How to Plan a Fort Mason General’s Residence Wedding
Ultimate Guide for Planning a Fort Mason General’s Residence Wedding
(complete with pricing and photos)
Having a Fort Mason General’s Residence Wedding allows you to have a venue full of natural splendor and rich history. It features views of Alcatraz, Aquatic Park, and glimpses of the San Francisco Bay for some of the most stunning backdrops for any wedding. Read below on tips on planning a Fort Mason General’s Residence wedding with all the information you will need.
Why the General’s Residence Wedding
The General’s residence is by far the most popular wedding venue at Fort Mason. It has a classy ballroom, dining room, bridal suite, and foyer, which are used to host wedding ceremonies and receptions. It is incredibly customizable to meet the needs of any wedding to make for a unique, tasteful, and unforgettable wedding.
The backdrop to the General’s residence is tantalizing views of San Francisco Bay. These make for incredible sunset photos, and the well-manicured lawn is perfect as an outdoor venue. You get views of the iconic Alcatraz from the lawn, but it’s safe to say that the entire Generals residence is incredibly photogenic. Any photographer will have fun capturing all your big moments.
A Fort Mason General’s residence wedding is ideal for you if you plan on having an intimate wedding of about 130 guests. The whole venue offers good bones to put your mark on with custom décor that will meet your preferred style and aesthetics. The reception area is large enough for all manner of festivities, but it’s not a complete venue without a fully-fledged dance floor.
Fort Mason General’s Residence Wedding Cost
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Fort Mason General’s Residence Wedding Capacity
Different areas of the General’s residence will accommodate a different number of people. You can expect the dining room to hold up to 130 people seated with enough space for a dance floor. The ballroom and rear balcony will hold up to 200 people, and gallery 308, which is a recent addition, will hold up to 400 people. The firehouse can accommodate up to 100 people. But most importantly, these capacities depend on how you plan your spaces.
Fort Mason General’s Residence Wedding Catering and Wedding Planning
There is no official caterer or wedding planner for Fort Mason’s General’s residence. Hence, it is appropriate that you plan to have a caterer and wedding planner of your choice to handle the festivities. Likewise, you are expected to provide your own food and drinks. This shouldn’t be a problem if you want to create a custom wedding script.
Fort Mason General’s Residence Wedding Essentials
You can have your wedding at Fort Mason’s late into the night. It is available all year round and will host you at any time of the day starting at 8 AM to 12 midnight and even allow you to play amplified music indoors. Tables and chairs are provided and so do some linens, silverware ad kitchen facilitates. There is wheelchair access to most areas, but you will need to secure liability insurance.
A Fort Mason Elopement
Falling in over and saying your vows at the General’s residence is an unbeatable experience. It has hosted luminaries like General MacArthur and a few residents, so it makes sense to have your elopement here. You have a lot to work with, and you can create rustic and modern chic elopements and everything in between. It effortlessly accommodates your needs, and having your elopement here means that you support the long heritage of this site.
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