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Wonderful space, all of our guests raved about it!

The LJWC is a stunning venue with plenty of space to do your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the same place at a great price. We found the venue to be so beautiful already, that our decorations merely accentuated it and we didn't need to do too much more to create our space. Our guests all loved the venue, and we got many compliments throughout the night and afterward. We chose to host the ceremony in the south garden, which fit 120 guests without a problem, and a cocktail hour (with mariachi) on the north and west gardens. It was all very beautiful and worked incredibly well. Erin, the venue manager, is extremely easy to work with, flexible, and responsive (we loved her!).
The venue did require the event be over at 10pm (as did nearly every other venue we toured), however we were able to transition the party to Hennessey's Tavern nearby without any issues, and our guests also loved the brief walk and change of scene! We were able to keep the party going until late into the night.

Hayley Sent on 10/30/2024

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Beautiful San Diego Venue!

Erin was super responsive from the beginning and LJWC was the perfect venue. Being that a lot of our guests were coming from the east coast and had never been to san diego, we wanted to ensure that the venue gave that quintessential san diego feel - and it did not disappoint! being in beautiful la jolla, close to the water it was perfect. the venue is also so beautiful and gardeny that you don’t need to spend a fortune on decor to make it nice! highly recommend!

Rachel Sent on 05/30/2024

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Loved this Venue

I loved having my wedding at the La Jolla Woman's Club! This venue is so beautiful and has a really lovely, intimate garden feeling. In May the trees are blooming creating such a beautiful backdrop for all of our photos. We saved a lot on floral by having our ceremony and reception outside, where not much floral needed to be added since it was already gorgeous. A bonus is it's proximity to the ocean so we could sneak off during cocktail hour for beach photos. Dancing is required to be inside, which I thought I wouldn't like since I wanted everything outside, but it ended up being really cool to have a separate space for it. Erin was very responsive and easy to work with and the price for the venue was actually more affordable compared to other venues in the area. Highly recommend, I would choose this venue a million times over.

Eva S. Sent on 09/25/2023

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The most beautiful venue

This venue is so beautiful and versatile for a wedding and not to mention the staff working there are the best and made wedding planning such a breeze. It’s also in the perfect location close to the beach, hotels, and tons of restaurants and shops.

Josh Sent on 08/21/2023

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The Perfect Venue

Erin from the La Jolla Woman's Club was great to work with, very easy going.
Location was perfect, we had cocktail hour and dinner outside on the lawn with lawn games under the tree for the kids, then dancing/ DJ inside.
The perfect setting for a wedding.

Tara Sent on 05/28/2022

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Absolutely stunning site for a wedding

We had the perfect wedding day at the La Jolla Woman's Club. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful ceremony.

In the months before we booked, we toured a number of larger and more ostentatious venues. We weren't sure how many people would be attending our wedding - or what exactly we'd be looking for. We'd lived in La Jolla for a number of years. On the one hand, we wanted our ceremony to be near the ocean. On the other, we also valued serenity and privacy. We wanted our wedding to be set off from crowds - surrounded by nature and history.

The La Jolla Women's Club was perfect. It's just off Prospect, the main drag in this part of La Jolla - about two blocks from the beach. But it's so quiet and peaceful. The site is more than a century old. Ancient trees rise up on all sides. The garden area off to the side is a picturesque spot, surrounded by greenery. The buffet area in the main courtyard is an ideal setup for a reception area. The weather in San Diego in late fall was perfect for us - sunny and high 60s, with a few low-hanging clouds. We had almost a dozen guests come up to us independently and tell us this was the most beautiful venue they had ever seen.

One other important point - our wedding was originally booked for April 2020. The La Jolla Woman's Club was flexible and easy to work with during the COVID-19 closures that followed in the next year. A number of other venues' contracts had broad "force majeure" clauses that could have made this situation a nightmare. Instead, what could have been a stressful and difficult time was easy - through two consecutive postponements. The La Jolla Woman's Club was a pleasure to work with. They made our wedding day one we'll remember for the rest of our lives.

Katie Sent on 04/26/2022

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The Perfect Venue!

My husband and I really don't enough positive things to say about hosting our wedding at the La Jolla Woman's Club. The space is so versatile and could really be customized for any event. It's not only just a gorgeous space, but also such a versatile space and the staff are INCREDIBLE. They were so accommodating with managing last minute Covid changes. I could go on and on but amongst many of our wedding plans being upended, I'm so thrilled we were still able to host our wedding here. It fulfilled all of our expectations and more.

Karen Sent on 11/13/2021

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Thank you La Jolla Woman's Club!

From our very first walkthrough, seeing the gorgeous outdoor garden spaces, great location and beautiful architecture, we knew this was our dream venue and we are so happy to have had our wedding there! We are so grateful to Auriel & La Jolla Woman's Club for sticking with us through two postponements and making our wedding day this past October so so special! Auriel was so understanding throughout the whole process of planning, postponing & rescheduling our date on top of keeping us updated on all the safety or city Covid protocols. We finally had our wedding day and we just can’t recommend La Jolla Woman's Club enough.

Kati Sent on 10/29/2021

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Stunning Venue

I had my wedding reception here in August, and it was a dream! Auriel is the BEST and so easy to work with. As an event planner myself, I'm very detail oriented and always have questions, but Auriel made the whole planning process a breeze. She spells everything out for you, so you have minimal questions (if any). I was a 2020 bride, and Auriel was great with helping us move our date to 2021 and through COVID she kept us updated on the CA guidelines/restrictions and what the Club was doing. The venue is a stunning space, and it truly does not need much to spruce it up. We used the rental company through the Club (Mario), which made things much easier and it was one less vendor to worry about.

