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With unparalleled beauty and flexibility, a wedding at Kohl Mansion is nothing short of magical. Hold your ceremony on a sprawling lawn, take portraits in the rose garden or host a cocktail hour on the terrace. Let your guests dance the night away in our distinctive wood-paneled Great Hall and stand in awe of the grand staircase. Intimate or epic, indoors or under the stars, with private and exclusive use of the entire mansion, the choice is yours. This is your day, your vision, and this is the place that can make it a reality. From the full professional kitchen to ample guest parking, everything about Kohl mansion is ideal for weddings. Our experienced event directors and renowned vendors will make planning a joy and your wedding unforgettable.
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Ceremony Area, Indoor Event Space, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area
Guest Capacity Ceremony Types Venue Service OfferingsDestination Weddings, Planning
SettingsBallroom, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Park
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Kohl Mansion Reviews
Amanda Aguilera Forseth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2022
I fell in love with the architecture and the grounds as soon as I walked in. We had to make last-minute adjustments to our wedding venue and luckily they had our date open and were exactly what we needed. They were great to work with and worth every penny we spent. We were able to utilize all the rooms for the different portions of the wedding and the photos both inside and outside turned out amazing. It had plenty of parking (something not all Bay Area venues possess), accommodating staff, and an ambiance that is hard to beat. Important things to note if you are booking here: they are primarily a school, so they are only open certain hours during the day and not open to meet or host rehearsals on weekends, so you need to make sure you have some weekdays open to tour, sign paperwork, and plan the rehearsal; there is no AC, but the location being where it is, it does not get very warm indoors; they are surrounded by a residential neighborhood, so no outdoor amplified music is allowed; they require a professional wedding coordinator (which I would 100% recommend anyway); this is a historic building, so nothing can be hung on the walls that could cause damage.
Reviewed on 27-10-2022
Wedding Date 03-07-2022
I fell in love with the architecture and the grounds as soon as I walked in. We had to make last-minute adjustments to our wedding venue and luckily they had our date open and were exactly what we needed. They were great to work with and worth every penny we spent. We were able to utilize all the rooms for the different portions of the wedding and the photos both inside and outside turned out amazing. It had plenty of parking (something not all Bay Area venues possess), accommodating staff, and an ambiance that is hard to beat. Important things to note if you are booking here: they are primarily a school, so they are only open certain hours during the day and not open to meet or host rehearsals on weekends, so you need to make sure you have some weekdays open to tour, sign paperwork, and plan the rehearsal; there is no AC, but the location being where it is, it does not get very warm indoors; they are surrounded by a residential neighborhood, so no outdoor amplified music is allowed; they require a professional wedding coordinator (which I would 100% recommend anyway); this is a historic building, so nothing can be hung on the walls that could cause damage.
Reviewed on 27-10-2022
Sheila Cook (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2018
Kohl Mansion was amazingly beautiful and created an amazing backdrop for our wedding. Additionally, the venue held special significance since both myself and my mother attended school at the Mansion (back when they still had quite a few classes and study halls up in the mansion rooms). Getting to see the landscape turn into not only a place I remembered but the place I envisioned getting married at was amazing. The staff at Kohl helped throughout the process, from their vetted list of vendors to their knowledge of the grounds and kindness when asked many planning questions they were great from start to finish. When the big day came everything went smoothly and we attribute this to both the Kohl staff and the amazing vendors.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Wedding Date 04-11-2018
Kohl Mansion was amazingly beautiful and created an amazing backdrop for our wedding. Additionally, the venue held special significance since both myself and my mother attended school at the Mansion (back when they still had quite a few classes and study halls up in the mansion rooms). Getting to see the landscape turn into not only a place I remembered but the place I envisioned getting married at was amazing. The staff at Kohl helped throughout the process, from their vetted list of vendors to their knowledge of the grounds and kindness when asked many planning questions they were great from start to finish. When the big day came everything went smoothly and we attribute this to both the Kohl staff and the amazing vendors.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Delia Zee (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2017
Just a quick note to anyone considering booking this venue-- they do not allow same sex ceremonies. We know that this information does not affect most of you directly, but that it does matter to most of you personally. That said, they were willing to take our money for the reception...
