Commander's House

I had my wedding here just this passed weekend. And it was BEAUTIFUL! Everything I could have ever imagined and more! Victoria is very nice and helpful!

Absolutely Stunning Place! I shot a wedding her in 2017 and I was in shock in how perfect it was for a fairy tail wedding! From the upstairs to the grounds just gorgeous and perfect in every way! Such a huge dance floor area to capture some great photos and the green grass with the full tress to the pond and the ships just made this an absolute picture perfect wedding. Everyone was having a wonderful time and the food was served quickly it was one of the best 2017 weddings I was able to capture just stunning photos.

I know it seems I've been hibernating. I think this has been the longest YELP dry spell for me since I began my YELP journey. I feel the start of a Comedy, 2 weddings and a graduation will be the title. Our latest adventure was a wedding for one of hunnie bunnie's co-workers. When I heard we would be going to the "Commander's House" on Rough and Ready Island in Stockton, I had a tough time finding any information. And what a shame that is. What a beautiful location, tucked away in the Port of Stockton. This was actually the Commanders home at one time. Story has it that the Navy sold the land to the Port of Stockton for $1.00. If that is true, what a bargain! And this was before our current economic problems. The house is located at the end of the Lyon's Golf Course, which we didn't have time to explore, but was beautiful. Although you can see all of the cranes from the Port in the background, you can maneuver yourself to avoid having them in your pictures. The event we attended was held mostly outdoors, but the house would have been beautiful, with a little work. (They need to put up some decorations, the walls were bare. And the bedroom upstairs that the bride and her entourage used didn't have a stick of furniture or even a mirror. I would have brought one from home, if I'd only known.) One of the local restaurants provided the catering (YELP review to follow) and DJ provided wonderful dance music as we danced under the stars. A few suggestions for future/prospective brides: 1/ Set up some nice chairs upstairs in your dressing room and some folding tables for your belongings. 2/ Ask if lights can be strung from the trees if your event is going to be held after dark. It's really hard to photograph in pitch black darkness. 3/ Decorate the stairwell, it's a majestic backdrop for any bride http://www.flickr.com/photos/12568072@N05/collections/72157619034039566/ PS. Here's the only place online that I found any information on the Commander's House. Not to mention, this is a pretty funky wedding website. All you brides, check it out! http://www.projectwedding.com/biography/list/YummyJack

This is the old commanders house, Albert Lindley. This is a great venue for parties, events and meeting. Along the river. This house was built by Albert Lindley and later he sold it to the Navy and was allowed to live in the house until his death in 1948. At that point it became the Commander's House - the golf course was built when the Navy Commander took charge of the house. Beautiful hardwood floors inside, great view of the channel. Beautiful setting.

I came here for a party once about 1.5 years ago. Got lost trying to find the darn place and for some reason me and the friend I was riding with were on a road heading towards wherever highway 4 takes you from Stockton. Yes, we were that lost. Once we finally got there the house was really pretty. I would not suggest wearing stilettos since the ground is a bit uneven unless you're a pro walking in them. I'm obviously not since I almost fell twice but that's just because I'm so darn clumsy.