-No candles of any sort inside the tent.
-There's no chef on hand there so you can't just do a normal tasting, however the coordinator will schedule something similar for you to try out.
-They don't rent chavari chairs on hand.
-You have to get your food from their caterer.
We cannot wait to have our wedding here!! I will be sure to update this once the wedding comes to give a review on the wedding service from the day of our big day!! Whooo hooooo!! -
Review from helen f.
7/18/2010 3 photos
Came here for a friend's wedding. It is a pretty place!
Today was such a hot and sunny day, they really need some shades.. the planner was trying to get people to sit down before the ceremony, so we were all baking under the sun for awhile.... I can see the bride was trying hard to keep her eyes open during the ceremony with the bright sun.
The reception place is in a big tent with a few fans, and no AC.. It was quite stuffy....
Food wise, the roast beef was good. salmon & chicken were on the dry side. Rest of the stuff wasn't too memorable. The white cake with mango frosting was good, but the chocolate cake was falling apart. -
Review from Ash P.
Hayward, CA
4/1/2010
Our friends got married here last year. They planned their wedding in less than 6 month! Apparently Wedgewood has an all inclusive wedding package so they take care of the ceremony and the reception. The wedding was very nice and the food was good.
The only thing that sucked was that it was a cash only bar but no one knew so no one had cash to buy anything. I think they should really accept credit cards because we are in the twenty first century! -
Review from Erin P.
Hercules, CA
Updated - 9/25/2011
UPDATE: Unfortunately our guest list kept growing and they will not be able to accommodate such a big group if we want everyone in one room/the tent. I would still recommend them for weddings though. Their max capacity for the tent is 250 people.
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3/6/2011
My fiance & I just had our first consultation with Lisa this past weekend, and it went really well.… Read more »
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Review from Amber H.
Concord, CA
11/18/2009
So, I havent had my wedding here YET :) But my Fiance and I have set a date for next year! The staff have been wonderful and professional. The Wedgewood Wedding packages are customizable to your budget and they cover EVERYTHING! I mean everything-music, cake, food, drinks, photographer, planner, appetizer's and invitations.
Wedgewood staff has made the process stress free and Im looking forward to my experience with them next year! -
Review from Kia B.
Hayward, CA
3/24/2011
My husband and I are planning our vow Renewal here 3/31/2012 and so far we love it, we have had meetings with both Lisa and Karissa and they are amazing. I'm so excited and the good thing is if you want to make a payment you don't have to keep going to the facility you can just email them and say hay go ahead and charge my card this amount. They will except any amount you give them and you can pay on it as much as you want, very convient. I look forward to all my other meetings that come alone with the Gold package we reserved.
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Review from Karen S.
Hayward, CA
11/13/2008
It was the best time with our family and friends. The entire team stepped up and made it happen. The day came together better than what we could have ever imagined. This location has great views for pictures. The menu had a variety of choices to fit your taste.
We thought it was the best choice in town and it fit into our budget. -
Review from Gee W.
San Francisco, CA
9/9/2009
I will have my wedding here on 10/10/09, obviously i am in the planning/preparation stage. I was going to wait till my wedding is over to rate this place, but i figure i should post one now for those who are looking for an affordable wedding site/venue (which is very stressful, i think i had more stress finding a place than now that i am getting ready for the big day).
I found this place through Yelp as well. Was looking for a place where i can have ceremony and reception in one place but indoor reception for an affordable price of around $5k (since i only have about 60 guests).
Pros: Nice place (you have the option to use the tent if you have a bigger party, i settled for the air conditioned banquet hall) ;nice people (i talked both to Lisa and Karissa, catering managers, but to Lisa most of the time, and she has been very helpful and accommodating to me, very flexible for the meeting schedules)- never got any delayed email responses (very helpful in case you are like me that always fudge with the budget)- always give you tons of suggestions and options ; good wedding packages (several to choose from); allows outside non food vendor without any additional charge;
Cons: i couldn't think of yet except no food tasting (they are willing to give references, i just referred to other yelp reviews and they were ok with the food)
This is just my review for my preparation stage, I will post one again after my wedding. So far, I am very satisfied with this place (the help i am getting in preparation for the big day). Lisa has been wonderful and easy to talk and work with , she actually was the reason who made me booked this place- she wasn't too pushy, if you know what i mean (most sales people are irritating), and most of all she understands and works within your budget to come up with a nice,decent wedding, the way you like and picture it. I am looking forward for my wedding in October!
For those planning to get married, you should consider looking at this place and sit with Lisa. -
Review from Natasha R.
