Allied Arts Guild

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Menlo Park Wedding Location
75 Arbor Road at Cambridge
Menlo Park , CA 94025
Contact: Tiana Wong
Phone: 650/322-2405
www.alliedartsguild.org
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Why We Like This Place

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 a 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 palette 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 terracotta 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 nonprofit 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

Max. Seated Indoors: 140
Max. Seated Outdoors: 140

Max. Seated Indoors: 140
Max. Seated Outdoors: 140
Max. Standing Indoors: 140
Max. Standing Outdoors: 140

Max. Seated: 120

CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The site accommodates 140 seated or standing indoors and 140 seated or standing outdoors.

Meeting Capacity: The site holds 120 seated guests, or up to 30 seated conference-style.

Fees & Deposits

A $2,000 nonrefundable deposit is required to book your event. Ceremonies start at $1,500; for receptions the use fee ranges $3,000–5,500. Weekday events range $400–1,500.

Availability

Year-round, Monday–Saturday 8:30am–9pm.

Catering

Choose From List

Alcohol

Provided

Site Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from preferred list
Kitchen 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: CBA
Cleanup: provided
View: garden, landscaped grounds
Other: AV equipment

Amplified Music

Indoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Fountain/Water Feature
Garden
Garden Patio/Courtyard
Landscaped Grounds

Site Type

Garden
Historic/Landmark Building
Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Restaurant

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided
Smoking: designated area only
Music: amplified OK indoors, acoustic only outdoors
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: certificate required
Other: no birdseed or rice; no swimming

Contact: Tiana Wong
650/322-2405
www.alliedartsguild.org
Email or request more information for your event from Allied Arts Guild

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