Occidental College

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $15,000

Catering services pricing

$100 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $1

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled in a beautiful residential neighborhood of Los Angeles, Occidental boasts beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces that for over 100 years have served as a backdrop to weddings, birthday parties, reunions, company dinners, and many other celebrations. We offer an all-inclusive catering service and a selection of delectable dishes prepared by Oxy's own nationally ranked chefs. Occidental's striking architecture, cream-colored archways, the roses, the trees and beautiful fountains create a picturesque backdrop for your special day.

Seated guest capacity

50-400

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Our event spaces

Branca Patio

Beautiful archways surround this covered patio for an outdoor/indoor experience.

French windows look out from the Gresham Dining Hall onto this picturesque, covered patio. The beautiful, gabled glass roof gives the feeling of being outdoors, yet provides a comfortable climate year-round. Please note that the use of this space for dancing requires dance floor rental.

Guest capacity

40-130 Seated

40-180 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Tables and Chairs -Fountain water feature comes with bridal suite

Room cost

$2,500 - four hours

Academic Quad

Outdoor setting under old oak trees

Outdoor setting in a grove of 100 year old oak trees in the center of campus

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Room cost

$1000 for ceremony only by fountain, Reception and Ceremony $4000

Herrick Chapel

Lofty yet intimate, the magnificent high ceiling with multiple stained glass windows welcomes people of all faiths. The chapel is bright, airy and air-conditioned.

Guest capacity

Up to 600 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Cannon Plaza

Beautiful private courtyard

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Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

20-200 Standing

Ideal for

Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

AV Stage Market lighting

Room cost

4250 for 5 hours

Gresham Dining Hall

Classic elegance, beautiful architecture, romantic atmosphere.

Creamy walls, high, open-beamed ceilings, tall arched windows, oak tables, and chairs create a setting that is warm and welcoming. This dining hall is available for College and private catered events on select Saturdays only, after 5 p.m. Branca Patio is recommended to be booked together with Gresham to create and indoor/outdoor space. Special price for Gresham and Branca patio booked together

Guest capacity

100-250 Seated

100-285 Standing

Ideal for

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

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Indoor space Includes Outdoor Covered Patio Chandeliers High Ceilings

Room cost

$2,500 - four hours (5th hour free with alcohol package)