Ebell of Santa Ana 718 Mortimer Street • Santa Ana • CA 92701


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • This beautiful 1920s Spanish Revival is a true hidden gem in the heart of Santa Ana. A stunning, intricately carved portico welcomes you into the gracious foyer, where grand doors along the corridor lead to the thoughtfully restored event spaces—all of them available to you (and your photographer!) on the wedding day.
  • The charming open-air courtyard has a secluded, romantic feel, with well-manicured gardens, blooming trees, and stunning arches framing a central lawn topped with glowing bistro lights. The light and airy Main Ballroom is truly spectacular, with soaring ceilings, warm hardwood floors, and arched transom-style French doors allowing natural light to flood the space.
  • Handcrafted, creative, and locally sourced cuisine is the specialty of Colette's Catering & Events, their exclusive food, beverage, and event planning company. Inspired by Their process is creative and fully collaborative, bringing the couple's vision together with their own extensive experience and passion for food, styling, and design.

DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?

Your guests will enjoy free parking at The Ebell of Santa Ana!

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $100/person and up
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Guest count
    • Event duration
    • Package chosen
  • All packages include:

    • Exclusive use of the historic 1920s venue and courtyard
    • Catering with custom menu design
    • Customized bar packages and tableside wine service
    • Cake cutting and coffee & tea service
    • Welcome beverage station
    • Private dressing rooms
    • Complimentary on-site parking
    • Tables, chairs, linens, napkins, china, glassware, and flatware
    • Service staff and culinary team
    • A/V equipment and outdoor ambiance lighting

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included in a wedding package at The Ebell of Santa Ana?

Every package at The Ebell of Santa Ana includes exclusive use of the historic venue and courtyard, catering with a custom menu, customized bar packages with tableside wine service, cake cutting, coffee and tea, and a welcome beverage station. You'll also get private dressing rooms, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware and flatware, service staff, A/V equipment, outdoor ambiance lighting and free on-site parking. Most events include five hours of event time, three hours of setup, an hour of breakdown and a one-hour rehearsal.

Can we have our ceremony and reception at The Ebell of Santa Ana?

Yes. The Ebell of Santa Ana's open-air courtyard, with covered walkways, arches, blooming trees and twinkling bistro lights, seats up to 150 for a ceremony. Indoors, the Main Ballroom, with high ceilings, hardwood floors and built-in staging, works for ceremonies or receptions, seating 200 for dinner or 150 with a dance floor. The 450-seat Theater is another ceremony option.

How much does a wedding at The Ebell of Santa Ana cost?

Wedding packages at The Ebell of Santa Ana start at $100 per person and vary by guest count, event length and the package you choose. Packages bundle the venue, catering, bar, rentals, staff and A/V, and the events team is happy to talk through venue fees and customized needs.

How long is a wedding at The Ebell of Santa Ana?

Most events at The Ebell of Santa Ana include five hours of event time, plus three hours of setup and one hour of breakdown. The venue is available daily from 9am to midnight, and amplified music is allowed both indoors and outdoors.

Where do we get ready at The Ebell of Santa Ana?

The Ebell of Santa Ana includes two private dressing rooms, so both sides of the wedding party have their own space to get ready. Every space in the venue is available to you and your photographer on the wedding day, which means plenty of historic backdrops for getting-ready and portrait photos.

Can we have a small wedding at The Ebell of Santa Ana?

Yes. The Ebell of Santa Ana offers elopement packages and several intimate spaces. The Fireside Room, with its tiled fireplace and wrought iron chandeliers, seats 40 for dinner or 50 for a ceremony, and the courtyard seats 70 for dinner under the bistro lights.

What makes The Ebell of Santa Ana different from other wedding venues?

The Ebell of Santa Ana is a 1920s Spanish Revival building designed in 1924 for the Ebell Society, which championed women's education and cultural enrichment. Its two intricately detailed porticos, original red-tile roof and high ceilings make for beautiful photos, and the property also has three baby grand pianos and a theater. It's surrounded by century-old oaks near downtown Santa Ana's arts district.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 250 100
Cocktails, etc. Standing 300 175
Reception Seated 150 100
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500.

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
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily, 9am–midnight.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Garden

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

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  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Garden
  • Landscaped Grounds

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