Camron-Stanford House

Oakland Wedding Location
1418 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
Contact: Special Events
Phone: 510/444-1876
www.cshouse.org
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Camron-Stanford House

Description

Gracing the shore of Lake Merritt, the Camron-Stanford House is the last of the grand Victorian homes that once ringed the lake. Constructed in 1876, it derives its name from the Camrons who built it and the Stanfords who occupied it for the longest period. When the building was scheduled for demolition in the late 1960s, concerned citizens formed the Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association and spent the intervening years raising funds to return the home to its former splendor.

Elaborate molding and authentic wallpaper patterns and fabrics have all been used to match the originals as closely as possible. Rooms filled with period artifacts, antiques and photos take you back to the late 1800s. The only operational gas chandelier in Northern California is located here. Outside, a large rear veranda overlooks Lake Merritt. Receptions can take place in the house, on the veranda or on the expansive lawn that extends to the lake. An iron fence enclosing the site ensures privacy, while allowing guests to appreciate the colorful tapestry of boats, birds and joggers that surrounds them.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors:
Max. Seated Outdoors: 450
Max. Seated Indoors: 125
Max. Seated Outdoors: 300
Max. Standing Indoors: 125
Max. Standing Outdoors: 300
Max. Seated: 60

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Veranda alone holds up to 70 seated guests; the veranda and lawn combined (facing the lake) hold 450 seated.

EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: The facility accommodates 125 guests inside or 300 outside. The maximum seated in one room is 75 (or 60 if seated classroom-style).

Fees & Deposits

Half the rental fee and a refundable $50 cleaning deposit are required when the facility is booked. Rental fees start at $425 and vary depending on space(s) selected and length of time rented. Additional hours are available.

Availability

Year-round, weekdays until 10pm; Saturdays until 11pm.

Catering

BYO

Alcohol

BYO

Sites Uses

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

Services/Amenities

Catering: BYO licensed
Catering: BYO licensed
Kitchen Facilities: moderate
Tables & Chairs: BYO
Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO
Restroom: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: CBA
Bride's Dressing Area: CBA
Meeting Equipment: screen, slide projector
Parking: on street, lot
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: emergencies only
Outdoor Night Lighting: BYO
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO
Cleanup: caterer
View: Lake Merritt and Oakland city skyline

Music

Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Cityscape
Lake
Landscaped Grounds

Restrictions

Alcohol: BYO
Smoking: outside on lawn only
Music: amplified OK outside only ,
Wheelchair Access: limited
Insurance: proof required
Other: no tacks or tape; no candles (except
on lawn), flame-heated chafing dishes confetti or rice

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