the
mountain
terrace

Wedding Photography
by Wade Snider
woodside, California

The Mountain Terrace
Wedding Photographer

The Mountain Terrace sits in the redwoods above Silicon Valley, tucked into the hills of Woodside where the forest stays quiet and contained. Mature redwood trees surround the property, creating soft shade and consistent light throughout the day. It feels secluded and calm, with the venue integrated directly into the landscape rather than placed on top of it.

Ceremonies take place outdoors among the trees, followed by a short and intuitive transition into the reception spaces. The layout is compact and walkable, allowing the day to move naturally without long gaps or logistical friction.

The outdoor deck has been recently remodeled and is designed to seat all guests for dinner. Heat lamps allow the space to be used comfortably into the evening, extending outdoor dining without forcing a move indoors. The deck remains visually connected to the forest, keeping the reception grounded in the setting.

Indoor spaces are available if weather shifts, with lodge style interiors and large windows that maintain a connection to the surrounding redwoods. These areas function as true alternatives rather than backup rooms.

Light filters through the trees in the late afternoon and stays even and diffused. The environment is quiet, shaded, and controlled, which supports a steady pace and a relaxed atmosphere from start to finish.

If you are getting married at The Mountain Terrace, the space works best when it is allowed to do what it was designed for. An outdoor focused day with smooth transitions and a setting that supports the experience rather than competing with it.

 

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VENUE SNAPSHOT

Location: Woodside, California

Venue: The Mountain Terrace

Style: Redwood forest wedding venue, lodge style retreat, secluded hillside setting

Capacity: Outdoor deck is designed to seat the full wedding guest count for dinner. Indoor and outdoor capacities vary by layout

Ceremony Options: Outdoor redwood grove and lawn areas, indoor lodge space available

Reception Options: Remodeled outdoor deck with heat lamps for seated dinner, indoor lodge dining room as an alternative

Best Light: Consistent, shaded afternoon light filtered through redwoods outdoors. Warm, even light inside the lodge through large windows

Favorite Spot: The redwood grove. Dense trees, filtered light, and a quiet, contained feel that photographs clean and timeless

Photographer Insight: The compact, walkable layout keeps the day moving without breaks or resets. The redwood canopy provides soft, controlled light throughout the afternoon. The remodeled deck allows the reception to stay outdoors into the evening, while indoor spaces remain usable if weather changes. The venue adds atmosphere through its setting rather than requiring heavy styling.

Looking for a Mountain Terrace wedding photographer? I know how to work with the light, layout, and pacing of this venue to document the day naturally without forcing moments.

https://www.themountainterrace.com/

Let’s do it right.

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