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Evelyn Sent on 08/30/2021

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Perfect Unique Location

My daughter got married this past weekend after a year postponement and the venue, the venue staff, the amenities and the ambiance of the building, verandas, gardens, courtyards, made the day so magical. Having the flexibility to design your perfect idea of what you want in a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception was icing on the cake once you see this historic mid century modern design in La Jolla, Ca. Everything could happen in one place making it so much more convenient for our guests. We chose to have the ceremony outside under the tree with the reception indoors. With COVID restrictions we knew we had the flexibility to move the reception outside and it would be just as beautiful.
I can not say enough about Auriel and Mario. This dynamic duo makes everything so easy. They have so many tricks and props to make the day unique and special. Many of our guests were from out of town and having access to the beach and hotels close by in such a beautiful setting was icing on the cake.
The team that worked with us on the day of the wedding was so amazing. They were efficient, kind, and super helpful and professional. They really are unsung heroes making all the magic happen and come together. They didn't just do the minimum, they really did set a very high bar and they went out of their way to coordinate with all the vendors and watching this team in action was amazing. I would highly recommend this venue if you are looking for something unique and special.

Taylor Sent on 04/05/2020

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We loved our ljwc wedding

We had our wedding reception at the LJWC in September of 2018. We absolutely LOVED this venue. Ariel was extremely helpful and responsive to all of our emails and questions. She was also at our reception to make sure it ran smoothly. All of our guests loved the venue. It's so beautiful and charming. It's also walking distance to all of the hotels we used for ourselves and our guests. I recommend this venue to anyone who wants to get married in La Jolla.

Joe S. Sent on 11/24/2019

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Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!

We live across the country in Washington, DC and had another venue in La Jolla picked out for our November 2019 wedding. My now mother-in-law (local in SD) wasn't feeling it and suggested La Jolla Woman's Club. At first I was like what, no, we have a place in mind, then the second I clicked through LJWC details, I was sold. As a former US history teacher, I had wanted something with historic charm, and wow did La Jolla Woman's Club deliver! We started planning this wedding a year and a half ago, and every step of the way Auriel led us with expert professionalism. I thought at first that we paid a venue rental fee and we were really on our own to work through the details, but Auriel graciously helped us, with tons of pro tips and suggestions, helping with layouts and rental and vendor decisions, giving us some tough love advice when we needed it, and the RESULT was the most dream perfect wedding. The rentals Auriel helped us with through Mario were perfect and way more affordable than outside rental vendors. The fountain was such a perfect focal point for our ceremony, that tree was magnificent, and on and on. Our guests raved about all of it, and more importantly, we'll hold La Jolla Woman's Club close to our hearts for the rest of our lives. Could not have asked for a better experience.

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Tiffany Sent on 06/15/2018

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We are so happy that we chose La Jolla Woman's Club for our first look and our reception. The venue is so gorgeous. There are so many spots to get amazing photos. You don't need too many additional decorations because it's already beautiful. Working with LJWC (Auriel in particular) has been a very smooth and easy process. They are there to make sure your day goes perfectly, and our wedding day definitely did!

Donna Sent on 01/06/2017

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We held our daughter's wedding ceremony and reception at this lovely place in Sept of '16. The LJWC was the ideal indoor/outdoor venue, not only due to the historical building and beautiful outdoor spaces, but also due to the staff. Auriel was so easy to work with; she was responsive, accommodating and on top of all of the details. The location is wonderful, and your guests can make it a destination wedding, with everything within walking distance in La Jolla Village.

Shannon Sent on 12/15/2016

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LJWC was the perfect spot for our 11/26/2016 reception. We had 175 guests, and would not suggest much more for the ballroom, but the feel was close, intimate, and so, SO fun! Auriel was great from beginning to end - super enthusiastic and helpful on all fronts (including being there on our big day with a giant smile and well-wishes). Highly recommend this spot if you're interested in a sweet, vintage-ey feel in an awesome location. Also - check out Abbey Catering and Events for food/coordination, we loved them and they work with the LJWC all of the time so it's like a well-oiled wedding machine over there!

Emily Sent on 11/19/2016

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There are not enough ways I can express my gratitude to Auriel and her team at LJWC for all that they did in the months leading up to, and the day of our wedding. Choosing this venue as the place to have our wedding and reception was one of the best decision we ever made. From the moment we expressed interest, Auriel made us feel important and appreciated, she was such a pleasure to work with. She was in constant communication with us through the months, and was always there to answer questions, and send us information that would help with the planning process. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. From the secret garden side patio where we had the ceremony, to the gorgeous patio for cocktail hour, and the beautiful lighting for the reception. It was all executed with such precision and expertise. Our guests were raving about how stunning everything looked. The LJWC really knows how to put on an impressive wedding, and they truly helped create a lifetime of memories for us.

Liezel Sent on 05/02/2016

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Without second thoughts, we chose La Jolla Women’s Club as our wedding reception venue. La Jolla Women’s Club is a very nice and cozy venue with a great history behind it. With a little bit of an ocean view, and walking distance from a couple of hotels and eateries, the location of the venue made it very convenient for our out-of-town guests to enjoy the area and be worry-free with parking. Auriel O’Niel (venue manager) was a pleasure to work with. She was very considerate and accommodating of our special request based on traditions from our family, and she offered us a very reasonable price that we could not turn down. A couple of other good things with the venue is that the vendor (Best Rentals San Diego) who decorates the venue already has his decorations there, and the venue also only works with BarWorks for catered beverage service. So it was very convenient for us in not having to look for other vendors for this. Both vendors are very reasonable to work with. The only downside to booking a venue at his location is the noise ordinance, which ended our reception early, but in past weddings we’ve been to, it’s starting to seem like the norm. Guests wouldn’t be dancing throughout the night, and some would be leaving early. In our case, it made our families and friends dance during the time frame, and the noise ordinance was perfect timing for other guests to leave early without feeling guilty, while others moved the party to other places, like local bars—it gave them the chance to explore La Jolla’s night life.

