Christmas House Inn and Gardens 9240 Archibald Avenue • Rancho Cucamonga • CA 91730
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Built in 1904, this charming, three-story Victorian mansion has long played host to memorable celebrations—in fact, its name is derived from the extravagant holiday parties thrown by its early owners! After a meticulous and loving restoration, it still maintains its authentically romantic feel, boasting all of the original stained-glass windows and gorgeous woodwork that exemplifies the Queen Ann style.
- The classic European walled garden is a lovely setting for al fresco ceremonies. Lined with laurel trees and over 200 white rose bushes, the focal point is a French wire "Birdcage" gazebo, where the couple exchanges vows to the sound of a fountain trickling in the background. Or, follow Victorian tradition and say "I do" in front of the parlor's hearth, decked with shimmering candles; the grand redwood burl staircase makes for a memorable entrance.
- Dinner is served beneath the leafy, twinkle-lit boughs of magnolia and guava trees. The newlyweds share their first dance in the adjacent garden ballroom, complete with crystal chandeliers, multiple grand carved mirrors, and classic topiaries. When the night comes to its end, the wedding party retires to the Inn's lovely suites—a private garden courtyard with a hot tub and a delicious breakfast the morning after extend the celebration.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $7,000/event and up
The Twilight Reception starts at $7,000 and includes:
- Venue rental
- Tables, chairs, and linens
- DJ/emcee services
- Event essentials and staffing
- Hydration station
The Buffet Dinner Reception ranges $14,125–17,195 and includes everything in the Twilight Reception PLUS:
- Private use of the house and gardens, including 2 dressing rooms
- Ceremony, chairs, and a 1-hour rehearsal
- Wedding cuisine catered by Spaggi's
- Custom-designed wedding cake by Cucamonga Cakery
- Seasonal and customizable florals from Wisteria Grove (bouquet and boutonniere included in every package)
- Day-of coordination services
- Overnight suite for the newlyweds, with breakfast brought to your room the next morning
- Complimentary valet parking (over 50 guests)
- Tables, chairs, linens, napkins, and standard rentals, plus setup & cleanup
- Bartender services (bar packages are additional)
The Wedding Weekend Experience starts at $35,000 and includes everything in the Traditional Buffet Dinner Reception PLUS:
- Exclusive use of the historic Christmas House Inn & Gardens for four days
- 3-night accommodations for the couple
- Post-wedding brunch experience
- And more!
Some packages have additional fees for Saturdays May–October; some packages offer discounts for Friday & Sunday weddings.
Service Charge or Gratuity
- 20%
Additional Info
All couples are required to carry event liability insurance.
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Christmas House Inn and Gardens offers all-inclusive wedding packages, and every one starts with private use of the house and gardens, from getting dressed to your send-off. Packages include your ceremony and reception on site, planning guidance and day-of coordination with the in-house wedding coordinator, dinner tables, linens and seating, dinnerware, glassware and flatware, a professional DJ/MC from Paid to Party, setup and cleanup of your personal decor, and valet parking for groups of 50 or more. Bar service isn't included in any package price, so budget for that separately, along with a 20% service charge.
Yes, everything happens on the property at Christmas House Inn and Gardens, so your guests simply stroll from one space to the next. You can exchange vows in the White Garden in front of a birdcage gazebo, surrounded by hundreds of white roses, or indoors in front of the parlor hearth for up to 50 guests. Cocktail hour flows through the house and veranda, dinner is served al fresco in the Evening Gardens, and dancing moves to the Garden Ballroom under eight crystal chandeliers. The venue hosts 30–150 guests.
It depends on the package you choose at Christmas House Inn and Gardens. The all-inclusive packages come with the venue's own team, including in-house catering by Spaggi's and a DJ/MC from Paid to Party, and bar service is handled in-house. If you'd rather hand-pick your team, the Twilight Reception gives you exclusive use of the estate and lets you choose most of your own vendors. Either way, the in-house coordinator is there to help you plan.
At Christmas House Inn and Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California, wedding packages start at $8,500 for the Twilight Reception, $18,275 for the Traditional Buffet Dinner Reception and $35,000 for the Wedding Weekend, which gives you four days and three nights of exclusive use of the estate. Bar pricing is added on top of any package, along with a 20% service charge. Your guest count makes a difference too: the venue hosts 30–150 guests. Some Saturday dates from May through October carry extra fees, while Friday and Sunday weddings may be discounted, so a flexible date can help your budget go further.
Weddings at Christmas House Inn and Gardens are scheduled between 10am and 10pm, March through December, so plan for your celebration to wrap by 10pm. Amplified music is allowed both indoors and outdoors, with some volume restrictions. Dancing happens in the Garden Ballroom, and if you'd like the night to keep going, you can add a private after party in the inn's remaining guest rooms.
Christmas House Inn and Gardens is a bed and breakfast with four guest rooms on site, and the Inn is reserved only for private events and the guests attending them. The Traditional Buffet Dinner Reception includes a complimentary night for the two of you in the Celebration Suite, with breakfast the next morning. For $500, you can add an after party that opens the other three rooms (the Garden Suite, Heirloom and Vineyard) to your closest people, with pizza after the reception and a gourmet breakfast the next day. For the rest of your guests, the venue has relationships with several area hotels, and Ontario International Airport is nearby.
Christmas House Inn and Gardens is a 1904 Queen Anne Victorian estate, and your wedding gets private, exclusive use of the whole house and gardens. The Inn is reserved only for private events, so there are no other guests wandering through. You can even stay on site: the Wedding Weekend gives you four days and three nights with a rehearsal, your wedding day and a farewell brunch. The gardens hold hundreds of white roses, and the Garden Ballroom has a black-and-white diamond dance floor under crystal chandeliers. With room for 30–150 guests, it's made for weddings that feel personal.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 50 | 150 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 50 | 150 |
| Reception | Seated | 50 | 150 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
CEREMONY, EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: The Parlor holds up to 50 guests, the garden up to 150.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Special Events / Parties
- On-Site Accommodations
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
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Catering
In-house
Award-winning cuisine is provided by Spaggi Catering.
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
March–December, daily, 10am–10pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Bed and Breakfast
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Inn / Lodge
- Mansion
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Unique
- Private Estate
- Private Home
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
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