The North Star House

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,600

Packages

Prices start at $800

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

The North Star House was built during the age of the California Gold Rush as a home and business accommodation for the second largest producing mine in California. It was designed by Julia Morgan, the first licensed female architect in in the State. Her greatest claim to fame is the Hearst Castle. The House features a catering kitchen, lighted courtyard, open grassy areas, wooded views, a veranda overlooking the sunset and plenty of parking. We're only a couple miles from Downtown Grass Valley's accommodations, shops and nightlife. We allow for lots of flexibility in how you plan your day and you can bring your own vendors and beverages. We allow for lots of flexibility; how you plan your day, use the venue space, and the choice to bring your own vendors and beverages. Saturdays are $4200 for 10 hours onsite All other days are $3200 for 10 hours -byo vendors -two ready-rooms in the house -tables and chairs included

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-250

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
12075 Auburn Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949

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The North Star House

A stylish but inexpensive wedding venue for the ceremony or reception of your dreams

The furnished interior features hardwood floors, a beautiful living room, an elegant dining room, catering kitchen, two restrooms, and rooms for changing. The site contains ample parking with accessible walkways. You can say “I do” under the pergola in the courtyard, between the trees on the lawn, or with the house and stone terrace as a backdrop. Our terrace will offer you and your guests sweeping views of a Gold Country sunset.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Included in this room:

Historic home, set among lawns and trees, with sunset view from the stone terrace. Spacious, furnished indoors for mixing and mingling during your wedding. Plenty of flexibility for planning your event. Certified catering kitchen. Ample on-site parking. ADA compliant; accessible walkways. Tables and chairs for up to 200 people included as a courtesy. Additional options: lighting over back lawn, added hours.

Room cost

Wedding rental for venue, indoors + outdoors, 10 hours onsite: $4,200 for Saturday, $3,200 Sunday through Friday

The North Star House packages

Saturday Wedding

250 guests

Peak pricing $4,200

Description

A large in-season wedding on a Saturday

What’s included
  • Full access the the House and Grounds for 10 hours
  • Parking
  • Two ready-rooms
  • Tables and Chairs for up to 200 guests

Friday/Sunday/Weekday Wedding

250 guests

Peak pricing $3,200

Description

A Wedding on any day of the week except Saturday.

What’s included
  • Full access the the House and Grounds for 10 hours
  • Parking
  • Two ready-rooms
  • Tables and Chairs for up to 200 guests

Elopement/Winter/Small Wedding

60 guests

Peak pricing $2,600

Off-peak pricing $2,600

Description

A wedding with 60 guests or fewer OR A wedding held in November through March Our interior space is amazing for smaller parties, but may not be ideal for larger parties.

What’s included
  • Full access the the House and Grounds for 6 hours
  • Parking
  • Two ready-rooms
  • Tables and Chairs for up to 60 guests

Rehearsal Dinner Add-On

60 guests

Peak pricing $800

Off-peak pricing $800

Description

Amazing add-on option to make arriving on your weddings day feel like you're coming home. Dropoff, decorate, set up, gather and enjoy the house for 5 hours with up to 60 guests the evening before your Big Day. Rehearsal Dinner package is subject to availability and time-of-day restrictions.

What’s included
  • Full access the the House and Grounds for 5 hours
  • Parking
  • Two ready-rooms
  • Tables and Chairs for up to 200 guests

Available services that can be provided by The North Star House

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

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