San Francisco Film Centre
San Francisco Wedding Location39 Mesa Street, Ste 107, The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: 415/561-3456
www.sffilmcentre.com
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Description
It’s always interesting to learn how something built for one purpose ends up being used in a completely different and unforeseen way. The San Francisco Film Centre is a perfect case in point: it occupies one of two attractive Mission-style structures originally designed to house enlisted men and officers stationed at the Presidio. Although the Centre’s building never fulfilled its function as a military residence, it has found another calling. In 1999, the Film Centre undertook a historic renovation of the elegantly appointed edifice, and today it’s a multi-use facility, providing a variety of resources to the film community.
You don’t have to be affiliated with the film industry, however, to have your event in the Palm Room, the Centre’s amazingly versatile event space. Fresh white walls and columns and honey-colored hardwood floors, polished to a mirror finish, give the room a natural sophistication. During the day sunlight streams in through attractively shaded multipaned windows, illuminating the room and making the floors gleam (subtle track lighting at night makes them shimmer). East and west windows provide views of the parade ground, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio’s meticulously landscaped sylvan setting. On the eastern side, floor-to-ceiling French doors open onto a beautiful Mexican-tiled veranda, distinguished by thirteen graceful arches and wrought-iron railings. When the weather is warm (or with heaters), you can serve cocktails or dine outdoors.
We think the Palm Room is quite inviting, even if you do nothing at all to it. But with a little imagination, you can transform it in innovative ways. Wrap the columns with green garlands studded with flowers, or make a "hanging" photo album, by putting favorite pictures around the room. Many partygivers take full advantage of the state-of-the-art lighting. One bride used copper and yellow uplights on walls and columns to pick up the colors in her floral centerpieces. For a corporate soirée, brown leather banquettes, round red carpets and red tablecloths were brought in to create a rich, clubby feeling. Red uplighting throughout gave the atmosphere just the right touch of sultriness.
The room’s excellent acoustics are great for DJs, bands and—as has been demonstrated by previous events—for anything from film screenings to interactive art installations. Twenty-four electrical outlets and internet connections at both ends of the room allow the Palm Room to go high tech.
Also part of the large property and available for rental are the pale yellow Conference Room and Spanish-style Boardroom. They offer breakout arrangements during business functions, or private quarters for bride, groom and attendants. Downstairs, a professionally equipped catering kitchen, and rentable office and gallery space add to the marvelous versatility of this venue. The intimate Screening Room, located downstairs as well, seats 24 in a combination of plush leather and comfy theater seating. You can imagine the creative party possibilities: a place to view dailies, enjoy a pre-dinner film or screen that award-winning montage of the bride and groom from childhood to matrimony. Capture your memorable Palm Room celebration on tape, and it might just provide you with the perfect excuse to book a return engagement.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 175 Max. Seated Outdoors: 100 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 180 Max. Seated Outdoors: 96 Max. Standing Indoors: 250 Max. Standing Outdoors: 150 |
Max. Seated: 250 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Veranda holds up to 100 seated guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
50% of the facility rental fee is required to reserve your date, the balance is due 30 days prior to the event. The rental fee ranges $575–4,500. Rental rates are for an 8-hour time frame, extra time is $150–250/hour. If the Screening Room is used during a wedding reception, there is an extra charge for security.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 7am–midnight.
CateringSelect From ListAlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: select from preferred listKitchen Facilities: fully equipped Tables & Chairs: BYO or through caterer Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO or through caterer Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: hardwood floor Bride's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra charge Parking: large lot Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: emergency use only Outdoor Night Lighting: yes, Veranda Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA Cleanup: caterer View: Main Post and Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio Officers' homes |
MusicIndoorsWheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsCityscapeCoastline Ocean/Bay RestrictionsAlcohol: providedSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK indoors only Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: liability required |
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