Muckenthaler Mansion 1201 West Malvern • Fullerton • California 92833


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Why You'll Love This Place

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  • This magnificent 1924 mansion is also a working art gallery. Every stunning room inside showcases a rotating collection of diverse works from around the globe, and because these exhibits change regularly, you're guaranteed an inspiring, one-of-a-kind backdrop. Your photos will be equally gallery-worthy: the entry foyer, with its wrought-iron spiral staircase and stained glass windows, is a favorite setting for portraits.
  • Encompassing 9 lush acres, the impeccably maintained grounds exude romance thanks to broad lawns, palm-fringed pathways, and a lush Italian Garden highlighted by an ornate wrought-iron gazebo. Opt for a fully al fresco reception in the Center Circle Courtyard , with its necklace of twinkle lights, or dine and dance in the main gallery, where a baby grand piano is on hand for musical entertainment and a glass ceiling frames starry views.
  • This extraordinary setting is matched by the topnotch service: your exclusive catering and bar are provided by Colette's, a beloved outfit known for fabulous cuisine, stunning cakes, and impeccable attention to detail. There's valet parking for up to 200 cars—a rarity in this area!—making guest access seamless and elevated. Best of all, your fees go towards the non-profit's mission, supporting ongoing arts education and outreach programs.

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

Valet parking for up to 200 cars is available!

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $100/person and up
  • All packages include:

    • Exclusive use of the historic 1920s Spanish Revival estate, and all 9 acres of property
    • 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 when we book Muckenthaler Mansion, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Booking Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton gives you exclusive use of the 1924 estate and all 9 acres for your event, with five hours of event time, three hours of setup and an hour of breakdown, an hour for rehearsal or sound check, two private dressing rooms and a large parking lot. Packages through Colette's Catering & Events add a custom menu, bar packages with tableside wine service, cake cutting, coffee and tea, a welcome beverage station, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, staff, AV equipment and outdoor ambiance lighting. Venue fees and package pricing are quoted by the event team.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Muckenthaler Mansion, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, all on one estate. Muckenthaler Mansion's Italian Garden, with palms, rose gardens and an ornate wrought-iron gazebo, seats 200 for a ceremony, and the outdoor amphitheater seats 250. For your reception, the Adella Lawn seats 350 for dinner under bistro lights, the Northwest Lawn seats 400 or more, the twinkle-lit Center Circle Patio seats 100, and the mansion's main art gallery seats 128.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Muckenthaler Mansion or do we have to use yours?

Catering and full bar service at Muckenthaler Mansion come exclusively from Colette's Catering & Events, which builds a custom menu for your wedding. Your package also covers tables, chairs, linens, tableware and service and culinary staff, so food and drinks are handled by one team.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Muckenthaler Mansion, and is there a minimum?

At Muckenthaler Mansion in Fullerton, packages start at $100 per person and include catering by Colette's, bar packages with tableside wine service, rentals, staff and exclusive use of the estate. Venue fees and food and beverage packages are discussed with the event management team, and your fees help support the nonprofit cultural center's arts education and outreach programs.

How long do we get at Muckenthaler Mansion, and when does the music have to stop?

Most events at Muckenthaler Mansion include five hours of event time, plus three hours of setup and one hour of breakdown. Events run between 7am and 10pm, and amplified music is allowed indoors and outdoors. A baby grand piano in the main gallery is on hand for musical entertainment, too.

What makes Muckenthaler Mansion different from the other venues near it?

Muckenthaler Mansion is a 1924 Italian Renaissance-style estate in Fullerton, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, that doubles as a working art gallery. You get the whole property to yourselves: 9 acres of lawns and gardens, the Italian Garden gazebo, an outdoor amphitheater and a mansion with a wrought-iron spiral staircase imported from Italy. Your wedding also supports the nonprofit cultural center's arts education programs.

Where would our wedding party get ready at Muckenthaler Mansion, and how early can we get in?

Muckenthaler Mansion has two private dressing rooms inside the mansion, each with its own private entrance, so you and your wedding party can get ready right on site. Your rental includes three hours of setup before your five hours of event time, and the foyer's wrought-iron spiral staircase and stained glass windows make a natural spot for portraits before the ceremony.

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

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 200 400
Cocktails, etc. Standing 200 700
Reception Seated 130 500
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 120.

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Italian Garden seats up to 240 guests and the Adella Lawn up to 400 guests. Other areas of the property can accommodate 600.

EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Indoor spaces hold up to 130 seated or 200 standing guests. Various outdoor areas hold 500 seated or 700 standing.

MEETING CAPACITY: Spaces accommodate 8–120 seated guests.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings

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

Price

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Catering

In-house

All catering is provided by Colette's Catering & Events.


Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily, 7am–10pm.

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

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Art Gallery
  • Community Center / Civic Building
  • Garden
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Mansion
  • Museum
  • Non-Profit
  • Park
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Cityscape
  • Garden
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Park

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