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
Wedding Date 18-09-2017
Just a quick note to anyone considering booking this venue-- they do not allow same sex ceremonies. We know that this information does not affect most of you directly, but that it does matter to most of you personally. That said, they were willing to take our money for the reception...
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
Janet lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-07-2016
We got married at Kohl Mansion on 7/2/16 and since the very first visit, we love the space and knew we wanted our reception there. Dianne and Terri were both so great to work with and were super responsive via email. I was planning my wedding from New York City and they were so flexible and accommodating to my schedule when I was in town and wanted to visit the site. They were very sweet and I loved every minute working with them. They provided me with my day of coordinator who has now become a life long friend and also suggested Mills Wine Group. Without their guidance and help, it wouldn't have gone as smoothly as it did. We had 165 guests and we got to sit outside during the reception and dance inside in the Grand Hall. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how well kept the grounds and various rooms were. Thank you for making our wedding day so beautiful and memorable!!
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
Wedding Date 02-07-2016
We got married at Kohl Mansion on 7/2/16 and since the very first visit, we love the space and knew we wanted our reception there. Dianne and Terri were both so great to work with and were super responsive via email. I was planning my wedding from New York City and they were so flexible and accommodating to my schedule when I was in town and wanted to visit the site. They were very sweet and I loved every minute working with them. They provided me with my day of coordinator who has now become a life long friend and also suggested Mills Wine Group. Without their guidance and help, it wouldn't have gone as smoothly as it did. We had 165 guests and we got to sit outside during the reception and dance inside in the Grand Hall. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how well kept the grounds and various rooms were. Thank you for making our wedding day so beautiful and memorable!!
Reviewed on 18-07-2016
James Kahn (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
We looked at nearly every website for every venue in the Bay Area, but we kept coming back to Kohl Mansion. I fell in love with this place the moment I laid eyes on it. I was afraid it was a bit out of our budget so we went to visit some other venues.\r\rNothing compared, and there were so many hidden fees at other places, I felt as though we might save some money in the long run going to Kohl Mansion.\r\rOnce we went on the formal site visit with Dianne, we knew this is where we were getting married. Kohl Mansion hit everything on our wish list. There was an outdoor space to hold the ceremony, and plenty of indoor space to have dinner, dancing and lounging. The library was my favorite room to hang out in, and is where myself and groomsmen waited for the wedding to start.\r\rThing that sold this place besides the beauty and regal nature of the estate was that that we were able to bring in our own alcohol with no corkage! This is a huge savings. They also included tables and chairs (though the nice Chiavari chairs are $5 each, which we used for dinner), there is no \"cake fee\" and most importantly we did not need to decorate anything.\r\rThey worked well with all our vendors and even let us store all the bar items there overnight so I wouldn't have to bring them on the day of the wedding.\r\rThey do have an \"approved list\" of caterers and DJs that you have to use, but our caterer was already on the list, so it worked perfectly for us.\r\rIf you're looking to do an all in one place event, this is absolutely perfect. There are plenty of places on site to take wonderful pictures, there are indoor/ outdoor possibilities and in the end, who doesn't want to party in a gigantic mansion?\r\rIf you have the means, this is a no brainer. I probably could have spent $5,000 less on another venue and it would have cost me another $8,500 in fees and decorating costs. Take a tour and you'll know how awesome this place is. It was the best day of my life, and I'm glad we splurged to have it here.
