JBL Home Ranch

JBL Home Ranch, Lauren Branagh Event Planning

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Martinez, CA

Greater Bay Area

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Holds ceremonies and receptions

Lauren Sytsma

VENUE COORDINATOR AND WEDDING PLANNER

## Welcome to JBL Home Ranch Nestled in the beautiful Briones Valley of the San Francisco Bay Area, JBL Home Ranch is a family-owned, working horse ranch where timeless beauty, thoughtful design, and genuine hospitality come together to create unforgettable celebrations. Lovingly designed and developed by the Branagh family, every corner of the property has been thoughtfully created with a deep appreciation for the land, its natural beauty, and the joy of bringing people together. From our picturesque pastures and beautiful horses to our thoughtfully curated event spaces, JBL Home Ranch offers a truly unique setting for life's most meaningful moments. While weddings hold a special place in our hearts, we believe just about anything is worth celebrating! From intimate gatherings and rehearsal dinners to milestone birthdays, corporate events, holiday parties, and everything in between, our property offers a beautiful and versatile backdrop for events of all kinds. What makes JBL Home Ranch especially unique is the freedom to make the space your own. Whether you envision an elegant, romantic wedding, a vibrant celebration full of color and personality, or a relaxed evening under the stars, our ranch provides the perfect canvas to bring your vision to life. As a family-owned and operated venue, we take tremendous pride in the experience we create for our guests. Our dedicated team works closely with couples, planners, and vendors to ensure every event is thoughtfully executed, allowing you to simply enjoy the celebration. More than anything, we love watching others create memories on a property that means so much to our family. **Welcome to our ranch. We can't wait to celebrate with you!**

