The Faculty Club University of California at Berkeley • Berkeley • California 94720
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Located in the heart of the UC Berkeley campus, this enchanting venue sits quietly ensconced in a grove of redwoods, oaks and maples next to meandering Strawberry Creek. Designed in 1902 by the renowned architect Bernard Maybeck, this beloved Arts and Crafts landmark exudes warmth, charm, and timeless elegance.
- The centerpiece of the club is the breathtaking Great Hall. With its vaulted ceiling, dramatic stone fireplace, and beautiful stained-glass windows, it's reminiscent of a European cathedral. The adjacent lawn, shaded by mature trees, is a lovely spot for exchanging vows before moving inside for your wedding feast, where light from the large windows warms the redwood paneling and suffuses the Hall in a golden glow.
- Two distinctive intimate spaces are equally lovely: the Seaborg Room boasts open-beamed A-frame ceiling and wisteria-framed windows overlooking the peaceful Glade Lawn, while the Heyns Room showcases wood-paneled walls, Art Deco frescoes, and French doors that lead to a private patio. Wherever you choose to celebrate, you'll be treated to exceptional in-house cuisine and the thoughtful, warm service of the events staff. Backed by more than a century of events, the Faculty Club makes a memorable setting for life's most important occasions.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
$2,000 OFF room rates when you book your November–February wedding! Inquire for more details.
Micro Weddings
Packages start at $3,000 and include the following:
- Indoor space to perfectly suit your guest count
- Private outdoor space
- Custom menu packages
- On-site lodging at the Faculty Club Hotel (optional)
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,000–10,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
All rentals include 5-hour use of the reserved space, plus 2-hour setup and 1-hour breakdown, tables, menu tasting, linens and napkins, glassware, flatware, and china.
Great Hall Package | 250 or fewer guests | $8,000–10,000
Heyns Room & Patio Package | 100 or fewer guests | $4,000
Seaborg Room & Deck Package | 80 or fewer guests | $3,000The Great Hall Package also includes use of Kerr Dining, Kerr Deck, Faculty Glade, and Howard Room & Lounge, with a ceremony set with white chairs.
The Great Hall may be rented as a standalone space Saturday or Sunday for $8,000, or Monday–Friday after 4:30pm for $3,700.
Food & Beverage Minimum
- $0–10,000/event
Food & beverage minimums apply on weekends only.
The Heyns & Seaborg Rooms have a $8,000 F&B minimum; The Great Hall has a $10,000 minimum
Meals (when priced separately)
- $90–120/person
Menu packages include butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, plated or buffet dinner service, bread & butter, and coffee & tea service.
Additional Info
There is an extra facility fee of 20% of the event total.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | 220 |
| Reception | Seated | 230 | 220 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 200. | ||
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Faculty Glade seats up to 250 guests theatre-style; indoor spaces seat up to 200 theatre-style.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Great Hall accommodates 230 seated or 300 standing for a cocktail party. The Glade Lawn can host a seated reception for 180. The Heyns Room accommodates 80 seated and 100 standing; the Seaborg accommodates 60 seated and 80 standing (not an accessible room).
MEETING CAPACITY: The club can seat 150 theater-style.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
BYO with corkage fee
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime (except days on which there is a Cal home football game).
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- College Campus / School
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Private Club
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?
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 Areas: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: BYO or CBA, extra charge
Parking: pay parking on campus evenings and weekends; reserved/hosted parking is available, restrictions may apply
Accommodations: 23 guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: lawn, creek, and garden
Other: event coordination, wireless internet connection in hotel and banquet rooms
RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?
Take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house or BYO wine, corkage $20/bottle
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK until 11pm
Wheelchair Access: except to Seaborg Room
Insurance: all outside vendors must provide proof of insurance
Other: no rice or glitter; no nails, staples, or tacks on walls
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