Reviewed on 17-09-2014
Wedding Date 31-08-2014
We looked at nearly every website for every venue in the Bay Area, but we kept coming back to Kohl Mansion. I fell in love with this place the moment I laid eyes on it. I was afraid it was a bit out of our budget so we went to visit some other venues.\r\rNothing compared, and there were so many hidden fees at other places, I felt as though we might save some money in the long run going to Kohl Mansion.\r\rOnce we went on the formal site visit with Dianne, we knew this is where we were getting married. Kohl Mansion hit everything on our wish list. There was an outdoor space to hold the ceremony, and plenty of indoor space to have dinner, dancing and lounging. The library was my favorite room to hang out in, and is where myself and groomsmen waited for the wedding to start.\r\rThing that sold this place besides the beauty and regal nature of the estate was that that we were able to bring in our own alcohol with no corkage! This is a huge savings. They also included tables and chairs (though the nice Chiavari chairs are $5 each, which we used for dinner), there is no \"cake fee\" and most importantly we did not need to decorate anything.\r\rThey worked well with all our vendors and even let us store all the bar items there overnight so I wouldn't have to bring them on the day of the wedding.\r\rThey do have an \"approved list\" of caterers and DJs that you have to use, but our caterer was already on the list, so it worked perfectly for us.\r\rIf you're looking to do an all in one place event, this is absolutely perfect. There are plenty of places on site to take wonderful pictures, there are indoor/ outdoor possibilities and in the end, who doesn't want to party in a gigantic mansion?\r\rIf you have the means, this is a no brainer. I probably could have spent $5,000 less on another venue and it would have cost me another $8,500 in fees and decorating costs. Take a tour and you'll know how awesome this place is. It was the best day of my life, and I'm glad we splurged to have it here.
Reviewed on 17-09-2014
Ashley Cefalu (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-02-2013
Kohl Mansion can make any wedding magical with it's warm yet elegant style. The guests were wowed! Terri and the staff are also wonderful and don't know what to do for you first.
Reviewed on 30-03-2013
Wedding Date 23-02-2013
Kohl Mansion can make any wedding magical with it's warm yet elegant style. The guests were wowed! Terri and the staff are also wonderful and don't know what to do for you first.
Reviewed on 30-03-2013
Kendra Myers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-02-2013
We couldn't be happier with our choice to have our wedding at the Kohl mansion. It was unique, beautiful and most of all the ladies, Terri and Dianne, were amazing to work with. They helped in so many ways including being there the day of the wedding. I would do it all over again at the Kohl mansion.
Reviewed on 17-03-2013
Wedding Date 14-02-2013
We couldn't be happier with our choice to have our wedding at the Kohl mansion. It was unique, beautiful and most of all the ladies, Terri and Dianne, were amazing to work with. They helped in so many ways including being there the day of the wedding. I would do it all over again at the Kohl mansion.
Reviewed on 17-03-2013
Linda Rodriguez (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2012
This place is gorgeous! We picked this place because it was beautiful and private. Unfortunately with this comes extra charges :( There are event coordinators for the venue so it makes this a bit difficult at times when trying to get an answer/response as you may have worked with one and then the other may not be up to date with the details of your event. The venue is extremely strict when it comes to your caterer as their reasons why still don't make sense to me. Despite the high fees we still chose this place for it's uniqueness and beauty. i will say, Terri was absolutely wonderful the night before and day of my wedding.
Reviewed on 04-09-2012
Wedding Date 18-08-2012
This place is gorgeous! We picked this place because it was beautiful and private. Unfortunately with this comes extra charges :( There are event coordinators for the venue so it makes this a bit difficult at times when trying to get an answer/response as you may have worked with one and then the other may not be up to date with the details of your event. The venue is extremely strict when it comes to your caterer as their reasons why still don't make sense to me. Despite the high fees we still chose this place for it's uniqueness and beauty. i will say, Terri was absolutely wonderful the night before and day of my wedding.
Reviewed on 04-09-2012
Jenny Yee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2012
The Kohl Mansion is truly a breathtaking venue for a wedding. We couldn't have asked for something more. The Mansion is spacious enough for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception which is exactly what we were looking for in a venue. Its grand and opulent nature really made us feel like royalty! There are so many places on the grounds to take photos (the different rooms in the mansion, rose garden, terrace, lawn). Highly recommend the venue for weddings. It will be a dream come true for the brides who have dreamt about a fairy tale wedding.
