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San Jose Woman’s Club

Why We Like This Place

With its façade of tall arched windows and imposing entryway, the San Jose Woman’s Club building makes a graceful impression. Completed in 1929, the Spanish-style structure has hosted a wide variety of events over the years, and many couples continue to be married here.

The foyer, with its fireplace niche and tiled stairway, is often used for small ceremonies; the stairs serve as both an entrance for the bride and a convenient spot for photos. It’s also a relaxed space for sipping champagne and mingling.

The Ballroom, however, is the building’s pièce de résistance. A high, slightly vaulted ceiling spans the enormous room, and light from a wall of tall arched windows brings out the shine on the maple floor. The floor itself is unusual in that it has a special “spring” construction to enhance dancing. Up above, the beams crisscrossing the ceiling are all hand-stenciled, and the ornate parchment-and-wrought-iron chandeliers glow amber when lit. You can exchange vows on the curtained stage, while your favorite tune is played on the Steinway baby grand piano.

The Ballroom has plenty of space for a large reception, but if you need additional seating, the adjacent Tea Room comes in very handy. Separated from the Ballroom by two sliding glass pocket doors, it has easy access to the kitchen via a pass-through counter at one end. Like the Ballroom, its pastel unadorned walls make a neutral backdrop for potted plants and flowers. The Club offers a great deal of flexibility, not only for weddings, but for private parties, seminars, concerts or lectures—and its fees are very affordable.

Capacity

Ceremony	Reception/Special Events	Meetings
Max. Seated Indoors: 400 Max. Seated Outdoors: 0	Max. Seated Indoors: 300 Max. Seated Outdoors: 0 Max. Standing Indoors: 400 Max. Standing Outdoors: 0	Max. Seated: 400
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Club holds 400 seated theater-style. EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Ballroom holds 300 seated and the Tea Room holds 72 seated guests, banquet-style. MEETING CAPACITY: The Ballroom holds 400 seated theater-style and the Tea Room holds 90 seated theater-style. The Fireside Room holds 25 seated conference-style.

Fees & Deposits

A refundable security deposit is required to hold your date, and is returned 20 days after the event if the site is left in good condition and all the rules are followed. For weekday events, Monday–Thursday, the rental is $1,750; Friday or Sunday $2,250; and Saturday $2,850. The rental fee is payable 90 days prior to the event. These prices cover a 5-hour event, each additional hour runs $250. Smaller rooms may be available, call for pricing. Security personnel are required at $46.50/officer: 1 off-duty police officer for up to 150 guests, 2 for over 150 guests.

For weekday business functions or meetings, the rental rate varies depending on guest count and event duration. Call for specifics.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 9am–11pm.

Catering Choose From List BYO Alcohol Provided BYO Location Uses Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/Amenities Catering: select from preferred list or BYO, extra fee Kitchen Facilities: prep only Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO Restrooms:  wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: in Ballroom Bride’s Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: lighted podium, stage with lights, projector. projection screen, stands. DVD/video player & sound system Parking: adjacent lot, on-street Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: no Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO Cleanup: renter View: no

Amplified Music Indoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Accessible Site Views No View Venue Type Banquet Hall/Events Facility Historic/Landmark Building Private Club Restrictions Alcohol: provided or BYO, licensed server Smoking: outside only Music: amplified OK with restrictions; amplification not required in many cases, acoustics are superb Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: certificate required; special event insurance available Other: no rice, birdseed or confetti; no tacks or tape on walls

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