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Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

4.9 out of 5 rating 22 reviews
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Couple - Kylie Chevalier
Couple - Kylie Chevalier
First dance - D. Park Photography
First dance - D. Park Photography
Newlyweds in love
Newlyweds in love
Ceremony - Will Chiang Photography
Ceremony - Will Chiang Photography
The big moment
The big moment
Lovers: Courtesy of Blue Silver Photo
Lovers: Courtesy of Blue Silver Photo
Setting : Courtesy of Top Shelf Photo
Setting : Courtesy of Top Shelf Photo
Dance floor: Courtesy of Top Shelf Photo
Dance floor: Courtesy of Top Shelf Photo
Lighting : Courtesy of Duke Photography
Lighting : Courtesy of Duke Photography
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Photo Courtesy of Duke Photography
Photo Courtesy of Duke Photography
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Photo Courtesy of Top Shelf Photo
Photo Courtesy of Top Shelf Photo
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Photo Courtesy of: D. Park Photography/dparkphotography.com
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion - Palos Verdes Performing Arts - Palos Verdes, CA | Photo Courtesy of Love Janet Photography - lovejanetphoto.com
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion - Palos Verdes Performing Arts - Palos Verdes, CA | Photo Courtesy of Love Janet Photography - lovejanetphoto.com
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion - Palos Verdes Performing Arts - Palos Verdes, CA | Photo Courtesy of Love Janet Photography - lovejanetphoto.com
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion - Palos Verdes Performing Arts - Palos Verdes, CA | Photo Courtesy of Love Janet Photography - lovejanetphoto.com
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion - Palos Verdes Performing Arts - Palos Verdes, CA | Photo Courtesy of Love Janet Photography - lovejanetphoto.com
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion - Palos Verdes Performing Arts - Palos Verdes, CA | Photo Courtesy of Love Janet Photography - lovejanetphoto.com
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of Kylie Chevalier
Photo Courtesy of I do Photo
Photo Courtesy of I do Photo
Photo Courtesy of I do Photo
Photo Courtesy of I do Photo
Photo Courtesy Sun & Sparrow
Photo Courtesy Sun & Sparrow

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Just married
1/36
1 video
From 1 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
4.9
Excellent

"The Norris Pavilion was a beautiful and perfect place for our wedding. Our terrace ceremony and..."

— Toni

"This venue is huge, and I loved the flexibility that you get with this space in terms of decor..."

— Tiffany

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Tiffany
Emma
Ramesh
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Ideally situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion is a picturesque event venue that hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions, sangeets, banquets, fundraisers, school dances, performances, and parties. With stylish amenities, spacious rooms, and versatile design, the Pavilion offers the flexibility to bring your dreams to life while staying within your budget.

Paying close attention to every detail, the Pavilion staff ensures that your experience and that of your guests will be outstanding and stress-free. Surrounded by nature, guests are welcomed by the sparkling fountain within a circular parking court. Enter the skylit Pavilion lobby, where a soaring ceiling and chic black granite bar make it ideal for welcoming guests and hosting cocktail hour. The Forum Ballroom is a decorator’s dream, with cherry wood walls accented with sconces, uplighting, and dramatic domed chandeliers. This beautiful ballroom has a variety of set-up configurations and is equipped with a state-of-the-art tech booth (technician required), providing custom lighting and sound options for any event. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to the elegant, secluded outdoor Terrace, adding a tranquil ambiance to the space. The ballroom can also expand into a mirrored dance studio, which offers a customizable space for additional seating, buffet-style food service, lounge furniture, silent auctions, a photo booth, and more.

PAVILION RENTAL INFORMATION

♦ Weekend Rentals ONLY: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays

♦ Forum Ballroom Capacity: 220 (seated, with stage & dance floor)

♦ Forum & Dance Studio Combination Capacity: 300 (seated, with stage & dance floor)

♦ Terrace Ceremony Capacity: 170 (seated, includes white folding chairs – Terrace only)

♦ Event packages for every event & budget

♦ Minimum 8-hour time block

  • Includes Set-up, Event, & Breakdown
  • Additional hours available for purchase

♦ Exclusive use of the entire facility for the duration of your event

What you'll love about Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

These scenic surroundings are ready for a memorable wedding. You can see this for yourself in the 360° Tour section on their storefront.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 36 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,950

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$950

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$950

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August

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Reviews of Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion

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4.9/5 22 reviews
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4.4/5 49 reviews
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Toni Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Greatest wedding experience ever at Norris Pavilion!

The Norris Pavilion was a beautiful and perfect place for our wedding. Our terrace ceremony and indoor reception in the ballroom were magical. Linda and the staff were so kind, professional and helpful. They saw to it that every detail was taken care of. I highly recommend them.
Tiffany
Tiffany Sent on 11/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Spacious Venue

This venue is huge, and I loved the flexibility that you get with this space in terms of decor ideas. I highly recommend for those of you that cannot afford a beachfront reception, but want to be in the Palos Verdes area.
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Chelsey Sent on 04/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Definitely the perfect venue for our evening cocktail hour and reception to our wedding! We had the pleasure of working with Ebony at the Norris Pavillion for our March 2018 wedding. Ebony was extremely helpful with all the set up/layout of how my husband and I wanted our reception. She was so easy to work with, especially when she seemlessly transitioned into this role when we were working with a previous employee. She responded to all of our emails in a timely manner and was always available to meet in person, which made communication much easier. She was great!

The venue itself is beautiful and very customizable to your taste. They have sliders to an outdoor space where you can keep open to make the ballroom feel even bigger, and can create great flow for the reception. Their lighting options are perfect! This helped us limit decorations on our end since the venue provided so options for that, and could help make the space look like a wedding reception.

