If you are planning to marry, an excellent choice for a destination wedding is Walnut Creek which is in Contra Costa County, California. Located just 16 miles to the East of Oakland, this city of 64,000 people and is a business and entertainment hub for its neighbors.

This makes the area a great place to plan a wedding because you can easily do shopping and get all other services that you need for the success of your wedding.

You can find suitable wedding venues such as The Gardens at Heather Farm within the city’s 19.7 square miles boundaries. The good thing with this venue is that it is also scenic and can host a great reception. Wedding cakes in Walnut Creek can be ordered from Walnut Creek Baking Company.

Wedding dresses for the bride and gowns for her party can be bought from Flares Bridal and Formal. There are also other formal dresses for sale there for people guests the wedding.

The city of Walnut Creek was settled in 1849 and incorporated in 1914. The city experienced growth with the passage of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1891.

When planning their wedding, many couples take into consideration the weather. Walnut Creek has a Mediterranean climate with cool and moist winters while the summers range from warm to hot and dry.

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