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Flora is a versatile wedding venue within walking distance of the lively Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, CA, embracing an elegant style with a notable twenties feel. Recently renovated, this dramatic space has retained much of its original architecture to pay tribute to its 1922 roots. Here, surrounded by custom doors, wainscot walls, and bespoke furnishings, you can host a trendy celebration that feels utterly timeless.

Flora is the ideal space for city lovers who enjoy bold statements and quirky interiors. Close to a vibrant neighborhood brimming with dive bars and cocktail lounges, this fashionable venue is made for on-trend to-be-weds with a taste for vintage. From the moment your guests walk the botanically-lined entrance, the tone is set for a sophisticated soiree tinged with an organic flourish. This thoughtful blending of rustic beauty and chic design can be seen in the hanging garden chandeliers that accentuate the lofted ceilings. You can choose from an array of tasteful backdrops to share your first kiss as newlyweds, including the 70-foot long living wall and industrial windows. Overhead, two 12-foot custom skylights saturate the space in natural light that will excite even the most novice photographer. Built-in color LED lighting, movable partitions, and a state-of-the-art sound system can give you the freedom to set the right atmosphere for your day.

The Flora team is always excited to host the next incredible wedding event. From wedding showers to engagement parties, the onsite event team has worked their magic and transformed the space to match every extraordinary vision. At the heart of the venue's services is a desire to embrace the moment and keep milestones as stress-free as possible. Packages are fully customizable and ready to be designed around your top priorities. If you are all about the decor or a foodie at heart, the team is happy to help you achieve your most sought-after details. Make the space your own with outside vendors that fit your tastes, while your chosen caterer can enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen to produce a mouthwatering feast. For destination weddings, an excellent selection of hotel and parking amenities lie close by.

  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

Ceremony, Reception, Dance Floor, Private Room

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Outside Vendors

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Flora

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
19 reviews
97% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Flora is a hidden gem located in downtown San Diego. The venue is described as stunning, with a beautiful entrance and a bright, ethereal urban greenhouse filled with live plants. The team at Flora, including Katherine, Jameson, Erin, Jillian, and Juliette, is highly praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciated the venue's inclusive offerings, such as chairs, tables, bar coordination, security, and a wedding coordinator. The sound system, lighting system, and projector are also mentioned as standout features. The venue is recommended for its beautiful ambiance and exceptional service.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Flora is a hidden gem located in downtown San Diego. The venue is described as stunning, with a beautiful entrance and a bright, ethereal urban greenhouse filled with live plants. The team at Flora, including Katherine, Jameson, Erin, Jillian, and Juliette, is highly praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Reviewers appreciated the venue's inclusive offerings, such as chairs, tables, bar coordination, security, and a wedding coordinator. The sound system, lighting system, and projector are also mentioned as standout features. The venue is recommended for its beautiful ambiance and exceptional service.

Katherine
Katherine Sent on 04/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Love blooms at Flora!

My partner and I recently had our wedding at Flora. Flora is a hidden gem, tucked away in the middle of downtown historic San Diego. Flora’s owner, Katherine, did an amazing job of marrying historic with modern and urban. The entrance has a moody, speakeasy feel that leads to a bright, ethereal urban greenhouse, adorned with preserved moss, ferns, and mushroom accents and houses 150 live plants, including an indoor tree. The white wainscot walls and skylight are a perfect combination to reflect lightning comparable to the overcast skies that photographers love. The venue also has cute little details, such as a bookcase that pays homage to the building’s original 1922 owners and a fireplace. Flora also has an aviary-inspired bridal suite with gorgeous blue and white wallpaper that harmoniously brings out the brass bird cages and furniture, natural wood, and greens from the plants. The bathroom gets all the love. The bathroom is every Instagram influencer’s dream and where many of my guests took bathroom mirror selfies. There are so many eye-catching details in this space, you really do not have to do too much decorating. What sold me was the tech. Flora’s speaker system features zoning so that the music can be bumping on the dance floor while being low enough for guests sitting at tables to have conversations. Flora also has their own lighting and the hues can be customized to complement an array of wedding colors and themes. Flora also has a built-in projector for video montages as well as displaying names of the bride and groom or company logos. What is convenient about Flora is that they provide chairs, tables, bar coordination, security, as well as their own wedding coordinator.
The planning process was so easy with Flora’s team. We met with Katherine, the owner, about a year before our wedding date. Jameson and Jill, the wedding coordinator took over 90 days out. We also finalized our bar choices with Erin, the bar manager, 90 days out and she was so great with the back and forth until me and my partner were able finally make a decision based on projected guest count and budget. Jill was the absolute sweetest person to work with. My partner and I are in school and were in the middle of exams during the latter part of wedding planning and Jill took over the correspondence and relieved a lot of the stress that can come from wedding planning, especially since I was kind of a DIY bride in some aspects. I even had some of the oddest requests fulfilled, like asking for plant cuttings from some of the plants at Flora and she coordinated with Jeff, the horticulturalist that takes care of the plants, and now we have a piece of Flora to remind us of our wedding day. Jill and Amanda did such a phenomenal job. There are so many things that happened during the wedding that we were unaware of until after the wedding once we got to spend some time with some of our guests, which goes to show the level of professionalism and hospitality that Flora’s team displays. For example, my dad’s girlfriend had an adverse reaction to something she ate because she has an immune disorder and Amanda took care of her and Jill checked in on her as well. Flora’s team truly goes above and beyond to take care of their couples and their guests. I actually loathed wedding planning so much, but Flora’s team made our big day so special, I’d do it over again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend Flora for any event!
Taryn
Taryn Z. Sent on 01/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue!

From the moment I saw the photos of Flora online, I knew it was going to be our wedding venue! I reached out to schedule a tour and spoke with Katherine and from the moment I set foot inside the venue it was a sealed deal! Not only is Flora a BEAUTIFUL venue, their team is just as fitting. Working with Flora was an absolute pleasure! I couldn’t have asked for a more friendly, prompt, professional, caring group of people to facilitate my dream wedding!! Katherine, Jameson, Erin, and Jillian all deserve recognition for making the day perfect!! Walking into Flora, guests really have no idea what to expect until they walk through the doors and see the beautiful greenery and unique picturesque venue. We received so many compliments on the venue and the staff. My wedding was everything I ever wanted and more because of the team at Flora! This venue is a show stopper; it has such an amazing ambiance and vibe. My wedding was perfect! Thanks, Flora Team!
K
Kalani M. Sent on 10/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue and Excellent Staff at Flora!

Our venue was absolutely gorgeous and exactly how we hoped and envisioned it would be for our special evening. The partitions were a game changer and definitely an extra special touch. Our guests had a plethora of compliments about all the different facets and how well every inch is utilized within the space.
Also, all of the staff was amazing, from the start of our tour to the breakdown at the end of the wedding. The bartenders were especially awesome. We are also so happy we went with the wedding coordinator through the venue, Jillian. She was very friendly but still professional. She kept the night in a good flow and executed the transitions excellently considering ceremony, cocktail hour and reception were all in essentially the same space and she had 100 people to work around. She also made sure to check on us throughout the evening to make sure everything was good for us and if we needed anything.
Overall, our experience was amazing, the venue was stunning and the evening was everything we dreamed of. So incredibly happy with our choice and highly recommend using Flora for any event, not just a wedding.
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Flora frequently asked questions

Flora includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Flora offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Flora offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
Flora offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Outside Vendors
Flora offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Flora is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in flexibility.

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