Flood Mansion
Flood Mansion offers San Francisco couples a sophisticated urban estate with built-in logistics: the venue handles both ceremony and reception under one roof, eliminating vendor coordination across multiple locations.
Flood Mansion is an estate destination wedding venue in CA, United States, hosting 165 at dinner and 200 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$50,000 (our estimate), reached from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 30–45 minutes via car.
About Flood Mansion
Flood Mansion offers San Francisco couples a sophisticated urban estate with built-in logistics: the venue handles both ceremony and reception under one roof, eliminating vendor coordination across multiple locations.
This 1915 Gilded Age mansion on Broadway provides period architectural details, soaring ceilings, ornate fireplaces, and original woodwork, without requiring extensive decoration.
The 4.8-star rating reflects consistent execution for 50+ annual events.
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Taylor Rae · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 165 guests
- Standing reception
- 299 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guests
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$50,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$10,000 to US$25,000 venue feeAisle estimate
- Venue fee
- US$14,750
- Not included
- Catering and furniture
House rules
- Music until
- 10:30 p.m.
- Pets
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SFO, 45 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- No
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Sea view
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 1915 Gilded Age mansion with original architectural details including 14-foot ceilings and hand-carved fireplaces
- Accommodates 20–150 guests with separate spaces for ceremony, cocktails, and reception on single premises
- Located in prestigious Pacific Heights neighborhood with immediate access to San Francisco's civic center and Golden Gate Bridge views
- Full-service venue with in-house catering coordination and event planning support
A sample wedding weekend
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- 6:00 PMWelcome dinner for out-of-town guests at nearby restaurant or hotel
- 10:00 AMVenue access opens; ceremony setup and guest arrival
- 2:00 PMCeremony begins
- 3:00 PMCocktail hour in mansion's parlor and courtyard
- 4:30 PMReception dinner and dancing begin
- 10:00 PMLast dance and guest departure; venue close-out
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SFO · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into San Francisco International Airport.
- Direct line
- (415) 292-3142
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the weather like for an outdoor ceremony in San Francisco?+
Summer (June–August) averages 65–75°F with minimal rain; spring and fall range 55–65°F. Plan for fog and bring layers. Flood Mansion's interior spaces serve as backup for any weather scenario.
Does the venue include catering?+
Flood Mansion coordinates with preferred caterers and has an approved vendor list. External caterers may be permitted with prior approval; inquire during site visit.
Can guests stay on-site?+
The mansion itself is event-only; however, Pacific Heights has luxury hotels within walking distance, including the Fairmont Heritage and Four Seasons (both under 10 minutes away).
What is the parking situation?+
Street parking is available on Broadway and nearby side streets; valet services can be arranged. The venue is also accessible via Uber/Lyft and public transit (BART and Muni within 5–10 minutes).
Are there restrictions on guest count?+
Minimum 20 guests; maximum 150. The mansion's multiple rooms allow flexibility for smaller ceremonies with larger receptions.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 165 guests
“The entire main floor accommodates 165 seated comfortably or 299 standing guests for a cocktail reception.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 299 guests
“The entire main floor accommodates 165 seated comfortably or 299 standing guests for a cocktail reception.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 200 guests
“The courtyard holds 165 seated and the Grand Hall 200 seated.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedChapel on site: Yes
“Originally a mid-1900s boarding school, now an intimate event venue with soaring ceilings, massive bay windows, and a chapel on-site.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The Courtyard can also be a great addition to Grand Hall events, used for wedding ceremonies and pre-dinner receptions.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: No
“This isn’t an in-house catering venue—but it is a place where experience and professionalism matter.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBring your own wine: Yes
“You may bring your own drinks, provided that they are served by professional bartenders or waiters”
Read the source for bring your own wineVenue fee: US$14,750
“The rental fee starts at $14,750.”
Read the source for venue feeNot included: Catering and furniture
“The venue does not provide tables and chairs, so all rentals (including chairs, tables, catering, lighting, and decor) must be brought in.”
Read the source for not includedMusic until: 10:30 p.m.
“Guests must vacate the premises by 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and by 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.”
Read the source for music untilPets: No
“Pets not allowed”
Read the source for petsParking: No
“Flood Mansion does not offer on-site parking.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“The venue features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible car park, ensuring that all guests can enjoy the event without any inconveniences.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Ballroom
“The Grand Ballroom is where the magic happens.”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Our breathtaking Grand Hall and additional spaces accommodate seated events for up to 165 and reception-style events for up to 299.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The Courtyard can also be a great addition to Grand Hall events, used for wedding ceremonies and pre-dinner receptions.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“It can be used for dancing in combination with events in the Grand Hall, or for smaller, more intimate events on its own.”
Read the source for space for dancingSea view: Yes
“Our signature event space, is 140 feet long with marble floors and unrivaled views of the bay the entire length of the space.”
Read the source for sea viewHistoric building: Yes
“This elegant building, constructed in 1915, has remained well preserved since Mrs. Flood donated her home to the Religious of the Sacred Heart in 1939.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“The venue does provide a venue coordinator, which is a huge help for all venue related needs.”
Read the source for coordinator on the daySuppliers from the venue's list: Yes
“Flood Mansion requires couples to work with a caterer from its approved list.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list