Muckenthaler Mansion
Fullerton Wedding Location1201 W. Malvern
Fullerton, CA 92833
Phone: 714/738-6394
www.socalcatering.com
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Description
With its broad lawns and period architecture, Fullerton’s Muckenthaler Mansion might be the backdrop for one of the fictitious revelries in an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. On its gracious grounds a bride can easily imagine herself as the dreamy heroine from The Great Gatsby as she glides across the velvety green expanse atop a wooded knoll. The fantasy continues inside, where turn-of-the-century photos document life in a gentler era.
Built in 1924 as the dream home of Walter and Adella Muckenthaler, the stunning Italian Renaissance-style structure stands on nine landscaped acres overlooking a quiet residential neighborhood. In 1965, Adella and her son donated the estate to the City of Fullerton for use as a cultural center for touring art exhibits. Thus, whatever artwork is on display at the mansion contributes a unique aesthetic to special events.
Prior to tying the knot, the bride can prepare and unwind in a dressing room featuring its own private entrance and bath, while the groom and his attendants relax with refreshments in the lower gallery, just steps from the ceremony courtyard.
Guests await the bride’s entrance in the estate’s rose garden, and they’re sure to "ooh and aah" as she floats into view surrounded by a flurry of colorful blooms. She meets her husband-to-be by the gazebo set amidst a palm-fringed Italian garden.
After the ceremony, many couples serve cocktails inside the mansion, where almost every room is a gallery filled with art from around the globe. Of particular note is the octagonal solarium, warmed by light flowing in through expansive windows. Meanwhile, the wedding party poses in the mansion’s foyer, where a wrought-iron spiral staircase imported from Italy makes a perfect photographic centerpiece.
The Muckenthaler has numerous enclaves for receptions. Al fresco options include: the Center Circle Courtyard, lit by necklaces of twinkling lights; the Adela and Northwest Lawns for larger parties; and the charming Palm Court for daytime events. In the evening you can fte your guests in a fancy tent, or let the starlit sky create the ambiance. During the day, a sprinkling of garden umbrellas adds color and shade.
For indoor festivities guests enjoy mingling in the wooden-floored atrium with its ornate tiled fireplace. Dinner and dancing often unfold in the main gallery, where a baby grand piano is on hand for musical entertainment. When it’s time to toss the bouquet the bride stands on the mansion’s front porch and flings her flowers to the bridal hopefuls waiting below on the lawn.
In addition to its extraordinary setting, the two-story mansion offers exclusive catering and full bar services by Colette’s. Known for fabulous cuisine, magnificent cakes and impeccable service, the Fullerton caterer offers complete dinner packages, customized international menus, and creative reception ideas for 20 to 400.
The Muckenthaler Mansion is one of North Orange County’s most picturesque event venues, and a great place to "write" the first chapter of your new life together.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 200 Max. Seated Outdoors: 400 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 120 Max. Seated Outdoors: 400 Max. Standing Indoors: 200 Max. Standing Outdoors: 600 |
Max. Seated: 120 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Italian Garden holds up to 200 seated guests and the Adella Lawn up to 400 seated. |
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Fees & Deposits
50% of the rental fee is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 1 month prior to the event. A catering deposit is required at booking, call for details. Site rental fees for weddings and social events range $500–4,000 depending on guest count and day of the event. Ceremony fees start at $400. Catering packages range $45–120/person. Wedding cake or a fabulous dessert are included with all packages. Please call for details on options and pricing. Tax and service charge are additional.
For business functions, the meeting room rental fee starts at $75/hour.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 7am–11pm.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: CBA Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes View: garden, park, cityscape, landscaped grounds Parking: large lot, valet optional Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: pay phone Outdoor Night Lighting: provided Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA Cleanup: provided Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra charge Other: event coordination |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsCityscapeGarden Landscaped Grounds Garden Patio/Courtyard Park RestrictionsAlcohol: providedSmoking: outdoors only Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required Other: no rice, confetti, or birdseed |
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