Gray Matter Museum of Art at McGowan Hall 105 North La Esperanza • San Clemente • CA 92672

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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • Perched right above the sparkling waterfront in San Clemente, this one-of-a-kind contemporary art museum was designed to showcase both its dynamic rotating art exhibits and stunning vistas of the endless Pacific. Created as a place to expand the mind and "trigger your gray matter," it's perfect for couples seeking stylish, unique surroundings without losing sight of the tremendous natural beauty of the OC's shores.
  • Say "I do" on the Ocean Terrace, with its panoramic backdrop of sparkling water interrupted only by lush treetops. The adjacent Ocean Courtyard, a landscaped space shaded by a vine-draped pergola, is large enough for an entirely al fresco gathering, or invite the celebration to flow seamlessly into the Main Gallery, a light-filled, open plan space adorned with dramatic beams and wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows. These fabulously versatile spaces offer a wonderful blank palette for your vision.
  • The talented team at The Event Set will handle all the details, meaning you're free to simply enjoy the process and be present on the big day. They'll work closely with you to craft your perfect menu, with diverse and creative offerings from award-winning chefs (and experience with ethnic cuisine, too). Full event design and production services are also available, so let your imagination run wild! 

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $500–10,000/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of day
    • Time of year
    • Space reserved
    • Guest count
    • Event duration
    • Type of event

  • The rental fee includes:

    • 30-minute ceremony rehearsal
    • Dressing room (Green Room) access one hour prior to the ceremony; additional hours $250/hour
    • 100 acrylic armless Ghost chairs, 30-round 60" banquet tables, 6-8ft banquet tables, 6-6ft tables, and 4-30" round high cocktail tables
    • Rotating artwork display in the Main Gallery
    • Strung market lights and two mobile wood bars
    • Fully stocked powder rooms for attendees
Meals (when priced separately)

  • Please contact the venue for meal pricing.

Service Charge or Gratuity
  • 22%

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

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 350 300
Cocktails, etc. Standing 400 600
Reception Seated 350 300
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 350.

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

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

Price

$$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

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

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Museum
  • Non-Profit
  • Art Gallery
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Unique

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Cityscape
  • Garden
  • Hills
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Ocean / Bay
  • Panoramic
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