The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in Claremont, CA

The Best Raw Wedding Spaces & Venues in Claremont, CA

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3 Wedding Venues in Claremont, CA

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CSULB Japanese Garden 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Open house

The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach is a naturally stunning and serene setting, perfect for celebrating your love. Nestled within lush landscapes and featuring a tranquil koi pond, our garden provides a breathtaking backdrop for your special day. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding or a heartfelt vow renewal, we offer a picturesque space for a private ceremony or a gathering with close family and friends. Let us bring your dream wedding to life in a setting of timeless beauty and elegance.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has onsite accommodations
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Provides catering services

Venue considerations

  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • Dance floor not included
  • Does not allow pets
The Japanese Garden is a beautiful, intimate, hidden gem on the campus of Cal State Long Beach. It was a lovely backdrop drop to our wedding day. Omar was easy to communicate with and was always prompt in getting back to us with answers to our questions and helped us with any concerns we had. He and his staff helped make our blessed day better than we could have ever imagined. The Grand catering was fantastic and many of our guest continue to comment on how delicious the food was. We highly recommend this majestic place for your special event.
Deborah H., 3 months ago
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Fox Pomona Theater 
Pomona, CA
  • Up to 700 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,500

The Fox Theater Pomona opened its doors on April 24, 1931 as an extravagant Hollywood-glam movie palace. Designed by Balch and Standberry, the Fox had big-city flair in a small agricultural community. Now, almost 85 years later, the Fox has grown into a revered state-of-the-art entertainment complex. Its rich history, fully restored art-deco design, and intimate capacity provides attendees an unforgettable experience.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Exudes old-world charm
  • Space for a large guest list
  • Has a glamorous vibe

Venue considerations

  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup
  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional

About wedding venues in Claremont, CA

Why Is Claremont an Exceptional Wedding Destination?

Claremont sits beautifully against the San Gabriel Mountains, offering wedding venues with distinctive Spanish Colonial architecture, historic landmarks and botanical gardens you won't find elsewhere. Padua Hills Theatre gives couples exclusive access to their family-owned venue where your planning experience feels seamless whether you're dreaming of glamorous, rustic, bohemian or modern wedding styles. You'll love how DoubleTree by Hilton showcases its mission-style architecture with those gorgeous mountain views, while California Botanic Garden surrounds you with 86 acres of native flora. The city welcomes diverse cultural ceremonies too, making it a wonderfully inclusive wedding destination that's just a short drive east of Los Angeles.

What Makes Padua Hills Theatre a Top Claremont Venue?

Padua Hills Theatre stands as a historic landmark nestled in the scenic foothills with breathtaking Spanish Colonial architecture that you'll immediately fall in love with. You can choose between indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces that frame natural mountain backdrops perfectly for your special day. Since this venue is family-owned, you'll enjoy exclusive access during your event so you never have to worry about other celebrations overlapping with yours. Their professional management team takes the stress out of planning while providing spaces you can customize for whatever style speaks to you - glamorous modern bohemian or rustic. The venue works with Chantrelle's Catering which means your guests will enjoy exceptional cuisine that truly elevates your entire dining experience.

How Much Do Claremont Wedding Venues Typically Cost?

Wedding venues in Claremont average about $10,238 which typically represents around 18% of your total wedding budget. This aligns nicely with the national average range of $6,500 to $12,000. Planning a small wedding with 50 guests? You can expect a total wedding budget of roughly $25,155. If you're hosting a medium-sized celebration with 150 guests your budget will likely reach around $57,772 while large weddings with 300 guests can climb to about $100,127.

Which Claremont Venues Are Fully Accessible?

DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont features multiple elegant ballrooms and a stunning outdoor courtyard with a waterfall you and your guests will appreciate. You'll find the hotel fully accessible with ramps elevators and wheelchair-accessible restrooms making it perfect for accommodating guests with mobility challenges. Padua Hills Theatre offers various accessibility features with professional management that works hard to accommodate diverse guests' needs. You should contact them directly to confirm any specific accessibility details for your particular situation. Claremont Heritage at the Garner House located at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd showcases beautifully restored Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with intimate garden and courtyard spaces that accommodate up to 140 guests. While this historic venue is known to be accessible for guests with disabilities you'll want to confirm specific details with management as you plan your special day.

Where Can You Find Outstanding Food Quality in Claremont Venues?

