Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange 465 California Street • San Francisco • California 94104
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- A quintessential San Francisco landmark, this iconic building boasts a design pedigree from three of America's most renowned architects, a legacy of hosting many of the city's most important events, and state-of-the-art technological amenities. The building radiates elegance, from the marbled lobby to the opulently gilded bar & lounge to the breathtaking ballroom itself.
- Gleaming elevators whisk your guests up to the 15th level and the landmark Julia Morgan Ballroom. Light flows into the stunning space through a wall of soaring floor-to-ceiling arched windows that afford a view of the glittering cityscape, while mirrors on the opposite wall reflect the light. The ceiling is an intricate honeycomb of mahogany octagonals, and rich, paneled walls continue the refined aesthetic with classic columns worked directly into the wood.
- Weddings here are not simply planned; they're designed. The experienced staff, who have choreographed events for U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries, business legends, and stars of film, music, and sports, are experts at creating custom events. Dedicated to excellence and discretion, they'll ensure that your wedding or special occasion includes your personal touches and reflects your vision.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $8,500/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
Meals (when priced separately)
- $90/person and up
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 350 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 800 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 350 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 450. | ||
CEREMONY & EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Julia Morgan Ballroom holds up to 350 seated or 800 standing. The Lounge area holds 60 seated or 350 standing.
MEETING CAPACITY: The Ballroom seats approximately 450 theater-style or 350 conference-style. There are 2 smaller seminar rooms that can accommodate 12–20 seated conference-style. For very large corporate meetings/seminars, the Ballroom may be booked in conjunction with its downstairs sister venue, the 6,000-square-foot Merchants Exchange Club.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- 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. Hours are by arrangement.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Conference Center
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Panoramic
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: by in-house chef, no outside catering is permitted
Kitchen Facilities: fully equipped
Tables & Chairs: provided; mahogany Chiavari chairs and barstools available
Linens, Silver, etc.: linens not provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided (mahogany)
Dressing Areas: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: available
Parking: street parking, nearby garages or valet
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: access only
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: downtown San Francisco cityscape
Other: full-service event production, WiFi, event lighting, stage, setup and breakdown
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house
Smoking: outdoors only
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: certificate required
Other: no rice, birdseed, glitter, or sparklers
Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange
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