About this venue
Nestled in a beautiful residential neighborhood of Los Angeles, Occidental boasts beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces that for over 100 years have served as a backdrop to weddings, birthday parties, reunions, company dinners, and many other celebrations. We offer an all-inclusive catering service and a selection of delectable dishes prepared by Oxy's own nationally ranked chefs. Occidental's striking architecture, cream-colored archways, the roses, the trees and beautiful fountains create a picturesque backdrop for your special day.
Our event spaces
Branca Patio
Beautiful archways surround this covered patio for an outdoor/indoor experience.
French windows look out from the Gresham Dining Hall onto this picturesque, covered patio. The beautiful, gabled glass roof gives the feeling of being outdoors, yet provides a comfortable climate year-round. Please note that the use of this space for dancing requires dance floor rental.
Guest capacity
40-130 Seated
40-180 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
-Tables and Chairs -Fountain water feature comes with bridal suite
Room cost
$2,500 - four hours
Academic Quad
Outdoor setting under old oak trees
Outdoor setting in a grove of 100 year old oak trees in the center of campus
Guest capacity
Up to 400 Seated
Up to 500 Standing
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Room cost
$1000 for ceremony only by fountain, Reception and Ceremony $4000
Herrick Chapel
Lofty yet intimate, the magnificent high ceiling with multiple stained glass windows welcomes people of all faiths. The chapel is bright, airy and air-conditioned.
Guest capacity
Up to 600 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Cannon Plaza
Beautiful private courtyard
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Guest capacity
20-150 Seated
20-200 Standing
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
AV Stage Market lighting
Room cost
4250 for 5 hours
Gresham Dining Hall
Classic elegance, beautiful architecture, romantic atmosphere.
Creamy walls, high, open-beamed ceilings, tall arched windows, oak tables, and chairs create a setting that is warm and welcoming. This dining hall is available for College and private catered events on select Saturdays only, after 5 p.m. Branca Patio is recommended to be booked together with Gresham to create and indoor/outdoor space. Special price for Gresham and Branca patio booked together
Guest capacity
100-250 Seated
100-285 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Indoor space Includes Outdoor Covered Patio Chandeliers High Ceilings
Room cost
$2,500 - four hours (5th hour free with alcohol package)
Branca Patio
Beautiful archways surround this covered patio for an outdoor/indoor experience.
French windows look out from the Gresham Dining Hall onto this picturesque, covered patio. The beautiful, gabled glass roof gives the feeling of being outdoors, yet provides a comfortable climate year-round. Please note that the use of this space for dancing requires dance floor rental.
Guest capacity
40-130 Seated
40-180 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
-Tables and Chairs -Fountain water feature comes with bridal suite
Room cost
$2,500 - four hours
Academic Quad
Outdoor setting under old oak trees
Outdoor setting in a grove of 100 year old oak trees in the center of campus
Guest capacity
Up to 400 Seated
Up to 500 Standing
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Room cost
$1000 for ceremony only by fountain, Reception and Ceremony $4000
Herrick Chapel
Lofty yet intimate, the magnificent high ceiling with multiple stained glass windows welcomes people of all faiths. The chapel is bright, airy and air-conditioned.
Guest capacity
Up to 600 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Cannon Plaza
Beautiful private courtyard
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Guest capacity
20-150 Seated
20-200 Standing
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
AV Stage Market lighting
Room cost
4250 for 5 hours
Gresham Dining Hall
Classic elegance, beautiful architecture, romantic atmosphere.
Creamy walls, high, open-beamed ceilings, tall arched windows, oak tables, and chairs create a setting that is warm and welcoming. This dining hall is available for College and private catered events on select Saturdays only, after 5 p.m. Branca Patio is recommended to be booked together with Gresham to create and indoor/outdoor space. Special price for Gresham and Branca patio booked together
Guest capacity
100-250 Seated
100-285 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Indoor space Includes Outdoor Covered Patio Chandeliers High Ceilings
Room cost
$2,500 - four hours (5th hour free with alcohol package)
Available services that can be provided by Occidental College
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
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