San Lorenzo, CA
9/8/2011
Our wedding experience at Wedgewood was perfect! If you a have a small or large budget this place is for you. If you are looking for a place that takes care of all your wedding needs (centerpieces, invitations, tables/chairs (most places charge extra or you have to bring in an outside vendor), linen, cake, DJ, bar, wine goblets, place for ceremony, photographer, work with local hotel for guest accommodations, etc.) this is the place for you! Everything is completely organized so it is impossible for you to get off track. This is definitely a one stop shop, which is why the prices are so low. The food was so incredible with so many different choices! The DJ was incredible. Andrew was good at keeping everything flowing well throughout the reception and finding the music that we liked. The scenery is perfect for great pictures! I cannot say enough GREAT things about my Wedgewood experience! You will be wasting your time and money if you choose to go anywhere else!
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Review from Talithia M.
Largo, FL
5/1/2009
I used the Wedgewood in Oakland for my wedding on April 17, 2009. The best decision I could have made for my wedding! Service is most important and they blew me away. Top shelf all the way. From the Manager to the Bar tender! Seriously they are a group. A one stop shop for all of your wedding needs. The DJ, very nice, the invitations: beautiful, the goblets: Elegant, The Food the food the food: Delicious!
Karrisa and Lisa were great. They had answers to all of my questions. They were friendly and genuinely excited for me. My husband did not want a wedding but after the Wedgewood experience he is so happy that we had one!
One the big day Lisa and the manager were there assisting me every step of the way. I will always remember my wedding and never forget the Wedgewood and the staff for making sure our day was beautiful, romantic and an over all outstanding experience.
All of my guest were going on and on about what a great time they had and how great the food tasted. I am still getting the emails!
I recommend this place to all the brides out there looking for a location. I used the Wedgewood in Oakland, but I am sure the other locations are just at nice and the service is just as great!
Thank you Karrisa and Lisa, you guys made it happen! -
Review from Sylvia D.
Berkeley, CA
4/13/2010
Had our wedding here over a year ago and everyone was talking about how great the venue is! Down to earth and VERY helpful staff. They were AMAZING! Don't know if we could have pulled it off without them. They are so flexible and knowledgeable compared to any of the other venues. Trust me you will get more value and quality from this venue then any other. The ratings speak for themselves=)
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Review from liece l.
Hayward, CA
9/26/2010
I had my wedding reception there, and all my guests compliments me for the foods, decoration, and everything else. I loved working with Karissa and Lisa, they were so so helpful. They always answer my many silly questions with professional answer. Besides the beautiful tent, good food, good package (so I didn't have to stress myself out in planning for my wedding), wonderful services, they charge very good price. I never thought I could do my wedding in this budget price and get everything i dreamed of for my wedding. Thanks so so much karissa and Lisa. Definitely recommend for anybody who wants to make any venue
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Review from fusita t.
Redwood City, CA
11/20/2009 1 photo
I searched near and far, high and low for the perfect wedding reception venue and I found them! I just had my wedding reception at Wedgewood last weekend and they are amazing! I worked mostly with Lisa, but also with Karissa and they are extremely helpful, nice, professional and competent! They made everything as stress free as possible and always went out of their way to accomodate and help us. The customer service is great, the prices are awesome, the venue is new, clean and beautiful. They can do everything for you from the invitations to the cake, dj, flowers...everything! You can subtract or upgrade items in your package based on your budget and needs...what more can you ask for! I am so happy I found Wedgewood. We had many suprise guests and they took care of everything for me so that I could relax. I cannot express how grateful and happy we are to the Wedgewood staff. The dj they supplied for the wedding (Ken) was awesome!!! He really knew how to interact with and control the crowd. Thank you Wedgewood for a beautiful reception and great customer service!!! I hope many brides have the pleasure of working with you!
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Review from Jody W.
Union City, CA
2/25/2009
This is the perfect place for a bride & groom on a budget! But you or any of your guests would ever be able to tell based on how beautiful and elegant this place is. Honestly, I don't know how I would have been able to find a better venue, food, dj, bar, flowers everything that came with our package for the price we paid. I was in aww when I saw it all put together and how all my guests enjoyed the food, music and overall atmosphere. Our ceremony/reception was on a Friday night and it was magical!! Karissa and Lisa were such a wonderful help throughout the entire process and they know their stuff!! They make it happen!! I work full time and have kids so wedding planning was hard to fit in but they help take care of alot of the details so your life is a little easier. I am so happy we decided to go with Wedgewood!! My friends and family can't stop talking about it...Thanks Lisa & Karissa!! Jody Michael :)
