Do you like the idea of having your wedding at a venerable building with tons of history and character? Then you might like some of the historic homes in San Diego that are available for special events like weddings.
Junipero Serra Museum
2727 Presidio Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110 The Junipero Serra Museum is located in Presidio Park on the hillside above Old Town San Diego. Built in 1929, this mission revival-style building is perfect for your wedding ceremony and reception. Many receptions are held on the partially covered “loggia," extending from the museum. There is plenty of room for your entertainment and catering needs. The view across the city to the ocean during sunset is spectacular. This location is truly one of a kind
Marston House Museum
3525 7 th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103 This Arts and Crafts style house is located in the northwest corner of beautiful Balboa Park. It has a lovely garden available as a historic and beautiful ceremony site. The Formal Garden was designed and installed in 1927 as a 50th wedding anniversary gift to the Marstons. It is populated with an beautiful array of roses and seasonal flowers and it also has a lawn area. Museum of San Diego History
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
The Museum of San Diego History is located in the Casa de Balboa building in San Diego's Balboa Park. This indoor location has plenty of room for formal seated dinners, banquets, a dance floor, live entertainment and more. In the “atrium,” the high vaulted ceilings and Spanish tile give this room a warm and open feel. If you wish, the museum exhibitions may be available for your guests to view. *All locations
Contact: Tam Joslin
Event Coordinator
San Diego Historical Society
(619) 232-6203 x109 or tam.joslin@sandiegohistory.org
The Darlington House
(858) 454-7625
7441 Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla CA 92037
The Darlington House was built in 1925 and retains the elegance of the period in its unique Mediterranean style architecture. It is just south of the village of La Jolla and is only a block from the beach. This wonderful house now only opens for events and is maintained by the Social Service League of La Jolla who use the profits to help needy senior citizens. This is an extremely popular site for ceremonies and receptions and comes highly recommended. They have different prices depending upon whether you want to have your ceremony only or ceremony and reception. They have three luxurious patios in which you could have the ceremony in one, appetizers and drinks in another, and the reception on the rose patio. The house is open to all and offers cozy corners for lounging and enjoyment of the guests. The upstairs is available to the bridal party only and offers dressing rooms-one for the bride and one for the groom. This works great for getting ready for the big moment. Please call directly for current pricing. Prices are usually higher for Saturday weddings than Sundays or Fridays. Prices include a number of hours opf use for the house, patios, library, and large kitchen for use by the caterer. In addition, couples are allowed 1 hour rehearsal time and 2 hours of use of the upstairs suites for dressing and photography prior to the ceremony. The Darlington House is a wonderful way to take advantage of the San Diego sunshine by having your ceremony and reception outside in beautiful patio gardens with old-time charm. Times Available: All events must end by 10 pm with all music, bar and food service stopping ½ hour before end of contract time.
Maximum # of guests: 200
Catering: Need your own caterer who must be licensed and approved by the Social Service League.
Entertainment restrictions: The volume of music must not exceed 60 decibels but there are plenty of electrical outlets on the patios.
Liquor allowed? Yes by a licensed caterer. A "no-host" (cash bar) is NEVER permitted.
How soon should I call to reserve it? Need to book a date usually 9 months in advance.
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