The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,915 for off-peak dates, and $8,915 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $89

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

An intimate, historic cathedral in the heart of Long Beach, the ideal spot for a gorgeous vintage wedding. This historic wedding and event venue will delight your guests with its rustic and elegant atmosphere. Enjoy an outdoor wedding ceremony in the alfresco courtyard, surrounded by the beautiful cathedral, wrought iron features, and stained glass windows. Similarly, indoor ceremonies delight in the historic cathedral with vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a spacious floor plan. Pair your ceremony space with the Grand Hall for an elegant reception with similar vintage features found throughout the rest of the cathedral. Complete your entire wedding with any one of our customizable packages. Make The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings your preferred choice to celebrate your first moments as newlyweds.

Seated guest capacity

10-200

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

600 E 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90802

Our event spaces

Ceremony & Reception Cathedral
Ceremony Courtyard
Grand Hall

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Ceremony & Reception Cathedral

A spacious cathedral full of vintage elegance in the heart of Long Beach

This stunning cathedral features breathtaking vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams beautifully complemented by white walls and marble tile floors. Additionally, the traditional stained glass windows and embellished lantern chandeliers present a gorgeous vintage flair for any ceremony or reception.

Guest capacity

10-200 Seated

10-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Spacious Get Ready Rooms for Couples and VIPs - Courtyard Space for Alfresco Cocktails or Outdoor Ceremonies - Customizable Packages to Complete Your Wedding Style

The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings packages

Classic

10-200 guests

Peak pricing $89

Description

5 Hours Package, Soft Drinks + Cash Bar, House Champagne, House Wine with Meal, Appetizer Assorted Cheeses & Vegetables, 2 Entrée Buffet, Invitations & Accessories, DJ & MC Services, House Chairs, House Linens, and House Centerpieces. All our packages include comprehensive ‘Essentials’ that make every wedding seamless.

Premier

10-200 guests

Peak pricing $119

Description

5 Hours, Open Bar with Beer, Wine & Well Spirits, Premier Champagne, House Wine with Meal, Appetizers: Choice of 6 Items, 3 Entrée Buffet or Duet Plate, Personalized Wedding Cake, Invitations & Accessories, DJ & MC Services, House Chairs, House Linens, and Custom Fresh Floral Centerpieces. All our packages include comprehensive ‘Essentials’ that make every wedding seamless.

Elite

10-200 guests

Peak pricing $144

Description

6 Hours, Open Bar with Beer, Wine & Top-Shelf Spirits, Elite Champagne, Elite Wine with Meal, Appetizers: Choice of 6 Items, 3 Entrée Buffet or Duet Plate, Personalized Wedding Cake, Officiant, Invitations & Accessories, DJ & MC Services, Elite Chairs, Elite Linens, Custom Fresh Floral Centerpieces, Charger Plates, Photo Booth & Operator, Accent Lighting and Grand Sparkler Moment

Available services that can be provided by The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings

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
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Self parking - paid
Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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As Perfect As A Wedding Could Get
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•Dominique B.•Sep 4, 2024
The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings was an exceptional choice for our wedding venue. Their communication style was prompt, accessible, and thorough, making the planning process seamless. The venue location is truly timeless and romantic. The quality of their team shows throughout the entirety of the event. They made it so easy for me to customize my wedding, perfectly matching my Type A tendencies, and ensuring we felt incredibly special throughout the entire experience. The Sanctuary team is amazing, and I do not regret any second of the planning because they made sure to match my vision and passion for this big day!
Most Helpful Venue
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•Erica C.•Jul 29, 2024
My husband and I love our wedding venue, The Sanctuary. We were lost when we first started wedding planning because we had no direction. After attending an open house at The Sanctuary, we met Mason who helped us build a package for our big day. We picked out every detail and made our vision come to life. They also connected us to their vendors who were a pleasure to work with. Lastly, the venue itself is beautiful. The cathedral and courtyard were perfect for our photos. The dining hall was just as beautiful and charming. Our guests kept complimenting how elegant everything was. I highly recommend booking this venue.
Would recommend Wedgewood over and over again
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•Angelica•Feb 10, 2024
Wedgewood Weddings has been around for generations, and for good reason. When I began planning for our wedding, I was overwhelmed with choices – choices I didn't even know I needed to concern myself with. Because of this, I knew from the get go that I would need an all-inclusive venue, but I didn't expect to find one with the flexibility, collaboration, and intention that Wedgewood provides for their couples. I would recommend this company over and over again, and I can only sing the highest of praises for The Sanctuary in Long Beach as a venue and for the staff that works there. Thank you, truly, for the effort you put into coordinating an organized, beautiful wedding. We appreciate the attentiveness, were impressed by the execution, and grateful for the overall warmth and kindness of your staff to us and our loved ones. I received SO many compliments about the whole day and how seamless everything was. I couldn't have done it without any of you! If we had the budget to have a second and third wedding, I'd do it all over again and I'd do it with Wedgewood. (Which, I hope speaks volumes to the quality of their service because I know many brides that definitely would not go through the wedding planning process ever again.) I also wanted to extend a special thank you to our coordinator, Mason: Thank you for doing all you could to ensure an enjoyable experience. Not a single detail we discussed over all the months of planning was missed. You truly helped orchestrate the successful execution of my vision for the wedding, and I'm really glad you were there.