The Richard Nixon Library Reviews

Our wedding at The Richard Nixon Library was beyond spectacular. From the moment we arrived, we were met with such warmth and professionalism, making the whole experience truly unforgettable. The staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect, giving us full confidence in their abilities.

One standout aspect was their attention to detail. They meticulously arranged everything exactly as we envisioned, creating a beautiful and seamless atmosphere for our special day. Additionally, the food (from their recommended vendor, White House Catering) was not only delicious but also presented in such an elegant manner, leaving all our guests impressed.

The Richard Nixon Library is stunningly beautiful. The First Lady's Rose Garden and the East Ballroom, with its soaring ceilings and magnificent chandeliers, are so beautiful that we were able to use minimal flowers, and instead, let the venue's beauty speak for itself. (Which then allowed us to spend our budget elsewhere on other aspects of our Wedding.)

Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding. The Richard Nixon Library truly exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful for their hard work and dedication in making our day truly magical. We highly recommend them to any couple looking for a stunning and accommodating wedding venue. (Pro Tip: Inquire if there are any upcoming Open Houses where you can tour the venue and get even more ideas for your Wedding at The Richard Nixon Library.)

We recently had our wedding at the Nixon Presidential Library, and it was nothing short of magical. The venue is stunning, seamlessly blending historical elegance with modern charm. Our guests were in awe of the beautiful Rose Garden and reflecting pool, which created romantic backdrops for our photos. The lawn provided the perfect setting for breathtaking pictures that we will cherish forever.

The East Room was equally impressive, comfortably accommodating all 240+ of our guests, even with a large dance floor. The staff was incredibly accommodating both leading up to our wedding and on the day itself. We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful or memorable place to celebrate our special day. Highly recommend!

Our experience with The Richard Nixon Library was nothing short of exceptional for our April 2024 wedding. From our very first interaction with them to the day of our wedding, Cierra Lane and Marissa Rodgers were incredibly attentive to our needs. They not only promptly addressed all our inquiries but also went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of.

Throughout the planning process, we were pleasantly surprised by how they anticipated things we hadn't even considered. This proactive approach helped alleviate any potential stress, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day. Cierra and Marissa's thoughtfulness extended to small touches that made a big difference in the smooth running of our event.

In conclusion, we would highly recommend The Richard Nixon Library for their dedicated support, attention to detail, and overall professionalism. The venue was the perfect combination of elegant and timeless for our military wedding. Cierra Lane and Marissa Rodgers truly made our wedding a memorable and delightful occasion.

We got married here and this is a beautiful location. Staff here was amazingly accommodating and know what they are doing when it comes to hosting. Marissa and Jessica were our contact and they were knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended them !

The Nixon Library and their catering team were spectacular! Throughout the whole wedding planning and process they were attentive, responsive, patient, kind and understanding. It was truly a dream come true to be married at the Nixon Library - I wish I can do it all over again :) haha.
I would recommend the Nixon Library to everyone that is getting married or is needing an event space. Thank you Nixon & Team for all your help and dedication!

I researched and toured more than 20 venues in OC for my wedding and we settled for Nixon Library. It already come with the rose garden and east room which is a duplicate of White House so the decoration is extremely easy. The staff is amazing there and the vendors on their referral list are AMAZING. If I can, I want to give a 200% rating for this venue.

We are so happy we chose the Nixon library as our wedding venue. The staff was absolutely amazing and professional. The venue is stunning!!! We couldn’t be happier with our choice!

We had our reception at the Nixon Library. It was so lovely and picturesque. Such a classy and elegant venue. The staff is so friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

My husband and I are so glad that we chose to have our wedding at the Nixon Library! The team there is very professional, responsive, and helpful. The venue is beautiful and their exclusive caterer, White House Catering, is a pleasure to work with. They are reasonably priced, very responsive, and the food was great. Every detail was carried out seamlessly and the team at the Nixon Library and White House Catering made our day so special!

The Nixon Library was the venue for our wedding reception, and it is absolutely gorgeous! The ballroom is a replica of the East Room from the White House and already has so many beautiful elements, so we did not have to do much in terms of decor. The gardens and grounds are also beautiful with the fountain and florals. Our guests really enjoyed having cocktail hour outside despite it being the summer!

The staff were also so kind to work with and they were very responsive to our inquiries and requests. They were very helpful when it came time for our final walkthrough, helping us wrap up the final details. With their preferred list of vendors, our wedding day went seamlessly smooth. We highly recommend that you strongly consider the Nixon Library as a place for your wedding or next event!

I did my wedding for ceremony and reception both indoors of the venue and it was beyond my dreams!
The space came out so nice and perfect in our pictures and the sunlight came in perfectly through the windows.
The staff were also very detailed and reliable and accomodated everything that we needed and also took care of any things that we left behind in a safe and secure place.
Highly recommend this place for it's amazing indoor features and outdoor space as well!

Pre-wedding:
We first stumbled upon the Nixon Library through a friend's recommendation. I had my hesitations at first, thinking to myself, "Getting married at a library...?" Oh, how wrong was I?

To our surprise, a beautiful venue such as this would have an opening on our date in mind.
We were absolutely stunned on the day of the walk-through. My wife and I couldn't believe our eyes as we walked down the hallway through the museum portion of the library. Through the glass doors, a reflecting pool serves as a dazzling backdrop to the ceremonial ground.

"This is it," we both whispered to each other, attempting to grasp the breath that was taken away just seconds ago.