Jennifer Sent on 11/09/2014

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My husband and I were married at the La Jolla Women’s Club in July. The venue is located in La Jolla Village right across from the ocean. It is walking distance from many hotels, which worked perfectly for us since most of guests were from out of town. Although it is located in a busy area, it is very peaceful and private. The venue itself it absolutely beautiful, with all the flowers surrounding the gardens, very little decoration is needed.

Sharlene was excellent to work with. She was so helpful throughout the planning process. She is very knowledgable about the area and vendors. She provided us with a helpful list of suggested vendors. The only required vendor is BarWorks, but the prices were reasonable and they provided excellent service. Sharlene was always very warm and welcoming during all of our visits to the club and gave us a lot of extra suggestions to help us during all of the planning.

I would definitely recommend the La Jolla Women’s Club for weddings and events!

Maressa Sent on 09/21/2014

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"My husband and I loved having our wedding at the LJWC! It was truly a special and magical day - and better than we imagined it to be. The venue was perfect - we loved that it was historic and set back from the street. There are also so many places around the venue for photographic opportunities that each had their own character. We felt like the club was a special guest at the wedding. I am still in love with your oak tree and that we could hang a chandelier in it! All the vendors worked well together and as far as we know, there were no problems! We really appreciate all the communication we had with you throughout the process and I know it helped to make our day flow seamlessly. We received positive feedback from our guests about how special and beautiful the wedding was and people even commented that parking was not a problem. We had worried that it might be. We also loved how walkable La Jolla is and that guests were able to enjoy a mini weekend in LJ and not have to worry about renting a car to get from their hotel to the venue since there are many wonderful hotels within walking distance. We would highly recommend the LJWC for any couple looking for an elegant and historic venue. We would also recommend all of our vendors: Wedding Planner - Andrea with A Diamond Celebration, Cute Cakes in Escondido, Crown Point Catering, Bar Works, Haydee's Creative Flowers, Michael Tiernan with Still Listening Productions, Anika London for Photography, XOXO Wedding Studio for Videography, Kristen at Rock and Royal Make Up Studio, the Holiday Suite at the Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla (next door to the LJWC!), and Mario with Best Rentals."

Tony Sent on 09/13/2014

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What we love about San Diego is Balboa Park with its gardens and fountains, the proximity to the beach, and the great weather. At La Jolla Woman's Club you get all of that but better! It has a very Balboa feel (beautiful gardens and a fountain) while being a nice private venue that is not possible at Balboa. Plus, it is very short walking distance to the beach and having our family all staying in La Jolla meant we "took over the town" for a few days which was very fun and surreal (we had lots of international family). Also, all our guests were so excited to visit/stay at San Diego, and the well known La Jolla especially. Sharlene (who runs the venue) is absolutely wonderful I (the bride) is a San Diego native, but we were planning the wedding from the east coast. Sharlene was very professional and able to help us get good contacts, answer any questions promptly, and solve any problems. We would recommend this venue to everyone! It will always be a special place for us now!

Amy Sent on 09/09/2014

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La Jolla Woman's Club captured us as soon as we walked through the gates and never ceased to amaze.

The historic building and the outdoor landscape design instantly welcomes you into this intimate private setting for all your wedding guests to enjoy. The 100 year-old building enhanced our 1920s vintage/modern themed wedding too. It was a perfect location for us; walking distance from the hotel (Inn By the Sea - highly recommended as well. Can't beat the location, service and price point) and all the weekend activities. Plus a quick drive to La Jolla Cove for wedding pictures. We have absolutely no regrets on this venue and would chose this place if we had to do it all over again.

Working with Sharlene Thompson, the Executive Director for LJWC was a nice experience. She is professional, responsive, and fair; and will give it to you straight (something I appreciate). Tip: She holds weekly open houses, so you can drop in for a visit as often as you'd like. I took full advantage of these open houses. It's always fun to check out your venue in the months leading up to your big day.

We hosted our ceremony in the South Garden, which had this loving, intimate feel with beautiful natural scenery. Cocktail hour was planned for the North Garden, but at the same time a colony of bees decided to build their new nest around their Queen, so it was relocated to the South Garden (Guests could have cared less). We like to think of it as good wedding-day fortune. The reception was held in the ballroom. The space allows for people to dance the night away and/or enjoy some fresh air while watching the La Jolla sunset.

A great time was had by all. Go check this place out!

Christina Sent on 08/16/2014

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The minute I laid eyes on the La Jolla Women's Club I simply knew that was where I was meant to get married! I had visions of walking down the brick aisle and getting married to my wonderful fiancé (now husband) in the gorgeous serene garden. Every contact with Sharlene was helpful and she always answered my questions promptly. So far everything was going great! I never thought to ask, "what do we do if it rains?". Why would we have asked-California is in a draught and the wedding would be in August! Well go figure, it rained the day of our wedding-August 2, 2014. I couldn't believe it! I received a call from Sharlene assuring me they had an idea for where we could move the ceremony. I insisted we wait until the last minute to move the ceremony from the garden to the veranda. By the time we arrived at the venue, the rain was obviously not going to stop. I saw how Sharlene and Mario set up the ceremony to be under the veranda right next to the original garden ceremony location. It was beautiful!! My husband and I are so grateful for Sharlene, Mario and our wedding coordinator. Our wedding day was actually better than we could have imagined. They worked so hard to make sure our day was wonderful. Our wedding was unforgettable. We had an amazing ceremony outside under the veranda as it rained. The green all around was stunning. Our cocktail hour was simply moved inside right by the garden. With all the doors and window open, it was like we were outside. We truly think our day was better than how we originally planned. I feel so lucky to have picked the La Jolla Women's club because there are endless possibilities no matter the weather. At another venue, we would have had no other option for a ceremony. I had nothing to worry about on my big day. Sharlene and crew took care of it all and were excellent at troubleshooting I strongly recommend the La Jolla Women's Club. It is worth every single dollar to ensure your big day runs smoothly, no matter what!

