The peaceful seclusion of Tomales Bay, California lends itself to effortless romance, the quintessential getaway for an intimate destination wedding. In this remote setting, you can experience an idyllic existence illustrated in classical poetry. World-class cuisine and the finest amenities pair perfectly with the effortless setting on this rugged coastline--Tomales Bay is a long narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County in northern California, United States. Photographer Jose Villa heads northwest of San Francisco to photograph this feature for Pacific Weddings magazine in California's hidden haven, Manka's Inverness Lodge.

Manka's Inverness Lodge Wedding

In spring you'll find Tomales Bay blanketed in green grasses and colorful poppy flowers.  The rolling California countryside and gleaming coastline of Tomales Bay is a mix of country life with its timeless oyster shacks, picturesque farms, and abundant wildlife--the perfect setting for a destination wedding away from the buzz of city life!

Produced by Rosemary Hattenbach of Rosemary Events | Concept Design, Florals + Styling by Nicole Sillapere | Hair + Makeup by Mar of Team Hair & Makeup | Fine Tabletop by Small MasterpieceLa Tavola Fine Linens | Chairs by HD Buttercup | Graphics + Lettering by Mara Zepada of Neither Snow | Cake by Sweet On Cake | Gowns by Samuelle Couture