We had about 140 people attend, and it was definitely large enough for people to move around and just enjoy the space. As mentioned, for the Norris Pavillion, it is very customizable. This means a lot of the items needed are a la carte. Especially for rentals. Meaning, you have to find rentals for linen/napkins, other chairs (if you dont like what they offer), etc; additional bars for the outdoor space IF you need an extra one. Most venues we saw were a la carte, so we didnt mind, but a good thing to keep in mind.

All in all, I highly recommend this venue, and would definitely use it again for a personal party. The price, the Norris Pavillion employees, and location was everything I hoped for and more.

Thank you again to the Norris Pavillion and Ebony for making our special day one to remember.
Emma
Emma Sent on 10/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Had the most amazing wedding reception at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion! The whole ambiance was beautiful and it was all thanks to Lara. Lara is the most amazing, kind, funny, helpful, and overall professional director. She helped bring our vision to life and was there every step of the way. She made everything really easy and was always available and quick to respond. I would recommend this venue over and over. We really liked that we could provide our own alcohol, rentals (plates, glasses, utensils) are included, and the you get to utilize the entire building. And the marquee is so cool!
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Devon Sent on 07/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot recommend the Harlyne J Norris Pavilion enough! Although it is more of a DIY kind of venue, if you're prepared to put in some time you can truly create a one of a kind wedding here. The space is quite large, with several spaces for dual purposes. We used the front area for the cocktail hour, the patio as a chill outdoor hang out area, the foyer for our ohotobooth and the ballet studio for our buffet!

A huge selling point of this venue is that they let you bring in your own alcohol, which saves thousands of dollars. It's also extremely reasonably priced, and the staff is so on point. Our coordinator Lara, was always available for any questions we had which was very much appreciated. Overall, we would absolutely recommend this venue, thank you for helping us pull off our dream wedding!!
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Micah Sent on 09/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We used Norris as the venue for our reception. At first look Norris may not have it all. However, what is great about Norris is that you can dress it up whatever you like and they are very flexible. There are additional add ons that make the venue look amazing. Lara was extremely easy to work with and reassured us that everything will go well for the wedding and it did. Jade, the day of coordinator, also kept the wedding going well. You may not have heard of Norris for weddings because they dont really advertise themselves. They are a diamond in the rough. We had about 200 guests and it did not feel cramped at all. If we have another event we would definitely chose Norris
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User2440218 Sent on 11/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I had my wedding reception at the Norris Pavilion this past July and could not have been happier with the way everything turned out. Paige, the event coordinator, was extremely helpful, responsive, flexible, and organized throughout every step of the planning and execution, even when our guest count went up from 200 to 270 (which got a little cozy but worked out)! We had a beautiful cocktail hour out on the front lobby and a buffet dinner outside on the back terrace, which looked lovely at night with the twinkly lights. The indoor reception area was spacious enough for all the tables and a large dance floor, and had a variety of lighting options to choose from. Everything went super smoothly, and we got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue looked! There is a free parking lot across the street for guests, plenty of restrooms, and two options for a bar (indoor and outdoor). The price is extremely reasonable considering all the included amenities such as tables, chairs, plate settings and glassware, and a dance floor, with options to rent their speakers/extra lighting/projector screen etc so you don't have to bring in your own (which makes things so much easier). Also, there is the option to bring in your own caterer for a fee and I really appreciated that we could bring our own alcohol as well. I highly recommend the Norris Pavilion!
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Signe Sent on 08/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Norris Pavilion is a hidden gem!! I could not have imagined having my wedding reception anywhere else. Paige and Jeff were amazing to work with. They got back to me quickly and answered all my crazy questions and helped my vision become a reality. They truly made this part of wedding planning easy. All of my other vendors said that the staff was the best to work with and were all very efficient. The room itself is gorgeous and fit my 170 guest count comfortable with room to spare. One issue I had at other sites was the motif of the room and being hard to fit my color scheme. Any color and style goes in this room and you can add so much with their lighting options. I highly recommend this venue!
Ramesh
Ramesh Sent on 05/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Norris Pavilion was the perfect venue for us. From the very beginning they were very accommodating. Our experience began when we met with Nancy. She was so kind to come in on her day off on Sunday afternoon and spend two hours with us showing us the venue and answering all our questions. She even helped with ideas on how to save money.

From there Paige help us start planning all the details. Her recent experience of getting married was a great help. She was very responsive and answered all of our questions and resolved any issues we had promptly. She was was willing to meet with us at all 3 of our venue walk throughs and never made an issue of it.

On the day of our wedding, Jeff was just as awesome as the other staff. He made sure everything was set up on time and ran according to program. Thank you so much to the whole team!
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Siyi Sent on 04/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We first visited the Norris Pavilion on April 10 of 2014, a full year before the wedding. From then on, every step of the planning process has been smooth, and I have to thank Paige Baumann, the coordinator, for being so responsive and organized. The venue itself is beautiful, spacious, and perfect for large party; there is an outdoor ceremony space that can easily seat 150 guests and takes very little decoration because it is already so elegantly designed. The indoor reception area comes with a lovely, big dance floor, uplighting in the color of your choice, all the tables and chairs, as well as a bar in the cocktail area outside. The bathrooms are clean and the parking is free. Best of all, however, they are there with you every step of the way. I was able to trust in Paige because her emails were so clear and detailed, she was always able to answer every one of my questions, and she met me for multiple meetings where I was able to tour the venue with my family, my day-of-coordinator, and various others to show them what I was envisioning. In addition, they were super flexible and helpful in allowing us to create centerpieces with *live* goldfish in them, a feat that would not have been possible if they hadn't let us bring a giant bucket to fill with water the night before. If I had to do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing about the venue. It was worth every penny.
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Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion frequently asked questions

Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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