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San Jose Wedding Venue
1700 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95116
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Contact: Event Services
Phone: 408/794-6240
www.mhplaza.com
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Mexican Heritage Plaza

Why We Like This Place

The Mexican Heritage Plaza, a six-acre jewel located in a bustling section of San Jose, is a beacon of neighborhood pride and veritable feast for your senses. Viewed from the street, its distinctive adobe-hued tower and modern building complex barely hint at the treasures you’ll find within this dynamic culture and education center. The artfully designed property revels in its mix of vibrant murals, architectural flourishes, tranquil gardens and soothing water features. But it’s the whole-hearted homage to family and community, expressed artistically throughout the property, that stirs your soul and makes this exciting venue such a compelling choice for a wedding.

From the moment you arrive, you see the fun and unexpected ways in which Mexico’s heritage is celebrated, from the colorful mosaic walkway at the street entry, to the Aztec symbols adorning a fountain at the side entry. A gate here leads to MHP’s beautifully landscaped garden and water areas, the place where you’ll probably begin your event.

The Main Garden is utterly charming, with a wide lawn planted with rows of stately palms and an adobe brick wall draped in ivy and red trumpetvine flowers. Set into the wall are large niches decorated with handcrafted tiles imprinted with photo transfers of local ancestors and historic events. Woven together, they create a tapestry of life from generation to generation. With your own nearest and dearest gathered to witness your rite of passage, this makes a particularly meaningful ceremony site. As an alternative, you can exchange vows in front of the adjacent Rose Garden. Your guests will be seated beneath a lovely arbor that’s covered with an array of blooms and ringed by flowering trees. Separating these two captivating settings is a serene reflecting pool, complete with feathery marsh grass, a small waterfall and surrounding patio.

Either of these areas is also perfect for a cocktail reception, especially at night when twinkle lights or hidden spots add a bit of magic. Or take advantage of the site’s modern, state-of-the-art theater building by utilizing the glass-enclosed Theater Lobby. With its massive, brightly painted wooden bar, Day of the Dead figurines and tribal theater masks adorning the walls, it makes for a festive scene.

You’re in for a treat when it comes to options for your main reception as well. The dazzling Pavilion has a dramatic, stepped pyramid-style ceiling that reflects more than a nod to Aztec influences. The room’s four walls are made up of glass doors that can fold away leaving only the corner pillars, creating an indoor-outdoor feel (with the advantages of a great sound system and climate control). If you’re craving a totally al fresco party under the stars, set up your dining and dancing in the Plaza itself. No matter what spaces you choose you can’t go wrong here: From expansive backdrops for large groups to unique nooks for more intimate gatherings, every spot at the Mexican Heritage Plaza has its own allure.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 300
Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 		Max. Seated Indoors: 200
Max. Seated Outdoors: 900
Max. Standing Indoors: 500
Max. Standing Outdoors: 2000 		Max. Seated: 250

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The site holds 300 seated indoors and 200 seated outdoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The facility can accommodate 200 seated or 500 standing indoors and 900 seated or 2,000 standing guests ourdoors.

MEETING CAPACITY: Meeting spaces hold 250 seated.

Fees & Deposits

One third of the total event cost is required to reserve your date. The balance is due 90 days prior to the event. Rental fees range $3,900–5,300 depending on the time of year, guest count and space rented.

Availability

Year-round, daily in 8-hour increments. Events must end by midnight.

Catering

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Alcohol

BYO

Location Uses

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

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from preferred list
Kitchen Facilities: prep only
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer or BYO
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Bride’s & Groom’s Dressing Areas: upon request
Meeting Equipment: some provided, CBA A/V equipment
Parking: large lots, on street<

Accommodations: no guest rooms
Telephone: emergency use only
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: in-house contractor required
View: fountain, garden courtyard, landscaped grounds

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Fountain/Water Feature
Garden
Garden Patio/Courtyard
Landscaped Grounds

Venue Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
College Campus/School
Community Center/Civic Bldg
Garden

Restrictions

Alcohol: BYO, security required
Smoking: outdoors only
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required



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