Ashley Sent on 05/18/2014

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I got married in April at the La Jolla Woman's Club in the heart of La Jolla. Our guests were able to walk from their hotel at the Empress to this venue with ease. This historic building is well-maintained and felt so inviting. We had our ceremony in the south-side garden. The flowers and trees were all in bloom and gorgeous. There was already a beautiful arch to stand underneath during the ceremony. This venue was very intimate and private. They had lights on the trees at night which provided us with some great night pictures with our photographer. It was a pleasure working with Sharlene. She was easy to communicate with and responded promptly to any emails. She and her staff went out of their way to make our experience a great one.

Gulin Sent on 02/22/2014

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La Jolla Woman's club is the best location for any occasion. I love the garden and the building itself. Located close to the beach and never had trouble with parking although it is in the heart of La Jolla Village.

We had our wedding beginning of November 2013 and it was just perfect. Our ceremony took place in the south garden where it is more private and the bar was set up in the north garden. Our guests enjoyed themselves while we took stroll down to the beach for some sunset shots. Our reception was indoors but you have the option to have it outside. It almost never rains in San Diego but we wanted to have a location where indoor/outdoor set up can be possible without and additional worry. Only down side is if you want to party long hours into the night you need take it to another location after 9:30 since the music needs to be turned down due neighborhood noise ordinance.

Sharlene is the executive director and she is great with everything when it comes to planning. We had a short time to put everything together (3-4 months) and to be honest we didn't know all need to be taken care of. Sharlene was very helpful making sure we had everything straight. Se has her checklist and makes sure nothing is forgotten. She is prompt with emails and very professional. We were very lucky to have her, through out planning our wedding and on the day of. She was instrumental in our amazing experience at LJWC. We had a perfect wedding day!

Michi Sent on 11/14/2013

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My husband and I had our wedding at the La Jolla Woman's Club in September, & we could not have picked a more perfect venue to celebrate our special day! We actual wandered upon this place by accident on one of our evening walks around LJ village area. We loved the privacy that it offered, and the beauty of the building itself. When entering the property for the first time, I fell in love right away and knew this was the place! It has everything on site- a beautiful garden that is tucked away on the side of the property, the front portion of the grounds is wonderfully manicured with a beautiful huge oak tree in the front that was excellent for family photos, and then the other side of the property has a covered terrace with some what of an ocean view (and allows the breeze from the ocean to flow through) that is perfect for cocktail hour before the reception began. The location is prime because it is walking distance to pretty much everything in La Jolla proper which is HUGE if you have many out of town guests, and majority just walked from their hotel. Also, parking for those people who do drive is not a problem either since there is ample street parking available. Sharlene who is the site coordinator/director was a real pleasure to work with. She was so helpful with giving advice and worked well with all our vendors to make sure everything flowed smoothly. The only "downside" I would say is that the reception has to end by 9:30 due to residential noise ordinance, but I think that rule goes anywhere in San Diego that has an outdoor/garden venue that isn't in a hotel- we ended up hosting an after-party in the Village so it was fine. Also, no real candles allowed because it is a historical site.. but if you have an amazing florist like I did, she can make your table look spectacular regardless and give your table a beautiful glow without real candles. The ocean/beach is only a 2 block walk away and was perfect to take photos too with our bridal party.

Karen Sent on 10/21/2013

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We feel so lucky to have found La Jolla Woman's Club for our wedding! The venue is fantastic, with lots of options to fit your style of wedding and it fit our idea of an alfresco garden wedding perfectly. Our guests keep commmenting on what a great location we had. Sharlene was so easy to work with and had lots of great suggestions to help our day run smoothly.

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My husband and I had our September wedding ceremony and reception at LJWC and we couldn't be happier with how the day went. Sharlene, the site director, was a joy to work with. We knew we would be in good hands for our special day.

The grounds of LJWC are quite spectacular- as you walk through the gates (that offer a sense of privacy and intimacy), you are led through a well-manicured front lawn with a gorgeous tree and fountain, the famous side garden (which set the perfect backdrop to exchange our vows in) is absolutely beautiful and requires minimal decoration and on the other side of the Club guests can enjoy cocktail hour with a view of the ocean. Then you enter the charming historic building, which has lovely wooden floors with high ceilings in the grand ballroom, and unique details in every corner you look. Of course you can't beat the Club's location in La Jolla Cove too!

There's plenty of street parking in the nearby neighborhood and because the area offers some of La Jolla's best hotels, many guests were able to stroll over to the wedding by foot. Even when we were running behind on our timeline, it really felt like Sharlene had everything under control and was on our team to make sure that our vision would still be carried out. She even helped out with my bustle when my mother, bridesmaids, aunt and coordinator had difficulty finding the snaps!

All in all, this venue earns 5 stars in every category. The one drawback is that the music (and thus the party) needs to end by 9:30pm due to a noise ordinance and being close to a residential area. However, the Cove offers many spots to continue the party and my guests had a blast at our after-party that was just a five minute stroll down Prospect.

I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful wedding experience. Sharlene's professionalism, kindness and flexibility, along with the Woman's Club's gorgeous grounds and perfect location were instrumental in making my day amazing.

