Irvine United Congregational Church


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Packages

Prices start at $2,500

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests


About this venue

Celebrate your love at Irvine United Congregational Church, a welcoming venue in the heart of Orange County. ♥ Within a serene, contemporary setting, IUCC offers a range of ceremonies — Christian, interfaith, non-religious, or spiritual. ♥ Pastor Sarah will personalize your ceremony to ensure your unique love story shines through. ♥ IUCC offers affordable packages, with options for a ceremony, reception, or both. ♥ Easily accessible from major freeways, IUCC accommodates up to 300 guests and provides flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, including a connecting hall and the larger Plumer Hall. ♥ The venue is inclusive, warmly welcoming all couples, including LGBTQIA+, with bilingual services in English and Spanish. ♥ Tech support, including video and livestreaming, ensures that distant loved ones can share in your big day. ♥ You'll also bring in your own catering and decorations, making it easy to personalize your celebration. ♥ We look forward to welcoming you!


Our event spaces

The Sanctuary

Celebrate your love at Irvine United Congregational Church!

IUCC's Sanctuary boasts breathtaking architecture and a blank slate so you can get married as it is, or make it your own by adding your own decor. Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a grand ceremony, our versatile space can accommodate your preferences. We also offer basic tech and AV capabilities, including video and livestreaming, so distant friends and family can share in your big day.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

$1,800 (Ceremony Only) Includes: Pastor Sarah, use of the Sanctuary for 2 hours, and use of Bride Room. Optional additions: $300 to have a center aisle created and choir loft chairs removed. $500 Audio Visual: projector slideshow and videorecording, livestream, mics, audio files and prerecorded music. $600 to use the Sanctuary all day (8 hours) for set up & clean up.

Room cost

$1,800+ for ceremony only, $2,500+ for ceremony + reception

Plumer Hall

Perfect for wedding receptions, quinceañeras, birthday parties, or even drag bingo!

Keep your celebration going in our bright and spacious Plumer Hall. $1,500 (Reception Only) Includes: 4 hour rental of Plumer Hall (including set up & clean up time). Optional additions: +$150 each additional hour.

Guest capacity

Up to 175 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$1,500 for 4 hours, +$150 each additional hour.

Peace, Justice, Wisdom Rooms

Three completely customizable rooms with movable dividers that you can make entirely your own

Keep the party going in the Peace, Justice, and Wisdom rooms attached to the Sanctuary. $1,000 (Reception Only) Includes: 4 hour room rental (including set up & clean up time), as well as access to the enclosed Pastor's Patio with fountain. Optional additions: +$100 each additional hour.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 210 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$1,000 for 4 hours, +$100 each additional hour.

The Sanctuary

Celebrate your love at Irvine United Congregational Church!

IUCC's Sanctuary boasts breathtaking architecture and a blank slate so you can get married as it is, or make it your own by adding your own decor. Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a grand ceremony, our versatile space can accommodate your preferences. We also offer basic tech and AV capabilities, including video and livestreaming, so distant friends and family can share in your big day.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Relaxed and casual

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

$1,800 (Ceremony Only) Includes: Pastor Sarah, use of the Sanctuary for 2 hours, and use of Bride Room. Optional additions: $300 to have a center aisle created and choir loft chairs removed. $500 Audio Visual: projector slideshow and videorecording, livestream, mics, audio files and prerecorded music. $600 to use the Sanctuary all day (8 hours) for set up & clean up.

Room cost

$1,800+ for ceremony only, $2,500+ for ceremony + reception


Irvine United Congregational Church packages

Ceremony & Reception Package

25-300 guests

Peak pricing $2,500-3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,500-3,000

Description

Save $300 when you book your ceremony and reception together!


Available services that can be provided by Irvine United Congregational Church

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

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  • Open and Welcoming Venue

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    Theresa L.Sep 29, 2024

    My wife and I got married at IUCC and couldn't be happier about that decision. We wanted to get married in Orange County so our guests would not have to travel a great distance, but all the venues here are so expensive! So when we found this gem in Irvine we jumped on it! We loved the unique space of the geodesic sanctuary and the complementary reception hall. Both were light and bright and we were able to decorate them the way we wanted. The location was also great because we could take pictures on the lake next door while our family and friends were enjoying appetizers and cocktails on the patio before the reception started. We were pleasantly surprised that the officiant was included, but as a same gender couple were worried about getting married by a pastor. When we found out that Pastor Sarah and the IUCC church had a long history of fighting for equal marriage we were impressed and even happier about our selection. And it was great how she took the time to meet with us and really hear our story so that it felt like the whole ceremony was so personal. Our wedding was perfect! Thank you!

  • Beautiful and affordable church setting

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    LauraAug 31, 2024

    Irvine United Congregational Church was a wonderful choice for our wedding venue. Their communication style was positive and made the planning process smooth and efficient. The quality of their work and value provided was great - they were extremely flexible and accommodating to our needs. They were easy to work with and paid close attention to the beautiful details, both inside and out, that made our special day so memorable. We highly recommend this lovely venue to any couple looking for a fantastic wedding experience.

  • The perfect wedding at iUCC

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    GretchenAug 29, 2024

    I got married at IUCC and held the reception there as well. I loved the space, it wasn't "too churchy" and the pastor recognized that we aren't either and really focused on making the ceremony be about us. Our guests commented on how personalized it was and it meant a lot to me that she took the time to get to know us. We liked that we could choose our own caterer and decorate the hall the way we wanted it. Another cost saver! It was a really good deal compared to everywhere else we looked and we didn't feel like we had to compromise anything. Thank you IUCC!

  • Unforgettable Day!

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    HannahAug 28, 2024

    Thanks, IUCC! Our wedding day was absolutely magical and the IUCC team was awesome to work with while planning everything. After our first tour we had a clear idea of how to set up our decorations and tables. Since we were on a budget we really loved how easy it was to bring in our own decorations, food, and drinks making the reception our own super simple. The church was a good location and super easy to get into. The sanctuary is beautiful and we really liked how the round layout of the sanctuary and Plumer Hall, it was a unique way to bring our guests together and everyone had the best time! The whole day flew by!! I’d def think about booking Plumer Hall again for a bday or graduation party!