Winchester Mystery House
Silicon Valley Wedding Venue
VENUE DETAILS
TYPE >banquets/events, gardens, historic/landmarks, mansions
USAGE >ceremony, cocktail reception, wedding reception
AREA >indoor + outdoor
AVAILABILITY >year-round
CEREMONY CAPACITY
MAX SEATED >60
MAX STANDING >200
RECEPTION CAPACITY
MAX SEATED OUTDOORS >200
MAX SEATED INDOORS >60
MAX STANDING OUTDOORS >300
MAX STANDING INDOORS >80
RATES
FACILITY RENTAL RATE >$2,500 to $11,000
DEPOSIT % REQUIRED >25% deposit to secure event on property
Food
IN-HOUSE CATERING >no
MIN TO MAX PRICE RANGE PER PERSON >n/a
KOSHER AVAILABLE >no
ORGANIC MENU AVAILBLE >no
VEGETARIAN MENU AVAILBLE >no
OUTSIDE CATERERS ALLOWED >preferred vendor list only
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN AVAILABLE >n/a
PARTIALLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN AVAILBLE >n/a
ALCOHOL
ALCOHOL PERMITTED >yes
BAR + BEVERAGE SERVICES PROVIDED >yes
BYO >no
WINE CORKAGE FEE >no
BEVERAGE PACKAGE OPTIONS >per person
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PRICING >$35 per person per hour
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PRICING >$3 per person
OTHER BEVERAGE PACKAGE OPTIONS >customizable bar package
AMENITIES
BRIDE'S DRESSING ROOM >no
CHILDCARE FACILITIES ON-SITE >no
CHILDCARE SERVICES AVAILABLE >no
COAT CHECK AREA >no
DANCE FLOOR >no
HOSPITALITY ROOM >no
LOUNGE AREA >no
ON-SITE EVENT COORDINATOR >yes
OPEN FLAME CANDLES ALLOWED >no
PARKING: >public lot nearby, self-park on property, street parking
SIMULTANEOUS EVENTS ALLOWED >no
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE >yes
OTHER >abbreviated mansion tours
PROVIDED
AUDIO/VISUAL >no
LINENS >no
TABLES + CHAIRS >yes
TABLEWARE + GLASSWARE >no
RESTRICTIONS
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS >yes
MUSIC VOLUME OR CUT-OFF TIME >yes
ACCOMMODATIONS
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE >no
BLOCK / GROUP PACKAGES AVAILABLE >no
FITNESS CENTER >no
RESTAURANT(S) ON-PREMISE >no
SPA ON-PREMISE >no
SUITES AVAILABLE >no
AIRPORT + TRANSPORTATION
CLOSEST AIRPORT >San Jose / SJC
AIRPORT SHUTTLE PROVIDED >no
Winchester Mystery House
Silicon Valley Wedding Venue
525 S. Winchester Blvd
San Jose, California
United States
408.247.2000
Website
ABOUT
IMAGES BY JB PICTURES & BLURRED LINES PHOTOGRAPHY
Based in San Jose, California, the Winchester Mystery House is a mansion wedding venue. A historical building, this house underwent nearly 40 years of constant construction from 1886 to 1922. The result was an incredibly distinctive Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this house offers couples the chance at a unique ceremony and reception.
The Winchester Mystery House has spaces for both indoor and outdoor celebrations, offering carefully landscaped grounds and a select number of rooms inside the house. Couples can celebrate in the romantic and airy surroundings of the Greenhouse with a cocktail reception of up to 90 guests. An intimate meal in the Carriage House can seat up to 60 of the couple’s loved ones in a vintage atmosphere. For a truly indulgent experience, couples can say their vows in the beautiful Victorian gardens, where the mansion acts as a backdrop. Up to 200 of their nearest and dearest can celebrate with them while they mark their momentous occasion surrounded by flowers and elegant fountains.
The unique architecture of the Winchester Mystery House offers endless opportunities for wedding pictures. Packages are available to aid couples in their planning and feature a range of additional services. A venue coordinator can use their knowledge of the house to help clients decide which event space would best serve their wedding. Tables and chairs can be supplied and set up prior to the celebration. Depending on the weather, heaters can be supplied for outdoor events to maintain a high level of comfort. Should these prove insufficient, tents can be erected for an extra charge or celebrations can be moved indoors.
