Corinthian Grand Ballroom 196 North 3rd Street • San Jose • CA 95112
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This 1924 landmark is no ordinary event center. Perfectly situated in the heart of historic downtown San Jose, its stately neoclassic design—with broad granite steps, enormous urns, and soaring Corinthian columns—provides an impressive backdrop for an equally impressive celebration.
- In the Grand Ballroom, the 50-foot ceiling imparts a sense of awe, adorned with massive wood beams and inset with alternating panes of blue glass and intricately detailed panels of gold leaf grillwork. Six extraordinary wrought-iron and glass lanterns hang from the ceiling like giant luminous earrings, while five 30-foot palm trees embedded with twinkle lights add sparkle.
- A carved stone proscenium framed by red velvet curtains sets the stage for your vows, with a built-in hardwood floor in front for dancing the night away. From start to finish, you'll have the help of the in-house coordination team and a talented staff, ensuring you feel like the VIP you are.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,500–3,500/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
The rental fee is for 5 hours of use; extra hours may be available for an additional $500/hour.
Ceremony Fee
There is a ceremony setup fee.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $12,000/event
- Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
- Day of week
The F&B minimum noted is for Saturday night. All wedding events have private use of the event center when the F&B minimum is met.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $48/person and up
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 22%
Additional Info
Off-site catering is also available.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 300 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 700 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 300 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. | ||
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Corinthian Grand Ballroom can seat 300 guests.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Corinthian Grand Ballroom accommodates 300 seated or 700 standing.
MEETING CAPACITY: The Corinthian Grand Ballroom seats 300. Smaller rooms are available; please contact the sales team for additional information.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- All-Inclusive
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 7am–midnight. Weddings are in 5-hour blocks; extra hours may be available for an additional fee.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Private Club
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: yes
Dressing Area: CBA
AV/Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra fee
Parking: on-street or nearby garage, free on weekends and weekdays after 6pm
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: no
Other: event coordination
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house
Smoking: outside only
Music: amplified OK indoors
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: not required
Other: no helium balloons in Corinthian Room; no confetti, birdseed or rice indoors
Corinthian Grand Ballroom
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