Bride and groom entering reception at Casa de la Guerra — *Photo by Kaitie Brainerd Photography*

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, Casa de la Guerra is centrally located near many attractions and hotels. Using materials and building methods similar to its original construction, the Casa has been restored to its original appearance during the time Presidio Commandant José de la Guerra and his family resided there, between 1828 and 1858.

The Casa is a beautiful venue to hold your wedding ceremony and reception. The courtyard offers strings of lights for ambiance, decomposed granite flooring in an open courtyard, and easy access for vendors/rental companies. Use of a prep kitchen, restrooms, and storage room on site is also available. There are five beautiful spaces available for your event, including the Presidio Chapel, Presidio Parade, Presidio Orchard, Alhecama Theatre, and Pico Adobe.

Capacity: up to 250 people

Presidio Chapel - 180 guests

Casa de la Guerra - 250 guests

Alhecama Theatre - 140 guests

Presidio Orchard - 250 guests

Pricing: $$

$3,150.00 - Ten (10) hour rental ($200 for each additional hour)

$1,000.00 - Refundable security deposit

$150.00 - Cleaning fee

$630.00 - Optional privacy fence (installation & take-down)

$735.00 - Optional removal (and re-installation, postevent) of courtyard string lights (Requires significant advance notification)

Time Allotments:

10 hours for the Casa de la Guerra (extra hours start at $200/hour)

10 hours for the Alhecama Theater (extra hours start at $200/hour)

8 hours for the Presidio Orchard (extra hours start at $100/hour)

6 hours for the Presidio Chapel (extra hours start at $100/hour)

6 hours for the Presidio Parade (extra hours start at $100/hour)

24 hours for the Pico Adobe

At the Chapel, Orchard, and Alhecama Theatre, events must end at 10 p.m. At Casa de la Guerra, events must end at midnight.

The venues are accessible as early as 9:00 a.m. for vendors.

Requirements:

Contract
Deposit Amount/ Percentage
Event Insurance
Rentals
Catering
Same day load in and load out

What is Provided:

Chairs (for additional fee)

Music: Amplified Music Allowed

Bridal Dressing Room: No

Restrooms: Yes

Parking Available: Yes

Alcohol Policy: Alcohol may be served by your caterer or other licensed bar service listed. Arrangements for the purchase of alcohol should be discussed with your caterer/bar service. The venue requires clients to abide by ABC Regulations.

Decorations: Minimal restrictions per rental agreement.

Cancellations: If an event is cancelled 46 or more days prior to an event, all fees paid, except the $500 non-refundable deposit, will be returned.

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