Reviewed on 02-09-2012
Wedding Date 28-07-2012
The Kohl Mansion is truly a breathtaking venue for a wedding. We couldn't have asked for something more. The Mansion is spacious enough for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception which is exactly what we were looking for in a venue. Its grand and opulent nature really made us feel like royalty! There are so many places on the grounds to take photos (the different rooms in the mansion, rose garden, terrace, lawn). Highly recommend the venue for weddings. It will be a dream come true for the brides who have dreamt about a fairy tale wedding.
Reviewed on 02-09-2012
kimberlee richardson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-03-2012
After looking at several different venues (hotel, golf course etc) around the bay area, it was clear to us that the Kohl Mansion was “the one”. We wanted something unique and breath taking and had seen an ad for them in a magazine and were almost too scared to ask how much the rental fee was. I was free on a weekday and decided to go up and visit the mansion with my Mom. It was really important to us that our venue had curb appeal. The Kohl Mansion has just that (and a ton of parking too!). When we pulled up it was about 3pm and (little to my knowledge) there were catholic school girls leaving the mansion! I didn’t know t hat it doubled as a school as well. After seeing the mansions grandness from the curb I was worried again about the cost and almost didn’t go in. My mom convinced me to give it a try.\rWell, we ended up staying there for about two hours without an appointment and Terri and Dianne (the women who handle the event bookings) were fantastic. They handled all of our questions and offered some sage advice about weddings at the mansion. They supplied us with a vendor list (you are required to pick one of their many caterers and DJs provided but other than that any other vendors are up to you) and after doing the math having our wedding was not too far out of our budget when we factored in the “no corkage/cake cutting” fees and the fact that we could supply our own alcohol. One of the best parts was there were few restrictions. I felt like a lot of other venues had so many restrictions (i/e Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Clubs no denim/no cell phone use/mandatory valet etc), but the Kohl Mansion was quite easy. There were pretty flexible time slots, although the music must stop at 11pm, and you must use a caterer/dj from their list and other than that the place was all your for the night (no double bookings etc.). As a side note, Woody Miraglia from Big Fun Dj’s was THE BEST, he was the most professional, accommodating and patient DJs I’ve worked with, he was instrumental in the success of our wedding!\rFrom start to finish we loved EVERYTHING the Kohl Mansion had to offer, our wedding was flawless and the women that the mansion provided for assistance were fantastic. We were able to drop off our items early (wine/favors/etc.) and Teri and Dianne were so accommodating. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and were so pleased with our wedding. We love the Kohl Mansion and wish we could endorse them in any way possible!
Reviewed on 12-04-2012
Wedding Date 17-03-2012
After looking at several different venues (hotel, golf course etc) around the bay area, it was clear to us that the Kohl Mansion was “the one”. We wanted something unique and breath taking and had seen an ad for them in a magazine and were almost too scared to ask how much the rental fee was. I was free on a weekday and decided to go up and visit the mansion with my Mom. It was really important to us that our venue had curb appeal. The Kohl Mansion has just that (and a ton of parking too!). When we pulled up it was about 3pm and (little to my knowledge) there were catholic school girls leaving the mansion! I didn’t know t hat it doubled as a school as well. After seeing the mansions grandness from the curb I was worried again about the cost and almost didn’t go in. My mom convinced me to give it a try.\rWell, we ended up staying there for about two hours without an appointment and Terri and Dianne (the women who handle the event bookings) were fantastic. They handled all of our questions and offered some sage advice about weddings at the mansion. They supplied us with a vendor list (you are required to pick one of their many caterers and DJs provided but other than that any other vendors are up to you) and after doing the math having our wedding was not too far out of our budget when we factored in the “no corkage/cake cutting” fees and the fact that we could supply our own alcohol. One of the best parts was there were few restrictions. I felt like a lot of other venues had so many restrictions (i/e Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Clubs no denim/no cell phone use/mandatory valet etc), but the Kohl Mansion was quite easy. There were pretty flexible time slots, although the music must stop at 11pm, and you must use a caterer/dj from their list and other than that the place was all your for the night (no double bookings etc.). As a side note, Woody Miraglia from Big Fun Dj’s was THE BEST, he was the most professional, accommodating and patient DJs I’ve worked with, he was instrumental in the success of our wedding!\rFrom start to finish we loved EVERYTHING the Kohl Mansion had to offer, our wedding was flawless and the women that the mansion provided for assistance were fantastic. We were able to drop off our items early (wine/favors/etc.) and Teri and Dianne were so accommodating. We couldn’t have asked for anything more and were so pleased with our wedding. We love the Kohl Mansion and wish we could endorse them in any way possible!
