Welcome to the definitive guide to Balboa Park wedding locations (Pt. 3)! If you’re planning a wedding in San Diego, check out this helpful list of 25 places to get married in Balboa Park. I’ve done the research for you–You’re welcome!
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#11 – San Diego Art Institute – 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Not much is known about the San Diego Art Institute as a wedding venue other than that they have one 5-star review (as of January 2016) on Wedding Wire.
- Ceremony Site – Apparently
- Reception Site – Yes
- Capacity – Unknown
- Parking – Nearby general lots
- For pricing contact, email kfreligh@sandiego-art.org or call 619-236-0011.
- Visit this Balboa Park wedding spot’s Yelp page or website.
- No videos of or links to real weddings at the San Diego Art Institute could be located.
#12 – San Diego Automotive Museum –
The Automotive Museum is right next to the Air & Space Museum. They offer rentals/equipment and both indoor and outdoor space.
- Ceremony Site – Yes
- Reception Site – Yes
- Capacity – exhibit floor 200, car park 500,
- Parking – Dedicated lot
- For pricing contact, 619-398-0308.
- Visit this Balboa Park wedding spot’s Yelp page or website.
- No videos of or links to real weddings at the San Diego Automotive Museum could be found.
#13 – San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum – 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
The Sports Museum offers audio-visual equipment, lighting, and rentals.
- Ceremony Site – Yes (indoor)
- Reception Site – Yes (multiple)
- Capacity – 500 guests
- Parking – There are general lots on 3 sides of the Hall of Champions
- For pricing contact, 619-699-2309. See their event guide here.
- Visit this Balboa Park wedding spot’s Yelp page or website
- Real wedding at the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museums: Lindsay & John
#14 – San Diego History Center – 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The San Diego History Center is located in the heart of Balboa Park. It is affiliated with the Junipero Serra Museum located outside of Balboa Park at 2727 Presidio Drive, San Diego, CA 92103. The history center was a 2015 Wedding Wire Editor’s Pick for best museum wedding venue. You may only use one of their approved caterers. Renting the space includes rehearsal time, security, & tables/chairs.
- Ceremony Site – Yes
- Reception Site – No (apparently it’s not allowed to have your ceremony inside the museum…just your reception)
- Capacity – 100 guests
- Parking – Nearby general lots
- For pricing contact, call 619-232-6203 x109 or email events@sandiegohistory.org. Receptions prices range from $2,000-$4,000. Check out their event guide here.
- Visit this Balboa Park wedding spot’s Yelp page
- Real wedding at the San Diego History Center: Summer & Landon
#15 – San Diego Museum of Man/St. Francis Chapel – 1350 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The Museum of Man is a real find…it has it’s own non-denominational chapel (and not just any chapel, a drop-dead-gorgeous-historic-landmark chapel) AND built-in “beer-o-logy” bar!!! Unfortunately, you must use one of their approved caterers (no exceptions). Additionally,your DJ/band is “subject to museum approval.” The location also has a dressing room on-site. You must become a member of the museum.
- Ceremony Site – Yes (multiple)
- Reception Site – Yes (multiple)
- Capacity – 500 guests (100 guests max in the St. Francis Chapel)
- Parking – Nearby general lots (If you rent the chapel, you get 5 reserved parking spaces close to the facility.)
- For pricing contact, call 619-239-2001 x31 or email tsaffon@museumofman.org. The chapel ranges from $750-$2,500. The reception locations range from $1,250 to $10,000 depending on the space, # of guests, and date. See more the museum’s wedding policies here and prices here.
- Visit this Balboa Park wedding site’s Yelp page or website.
- Real weddings at the San Diego Museum of Man: Jennifer & Bryan (featured on Offbeat Bride), Millie & Ernie
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