1 Fort Mason
San Francisco Wedding Location1 Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: 415/441-7700
www.1fortmason.com
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Description
Walking into the two-story Italianate building 1 Fort Mason, you’re swept back in time. The 1877 structure is so well-preserved—with its crystal chandeliers, overstuffed red leather chairs, and gilt mirrors placed throughout—that it’s easy to imagine dashing young officers drinking martinis and twirling women with red lips and pin-curled hair around the dance floor. For decades, this facility existed as an army officer’s club and residence that overlooked Aquatic Park and the Bay beyond; now, it’s home to weddings and special events for those who prize the stunning hillside setting and the unmistakable aura of the past that the place exudes.
Brides and grooms often begin their festivities in 1 Fort Mason’s bar, a charming circular room at the rear of the building that features floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the boats along Fisherman’s Wharf. Here, guests mingle pre-ceremony, have a quick drink at the old-fashioned wood bar, and take in the Bay from afar, their vista punctuated by the eucalyptus on the property. Because of the bar’s central location amongst the various event spaces, it functions as a lounge or overflow area during dinner as well.
Directly below this spot is a sweeping lawn at the back of the building, where outdoor ceremonies take place. Guests sit in chairs facing the bay, and most couples get married under a trellis decorated with flowers to frame the scene. With blackberry bushes and nasturtiums growing on the bluff and whitecaps on the water in the distance, it’s a distinctively San Francisco environment.
When it’s time for dinner, the party adjourns to the dining room, a wide open traditional banquet hall with contemporary light fixtures and copious windows facing east toward the Bay and Alcatraz. Rounds set with colorful linens create a festive atmosphere for seated dinners or buffets. In the ballroom, which is located just past the bar and is the mirror image of the dining room, guests gather for dancing and cake-cutting after the meal. Because the ballroom is a flexible area, it sometimes serves as a lounge, too, with red leather couches brought in and specialty cocktails served.
The Funston Room is a comfortable changing room for the bride, and it also works well as a kids’ room or a place to play a movie or DVD of the couple during the wedding.
Most of us are unaware of the rich military history that 1 Fort Mason represents. It has been home to 44 different army generals, and received such guests as Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Whether you’re entranced by this history or are solely interested in the stunning Bay views, 1 Fort Mason is a treasured San Francisco location for your celebration.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 160 Max. Seated Outdoors: 220 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 180 Max. Seated Outdoors: 250 Max. Standing Indoors: 230 Max. Standing Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated: 130 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Lawn holds up to 220 guests, the Ballroom up to 160. |
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Fees & Deposits
50% of the total rental fee is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 1 week prior to date. Rental fees range $500–6,000 depending on space rented, and day and time of event.
Availability
Year-round, any time.
CateringBYOAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: BYOParking: large lot, on street Kitchen Facilities: prep only Accommodations: no guestrooms Tables & Chairs: some provided Telephone: emergency use only Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer or BYO Outdoor Night Lighting: access only Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no Dance Floor: CBA Cleanup: provided Bride's Dressing Area: CBA View: SF Bay & skyline, landscaped grounds MEETING EQUIPMENT: CBA, extra fee OTHER: event coordination available |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessAccess LimitedSite ViewsCityscapeLandscaped Grounds Ocean/Bay Panoramic RestrictionsAlcohol: providedWheelchair Access: limited Smoking: outdoors only Insurance: liability required MUSIC: amplified ok with restrictions |
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415/441-7700
www.1fortmason.com
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