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Reception
$7,000 starting price
Reception
$4,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through November. These prices are available for the months of January through February.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2008

The Richard Nixon Library is a wedding venue based in Yorba Linda, California. Nestled upon 9 acres of manicured grounds, this one-of-a-kind location offers a peaceful haven fused with history and elegance. Whether a couple chooses to have an intimate gathering or a lavish event, the Richard Nixon Library can host the most magical day imaginable.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for celebrations. Couples who wish to enjoy the luscious gardens may wed near the cottage where Nixon was born. The cottage is over 100 years old and allows the opportunity to incorporate a piece of American history into the special day. Alternatively, couples can exchange vows in front of the exquisite water pool on the grounds, offering a truly stunning backdrop to the ceremony. For couples who prefer to wed indoors, they can avail of the White House East Room, a direct replica of its counterpart in Washington. Decorated with impressive chandeliers and silk fabrics, and with remarkable historical portraits adorning the paneled walls, this magnificent ballroom accommodates up to 500 people.

Services Offered

This venue hosts ceremonies, receptions, engagements parties, and wedding showers, as well as catering for multicultural events. White chairs for the ceremony and golden chairs for the reception are included, as well as tables. This venue offers a wide range of activities and ventures, with 70 permanent exhibits, exploring subjects such as the Cold War and life in the White House. There are also several focusing on the life of Nixon himself. Guests can tour the cottage where Nixon was born, or enter a real Marine One aircraft that carried him, President Kennedy, and President Johnson.

Cuisine

This venue offers a list of reliable catering vendors for couples to choose from that include a wide range of intercultural and cultural cuisines. For service needs, the venue works exclusively with the trusted White House Catering company. This team will take care of serving the food as well as set up and breakdown before and after the event. They can provide beverages, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic, as well as dinnerware such as flatware, china, and glassware.

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?

$7,000

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

$4,500

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Museum

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
256 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
89% Recommended by couples
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The Nixon Library is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The venue is described as beautiful, elegant, and breathtaking. The staff is praised for being professional, responsive, helpful, and accommodating, making the planning process seamless and stress-free. Reviewers also mention the stunning aesthetics of the venue, including the gardens, ballroom, and outdoor spaces, which provide a picturesque backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The exclusive caterer, White House Catering, is appreciated for providing delicious food options. Overall, the Nixon Library is praised as a perfect choice for a dream wedding.

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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 Nixon Library is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The venue is described as beautiful, elegant, and breathtaking. The staff is praised for being professional, responsive, helpful, and accommodating, making the planning process seamless and stress-free. Reviewers also mention the stunning aesthetics of the venue, including the gardens, ballroom, and outdoor spaces, which provide a picturesque backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The exclusive caterer, White House Catering, is appreciated for providing delicious food options. Overall, the Nixon Library is praised as a perfect choice for a dream wedding.

Richard
Richard H. Sent on 07/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing team to support us on creating the most magical wedding

We had gone to about 14 different venues in the OC area to look for a suitable venue for our June 2023 wedding (~late Spring 2022) and this was the first venue where as soon as walked in, my then-fiancee and now-wife said, "I can see us getting married here." It was the first time she had said this and in my mind, I agreed and had already put down in my mental to-do list to cancel our other 8 or so remaining venue visits we had scheduled in the upcoming weeks.

The entire process of booking our date was quick and easy with our first point of contact - Cierra - being so pleasant to work with and she was always courteous and a quick responder to emails, even when she was away from the office. In under 2 weeks we had booked and signed for the date we wanted and she gave us plenty of recommendations on other vendors to support us in creating the wedding of our dreams. At any point when we made changes or added new things, the Nixon staff were accepting and willing to work with us.

On our walkthroughs and final polishing of details, we worked with Keviann, Amy and Jocelyn, and each showed the same professionalism and care that Cierra had up to this point. They made sure all the pieces we brought in were as we imagined and made our day so much more special. They also shadowed us on the day of making sure that all of our needs, in regards to the venue and our guests, were met neatly and promptly.

There is no complaint I can possibly think of because the team at the Nixon took care of my wife and I so well throughout our planning process and of course on the day of. The venue is beautiful, the staff are amazing and I'm positive if any reading this choose the Nixon for any event, there will be no regrets whatsoever. I joked with my family that we would be throwing the wedding of the century and the Nixon team definitely made it happen.
Pantea
Pantea S. Sent on 10/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing experience!

We are so happy we chose the Nixon library as our wedding venue. The staff was absolutely amazing and professional. The venue is stunning!!! We couldn’t be happier with our choice!
Sara
Sara M. Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Venue

We had our reception at the Nixon Library. It was so lovely and picturesque. Such a classy and elegant venue. The staff is so friendly and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
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We love this venue! Any time we have a special event here the photo booth is such a hit. Looking forward to many more events here!

Leniel V. Photography Leniel V. Photography Wedding Photographers

What a excellent venue to work with. As a wedding photographer I felt like a little kid in a candy store. Brides will love this venue and the staff for sure!

Prince Weddings Prince Weddings Wedding Videographers

The level of sophistication we've found here at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum is virtually unmatched. Our Photography and Videography team have had the opportunity to work here a number of times, and every time we are treated with the utmost respect and accommodation. The banquet hall is fit for any world-class event, dressed in gold and lovely amenities, and all over the grounds you can expect to find features especially unique to the venue that are useful for photography and videography. The pool can be converted into an incredible spot for sunset and night photography, and we are definite fans of using the Presidential helicopter as a backdrop. Our wedding specialists anxiously await the next opportunity to capture incredible coverage here. The Nixon Library is 100% recommended to any potential couple or guest.

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The Richard Nixon Library frequently asked questions

The Richard Nixon Library includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Richard Nixon Library includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Richard Nixon Library includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Richard Nixon Library for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
The Richard Nixon Library offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Richard Nixon Library offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Richard Nixon Library offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
The Richard Nixon Library offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Richard Nixon Library 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 professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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