Elizabeth Sent on 08/27/2013

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We absolutely loved having our daughter's wedding at the La Jolla Woman's Club. When we first viewed the site during an open house last fall, we were greeted warmly by Sharlene, the club's outstanding director. She was a joy to work with during the whole wedding process, from the initial planning stages right through the wedding itself. Her help and professional advice were invaluable, especially in choosing our vendors and making timely decisions. The venue itself was exactly what our daughter was looking for: charming; beautiful; architecturally special (no cookie cutter hotel ballrooms); and it's ideally located within walking distance of hotels and restaurants (necessary for us since we had many out of town guests), while still providing a sense of privacy and serenity. The garden setting for the ceremony was lovely, and the ballroom was spacious, beautifully set up, and perfect for dinner and dancing. We couldn't have found a better place. We only wish the city of San Diego allowed the wedding to last longer into the evening!

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I got married here 1 month ago, and it was a delight working with executive director, Sharlene, to ensure all things went smoothly for the big day. She was nearly always available to meet and responded quickly to any questions I had via email and/or phone. Sharlene was attentive to my needs and went above and beyond expectations in all the details I was made aware of especially when I had so much on my mind as the date got closer. I truly admire the architecture of this Irving Gill building, and my guests gave me so many compliments afterwards on picking such a gorgeous venue to have a wedding. Everything is in one location - ceremony and reception right in the same spot! How convenient! I got married under the large oak tree, in full bloom it was spectacular! The south garden is also exquisite, and this is where we took our pictures right after the ceremony. You are a walk away from the ocean and right across from the Museum of Contemporary Art making for great photo opportunities for the wedding party and guests. Located at the corner of Silverado St. and Draper Ave., there are plenty of parking spots for everyone (I had 170+ people attend). The night went smoothly, and I cannot emphasize how nice it was to have everything in this one location, at the heart of La Jolla of all places! None of my guests left until it was all over. I've received so many compliments on my wedding, and I believe a lot has to do with the wonderful services the La Jolla Woman's Club has to offer. The rich history and selfless dedication to women today makes this non-profit organization especially close to my heart. They are SUPERB!!! My wedding was one to remember, and I plan to visit this place during our anniversaries. You'll fall in love it with too, I guarantee it!

Midory Sent on 06/26/2013

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Beautiful place! My now husband and I fell in love with this place for so many reasons. From the location, to the gardens, to the amazing help and patience from Sharlene. This place is so iconic architecturally, so to be able to get married here was a dream come true. And what makes a beautiful place better? Amazing help from the event coordinator; Sharlene. She was not only super helpful with information but was unbelievably sweet. We went to the venue about a million times to mock up our ideas and she was always so welcoming and would even help us brainstorm on what we could do! It was just such a lovely experience from start to finish! We couldnt have had a more perfect experience with the La Jolla Woman's Club and Sharlene! LOVE!

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We were thrilled with our choice of The La Jolla Women's Club for our daughter's wedding reception in March 2013! Sharlene is such an amazing coordinator! She held an Open House last March 2012 to introduce us to her excellent vendors (caterers, photographers, bar service, lighting etc.)so we could decide which to use. They all were excellent and we are indebted to Sharlene for guiding us through this daunting process. The beautiful, historically designated architecture is what captured our attention. It is a photographer's delight! The gardens and landscaping are breathtaking! The venue is reasonably priced considering we got to use this gorgeous setting. Every detail was addressed as Sharlene worked closely with our wedding planner, Irene Gonzales, to insure our day would be absolutely perfect and it was!

Naketa Sent on 11/26/2012

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The moment I walked into this breathtakingly pristine place, I knew I was meant to get married here...and I did just a few weeks ago! There is something just so enchanting about this place, as if you've walked into a different time. We had our ceremony in the south garden, which is this gorgeous, cozy nook with looming trees and greenery lit with delicate string lights. It gave such a magical, romantic vibe to our occasion. We loved that we found a venue that could be a one-stop affair for both the ceremony and reception. After the ceremony, there's an amazing terrace where we had a cocktail hour and set-up the bar for the evening. And our guests loved it because they could see the ocean, which is only a block away. The ballroom is the center of the building and has a wonderfully inviting warmth that adds to LJWC's charm. Our guests were all blown away by the beauty of this place.

One of the greatest bonuses of getting married here? Sharlene, the manager of the venue. She is one of the most caring, helpful, patient, informative, and generous people we had the honor of working with during our wedding preparations. To have someone so delightful, professional, and available to assist us in our wedding process is nothing short of a gift. I cannot say enough things about how positive and incredible our experience was and how much she played a part in it. We truly had the wedding of our dreams. I highly recommend this stunning historical venue for your big day.

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The La Jolla womens club was a beautiful venue for our wedding reception. The management was very responsive, friendly and provided great insight for planning and organizing our event. They worked perfectly with our other vendors to pull off a flawless event. We had our dinner outside on the front long with lighting in the trees and it could not have been more beautiful. The cocktail hour was in the side garden with gorgeous views and an intimate setting. The dance floor was inside and decorations along with our superb DJ made it a fun and energetic setting. Overall a stress reducing and fun experience with a truly perfect wedding reception.

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The La Jolla Woman's Club was a perfect place to host a wedding reception. Sharlene was great to work with and always available to offer suggestions and answer questions.

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Sharlene and the staff at La Jolla Woman's Club were beyond accommodating. We loved the venue and how well the staff was organized. Sharlene was a pleasure to work with and made our planning process a breeze. The La Jolla Woman's Club was easy to access for any preparation or event planning by us or our vendors. We would highly recommend this as a one of the best venues in San Diego.

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Our wedding was perfect and magical in every single way and it completely exceeded every one of our (very high) expectations. So much of this had to do with the gorgeous venue -- we cannot tell you how many people commented on what a beautiful setting we chose. My father is a major critic when it comes to architecture and venues and he thought that it couldn't have been more perfect and beautiful.

