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Weddings at Dunsmuir | Location Options | Fees | Services | Exclusive Caterers

Dunsmuir Wedding Service Details

PAYMENTS

  • A minimum deposit of $1,200 is required to hold your date.
  • A minimum-security deposit of $700 is required (refundable 30 days after the event if no extra charges are incurred).
  • When the actual number of guests exceeds the contracted number by more than 10 people, clients will be billed at the next higher rate.
  • Prices subject to change without notice

INSURANCE

  • The week before the event, Renter shall provide DHGI a certificate of Insurance naming DHGI and the City of Oakland as additional named insureds on the Renter's General Liability Insurance policy.

PREP/OVERTIME

  • Charges are $300 per hour. Arrival and departure times agreed to in the contract must be observed.
  • Event organizer or wedding party, caterers, florists, etc. will not be allowed on the estate before the stated agreed-upon time.
  • A minimum of $100 set-up/breakdown fee is required for a third location, depending on the amount of equipment and labor needed.

EQUIPMENT

  • All equipment is to be rented through the Dunsmuir House and Gardens.

CATERING

  • Only caterers from Dunsmuir's exclusive list will be allowed.
  • Click here for the exclusive catering list.
  • Guests caterers can only be used if it is a religious or ethic situation. Outside use fee is $800.

OTHER SERVICES

  • A one-hour wedding rehearsal is included
  • Mansion photos are $200 per hour in the foyer and parlour for the wedding party only.
  • Dressing room facility is included. There are no dressing rooms in the mansion.
  • Mansion ceremony in the foyer is available for up to 75 guests (20 seated). The fee is $1,200.

DISCOUNTS

  • Non-peak season: A 10% discount will be offered for events during the months of February, March and April.
  • Oakland residents will be granted a 5% discount on all wedding fees.

MORE INFORMATION:

To arrange for a tour of Dunsmuir or to book your wedding date today, please call Roz Mathews at 510.615.5562


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