Allied Arts Guild
Menlo Park Wedding Location75 Arbor Road at Cambridge
Menlo Park , CA 94025
Phone: 650/322-2405
www.alliedartsguild.org
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Description
The Allied Arts Guild is an extraordinary place. It hits you instantly as you walk through the entry and gaze at the fountains, the wrought-iron details, colorful frescos and intricate tilework. The beautiful and tranquil gardens draw you further into the central courtyard, where you say to yourself, "I can’t believe I’m in Menlo Park."
No wonder. This serene oasis is an historic landmark located amidst three and a half acres that were once part of an original Spanish land grant. Allied Arts is so hidden, you’d never know that it’s located here, tucked away in a quiet, residential neighborhood not far from the Stanford University campus. The founders’ original dream of a European-style crafts guild was realized in 1929 by California artist, Pedro deLemos and architect, Gardner Dailey. Both were responsible for creating the gardens, buildings and shops of the complex, and adhering to a romantic palatte with a strong Spanish emphasis.
After more than seventy years, the site holds a major place in California history. Luckily for all of us, this jewel-of-a-venue has been recently and completely restored back to its original splendor. The complex is designed in the Spanish Colonial style, with meandering courtyards and terraces, burbling fountains, and handsome buildings with white plaster walls topped by terra cotta tiles. The lush gardens were inspired by gardens in Granada, Spain, with an emphasis on color, fragrance and seasonal flowers. During the summer months a floral profusion of intense color makes a great background for wedding photos. Just imagine getting married outdoors in a spot called "Garden of Delight" circled by blue Nile lilies, aster, salvia and hydrangeas or "The Court of Abundance" with splashing fountain surrounded by gold and yellow marigolds, wallflowers and nasturtiums!
If the weather is uncooperative, you can have your ceremony or reception indoors in the Restaurant or Sunset Room. Both have rustic, high-beamed ceilings and wrought-iron chandeliers. The cement floors are worthy of note: they were painstakingly handcarved by Pedro deLemos to look like stone. The homey Spanish fireplaces are made of adobe, and when a fire is burning, they give the rooms a warm glow.
You can rent one part of the complex, or go for broke and celebrate by renting the entire facility. You’d be hard pressed to find a more relaxed and striking setting on the Peninsula with both indoor and outdoor event spaces. And there’s an added benefit: because Allied Arts is a non-profit organization, all proceeds are donated to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford—which means a significant portion of your rental fees are tax deductible!
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 90 Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 130 Max. Seated Outdoors: 150 Max. Standing Indoors: 150 Max. Standing Outdoors: 150 |
Max. Seated: 116 |
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CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The site accommodates 130 seated indoors and 150 standing indoors; 150 outdoors, seated or standing. |
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Fees & Deposits
A $2,000 nonrefundable deposit is required to book your event. Ceremonies start at $1500; for receptions, the use fee ranges $4,000–7,000. Weekday events range $400–800.
Availability
Year-round, Monday–Saturday 8:30am–9pm.
CateringSelect From ListAlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: select from listKitchen Facilities: prep only Tables & Chairs: some provided Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: CBA Meeting Equipment: some provided Bride's Dressing Area: yes Parking: limited Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: house phone Outside Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA Cleanup: provided View: garden, landscaped grounds Other: AV equipment |
MusicIndoorsWheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsFountain/Water FeatureGarden Garden Patio/Courtyard Landscaped Grounds RestrictionsAlcohol: Provided or BYO with corkage feeSmoking: designated area only Music: amplified OK indoors, acoustic only outdoors Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: certificate required Other: no birdseed or rice; no swimming |
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650/322-2405
www.alliedartsguild.org
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