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A fabulous spot for our summer wedding! The outdoor space is gorgeous and it was the exactly what we were looking for. Sharlene was an absolute dream to work with. We highly recommend!

Nikkie Sent on 09/12/2012

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Sharlene was amazing! She was so wonderful to deal with, so kind, so caring, so helpful. The venue was beautiful and the location was perfect! It made for the most perfect wedding weekend! The pictures turned out beautifully, the ambiance was incredible, the care and service were unbelievable! our guests were amazed at how beautiful everything was. Sharlene have us great suggestions and guided us to the perfect wedding. I highly recommend the La Jolla Womans club to anyone who wants a gorgeous wedding. It was perfect!

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Beautiful facility, grounds, Sharlene was a delight to work with, very courteous, helpful, accommodating and professional . Although there was ample seating outside before guests were allowed into the hall, there was not enough seating in the shade. Sharlene was quick to remedy that situation. Facility is a little difficult for elderly or handicapped people to ambulate.

Emily Sent on 07/13/2012

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My hubby and I loved our wedding at La Jolla Woman's Club and working with Sharlene. It was a seamless process working with her to prepare for our big day at the venue. She was incredibly helpful, professional, and had great ideas. The club is beautiful - inside and out. A very classy place with gorgeous, romantic grounds. I highly recommend this venue and Sharlene! It's a venue worth checking out.

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Outstanding venue with outstanding service! Sharlene was a great resource in planning our wedding. For a wedding in La Jolla, the Woman's Club is tough to beat...

Deborah Sent on 06/14/2012

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Loved the La Jolla Women's Club! They went out of their way to make our day special, we had the best time of our life;) Our New Beginning! Thank you ! Love Deb and Tigg;)

Allison Sent on 04/01/2012

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I would highly recommend La Jolla Woman's Club as an exceptional wedding venue in the village of La Jolla, California, one block from the beach. When my daughter and I first visited the venue, we fell in love with its old world charm and versatility for a wedding. The historical setting is classy, romantic, and offers gardens, arches, dressing areas, parlors, ocean peek views and breezes, and a lovely ballroom with a grand stage. You can easily cross the street to take photos at Cuvier Park on the beach before, during, or after the wedding. Every aspect of the early planning stages and day of coordination was made seamless with the professional direction of the club's manager, Sharlene Thompson, who is a veteran event organizer. As far as value, after viewing numerous venues in and around San Diego, I wouldn't hesitate to say that this venue was by far the most cost effective. All tables and a large screen for a slide show are included in the rental which was a great money savings. We were also able to use approved caterers and a bar company allowing us to personalize our party and save money. The wedding was on a Sunday in February which also lowered costs. Tables are included which was another great money savings. The La Jolla Woman’s Club is a premier San Diego venue and the location offers conveniences such as nearby restaurants, boutiques, and services. We chose the boutique style Empress Hotel for our guests, which is a two block walk to the club. The rehearsal dinner was next door, at The Cottage, and that was also so convenient. Our guests raved about the entire event. Please disregard older reviews, as any problems incurred by previous management are no longer applicable.

Lois Sent on 01/05/2013

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I am a flower designer who recently did a wedding at the La Jolla Woman's Club and was so imlpressed with the new management that I just have to write to you. I have never before written about a venue but I must say that the service is so improved it is like nite and day. Sharlene Thompson is VERY service minded and it is such a pleasure to work with her. My bride was over the top happpy. I would send every bride I have to her if I could. The place is so beautiful and so well kept and managed, it is like haveing a brand new venue to sell. I highly recommend that any bride who is looking for a lovely unique and personal venue check it out.

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I had LJWC as my wedding venue last month, and I have to say, Sharlene was a superb help in the whole process. She was very knowledgeable about everything, cautioning me on several things I have overlooked and helping me with others. She is super nice and also very reasonable. On top of it, I fell in love with this venue when I saw it. It has the quaintness and old charm of a victorian house, but the elegance of a country club, adorned with beautiful courtyards and flowers all around. I'm so happy with my venue, and I think it did a lot to make my wedding the magical day I've always wanted. Would recommend it to any wedding couple with good taste.

Sam J. Sent on 05/15/2019

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The perfect venue for a wedding and reception

La Jolla Woman's Club is a great place to hold a wedding. We wanted a place where we could have a ceremony and reception all in one, and this property has beautiful spaces for every unique moment of a wedding. We held the ceremony outside on the lawn, under a beautiful tree on a sunny day filled with the ocean breeze. We held lawn games by the fountain after the ceremony while the wedding party took photos. The wings on either side of the building are gardens that were perfect for post-ceremony mingling and first-look intimacy. The interior hall, in addition to a large main room, has a kitchen, rooms for both the bride and groom, and side rooms for vendors/events or just more seating. We were able to serve food, have a photo booth, a live band, and still seat over 150 peopleand. The space is beautiful antique with tasteful little stained glass windows embedded in the tall ceilings. It's gorgeous when lit up with strings of lights. The location of the Club is prime too-- it was close enough for us to drive to the beach for sunset photos and be back in under 30 minutes.

Auriel was our point of contact for the La Jolla Woman's Club. She was extremely easy to work with and helped us plan the best night of our lives. We had a lot of specific requests, which she was accomodating of and helpful. While the venue did require us to stick to certain vendors, all of the vendors we worked with-- ArtQuest Catering, BarWorks, Best Rentals-- were efficient, professional and provided high quality services for reasonable prices. Thanks for helping our special day become a treasured memory.

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Matthew Sent on 06/30/2014

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LJWC is a beautiful venue. Our wedding was amazing with the venue was perfect.

