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Price range: $4,500 - $8,500 Price range: $4,500 - $8,500
Reception
$4,500 starting price
Ceremony
$4,500 starting price
Reception
$4,500 starting price
Ceremony
$4,500 starting price

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About

On WeddingWire since 2010

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, in addition to the upstairs mezzanines and wedding suite.

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

We currently offer 2 wedding options for our couples:

- Boutique Weddings: 6hrs (including client set-up/break-down), up to 40 guests plus couple and vendors, ceremony and reception, limited furniture. Limited Sunday's available at the rate of $4,500.

- Traditional Weddings: 12 hrs day of event (including client set-up/break-down plus 4hrs of prep/rehearsal on Friday before event), up to 120 guests (100 is suggested), ceremony and reception, all in-house furniture, Limited Saturday's available at the rate of $8,500.

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

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?

4,500

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

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

4,500

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

4,500

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
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

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
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What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
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4.8 out of 5 rating
46 Reviews
  • Quality of service
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  • Average response time
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  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
80% Recommended by couples
Gina
Gina V. 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.
K
Kay Y. Sent on 05/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect intimate venue in gorgeous location

The Maxwell House was the perfect venue for our small ceremony, and we appreciated that they offer an elopement package. Rae was a pleasure to work with and answered all of our questions. The Maxwell House is such a gem and a unique venue, and had everything we needed. I highly recommend to any couple!
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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
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
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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