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The Maxwell House is an Historic Landmark & Special Event Space located in the heart of Old-Town Pasadena. Full of unique, historic charm, it is a venue built for making memories.

We offer a variety of wedding and special event packages, perfect for any of life’s celebrations. Event rentals include access to the entire first floor, including the main ballroom, grand staircase, sweeping foyer, large dining room, library, full kitchen, and outdoor garden for your ceremony. We also offer two private wedding suites.

Included in our package is the use of our inhouse equipment such as tables and chairs, artisan crafted wooden wedding arch, dance floor, sound system, bar, complimentary parking, and more!

We are offering our Traditional Wedding Package, which includes 12 hrs day of event for up to 100 guests, ceremony and reception, all in-house furniture, Select Saturday's and Sunday's are available. Please note that we do not offer wedding packages during major holiday weekends.

There is no tax on our rentals, as we are operated via the nonprofit organization, The Western Justice Center. By booking the Maxwell House, you are assisting valuable programs that empower people to strengthen their communities by growing the conflict resolution skills and capacity of youth, educators, schools, and community partners. Your support will allow WJC to deliver transformational conflict resolution education rooted in equity, justice, and opportunity to students and educators across Southern California and beyond.

  • Black-owned
  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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?

$9,000

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

$9,000

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?

$9,000

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

$9,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

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

What months are included in your off-peak season?

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

Reviews of The Maxwell House

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The Maxwell House is a stunning, vintage venue that offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for a fairytale wedding. The staff is accommodating and helpful throughout the planning process, and the venue's non-profit status adds an extra bonus. The architecture and history of the venue stand out, and it offers a wide range of rentals and a preferred vendor list. Despite a scheduling issue, the crew at The Maxwell House went above and beyond to make the wedding day perfect, and guests appreciated the inclusive packages, beautiful furniture, and responsiveness of the planning team. The venue is described as a diamond in the rough and a dream come true, with a rich history and a heart-warming cause.

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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.

The Maxwell House is a stunning, vintage venue that offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for a fairytale wedding. The staff is accommodating and helpful throughout the planning process, and the venue's non-profit status adds an extra bonus. The architecture and history of the venue stand out, and it offers a wide range of rentals and a preferred vendor list. Despite a scheduling issue, the crew at The Maxwell House went above and beyond to make the wedding day perfect, and guests appreciated the inclusive packages, beautiful furniture, and responsiveness of the planning team. The venue is described as a diamond in the rough and a dream come true, with a rich history and a heart-warming cause.

Gina
Gina Sent on 05/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Vintage Fairytale Wedding

If you want a stunning Vintage venue for your fairytale wedding, The Maxwell house is the choice for you. The ability to flex and use both the inside & outside of the Estate was so wonderful and made my guests feel at home. The venue is so beautiful inside and flowers outback are so pretty, you really do not need much decor. There are ao many settings for your photographer to capture. The staff is a pleasure to work with and so accommodating. The fact that the Maxwell House is a non-profit just makes everything even better.
KC
Kc Sent on 03/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue and a perfect day

From our first look at pictures of this venue, we fell in love. The architecture and the history of this venue stand out compared to other venues we looked at, and the chance to support a non-profit with our wedding was an extra bonus. All the staff that helped us with everything from planning to the day of were wonderful and really helped the day go perfectly. Even with the threat of rain, we knew we had options for an indoor or a outdoor/indoor wedding. We also have to shout out their Preferred Vendors list as a great place to start building the rest of our wedding vendors.
Neilou
Neilou Sent on 11/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue!

My husband and I toured numerous wedding venues and landed on The Maxwell House for multiple reasons: (1) The historic charm - each room tells a story, (2) The mission - Maxwell House houses Western Justice Center which offers impactful community programming, (3) Affordability (enough said), and (4) The ability to choose your own vendors.

My husband and I had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19 and Maxwell House worked with us to re-book for the following year. Their support and flexibility was hugely appreciated and helped ease the stress of re-planning a wedding. Additionally, Maxwell House is the perfect event space for people of diverse backgrounds. When my husband and I were touring venues, every single one had limitations on the food you could serve, the DJ you could hire, etc. As an Iranian-American, I was really disappointed that I wouldn't be able to hire vendors that reflected my culture and identity. Thank you Maxwell House for being the inclusive and understanding venue that you are!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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The Maxwell House frequently asked questions

The Maxwell House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Maxwell House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
The Maxwell House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Maxwell House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Maxwell House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Maxwell House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Maxwell House is recommended by 96% 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 professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.

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