Sharlene was great to work with, had some great vendor recommendations, and was always super responsive and professional to work with. She worked very well with our wedding planner and other vendors to help make sure our wedding day was perfect. When we initially looked at venues, we looked at ~10 locations throughout San Diego. We immediately fell in love with the La Jolla Woman's Club and booked it on the spot. I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding - it's a beautiful place to celebrate!

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LJWC is such a great value for a beautiful venue and excellent service

Mia Sent on 09/04/2013

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Sharlene was great! She worked with us to make our day so very special, and the women's club was the perfect garden setting for our morning wedding! We used a recommended vendor which turned out to be a fantastic resource! We also received our deposit back the same day which was a delightful surprise!!

They take pride in the building and the grounds, there are quite a few restrictions, but really it just makes it so the grounds and the building are just as beautiful for the next couple.

I highly recommend the La Jolla Women's Club for you wedding or event!

Cindy Sent on 07/18/2013

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Beautiful venue We had a wonderful reception and our guests had a fabulous time.

Angie Sent on 06/22/2013

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We came across La Jolla Woman's Club early in our venue search. It offered almost everything that I was looking for -- close to beaches, hotels nearby, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception space in one location, and vintage charm. When my husband and I first visited the venue for the first time, we both knew that it was perfect for our day. We had a lot of out-of-town guests and they all loved having the wedding festivities located within walking distance from hotels and beaches. The ceremony garden was beautiful for our June 1 wedding. Our photos took place during cocktail hour in the garden and at Cuvier Park at the beach -- both locations provided absolutely gorgeous settings.

Sharlene always made time to meet with me and welcomed our visits to the venue whenever we had questions or needed to check out a particular space. I believe one area of opportunity to improve the clients' and guests' experience is to allow people on the property a few minutes prior to the event start time for seating. Our ceremony/event time was from 5 to 10 pm and we had to pay an additional fee to have the gates opened at 4:45 pm to allow our guests to be seated for the ceremony. I wanted to create a warm welcome and didn't want their first impressions to be standing outside the gate waiting for the ceremony, so it was worth the additional cost.

I appreciated having a wide range of caterers to choose from. The preferred alcohol vendor BarWorks was a pleasure to work with and we found them very affordable.

We have a pretty rowdy group so I was a bit concerned about having the last dance at 9:30 pm, but it turned out to be perfect. We had the dance floor full the entire time, and for those who wanted to continue the celebration we planned an after party at Hennessey's Tavern La Jolla.

I was pleased that all of our guests had a blast and loved the venue as much as my husband and I did.

User855999 Sent on 07/08/2012

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The La Jolla Women’s club was the perfect venue for wedding day. After searching for a venue that would fit our personalities, my fiancé and I found the club to be a beautiful backdrop for our wedding day. As a historical building it possesses a classic charm I had been searching for. Sharlene Thompson and her staff were a delight to work with. They were all very personable and helpful throughout the planning process and in ensuring things ran smoothly on our special day. The venue is located in quaint downtown La Jolla within walking distance to the beach, hotels and many restaurants. The beautiful gardens, arcaded patios and large, partition-able interior of the club provide versatile spaces for planning a variety of activities. The club only provides the grounds, you do have to use vendors from their “preferred vendor’s” list (as I understand, these vendors have a specific insurance the club requires). However, we liked the freedom of being able to choose the style of vendor to go with our venue. Sharlene and her staff have worked with many vendors and we found those that she had recommended to us were very affordable and professional. Our whole experience in planning our wedding with the La Jolla Women’s Club was very enjoyable; I would recommend this venue as a great place to plan any formal celebration.

Kamil Sent on 09/26/2025

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September 2025 Wedding

My wife and I recently had our wedding reception here.
The venue is reasonably priced based on today's market and offer also offer reasonably priced, in-house rentals (amongst other vendors).
Since booking there has been some staff exchanges, but all to say that everyone has been very responsive and accommodating and we did not run into any issues whatsoever.
All our guests loved this venue and kept raving about it during and after the wedding.
Highly recommend, and a big 'thank you' to the team at LJWC!

Emilia Sent on 06/21/2021

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Fabulous and Flexible during COVID

LJWC was so wonderful and flexible, after having to reschedule our wedding three times. This venue offers such elegance and simplicity. Auriel was great to work with and offered great suggestions and helped make things so easy during such a stressful time.

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The La Jolla Woman's Club was instantly a venue at the top of my list when I first visited it! The beautiful garden, large front lawn and old charm to the building make it a beautiful wedding venue. I got married in the garden which was in full bloom provided natural decor full of color. The club house is spacious and kept in great condition allowing for plenty of space to eat, dance and party away. Sharlene was an immense pleasure to work with as she is very knowledgeable, prompt and professional. The only potential issue has with the venue is that the curfew is 10 pm as it is in a residential area. However by 10 my husband and I were exhausted and happy to step away from our guests and take the short walk ( 1 or 2 blocks) to our hotel. I would recommend this venue to any couple who wants a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by nature, ocean views and a indoor reception in a venue that is a one stop shop.

Melissa Sent on 10/05/2013

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Nothing but good things to say about Sharlene and the La Jolla Woman's Club. From the beginning Sharlene was quick to respond to emails and answered all of my questions. As long as you are ok following the set guidelines it is a great venue. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception there and I loved that there were so many different spaces to use.

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Wonderful venue. Great staff. Highly recommended.

