Chaminade | Santa Cruz wedding venue

by Lisa LeCoump
February 12, 2014October 14, 2025

Beautiful floral wedding fountain with pink and white flowers.

The Chaminade is one of the most popular wedding venues in Santa Cruz, and it is easy to see why – the gorgeous sweeping view of the town and the ocean is breathtaking. The rose covered arbor framing the view makes a picture perfect wedding.

Beautiful floral wedding fountain with pink and white flowers.

High-heeled wedding shoes with intricate beadwork and rhinestones for special occasions.

Close-up of champagne bottles in ice bucket, perfect for event photography and celebration moments.

Beautiful wedding cake decorated with purple, white, and cream roses.

Beautiful wedding boutonniere with flowers and greenery on rustic wood surface.

Close-up of luxury champagne bottles including Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, and G.H. Mumm from Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

White event chairs for weddings or gatherings.

Vase with purple napkins, white orchids, and hydrangeas for wedding table decor.

A beautiful beige hydrangea floral arrangement with candles in a sophisticated setting.

Alt: Beautiful flower bouquet with hydrangeas, roses, and greenery for wedding decor.

Vibrant pink roses and carnations in a modern glass vase, perfect for wedding decor or special events.

Beautiful bouquet of roses and white hydrangeas in a garden fountain scene.

Beautiful wedding chair decoration featuring pink hydrangeas, white flowers, and green foliage with teal ribbons.

Refined event service featuring sparkling wine and red wine in a sophisticated setting.

Beautiful wedding reception with decorated tables and white chairs in a bright venue.

Beautiful floral arrangement with purple and pink hydrangeas for wedding table decor.

Glamorous wedding reception table with vibrant floral arrangement and glassware | Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Elegant champagne flutes filled with sparkling wine on a tray, perfect for special occasions.

Wedding cake with roses and vibrant flowers, captured by Tony Fitzgerald Photography for stunning event visuals.

Updated October 2025.

Tony Fitzgerald and Lisa LeCoump are professional photographers living in Santa Cruz, California, and the owners of Tony Fitzgerald Photography. They spent ten years photographing weddings, and their photographs have been frequently published in blogs and magazines.

Professional Photographer - Food Photographer, Wedding Photographer. Lisa was previously the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, responsible for reviewing and enforcing organic regulations and Environmental Protection Agency pesticide use regulations. She also worked for years as an Agricultural Advisor in California, a farmer in California, and an Agricultural Extension Agent in Thailand. She received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from California State University, Chico and studied Integrated Pest Management at U.C., Davis, which involved farming methods that preserve the environment.