Reviewed on 12-04-2012
Sanny Lu (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
The venue is beautiful and the staff was very helpful during the planning and on the day of. The only reason why I am rating the place a four star instead of five is because it was very hot on my wedding day and the place does not have air-conditioning.
Reviewed on 29-07-2011
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
The venue is beautiful and the staff was very helpful during the planning and on the day of. The only reason why I am rating the place a four star instead of five is because it was very hot on my wedding day and the place does not have air-conditioning.
Reviewed on 29-07-2011
Ann Assarsson (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2010
The Kohl Mansion is an extremely beautiful venue, and the wedding coordinators are very good at what they do. They can be hard to reach, but are friendly and knowledgeable. However, I think you can find just as gorgeous a venue for LESS than the $12,000 it costs to hold your wedding here. Unfortunately, nothing (except tables?) is included in that giant rental fee. They have an extensive preferred vendor list, with great vendors, but unless you truly have unlimited funds, this is not the place for you. Should you desire an indoor wedding, make sure your wedding guest list is NO LARGER than 130. Their website quotes a much higher capacity which can be misleading, but the reality is that INDOORS, any larger reception party will be split up into separate rooms, and your ceremony will be very, very crowded.\rSo, in summary, the venue is beautiful, but with $12,000 securing you nothing but the building itself, the ultimate price of a wedding here (chairs, table cloths, china, a $1500 fee for using a caterer not on the list, a $100 fee for a piano that is not great, and already on the premises...) sky-rockets into absurdity. And unfortunately, it is a challenge to add personal touches to your wedding, because of very rigid protocol. In hindsight, I would have liked a venue with less \"extra fees\" and more flexibility. If you are a bride that knows what you want, this is not the place for you.
Reviewed on 06-11-2010
Wedding Date 02-10-2010
The Kohl Mansion is an extremely beautiful venue, and the wedding coordinators are very good at what they do. They can be hard to reach, but are friendly and knowledgeable. However, I think you can find just as gorgeous a venue for LESS than the $12,000 it costs to hold your wedding here. Unfortunately, nothing (except tables?) is included in that giant rental fee. They have an extensive preferred vendor list, with great vendors, but unless you truly have unlimited funds, this is not the place for you. Should you desire an indoor wedding, make sure your wedding guest list is NO LARGER than 130. Their website quotes a much higher capacity which can be misleading, but the reality is that INDOORS, any larger reception party will be split up into separate rooms, and your ceremony will be very, very crowded.\rSo, in summary, the venue is beautiful, but with $12,000 securing you nothing but the building itself, the ultimate price of a wedding here (chairs, table cloths, china, a $1500 fee for using a caterer not on the list, a $100 fee for a piano that is not great, and already on the premises...) sky-rockets into absurdity. And unfortunately, it is a challenge to add personal touches to your wedding, because of very rigid protocol. In hindsight, I would have liked a venue with less \"extra fees\" and more flexibility. If you are a bride that knows what you want, this is not the place for you.
Reviewed on 06-11-2010
Jodie Antypas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2006
gorgeous garden, same venue for ceremony and reception, great places for photos, indoor/outdoor event capabilities, overall stunning location,
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 17-06-2006
gorgeous garden, same venue for ceremony and reception, great places for photos, indoor/outdoor event capabilities, overall stunning location,
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Joan Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2008
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 27-09-2008
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Michelle O'Leary (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2005
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
15 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.33 out of 5.0Wedding Date 01-05-2005
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Contact Info for Kohl Mansion
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/kohl-mansion-109441455751112 | |
| X (Twitter) | kohlmansion |
| Kohl Mansion | |
| Website | kohlmansion.com |
| Phone | (650) 762-1134 |
| Address | 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA, 94010 |
| kohlmansion@mercyhsb.com |
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