Why Couples Fall in Love with The Christmas House
If you’re searching for a garden wedding venue in Southern California, chances are you’re not just looking for a place. You’re looking for a feeling. A sense of ease. A space that feels personal, welcoming, and meaningful.
That’s often when couples discover The Christmas House, a historic Queen Anne Victorian estate in Rancho Cucamonga, California, where weddings are designed to feel unhurried, intentional, and deeply connected.
For more than 120 years, this house has been a place of gathering and celebration. Today, it continues that tradition by hosting intimate weddings and thoughtfully curated wedding weekends for couples who want something a little different.
A Historic Garden Wedding Venue That Feels Like Home
One of the first things couples say when they walk through our doors is that The Christmas House doesn’t feel like a traditional wedding venue. It feels warm. Lived in. Comfortable.
That’s because it is both our home and our business.
From greeting guests with a heartfelt “Welcome to the Christmas House” to caring for the gardens and restoring historic details, every part of the experience is approached with intention. Couples often tell us they feel relaxed the moment they arrive, which sets the tone for the entire wedding day.
Designed for Intimate and Small Weddings
We specialize in small and intimate weddings because we believe connection matters more than scale. Time matters. Being present matters.
The Christmas House is especially well suited for:
Intimate garden wedding ceremonies (up to 150 people)
Micro weddings with your closest people (2-30 people)
Wedding weekend experiences with overnight stays for the couple and up to 6 additional guests
Rather than rushing from one moment to the next, couples are given the space to slow down and actually experience their celebration.
A day that flows with purpose, without pressure, and always guided by love.
Historic Charm Without the Stress
Built in 1904, The Christmas House offers the romance and character of a historic wedding venue without the rigidity that sometimes comes with older properties.
Couples appreciate:
Natural flow between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception spaces
Built-in beauty that reduces the need for excessive décor
A team that understands both logistics and emotion
It’s history that feels welcoming, not intimidating.
Weddings That Feel Meaningful, Not Perfect
We believe weddings don’t need to be perfect to be beautiful.
The most memorable celebrations are rooted in real moments. Shared laughter. Quiet pauses. Personal details that reflect who you are, not what a wedding is supposed to look like.
We love working with couples who value experience over performance and authenticity over perfection.
Is The Christmas House the Right Wedding Venue for You?
The Christmas House may be a great fit if you’re looking for:
A historic wedding venue in Southern California
A garden wedding venue with a relaxed atmosphere
An intimate or micro wedding setting
A place that values hospitality, warmth, and attention to detail
If you’re still exploring what feels right, that’s part of the process. We’re always happy to be one of the places you consider along the way.
Visit The Christmas House
A blog post can share information, but it can’t fully capture what it feels like to walk through the gardens or imagine your people gathered here.
If you’re planning a wedding and want to see if The Christmas House feels like your place, we’d love to welcome you for a tour.
Because at the heart of everything we do is one simple purpose:
To celebrate love in a way that feels real, meaningful, and true to you.