Fort Mason Center
About
Fort Mason Center is a historic wedding venue in San Francisco, California. Located in Great Meadow Park on San Francisco Bay, this provides a charming setting for your wedding day. There are a number of event spaces to explore to ensure that your big day looks exactly how you've always dreamed it would.
Facilities and Capacity
With a variety of venues on offer, Fort Mason Center can cater to specific your wedding requirements. The General’s Residence is a romantic, private location, and can host a wedding of 130 guests in one room or 250 between two rooms. With floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, guests can enjoy scenic views of San Francisco Bay, Aquatic Park, and Alcatraz. Gallery 308 offers industrial-chic for up to 250 guests and waterfront views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The Firehouse is an intimate, charming event space suitable for 80 guests, overlooking Angel Island and Alcatraz. With nearly two dozen non-profit and arts organizations as permanent residents of Fort Mason Center, you won’t have to go far to enjoy innovative art.
Services Offered
Fort Mason Center services ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsals. This center can also accommodate other events, such as bridal showers and engagement parties. The starting fee includes setup, chairs, tables, and cleanup. Additional services on offer include:
- Event rentals
- Get-ready rooms
- Liability insurance
- Lighting and sound equipment
- Outside vendors
- WiFi
History
There has been a fort on this site since 1797 when the Mexican Army built along the coastline. The U.S. military took ownership in 1850, the same year that California joined the United States, and built Fort Mason. The site was redeveloped as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in 1972 and entered a new lease of life.
Location
Fort Mason Center is under the auspices of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is the most visited National Park in the United States and can conveniently be reached by car or public transport in San Francisco. On-site parking is also available.
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Fort Mason Center frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Fort Mason Center?
- Chairs
- Clean Up
- Set Up
- Tables
What are the most important characteristics of Fort Mason Center in terms of venue type, style and location?
- Ballroom
- Historic Building
- Mansion
- Marina
- Waterfront
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Fort Mason Center for wedding events?
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Fort Mason Center offer?
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Fort Mason Center offer for wedding events?
- Clean Up
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Lighting / Sound
- Outside Vendors
- Set Up
- Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Fort Mason Center have available for wedding events?
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Lighting
- Tables
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