Mission Beach Women's Club

n and tour. We knew that was the place! From beginning to end, everything went so smoothly, and the prices are reasonable. Beautiful venue and right on the bay!

g because it would take away from the natural charm the venue has. Nancy was very helpful and easy to get ahold of when booking. We were lucky in that we had a good crew of people to help with our set up and take down for the reception but were disappointed when told at precisely 9pm to get things cleaned up, turn the music off and clear out. With the amount of people that helped us clean up and return the reception area into it's original format it only took about 15 minutes and we were done and cleaned up WELL before 10pm our cut off time but Nancy seemed very irritated and impatient, even though take down and restore was very quick to take place. I feel that this would have been less disappointing if things hadn't been running so far behind and we would have liked a little more empathy with how late things actually happened, we didn't get to the reception area until after 6 which left 3hrs for dinner, toasts, special dances and cake cutting. We fully understand that there are noise ordinances and she has rules to obey or she gets fined but it only takes 30 seconds to turn music off.... The wedding was beautiful and the clubhouse is a very cute hidden spot and the prices are reasonable. It's a very cute place for a smaller wedding but we don't know if we would book again given the opportunity.

to set everything up. Venue rental is cheaper than any other beach location in San Diego.

wanted them to get that beachy vibe. Mission: Accomplished. From the moment we step foot in there, we just knew THIS WAS IT. Nancy was so easy to work with and gives you a huge packet of helpful information to get you started with the rest of the planning! We got so many compliments on the venue and we are so happy we got to spend a beautiful San Diego day surrounded by family and friends at the MBWC!

osing the MBWC offered us a very cost effective venue in a beautiful setting. With a park area overlooking Mission Bay right next to their building, it made for one stop shopping, so our guests could just move from the ceremony straight to the reception. Not only does MBWC come with the bonus patio area (which would be big enough to hold a small ceremony if you didn't want to do the extra work to secure the park area), but there are tables and chairs included in the rental and you can use whichever vendors you prefer. This allowed us to put together our dream wedding, even with a tight budget. Nancy, our contact there, was super sweet and easy to work with. She had helpful tips and when we did get a chance to tour the space, she filled us in on some of the history and activity of the Women's Club. The cottage itself has a relaxed, San Diego vibe to it and had the "beach chic" charm we were looking for. It is not a huge space, but I think you could comfortably do an event with as many as 80 or 90 guests there without an issue. It was the perfect venue for us!

d our cocktail hour on the patio with dinner reception and dancing inside. There was plenty of room for everyone and with the freedom to decorate the space as I wanted all of my visions were able to come true. Nancy (venue manager) is great and very accommodating. I highly recommend this place to anyone and those who are on a tight budget, this is probably the most affordable option for a beach wedding in the area. Another bonus feature besides the neat history of this venue is it is non-profit and the rental fee goes directly back into the community!

also saves a bunch. Plus, you can bring in your own catering and alcohol, which were musts for my husband and I. Its right across the boardwalk from the water, and is really pretty. A perfect San Diego venue! The only downside is that because its Mission Beach, parking can be really atrocious, especially in the summer, so you might want to make some sort of transport solution for your guests. Otherwise, this place is perfect.

re that you choose the caterer you really want. We had our ceremony in the grass area right in front of the venue and it was perfect! There is plenty of parking and plenty of room for a wedding with less than 120 people. I would definitely recommend this venue!

he bay. It is absolutely beautiful (yet simple) both inside and out, and with the bay on one side and the ocean on the other, the absolute best location. Nancy is super easy to work with and very accmomodating. The caterer loved the huge kitchen and convenience of the separate entrance/exit. I definitely recommend having everyone enter through the patio and have the happy hour with bar and appetizers all on the patio. Then have the buffet line on the far west wall near the kitchen. It all made for a very smooth reception with no lines or jams or confusion. Keep in mind - guests must be out by 10pm and everything must be cleaned and gone by 11pm. Can't wait to do more events here... family reunions, baby showers, Christmas parties, etc. OH, and it is SUPER affordable! I could not believe the deal we got! (and I researched over a dozen venues in the area.) Plus, the patio furniture, and inside tables and chairs are all provided and very nice quality. Thank you MBWC!

ed much decorating, its white pillars and hardwood floors made it a very quaint and beautiful setting. There is a huge kitchen for the caterers to prepare--we did buffet style. It is perfect for smaller weddings, we had 110 people there for the reception and max capacity is 120.

y with minimal notice to show my other vendors the place, which was very convenient.

d system. Everything else must be provided by the renters. We had our wedding there on 7/20/12 and it was absolutely perfect! We couldn't have asked for anything more. Even though you are supposed to provide for someone to clean up your event, Nancy still comes out to help along the way! Nancy is also extremely helpful in answering all your questions. Want an extra bonus at the end of the night? If you have your event during Sea World's fireworks season, you get a free fireworks show too!!!

oming to the venue. Loved the cottage feel with a nice patio with a view of the bay! Loved it!! so happy I found it.

cially if you are trying to keep costs down.

at formal fall reception. It is small, so best for events 100 or less. It has a great outdoor patio with twinkle lights, hardwood floors inside, lots of windows and open to the outdoors with french doors everywhere. The ceremony can be held on the grass just outside the venue. You'll need to get a park permit for the ceremony, but it's not hard or expensive. They will help you. We had a live band too, and the venue could more then accommodate it! We put the food, bar, and coffee bar on the patio. The venue is the most inexpensive place in town for an event! I searched everywhere, and you will not find anything this nice for this cost! It also comes with tables and chairs, which is nice. The manager of the venue is great, and she is so easy to work with and very accommodating. She has great tips too! They have a Facebook page and you can see lots of pictures of the various events they have had there. I would not hesitate to have another party here!