Just when I thought things could not get more exciting, I was surprised (of course my wife knew) to find the perfect presidential ballroom for our reception. Portraits of important people added to the grandness of the reception hall. I joked about it then, and I will continue to do so, that George Washington was a part of our wedding.

Aesthetics aside, the Nixon Library staff were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were responsive, thorough, accommodating, and honest. I know that for most, wedding planning could be very challenging, navigating through so many points of contact; yet the Nixon Library staff guided us through the process seamlessly and took care of the details flawlessly -- it truly saved us much of the headache.

Day of the wedding:
Our wedding was in late May when the temperature wasn't awfully cold or intolerably hot. Not only was the weather ideal, but the roses bloomed the most during this season as well. Neither my wife nor I have ever seen roses blooming this radiantly. So many of my guests told us they were able to get their Christmas family photos from our wedding with backgrounds like these! Everyone we spoke to also loved the food White House Catering served on our wedding day. Appetizer options: Ahi taco, chicken waffle bite, beef wellington. The main course of prime rib, grilled salmon, fusilli pesto, and lobster ravioli to name a few. Methinks the only regrets the guests shared in common were reportedly having stomachs too small for all this mouthwatering food!

The day flew by, as most married couples will tell you. Some would even say their wedding day is a blur. But to me, our wedding day was carved in our memories. It wasn't stressful. We weren't in a rush to get a headstart to our ever-after. We were present in those moments. We were happy.

The Nixon Library gave us the wedding of our dreams. At the end of the day, being married to the love of your life is the goal. But if there are vendors like the Nixon Library to come alongside you, you can surely spend more time doing what is important -- in my case, panfry up a piece of ribeye steak for my beautiful bride.

We had our wedding at the Nixon in May 2023. It was truly amazing. The Library was my number 1 venue choice and it was absolutely the best choice we could have made. The venue is so beautiful and stunning it doesn't need additional decor to make it look incredible for your wedding. On top of that they are so organized and professional. All the vendors on their recommended list are top notch. I truly cannot thank them enough for our amazing wedding. Our family and friends all loved it as well. We absolutely loved everything about our wedding and the Nixon was a huge reason why.

I loved doing our wedding here. I would highly recommend it. The venue itself is so beautiful and it is truly a dream to have done it there. it's worth every penny.

The Nixon library was the perfect location for our wedding. It has both beautiful outdoor space with the rose garden and reflection pool and indoor space with the East room. The property is well maintained and having the roses bloom during our wedding made it extra special. The staff at the Nixon were very responsive and professional and the ease of working with them made it that much better on our wedding. I would hands down recommend this location based on the service, location, and value for the venue.

This is the ultimate wedding venue! Thank you to the helpful, courteous staff that made our wedding day experience so magical! We were married in the rose garden overlooking the reflecting pool, cocktail hour at the birthplace, and the reception in the replica of the White House East Room. Our guests were amazed at this beautiful setting for our wedding.

When my husband and I first visited The Nixon Library we were blown away by the gorgeous facility and great museum experience. We went back a second time so my parents could enjoy it. We later learned that they host weddings in their stunning replica of the East Room of the White House and when I toured it again, I knew it was where we were meant to get married. I am beyond grateful to The Nixon Foundation for making their space available for weddings. It created an experience unlike any other for our guests - everyone pulled out their cameras and filmed the space during the reception. It was magical! The staff are terrific, and we even got to take photos in their replica of the Oval Office and in front of the Helicopter. My family LOVED that. The gardens and Nixon's home made for the most beautiful outdoor landscape for our ceremony and for photos. I can't recommend The Nixon Library & Museum enough for your wedding venue!

The East room was such a dream. It was everything I dreamed of. It felt like a fairytale and everyone was so professional. My guests all loved it and complimented on the venue. 10/10!

Words can’t express how beautiful my wedding venue was. 100% go with the Nixon it’s breathtaking and so classy. Staff, venue, everything was top notch. Worth every penny! Trust me ,life’s short have the wedding !

It was an absolute dream to have our wedding at RNL. I loved working with Keviann and Laura...HIGHLY recommend that you check out this venue as it is absolutely breathtaking inside and out. It's classy and sophisticated, and the venue itself is run by kind and professional folks. A massive thank you to the team for making our dream wedding a reality! Definitely also check out White House Catering and Kevin Reeder (florist). Your wedding is in good hands. Promise!

The staff was amazingly accommodating, and clearly know what they are doing when it comes to event hosting. Keviann and Amy were our points of contact, and they each were knowledgable, professional, and kind. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. Couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to get married.

The Nixon Library is beautiful and elegant. We loved having our wedding there, plenty of scenic spots for photo shoot. The East Room is royal looking and perfect for reception.

Very beautiful & elegant venue!! Prepare for last minute high costs.

I booked our wedding venue sight unseen while I was recovering from a major surgery. After emailing venue after venue and all of them requiring a mandatory walk through before I was allowed to get an accurate quote I was sold on RNL when Cierra Promptly emailed me back and assured me that she understood I couldn’t travel and was available to be reached over the phone, via email or zoom. She answered all of my questions, got me a quote and we booked the venue within a week. Once I had recovered we scheduled a tour and once we walked into the ball room I cried. It was magnificent and beautiful. My wedding came together in 11 months and I have no regrets. I booked their preferred caterer and bakery and my guests are still raving about the food and how gorgeous the venue was. They made my day run perfectly smooth- no issues whatsoever. It was a dream. I 1000% recommend, if I could do it again I would!