Lathrop is a picturesque, family-oriented community that is situated in the San Joaquin Valley just 70 miles east of San Francisco, and we found some great resources to help you with the wedding planning process.

The local Target is a must-stop destination when you are putting together wedding favors for your bridal party, as it has great prices on sample-size bath soaps, makeup kits, and other pampering essentials.

Mikasa Japanese Bistro, which specializes in fresh sushi and sake, is an elegant location for your rehearsal dinner and can also cater your off-site wedding reception. For a more casual affair, check out Quiznos for gourmet subs, salads, soups, and cookies.

Lathrop's close proximity to San Francisco, the Sierra Mountains, and the Delta helps provide a high quality of life for its residents and makes it a desirable and affordable location for a wedding.

There are several traditional wedding venues available, including Lighthouse Baptist Church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and Grace Community Church.

Lathrop, which is nicknamed "City of Trees," has numerous parks and is home to Mossdale Marina, which offers scenic views and opportunities for boating and cruising.

If you want to take outdoor engagement and wedding photographs, its climate is temperate year-round, so you will not have to battle extreme elements.

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