event pricing

Darlington House provides a beautiful and customizable outdoor venue space. You and your vendors create the atmosphere that best suits your personality!

DARLINGTON HOUSE RENTALS INCLUDE:

Use of the entire first floor of Darlington House and its gardens for all events plus 4 hours for vendor set up and 1 hour for vendor clean up

Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions include early wedding party arrival and use of the second floor. Reception-Only events may upgrade for use of the second floor and/or early wedding party arrival.

Pricing does not include catering or rentals, which are booked through third-party vendors. Please see our list of Approved Caterers here.

2025 wedding Ceremony & Reception

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of wooden chairs, floral arrangements, and string lights overhead.

April - October 2025

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

6-Hour Event (4 PM - 10 PM) 8500

SUNDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 8250

THURSDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 8000

Photo by XOandFetti

Jan - Mar, Nov - Dec 2025

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

6-Hour Event (3PM - 9 PM) 8250

SUNDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 8000

THURSDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 7750

2025 Wedding Reception or Special Event

Outdoor wedding reception setup with elegant wooden tables and chairs, decorated with floral arrangements, glassware, and plates, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

Photo by XOandFetti

April - October 2025

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

5-Hour Event (5 PM - 10 PM) 7500

SUNDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 7250

THURSDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 7000

Jan - Mar, Nov - Dec 2025

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

5-Hour Event (4PM - 9 PM) 7250

SUNDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 7000

THURSDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 6750

2026 wedding Ceremony & Reception

Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows, attended by bridesmaids in pink dresses, groomsmen in blue suits, officiated by a person in a suit, with decorative fountain and flowers in the foreground.

Photo by Elizabeth Burgi

April - October 2026

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

6-Hour Event (4 PM - 10 PM) 9000

SUNDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 8750

THURSDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 8500

Jan - Mar , Nov - Dec 2026

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

6-Hour Event (3PM - 9 PM) 8750

SUNDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 8500

THURSDAY

6-Hour Event (3 PM - 9 PM) 8000

2026 Wedding Reception or Special Event

Bride and groom dancing at an outdoor wedding reception with guests clapping and taking photos.

Photo by Erica Streelman

April - October 2026

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

5-Hour Event (5 PM - 10 PM) 8000

SUNDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 7750

THURSDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 7500

Jan - Mar, Nov - Dec 2026

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

5-Hour Event (4PM - 9 PM) 7750

SUNDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 7500

THURSDAY

5-Hour Event (4 PM - 9 PM) 7250

other events

MEMORIALS & MEETINGS

6000

4-Hour Daytime Event (11 AM - 3 PM)

plus 2 hours of vendor set up and one hour of clean up

Memorials & Meetings may be booked Monday thru Thursday

PHOTO SHOOTS

Contact Venue Director for Pricing

  • Love Letters

    ““The venue was great to work with and their preferred vendors are amazing… So glad I chose this venue for my dream wedding that I would live over again and again” - Alejandra

    “With so many cool areas to explore and roam, it’s an amazing place for an intimate wedding or a large celebration. Working with Carly was wonderful! I love this venue and can’t wait for more beautiful celebrations in the future” - Allison (coordinator)

  • Love Letters

    “…all we can say is: book this venue!! Everything about it was perfect” - Erin

    “The grounds are immaculate and the lighting is perfect… I can’t recomend Darlington House enough. I will always look forward to working there” - Glenn (photographer)

  • Love Letters

    “This is an amazing historic house that is not only the gem of La Jolla, but it’s the also the most picturesque venue I have had the pleasure of experiencing.” - Zapher (caterer)

    “…wow what a wonderful day!!! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and Carly from the Darlington House was so incredible helpful and kind. It is such a unique space and offers so much freedom to bring your dream wedding to life.” - Cindy