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Tucked away from busy city streets, in the heart of Pacific Heights, lies San Francisco’s most unexpected hidden jewel. Unlike any other venue in the city, the Swedenborgian Church combines rich historic details with a warm, candlelit atmosphere to make your special day uniquely yours, creating memories that will last long after your ceremony.

Behind century-old iron gates, you’ll discover a lush and serene garden leading to a one-of-a-kind sanctuary, where you will be greeted by a roaring fire and the fine craftsmanship of days past. A cozy reception house with its Mediterranean-style courtyard sits just across the garden and features two fireplaces, fine art, and a charming library.

At the Swedenborgian Church, your wedding won’t be average—it will be extraordinary

Services are non-denominational and can be performed by anyone who is legally allowed to officiate wedding ceremonies in the state of California.

Capacity for the church is 120, and for receptions 100.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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?

$2,200

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

$2,200

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Religious

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

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Swedenborgian Church

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Marla Sent on 05/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A secret gem in a wonderful city

The Swedenborgian was a fantastic find for our wedding ceremony. From the cost to the overall look and feel of the church, this place was a perfect choice for us.

It's interiors are absolutely divine with a warm feel of not just candlelight, but with truly warm and sturdy wood that envelopes the atmosphere with just pure warmth and love. It truly brought our family and friends together where it just felt right and perfect.

The process to reserve the Church for our non-denominational wedding was smooth and easy from the Event Manager communicating the overall cost, any limitations and answering questions to the Venue Coordinator helping us develop our ceremony timeline, schedule, and fielding questions and working with our Day of Coordinator.

I am absolutely thrilled that this church was our choice as it's value is incomparable for the look of it, the quality of the church and just the overall feel this location gave us from the first moment we visited, when we signed our contract to when we actually had our big day.

If you are planning to have an SF wedding and would love a classic, vibrant yet warm location for your ceremony that is intimate, lovely, and just allows you and your bridal party to shine, choose the Swedenborgian. They are worth their fair price and make it so easy.
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Paloma Sent on 04/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ethereal space, great for even the non-religious and those sharing alternative spirituality in their ceremonies

My now-husband and I had been looking at having our ceremony and reception in one space but we ended up choosing this venue because we realized we wanted my dad to walk us down a real aisle. We are not religious, but because the Swedenborgian welcomes diversity in their celebrations, we knew it was the perfect place for us. We brought in our celebrant (a friend who is an ordained Zen Buddhist priest) who gave us the right amount of spirituality in our otherwise secular ceremony script in this romantic and spiritual place. We could feel the magic and all our guests could, too!
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User2723304 Sent on 08/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Pictures do not do the church justice. Amazing location, amazing people (shot out to Jana and Ashley) who are extremely helpful. You will not regret using them.
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User2488848 Sent on 12/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't have hoped for a better venue (and all-round service) for our wedding at Swedenborgian Church.

It was perfect. The venue itself is even more beautiful in person than it is in photos, and everybody we worked with (Ashley, Holly, Dana, and of course Reverend Lee) were exceptionally professional and accommodating.

My (now) wife and I especially loved our meetings with Reverend Lee in the weeks and months leading up to our wedding. We came to look forward to these meetings and getting to know the Reverend in general (note: we don't identify as religious), and as a result he put us at complete ease during our wedding ceremony itself.

We honestly couldn't recommend Swedenborgian Church enough. Our guests have since told us how much they loved the venue (including the attached Parish House, which we used as our reception venue), and while we were having our photo taken outside the church directly after the ceremony someone jogged by, offered her congratulations, and told us she was also married at Swedenborgian!
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Kuang-Lei Sent on 12/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My then fiance found this wedding venue online. It was named one of the 3 top wedding venues in San Francisco. We instantly fell in love with it once we scrolled through the pictures. A quaint historic small church was exactly what we were looking for. Ashley, the events coordinator, helped us every step of the way. Her email replies were fast as well as informative, which was very important to us as we were working overseas at the time. She answered and clarified every question we had. I had sent my cousins over to take a look at the venue for us. Even though Ashley could not make it to meet them, she made sure someone was there to show them around. She also was flexible with our payment schedule. She accommodated every request we made. On our big day, Holly was the person who was there to assist us. Our wedding ran a bit late, but she helped us in cleaning up so we could try to finish up by our scheduled time. I would recommend this venue to anyone who was looking to have a small wedding with close family and friends.
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Adam Sent on 10/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
A beautiful venue for a wedding. The entire experience was wonderful for us and our guests.
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David Sent on 09/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My (now) wife and I had a great experience and wedding at the Swedenborgian Church. The location was beautiful and we especially enjoyed working with Rev. Junchol Lee leading up to the ceremony. He did a great job counseling us in general as well as guiding us through the day itself. He was like an ocean of calm: just was we needed on a very intense day!
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Julie Sent on 09/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Swedenborgian Church did a really fantastic job with our wedding ceremony and reception. They matched us up with our wonderful officiant, Rev. Rachel Rivers. The Church is gorgeous, and the Swedenborgian team took care of wonderful touches, including lighting the fireplace and beautiful candles for the ceremony. Ashley, Shannon and team worked seamlessly with our vendors (La Bonne Cuisine Catering, Sebastien Sanges Floral Design, and Pretty Please Bake Shop). They were extremely responsive to requests and questions, and helped with planning (including a helpful wedding planning document). Shannon was our wedding hostess the day of the wedding, and really went out of her way to ensure that everything went smoothly. The Swedenborgian Church Parish House is perfect for a small reception -- we had 40 guests for a seated dinner. The entire planning process was a delight. We had a blast the day of the wedding, as did our guests.
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User1832191 Sent on 09/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
All of the staff were wonderful and responsive to our requests and needs. The location offered everything we wanted. We would highly recommend this church for your venue.
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Karen Sent on 09/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
This was the one and only place we looked at for our wedding. We knew right away we were in the perfect place. The staff was phenomenal!
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Awards

57
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Touch Of Honey Photography Touch Of Honey Photography Wedding Photographers

This sweet little church is a gem in The City. It's cozy and warm (the fireplace is wonderful), and has so much character. For an intimate wedding, this place is great. The small garden is so pretty and a great place for photos, and reception hall on the grounds is fully equipped for an intimate cocktail reception or sit-down dinner. The staff was super supportive, friendly, and available throughout the event.

Branch Out Event Design Branch Out Event Design Wedding Florists

Swedenborgian is a San Francisco gem. What a special and beautiful place. I am always excited when we get to design flowers for this amazing place.

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Swedenborgian Church frequently asked questions

Swedenborgian Church includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Swedenborgian Church for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
Swedenborgian Church offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Swedenborgian Church offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Swedenborgian Church offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Swedenborgian Church offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Swedenborgian Church is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in value and 4.5 in flexibility.
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