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The Charleston
The Charleston is a Fullerton, CA, venue that sets the scene for refined, regal West Coast wedding celebrations. Built in 1972 but refurbished to look just like new, this stately building offers a breathtaking architectural combination of the past and present. With nothing but a sensational event space and the Fullerton sky on your side, you and your sweetheart are destined for meaningful, memorable "I dos." The Charleston welcomes all 200 of your guests to the splendor of its magnificent, high-ceilinged ballrooms, bars, lounges, and function areas. The bliss of your new beginnings can take flight with a sweet ceremony in the venue's 3rd floor ballroom, where a vintage-style stage acts as your altar, and ornate ceiling tiles set the room alight for your declaration of love. Invite your loved ones to some mixing and mingling at The Charleston's fashionable foyer, where comfortable, cushioned seating awaits your after-ceremony unwinding. Your guests can also head to the venue's early 20th-century-themed bar for some first-class aperitifs. The ballroom welcomes one and all for a night of unending delight. With plenty of room for any reception setup, a stage for triumphant toasts, and a polished mahogany floor for all your best dance moves, you and your guests are bound for a ball. The Charleston also features fabulous get-ready rooms for all your pre-wedding preparations. The Charleston strives for extraordinary wedding experiences and unforgettable get-togethers. The venue comes with its own furniture and equipment, allowing every part of your special day to pull through in a smooth, seamless fashion. The Charleston's in-house culinary team is also at your disposal, ready to transform your feast into a Golden State gastronomic display. Despite its city-central location, the property also provides ample onsite parking, giving each and every one of your special guests unlimited access to the function.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Historic Venue
Business AttributesPricing for The Charleston
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Moderate |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $4,000 - $11,000+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $7,250 |
| Peak Season Months | June-December |
| Peak Season Cost | $5,500 - $11,000+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $5,500 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $5,500 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $28 |
| OffSeason Months | January-May, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $4,000 - $9,500+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $4,000 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $4,000 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $28 |
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View PricesThe Charleston Reviews
Wedding Date 01-09-2019
We booked the hall for our son’s wedding shower in May 2019. About 50 guests. The facility was divided into three main, connected spaces: main hall, lobby, and kitchen. Main hall. The main hall is a large room with a sturdy wood floor (perfect for dancing), very high ceiling , abundant chandeliers for lighting, a small stage, and cushioned seating along the sides. The room was equipped with an amplified audio system that boomed music from our mobile devices – attached using a mini-jack. We also used a wireless hand-held microphone that was great for communicating to our noisy guests across such a large space. We set up eight tables for our guests and two tables for food, and still had lots of open space for moving around.Lobby. The lobby is attached to the main hall through two large doors at the back of the hall. It is carpeted, spacious and proved to be a welcoming space for our arriving guests. The lobby is equipped with a bar made out of substantial hardwood and was an attractive spot for guests lean against and fill up on beer, wine and soft drinks. The hired bartender had plenty of room to store his supplies of drinks, cups, tapper, and ice. Yea, the lobby had a nice feel. Because of this, I would recommend that your pre-meal hors d'oeuvres and snacks be placed in the lobby, and not in the main hall. Restrooms. Very clean and spacious Men’s and Women’s restrooms are attached to the lobby.Kitchen. The kitchen is across a corridor at the corner of the front of the hall. This short corridor basically is the landing for the back entrance to the facility. Stairs and elevator dump onto the corridor and, voila, there is the kitchen too. The kitchen isn’t large. It’s about the size the kitchen in your house. Maybe a bit smaller. It is equipped with lots of counter space for conducting food operations. There is a standard refrigerator, and sink. The small size of the kitchen was the only “not great” feature of the facility. Still, all food-related operations proceeded without a hitch.Loading and unloading. There is a “loading Zone” (yellow curb) directly adjacent to the back entrance of the building. Up to two vehicles can park there. This was very convenient for loading/unloading gear, food, and drinks. The path to the hall from the loading zone is very direct – from the loading zone, enter the building, then the stairs and the elevator are right there. Go to the second floor and land just outside the kitchen.Parking. It is free to park in lots near the facility. This hall is located in a spot in Fullerton that is very popular for nightlife activities. There is a bunch of clubs, restaurants, and pubs in the immediate vicinity. As a result, we didn't get a spot close to the hall. We found parking easily enough in the nearby city parking structure, and in the lot near the train station. Since the parking lots and parking structure are well lit, and since there was bubbly activity of people out for the evening, we always felt safe as we walked to our car late at night.Finally, we found this hall to be a classy, attractive and feature-filled venue that supported all our activities, including socializing, dining, program presentation, music, and dancing. Logistics were easily supported by the adjacent loading zone, stairs, elevator and kitchen. We would definitely book this facility again if we had the need. In the meantime, I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a spacious facility to host your important social gatherings.
Reviewed on 24-05-2019
Wedding Date 01-05-2010
My husband and I looked at countless venues for our wedding before he found Imperial Ballroom online, and at first we weren't interested. Finally after several visits elsewhere, we stopped by the Ballroom, and we were immediately sold. Kim Y, the coordinator is a very special person and wonderful to work with. She did so much to help make our day so unforgettable. When I walked into the Ballroom for the first time on my wedding day, it took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. I already knew I loved it, but to see it with all the decor, it was just perfect. Our friends and family are still talking about what a beautiful venue it was. I highly recommend the Imperial Ballroom to anyone. It has so much charachter and charm and is absolutely stunning.
Reviewed on 26-05-2010
Contact Info for The Charleston
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| The Charleston | |
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| Website | www.charlestonoc.com |
| Phone | (714) 415-2107 |
| Address | 114 E. Commonwealth Ave,., Fullerton, CA, 92832 |
| summer@charlestonoc.com |
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