Unitarian Society Of Santa Barbara

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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 $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $6,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

The Unitarian Society campus includes the Sanctuary, a Reception hall, a Terrace and two Gardened Courtyards, allowing for wedding Ceremonies inside or out. Designed and built in 1930 in the city’s signature Spanish-Revival style, the rustic glamor is enhanced by antique architectural elements. Couples of any faith or sexual orientation are invited to pledge their love in this glorious space, a welcome solution for interfaith marriages and same-sex unions.

Seated guest capacity

50-200

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

Outdoor

1535 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Our event spaces

Historic Sanctuary

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara Non-Denomination Church

Our Sanctuary is the jewel of our campus; a peaceful and powerful place to be. You can feel it as you walk beneath the 50 foot ceilings, and as the light fills the room from the stunning stained glass window. You can feel it as you listen to the acoustically-perfect sounds of our Steinway piano or the majestic 1,500 pipe organ. Our friendly staff will help you design your perfect wedding here!

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 285 Standing

Square footage

2,035

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

Varies by day of the week

Parish Hall

The main ballroom at USSB

Parish Hall is our main ballroom. This beautiful room hosts most of the wedding receptions held at USSB, in conjunction with Parish Courtyard right outside the three arched doorways. It’s the place to dance the night away! And with our attached commercial Kitchen, Parish Hall has everything you’ll need for a full- featured event.

Guest capacity

12-120 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,584

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Sound System Elevated Stage Projector & Screen Commercial Kitchen Wheelchair Accessible

Room cost

Varies by day of the week

Parish Courtyard

Parish Courtyard and parish hall in combination offer your guests a true indoor/outdoor experience on our beautiful historic campus.

Parish Courtyard is one of our most beautiful spaces. Nestled between our Sanctuary and Parish Hall, this gorgeous garden hosts most of our wedding receptions. And in the evening, when the Courtyard Lights are lit, our beautiful fountained courtyard becomes truly romantic. It’s the ideal place to make a memory.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

4,580

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom in Parish Hall Palm Tree Courtyard Lights Available

Room cost

Varies by day of the week