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

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The Meadow

The expansive meadow, which can accommodate 4,500 guests, is reminiscent of an English country estate, providing a tranquil and romantic setting for your wedding.

Weddings can be held in a variety of locations, including in front of the mansion, where the bride can made a dramatic entrance over the mansion's front porch. Receptions can also be held on the meadow. Another alternative is to have your wedding ceremony on the meadow, and the reception in our beautiful new Garden Pavilion or the quaint, old-fashioned Carriage House.

Small wedding ceremonies (up to 75 guests) may be held in the Mansion foyer for an additional cost.

The South Pond and Gazebo

Surrounded by towering palm trees, and enveloped by nature, the South pond and gazebo creates its own special ambiance for an intimate wedding or reception. The romantic gazebo is an elegant backdrop for wedding ceremonies and photographs. Overlooking the south pond and gazebo is the beautiful Garden Pavilion...

The Garden Pavilion

Sequestered on a wooded hillside overlooking the duck pond, the Garden Pavilion provides space for up to 300 guests for wedding ceremonies and/or receptions. An additional 100 guests may be seated on the outdoor terrace, which is also a popular spot for pre-reception cocktails and appetizers.

This unique facility (built on the site of the original tennis court) encourages the festivity of large parties, dancing and entertainment. It is surrounded by windows, beamed ceilings, red oak paneling, patina floor and a beautiful terrace.

The Carriage House

Located near the Covington Gate, the Carriage House, with its rustic mahogany-paneled great room, is a quaint and unique venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions and parties.

The interior of the Carriage House can accommodate up to 80 guests.

The Dinkelspiel House

Built for Florence Hellman and her husband, Lloyd Dinkelspiel, this quaint home at the front gate of the Dunsmuir Estate offers an ideal location for intimate parties, showers and rehearsal dinners.

For information about touring these facilities, or to discuss other options, please contact Roz Mathews at 510.615.5555 or send an e-mail to and a representative will be in touch soon.

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