Camron-Stanford House 1418 Lakeside Drive • Oakland • California 94612
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Gracing the shore of Lake Merritt, this exquisite mansion is one of last of the grand Victorian homes that once ringed the lake. Built in 1876, this former residence and Oakland Museum site is now one of Oakland's premier outdoor event venues, with plenty of flexibility when it comes to planning your perfect celebration. There's no preferred catering list, so you can bring in any type of food you like, from taco truck fare to a multi-course dinner with table service.
- The garden lawn is spacious enough to host both your ceremony and reception, enclosed by an iron fence to ensure privacy while allowing guests to enjoy the picturesque scene. At dusk, the garden is illuminated by replicas of Victorian-era lampposts and café lighting, which mirrors Lake Merritt's famed "String of Pearls"—the necklace of lights that encircles the lake.
- The mansion's interior has been restored to its original splendor, and you have the option of treating your guests to a docent-led tour of the museum rooms at no additional cost. What they'll see is a gorgeous house that showcases elaborate molding, authentic wallpaper patterns and fabric, and period furnishings. The upstairs veranda is ideal for staging your party, serving post-nuptial cocktails, or making a dramatic entrance into the "I do"s.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,500–8,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Type of event
The rental fee includes:
- Use of the House, Veranda, and Garden
- Two dressing rooms
- White padded wooden chairs & tables
- Event staffer, security guard, and setup & teardown
- Parking for 18 vehicles
- 2-hour wedding rehearsal & drop-off the previous day
Ceremony + Reception | $8,000 for a 10-hour block ($500/hour for additional time)
Ceremony-Only | $2,500 for a 4-hour block ($400/hour for additional time)
Reception-Only | $4,000 for a 6-hour block ($400/hour for additional time)
Additional Info
Please note that the wedding season is June 1–October 15.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 150 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 50 | 150 |
| Reception | Seated | 50 | 150 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 50. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
Amplified Music
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
June 1–October 15, Saturdays.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Mansion
- Museum
- Park
- Beach / Ocean
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Lake
- Landscaped Grounds
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: BYO licensed
Kitchen Facilities: moderate
Tables & Chairs: seating for 100
Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO
Restroom: wheelchair accessible (ground level only)
Dance Floor: CBA
Dressing Area: CBA
AV/Meeting Equipment: available
Parking: on-street, lot
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: provided
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BYO
Cleanup: caterer
View: Lake Merritt and Oakland city skyline
RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?
Take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: BYO
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK outside only
Wheelchair Access: limited
Insurance: proof required
Other: no tacks or tape; no candles, no flame-heated chafing dishes; no confetti or rice
Camron-Stanford House
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