Walter's Restaurant has been a local institution since 1957 when the Ghafarshads transformed it from a casual burger place into the culinary destination you'll experience today. You can choose from multiple private spaces designed for various event sizes all supported by a kitchen that locals rave about. Padua Hills Theatre partners with Chantrelle's Catering so you'll enjoy high-quality cuisine that perfectly complements the venue's natural charm and elevates your celebration. California Botanic Garden features in-house catering known for accommodating your customized menu requests. Your guests will appreciate the fresh well-prepared food served in this natural setting. DoubleTree by Hilton offers professional catering services with multiple menu options you can adapt for diverse tastes and dietary requirements so everyone at your celebration feels included and well-fed.

How Far in Advance Should You Book Your Claremont Venue?

Most couples book their Claremont wedding venue about 15 months (447 days) before their wedding date with August being the most popular month for venue inquiries. If you're dreaming of a wedding between April and October you should secure your venue at least 18 months in advance especially for Saturday events when competition is fierce. Planning a winter wedding? You'll enjoy more flexibility with booking timelines and often discover more competitive pricing that could save you significant money.

Why Is Claremont an Exceptional Wedding Destination?

Claremont sits beautifully against the San Gabriel Mountains, offering wedding venues with distinctive Spanish Colonial architecture, historic landmarks and botanical gardens you won't find elsewhere. Padua Hills Theatre gives couples exclusive access to their family-owned venue where your planning experience feels seamless whether you're dreaming of glamorous, rustic, bohemian or modern wedding styles. You'll love how DoubleTree by Hilton showcases its mission-style architecture with those gorgeous mountain views, while California Botanic Garden surrounds you with 86 acres of native flora. The city welcomes diverse cultural ceremonies too, making it a wonderfully inclusive wedding destination that's just a short drive east of Los Angeles.

What Makes Padua Hills Theatre a Top Claremont Venue?

Padua Hills Theatre stands as a historic landmark nestled in the scenic foothills with breathtaking Spanish Colonial architecture that you'll immediately fall in love with. You can choose between indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces that frame natural mountain backdrops perfectly for your special day. Since this venue is family-owned, you'll enjoy exclusive access during your event so you never have to worry about other celebrations overlapping with yours. Their professional management team takes the stress out of planning while providing spaces you can customize for whatever style speaks to you - glamorous modern bohemian or rustic. The venue works with Chantrelle's Catering which means your guests will enjoy exceptional cuisine that truly elevates your entire dining experience.

How Much Do Claremont Wedding Venues Typically Cost?

Wedding venues in Claremont average about $10,238 which typically represents around 18% of your total wedding budget. This aligns nicely with the national average range of $6,500 to $12,000. Planning a small wedding with 50 guests? You can expect a total wedding budget of roughly $25,155. If you're hosting a medium-sized celebration with 150 guests your budget will likely reach around $57,772 while large weddings with 300 guests can climb to about $100,127.

Which Claremont Venues Are Fully Accessible?

DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont features multiple elegant ballrooms and a stunning outdoor courtyard with a waterfall you and your guests will appreciate. You'll find the hotel fully accessible with ramps elevators and wheelchair-accessible restrooms making it perfect for accommodating guests with mobility challenges. Padua Hills Theatre offers various accessibility features with professional management that works hard to accommodate diverse guests' needs. You should contact them directly to confirm any specific accessibility details for your particular situation. Claremont Heritage at the Garner House located at 840 N. Indian Hill Blvd showcases beautifully restored Spanish Colonial Revival architecture with intimate garden and courtyard spaces that accommodate up to 140 guests. While this historic venue is known to be accessible for guests with disabilities you'll want to confirm specific details with management as you plan your special day.

Where Can You Find Outstanding Food Quality in Claremont Venues?

Walter's Restaurant has been a local institution since 1957 when the Ghafarshads transformed it from a casual burger place into the culinary destination you'll experience today. You can choose from multiple private spaces designed for various event sizes all supported by a kitchen that locals rave about. Padua Hills Theatre partners with Chantrelle's Catering so you'll enjoy high-quality cuisine that perfectly complements the venue's natural charm and elevates your celebration. California Botanic Garden features in-house catering known for accommodating your customized menu requests. Your guests will appreciate the fresh well-prepared food served in this natural setting. DoubleTree by Hilton offers professional catering services with multiple menu options you can adapt for diverse tastes and dietary requirements so everyone at your celebration feels included and well-fed.

How Far in Advance Should You Book Your Claremont Venue?

Most couples book their Claremont wedding venue about 15 months (447 days) before their wedding date with August being the most popular month for venue inquiries. If you're dreaming of a wedding between April and October you should secure your venue at least 18 months in advance especially for Saturday events when competition is fierce. Planning a winter wedding? You'll enjoy more flexibility with booking timelines and often discover more competitive pricing that could save you significant money.

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