Woman-owned Business

10+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Barn

Farm & Ranch

Estate

Garden

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Bar Rental

Food & Catering

Planning

Wedding Design

Rentals & Equipment

Tents

Service Staff

Transportation

Shuttle Service

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Meet the team

Lauren Sytsma
Venue Coordinator and Wedding Planner
Hi, I'm Lauren! Wedding planner, wife, mama of three, horse girl, and a firm believer that life's biggest moments deserve to be celebrated beautifully. I'm the heart behind Lauren Branagh Event Planning, and the JBL Home Ranch, where I combine my love for thoughtful design, genuine hospitality, and a good old-fashioned attention to detail to create weddings that feel personal, effortless, and unforgettable. My favorite part of wedding planning? The people. I love getting to know my couples, hearing their stories, and finding ways to weave their personalities into every part of their celebration. I believe your wedding should feel like an extension of who you are, not a carbon copy of something you've seen before. With experience in both wedding planning and venue operations at our family's JBL Home Ranch, I bring a unique perspective to the planning process. I'm just as passionate about creating a beautiful tablescape as I am about making sure the entire event runs seamlessly behind the scenes. When I'm not planning weddings, you'll find me chasing around my three little ones, riding horses, cooking for friends and family, or dreaming up my next reason to throw a party. I take my work seriously, but I firmly believe we should have a whole lot of fun along the way. **Let's create something wonderful together!**
Luis Vasquez
JBL Home Ranch Manager, Head of JBL Staff
**Meet Luis Vasquez | Ranch Manager, JBL Home Ranch** Meet Luis! Our incredible ranch manager, jack of all trades, and quite possibly the hardest-working person you'll ever meet! Luis has been part of the JBL Home Ranch family for over 15 years, and to say he knows this property inside and out would be an understatement. In fact, he's personally built much of what you see around the ranch! With an incredible eye for detail, unmatched work ethic, and a talent for making just about anything happen, Luis is truly the backbone of our operations. From coordinating vendor deliveries to overseeing setup and breakdown, he's the guy behind the scenes making sure every event runs without a hitch. Beyond his many talents around the ranch, Luis is an exceptional horseman, a devoted husband to his wife, Melissa, and a proud dad to their two daughters. We often joke that there's nothing Luis can't do, and after 15 years of working alongside him, we're still waiting to be proven wrong! We're incredibly lucky to have him as part of our JBL family, and our events wouldn't be the same without him.
Anne and Andrew Branagh
JBL Home Ranch Venue Owner
**Meet Anne & Andrew Branagh | Owners, JBL Home Ranch** Meet Anne and Andrew! The hearts and vision behind JBL Home Ranch and the wonderful duo who have made this property what it is today. With over 50 years of owning and loving horses and more than 30 years of ranch living, Anne and Andrew have a deep appreciation for the land, the animals, and the beautiful Briones Valley they call home. Every corner of JBL Home Ranch has been thoughtfully designed and brought to life through their shared vision. What started as a love for ranch life has grown into something incredibly special, and one of their greatest joys is watching others gather, celebrate, and create memories on the property they've poured so much love into. Anne is an avid equestrian who feels most at home in the saddle, while Andrew is just as comfortable riding alongside her as he is behind the wheel of a tractor or carving his way down a ski slope! Together, they make an incredible team, continuing to support the ranch's operations while sharing the place they love so dearly with others. For Anne and Andrew, JBL Home Ranch is so much more than a venue. It's a labor of love, a reflection of their family, and a place they're thrilled to share with yours.
Heidi Far
Assistant Day of Coordinator and Planner
**Meet Heidi Farr | Assistant Planner & Day-of Coordinator** Meet Heidi! Our incredible assistant planner, detail extraordinaire, and someone we're so lucky to have as part of the JBL Home Ranch team! Heidi's story with JBL began in 2024 when she was a bride herself, celebrating her wedding right here at the ranch! Lauren and Heidi immediately hit it off, and what started as a wonderful connection quickly turned into a natural fit for our planning team. With an exceptional eye for detail, an incredible work ethic, and a knack for anticipating what needs to happen before anyone even asks, Heidi moves seamlessly throughout the day making sure every little detail is just right. She's the person behind the scenes ensuring nothing slips through the cracks and that our couples can simply relax and enjoy their celebration. When she's not helping bring beautiful weddings to life, Heidi enjoys life on her own farm with her husband, sharing the same love for ranch living that makes JBL so special. Heidi has become such an invaluable part of our team, and Lauren often jokes that the two of them share the same brain! Having someone who approaches every event with the same care, attention, and heart is truly a gift. We're so lucky to have her, and our couples are too!
Samuel Hernandez
Assistant Ranch Manager
**Meet Samuel Hernandez | Assistant Ranch Manager, JBL Home Ranch** Meet Samuel! One of the hardest-working members of our JBL Home Ranch team, and someone whose kindness, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond never go unnoticed! Having grown up on a ranch in Brentwood, Samuel is no stranger to hard work or ranch life. He also has a special family connection to JBL, as he's the brother of Melissa, our ranch manager Luis's wife. Around here, we really do like to keep things in the family! Samuel plays an integral role in making our wedding weekends run seamlessly. From setup and breakdown to overseeing valet parking, shuttles, and vendor needs, he's constantly working behind the scenes to make sure every detail is taken care of. His hard work allows Luis to focus on the property, our couples, and their guests, knowing everything else is in great hands. Strong, dependable, and always ready to lend a hand, Samuel takes tremendous pride in keeping the ranch looking its very best throughout every celebration. He's the kind of person who sees something that needs to be done and simply takes care of it, often before anyone even notices! Samuel is truly an invaluable part of our team, and we're so grateful for the hard work, heart, and care he brings to every wedding weekend. We couldn't do it without him!

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Beautiful peaceful site nestled in an unexpected place, seemingly so removed from the hustle just over the hill.

Loved the barn, and the swings were great for our pictures, whole atmosphere is beautiful. And Ann the owner was great. Highly recommend this venue

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6001 Alhambra Valley Road, Martinez, CA

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(925) 395-6145

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