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3101 West Harvard Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
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Contact: Special Events Department
Phone: 714/540-0404 x223
www.heritagemuseumoc.org
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Heritage Museum of Orange County

Why We Like This Place

The heart of this museum is the old H. Clay Kellogg House, a lovingly restored 1898 Victorian that sits amid ten acres of historic gardens and turn-of-the-century buildings. Created to preserve Orange County’s cultural heritage, the museum takes you back to the early 1900s: While you’re walking along its jasmine-covered walkways, or through its orange groves and rose garden, you’ll think you’ve stepped back in time onto a country estate. The great thing about weddings here is that all the local businesses close for the weekend, and you can have a rock ‘n’ roll band without disturbing a soul.

The Heritage Museum of Orange County has recreated a gracious past, and weddings are often inspired by the setting’s peaceful Victorian ambiance. Although you can’t host your wedding inside, a stroll around the Kellogg House—outfitted with the utmost in Victoriana—is enough to set the mood. The spacious lawns lend themselves to a number of possibilities for parties and receptions, and the gazebo is popular for ceremonies.

The flexible and experienced Heritage Museum staff are happy to accommodate your special needs in every way they can. All proceeds from weddings and receptions go to support the museum’s nonprofit programs, which provide “hands-on” historical enrichment for visitors. The day we were there we saw busloads of happy, excited school kids learning about harvesting oranges and churning butter, and having a ball dressing up in period clothes. Not only is the Heritage Museum a lovely place to host your wedding, you’ll have the satisfaction of benefiting a wonderful cultural resource.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 0
Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 		Max. Seated Indoors: 150
Max. Seated Outdoors: 400
Max. Standing Indoors: 200
Max. Standing Outdoors: 600 		Max. Seated: 300

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Gazebo Lawn and the front of the Kellogg House hold a maximum of 300 guests.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Rose Garden Lawn holds 400 seated guests or 600 standing, a shade pavilion holds 150 seated.

MEETING CAPACITY: The shaded pavilion holds 150 seated conference-style or 300 theater-style. Meeting room seats 20 conference-style or 40 theater-style. Audio/Visual equipment is not provided by the museum, but can be arranged at an extra charge with advanced notice.

Fees & Deposits

A nonrefundable $1,500 deposit (museum membership) is required to reserve your date; the estimated event total is due 90 days prior to the event. The museum membership may be tax deductible; please check with your accountant. Rental fees start at $1,400 and vary according to the season and the day of the week. In addition, there is a refundable $1,500 cleaning and damage deposit. Meals (provided exclusively by Country Garden Caterers) start at $39/person and include choice of 2 hors d’oeuvres, one entrée, accompaniments and salads, choice of any color linens and napkins, china, silverware, glassware, tables and chairs, uniformed servers, coffee station and soft drinks. Tax, alcohol and service charge are additional.

Availability

February–November; Friday and Saturday, 5pm–11pm; Sunday, 4pm–10pm.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

Location Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided by Country Garden Caterers
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: through exclusive vendor
Linens, Silver, etc.: through caterer
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: patio or CBA, extra charge
Bride’s Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: BYO or CBA, extra charge
Parking: complimentary lot
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: no
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: caterer or renter
View: rose garden, fountain, citrus grove, gazebo, shaded pavilion, Kellogg House

Amplified Music

Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Forest/Wooded Area
Fountain/Water Feature
Garden

Venue Type

Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Garden
Historic/Landmark Building
Mansion
Museum

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided and served by Country Garden Caterers, no BYO
Music: amplified OK
Smoking: designated areas only
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: certificate required through Wedsafe
Other: no rice, birdseed, synthetic flower petals, glitter or confetti; no nails, tacks, staples, glue or tape; no sparklers or other pyrotechnics; restrictions on open flames


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