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 Berkeley's campus but with a tucked-away feel, this lovely venue sits quietly ensconced in a grove of redwoods, oaks and maples next to meandering Strawberry Creek, this lovely . Built in 1902 by the renowned architect Bernard Maybeck in traditional Arts and Crafts style, it's designed to create a cozy, intimate feeling.
- The crowning glory of the club is the three-story Great Hall. With its vaulted ceiling, massive stone fireplace, and stained-glass windows, it's reminiscent of many a European cathedral. An adjacent lawn, shaded by mature trees, is a lovely spot for exchanging vows before moving inside for your wedding feast, where light from the floor-to-ceiling windows warms the redwood paneling and suffuses the Hall in a golden glow.
- Two charming smaller spaces are equally lovely, each with an al fresco terrace perfect for ceremonies. The Seaborg Room is especially striking, with its open-beamed A-frame ceiling and wisteria-framed windows overlooking a peaceful green. Wherever you choose to celebrate, you'll be treated to delectable culinary delights and the thoughtful, warm service of the events staff—with over 100 years of events under their belt, you know you're in good hands.
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Deals
Micro Weddings
Packages start at $4,000 and include the following:
- Indoor space to perfectly suit your guest count
- Spacious outdoor lawn for the ceremony
- Private outdoor patio
- Custom menus
- On-site lodging at the Faculty Club Hotel (optional)
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $3,000–8,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
Great Hall | 220 or fewer guests |$8,000
Heyns Room | 80 or fewer guests | $4,000
Seaborg Room | 60 or fewer guests | $3,000All 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.
Rental of the Great Hall also includes use of Kerr Dining, Kerr Deck, Faculty Glade, and Howard Room & Lounge, with a ceremony set with white chairs.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $65–100/person
Menu packages include butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, choice of entrées, seasonal vegetables, rice or potatoes, bread & butter, and coffee & tea service.
Additional Info
There is an extra facility fee of 20% of the event total.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | 220 |
| Reception | Seated | 230 | 220 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150. | ||
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Faculty Glade holds 250 seated guests; indoor spaces hold up to 200 seated.
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 220.
MEETING CAPACITY: The club can seat 150 theater-style.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
Essential Info
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).
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- College Campus / School
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Hotel
- Private Club
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
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 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
But 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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