The Griffith House

At a Glance

• PHONE: (949) 533-2554
• ADDRESS: 515 N State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• MAX HEADCOUNT: 350
• IDEAL HEADCOUNT: 200
• ALCOHOL: Beer & Wine/ Licensed Provide
• CATERING: Preferred List

Fees, Features, & Furnishings

The Griffith House has that rare little magic of feeling both polished and personal. It is not trying to be the biggest venue in Orange County, and that is part of its charm. What it offers, is far more meaningful: a historic Spanish-style house, whitewashed walls, a red-tile roof, garden paths, a chapel with real character, lawns made for vows, and an old-California warmth that is present before a single flower is added.

The house dates to 1925, giving the property just enough history to feel grounded without ever feeling formal or museum-like. The chapel brings original woodwork and stained glass for smaller ceremonies. Outdoors, the lawns and gardens keep the mood soft, leafy, and romantic, with trees, greenery, a fountain, twinkle lights, and beautiful golden-hour light.

Receptions move into the garden, where the house, fountain, trees, and twinkle lights create a warm backdrop for the evening. Dinner feels relaxed and inviting, conversations gather naturally, and guests can move from ceremony to cocktails to reception without needing a map or a shuttle. This is garden-party romance — charming, flexible, and easy to enjoy.

Pricing is refreshingly approachable. Published pricing is listed around $4,000–$5,000 per event. Practical perks include getting-ready spaces, on-site parking, exclusive use of the grounds for the event day, and ceremony flexibility.

Design-wise, the Spanish-style architecture, garden greenery, chapel details, and old-California character already create much of the mood. The Griffith House is best for couples who want historic charm without stiffness, outdoor romance without chaos, and a venue that feels personal, pretty, and deeply usable. A lovely little find, honestly.

Wedding Day Blueprint

Behind a curtain of mature trees, Anaheim suddenly goes very garden-party. Broad lawns, a bubbling fountain, rambling greenery—and in the middle of it all, a 1925 Spanish-style house with white stucco walls and a red-tile roof. It feels a little like someone handed you the keys to a very pretty old garden and said, have fun.

Getting Ready

The morning starts inside the historic house, where the bridal suite gives you plenty of room to settle in—an airy sitting area, full-length mirrors, vanity space and a private restroom. Nearby, there’s a separate groom’s lounge, so everyone gets their own little corner of the house before the day gets moving.

Step outside and the house starts doing the styling for you—old windows, white stucco, deep green hedges and landscaping that is just wild enough to feel romantic. It gives portraits that soft, vintage-California look before anyone has even made it to the aisle. Hair done. Champagne poured. Dress on. Garden waiting.

Ceremony

There are a few ways to say “I do” here, and they come with very different personalities.

The original chapel is the intimate one—warm wood, stained glass, close-in and cozy, with room for up to 70. Need more space? The sanctuary stretches the guest list to 300 without losing the old-school charm.

But outside is where things get a little flirty. Tall trees pull in around the lawn, variegated greenery softens the edges, and the house slips quietly into the background like it knows better than to steal the scene. There is no mountain peak or ocean horizon doing the work for you. Instead, it is all layers of green, filtered light and that slightly overgrown garden feeling that makes everything look softer.

A few flowers. A clean aisle. Done.

Appetizers & Cocktails

cocktail hour is only a few steps away—one of the nicest things about the property’s compact layout. The fountain and shaded garden edges make a natural gathering place for high-tops, a small bar and whatever lounge moment you decide to bring in. Guests grab a drink and settle beneath the trees while portraits happen nearby.

No shuttle. No golf cart. Nobody clutching a map.

Dinner Reception

Then the garden slips into evening mode.

Tables settle beneath strands of twinkle lights, the fountain catches a little glow, and the red-tile roof peeks through the trees just enough to remind everyone this is still a 1920s house party at heart.

Long tables feel especially good here—candlelight running down the center, greenery overhead, maybe a little color getting brave between the plates. And the setting is wonderfully unfussy about design. Soft garden florals work. Punchier color works. Clean, modern tables work too.

The house has history, but it does not need reenactment. Historic charm, yes. Mandatory blush roses? Absolutely not.

Event Sites

• Historic Griffith House Chapel
• Church Sanctuary
• Outdoor Lawn
• Garden Reception Area
• Bridal Suite
• Groom’s Lounge

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