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La Jolla Womans Club is a beautiful venue that even with weathering a storm, worked out just wonderfully for a recent client of our company, Turquoise Events. Yes our bride & groom were hoping for a typical sunny day in California when a rainy storm decided to roll through. This caused us to move our intended outdoor cocktail party to inside where the reception/dinner was setup.
The changes were made with ease and efficiency. Guests and even the bride & groom didn't notice the setup wasn't the original plan...Just a flawless maneuver. As much as we all would wish for no rain on the wedding day (besides it's good luck factor), it does happen and we were impressed with how prepared and stress-free LJWC handled the situation.
The venue is really quite versatile with the multiple areas it has to offer. Our bride & groom were married in a church down the street but if they had wanted, LJWC offers enough space to host your entire wedding, including ceremony, at their venue. The all-in-one is a great option. It allows you to feel that you are hosting everyone to one place (like your "home") creating a very intimate feel while also keeping it easy for the guests & wedding party; not to mention it can be cost-effective as well. LJWC also adds a special touch by offering above & beyond services such as other rentals and/or other preferred partners in case you are need of a vendor!
We would recommend working with Sharlene and utilizing the great services of the LJWC anytime. Many things stand out in our mind but the top two are: 1. LJWC is quite organized and on top of every detail which is a great asset to a wedding planner and their client.
2. LJWC is professional at all times while also enjoying every minute of the planning process and actual event. You can tell they really love what they do!

Everyone on their staff was courteous, diligent, fun...just a great team to work with. Oh and did we mention the ocean views available out in parts of the courtyard!
Turquoise Events was very pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Sharlene and her LJWC crew. (Also included in this great team was The French Gourmet, BarWorks, Best Rentals, DJ Celebrations, Silvia's Flowers and many other essential people).

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Beautiful Ceremony and Reception Venue

We were married at the LJWC on 12/14/19. Everything was perfect and beautiful. Auriel and her staff were very easy to work with and answered emails very promptly. We were married in the front garden and had the reception inside. The location is perfect, close to the water and my guests raved about the beauty of the venue.

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Beautiful venue and our wedding day was pretty much perfect! We paid a lot of money to ensure that our special day was perfect with every little detail. For the amount we paid, we just wish that there could have been a little more flexibility in the timing and use of vendors for this venue (without extra charge).

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Beautiful venue! It was exactly what I wanted and fit in my budget, although when everything was said and done it was more than I thought it was going to cost. I only wish the cost included more set up time. Two hours was not enough for my vendors, so I had to extend my time, which really added up.

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The venue is beautiful, the staff is friendly, the grounds are wonderful. They do have quite a few rules, so just make sure you know them ahead of time. Here are a few of the main ones to be aware of; no candles, no sparklers, no red flower petals, and music has to be off at 9:30. The club will not open the front gates until your time begins. For example, we booked the hours of 5-10 pm and planned for the ceremony to start at 5 pm. We figured guests would arrive before 5 and slowly get to their seats. The venue would not open the gates until exactly 5 pm. We ended up switching our hours from 4:30 - 9:30 so that guests could come in early. Some still arrived before 4:30 and were waiting outside the gate until they would let them in.

Even with all of those rules, the wedding was amazing. Almost every one of our guests said it was the best wedding they had been to. As long as you work around the rules and know them ahead of time, you will be more than pleased with using this venue. I wouldn't trade it for anything!!

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OK, the only reason I rated three stars for budget and flexibility was because this location was a little bit of a splurge because of it's unmatched beauty. Because it is a historical site, there is little flexibility in the many rules that exsist to keep the club in the meticulous condition that it's in. We were more than happy to pay and play by the rules in order to dwell in such a gorgeous setting. That being said, everything else was amazing. Betsy the event coordinator was always willing to answer any questions I had; the club is open on the weekends for those who are considering the location for their event. We got married at Cuvier Park which is on the ocean and walking distance from the club (and very reasonably priced since it's a city park-find out more info on the club's website). Our wedding was during the day and the club glowed with warm light, laughter and love. Even though we were on a budget, most guests stated that ours was the nicest wedding they had ever been to. I agree and I also thank La Jolla Woman's Club for providing an exceptional setting.

Sarah Sent on 11/13/2013

4.1 out of 5 rating

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5 out of 5 rating
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5 out of 5 rating
Professionalism
5 out of 5 rating
Value
2.5 out of 5 rating
Flexibility
3 out of 5 rating

Absolutely beautiful, simple, classic venue with scenery that cannot be beat. We loved it, as did our guests! Sharlene was so wonderful to work with. She responded quickly to all of our questions throughout the entire planning process. Our families are from out of town, but we found it quite easy to stop by and tour the venue whenever we needed. This is no vault of the venue, but the city of La Jolla does have the policy that events must be shut down by 10 pm, which means the bar/music will end at 9:30. This was disappointing to us, since we paid to have the venue until 10:00 and wanted to keep the party going for as long as we could, but I assume they do that to ensure enough time to clean up and get out of there. Looking back, I may have paid for an extra half hour of time to truly have a 5 hour long reception.

User1386004 Sent on 10/18/2013

4.1 out of 5 rating

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5 out of 5 rating
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5 out of 5 rating
Value
3.5 out of 5 rating
Flexibility
2 out of 5 rating

We had a wonderful experience at the Woman's Club and Sharlene is fantastic and so, so, helpful. The gardens were not as well kept as we had hoped and the bathrooms could be updated but still worked just fine for us. They are very strict on the timing of the event though so don't expect a ton of flexibility with the hourly requirements although more time can be purchased. Photos at this venue turn out beautifully as well.

Suzanne Sent on 04/24/2014

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I would reccommend the La Jolla Women's Club to anyone searching for a place for their special day. I loved the fact that you get married on the same site as the recpetion. The property is gorgeous and there a couple locations where the ceremony can take place. Not only is the property gorgeous like I mentioned, it's pretty large. I had two bars at my wedding and it helped spread out the party throughout the grounds. Sharlene, the director of events at the club is fantastic. She is a HUGE help in crossing your T's and dotting your I's. She was there to help answer any questions I had and is full of great suggestions to make your day special.

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