UCLA Faculty Center

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Westwood Wedding Location
480 Charles Young Drive East
Westwood, CA 90095-1617
Contact: Ali Tabrizi
Phone: 310/825-0877
facultycenter.ucla.edu
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Why We Like This Place

Set in a sun-dappled grove of pine and eucalyptus, the UCLA Faculty Center is a handsome, cross-gabled contemporary building. One story high and brick-red in color, this refreshing venue provides a welcome retreat from the bustling (and sometimes stressful) halls of academe. For almost half a century, the Center has not only regaled faculty with its fine gourmet cuisine, but it has also doubled as a lovely spot for weddings and receptions.

If your plans call for a wedding that falls in the spring or summer, then consider exchanging vows on either of the Faculty Center’s two outdoor patios. The more private of the two—the California Patio—is skirted by a redwood fence and shaded by stands of pine and eucalyptus. Theater-style seating works well here, and guests will undoubtedly appreciate the patio’s breezy, peaceful ambiance. Potted geraniums, ficus trees, redwood benches and old-fashioned street lamps are nice touches. Sharing a similar décor is the Rose Garden Patio, suited for smaller al fresco ceremonies, or cocktail and hors d’oeuvre receptions. Enlivened by roses and big terracotta pots overflowing with impatiens, this L-shaped patio sports white garden furniture and royal blue umbrellas. Overhead, a 25-year-old bougainvillea makes a vibrant pink splash, sensuously wrapping itself around a redwood-beam trellis. Tall heat lamps take the chill off a cool evening.

Adjoining the California Patio is the California Room, perfect for winter ceremonies and receptions. Featuring an exposed whitewashed wood ceiling and blue- and cream-colored walls, this long, linear space retains the casual air of an oceanside beach house. Twin rows of ceiling lights running the length of the room create a theatrical effect, spotlighting the bride as she walks down the aisle.

Lastly there’s the Faculty Center’s expansive A-frame Main Dining Room. An exceptional space for revelries and receptions, this setting captured our hearts. Here floor-to-ceiling ribbon windows surround the room on three sides, allowing for a remarkable influx of light. A gorgeous, 24-foot-high vaulted ceiling, supported by sandblasted wood beams, heightens the generous dimensions still further. Autumn hued wall-to-wall carpeting adds warmth, while suspended domed lights provide a soft luminescence. On frosty nights, spark a romantic mood by setting a fire in the massive cut-stone fireplace.

Striking a beautiful balance between elegance and simplicity, the UCLA Faculty Center is an excellent choice for a celebration, day or night. Swing on by and you’ll see why this facility earns high marks from us.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 250
Max. Seated Outdoors: 150

Max. Seated Indoors: 300
Max. Seated Outdoors: 250
Max. Standing Indoors: 300
Max. Standing Outdoors: 250

Max. Seated: 600

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The California Patio holds up to 150 seated or standing; the California Room up to 250 seated or standing. The Rose Garden Patio holds 100–120 seated.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The A-frame Dining Room holds 200–300 seated guests; the Rose Garden Patio 250 standing guests.
MEETING CAPACITY: A variety of meeting rooms can accommodate 8–600 guests seated theater-style.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings, a $600 nonrefundable deposit based on guest count is required when the facility is booked. The ceremony fee is $350. There is a 100-person minimum for wedding receptions. Wedding packages start at $48/person, and include an hour of cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres (optional), seated or buffet dinner and champagne toast, as well as use of the facility for 5 hours. Tax and a 15% service charge are additional.

For business functions and meetings, a $600 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your date. Room rental fees range $99–800 depending on the room selected and guest count. Fees may be reduced or waived with larger food and beverage totals.

Availability

Year-round, daily, anytime until midnight, except December 22–January 2 and major holidays.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

Site Uses

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

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: parquet floor
Bride's & Groom's Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra fee
Parking: 2 lots, extra charge
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: pay phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: provided
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: Bel-Air hills

Amplified Music

Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Cityscape
Hills

Site Type

College Campus/School
Private Club
Banquet/Events Facility

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided, no BYO
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK outside until 11pm
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required

Contact: Ali Tabrizi
310/825-0877
facultycenter.ucla.edu
Email or request more information for your event from UCLA Faculty Center

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