The Spaces You’ll Experience on Your Wedding Day at The Christmas House
When couples tour The Christmas House, one of the most common things we hear is:
“I didn’t realize how much space there actually is.”
That’s because weddings here are designed to flow through the house and gardens, not be confined to a single room. From the moment you arrive to the last song of the night, each space plays a role in how your day feels.
Here’s a closer look at the areas you and your guests will experience throughout your wedding day.
Getting Ready in the House
Your wedding day begins inside a historic Queen Anne Victorian estate, where getting ready feels calm, private, and unhurried.
Couples use designated spaces within the house for getting dressed before the ceremony. The Celebration Suite and the Butler’s Quarters are both included as private wedding dressing rooms, offering comfortable, styled spaces for final touches, quiet moments, and pre-ceremony photos. For couples who choose to have professional hair and makeup on-site, the Magnolia Room is available as a limited upgrade and is designed specifically for that purpose. Each space plays a different role in the flow of the day while supporting the experience and the images that tell its story.
This is especially appealing for couples searching for:
wedding venues with on-site getting ready rooms
historic wedding venues with overnight accommodations
intimate wedding venues that feel personal, not commercial
Welcoming Guests Through the Front of the House
Guests arrive through the front of the property and are welcomed into the house, setting the tone right away.
Rather than walking straight into a single event space, they experience a home that has hosted celebrations for more than a century. This creates an immediate sense of warmth and anticipation and allows guests to settle in before moving outdoors for the ceremony or cocktail hour.
It’s one of the details couples don’t always think about until they tour, but it’s often what stands out most afterward.
The Parlor, Library, and Veranda
Throughout the event, couples and guests naturally move between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The main floor of the Christmas House offers cozy areas to sit, connect, and take a breather from the dance floor - whether it’s a quiet moment together or an easy conversation with friends. The veranda is a favorite spot during cocktail hour and golden hour, especially for guests who enjoy mingling and taking it all in.
For couples searching for:
indoor and outdoor wedding venues in Southern California
wedding venues with multiple guest spaces
estate wedding venues with historic charm
these transitions matter more than they might expect.
A Venue That Feels Like a Weekend, Not a Timeline
Because The Christmas House also functions as a bed-and-breakfast for wedding couples, the experience often feels less like a few scheduled hours and more like a full, immersive stay.
From private After Parties to slow mornings the next day, the house itself becomes part of the memory. This is especially appealing to couples looking for:
wedding venues with overnight accommodations
destination-style wedding venues in Southern California
venues that feel relaxed, romantic, and intentional
Touring Season Is About Imagining Yourself Here
During touring season, couples aren’t just comparing prices or packages. They’re asking themselves a simple question:
“Can I see myself here on my wedding day?”
Our goal during tours is to help you envision how the house supports your day from start to finish, not just where the ceremony or reception happens.
If you’re currently touring wedding venues and looking for a space that feels historic, welcoming, and thoughtfully layered, we invite you to experience The Christmas House in person.