The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings

Intimate & Spacious Chapel Hidden in the City

Long Beach, CA

151 to 200 guests

Holds ceremonies and receptions

The Team at The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings

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Tucked away in the heart of Long Beach, CA, this stunning and historic chapel has been renovated to host weddings and events. This gorgeous structure is a hidden gem that provides a secluded and intimate setting right in the middle of the city. - Marry in the intimate courtyard or the elaborate chapel - Delight guests with the decorative and vintage details of the chapel from the stained glass windows to the exposed wood beams - Host your reception in the spacious grand hall or chapel - Prepare for your event in the two get-ready rooms with hardwood floors and beautiful details - Easily access downtown Long Beach and nearby accommodations The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings is a hidden gem in one of America's favorite cities. With popular attractions like the Queen Anne, Long Beach Convention Center, and beachfront just down the road, out-of-town guests love this location. Just minutes from the beach, The Sanctuary boasts vintage features, stained glass windows, and whitewashed walls that are a gorgeous backdrop for any photo. Entering the property, you’re greeted by the spacious, open-air courtyard enclosed by the chapel, main entry, and grand hall. This space is ideal for a small outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour. If you’d prefer an indoor ceremony, impress guests with the breathtaking cathedral. This stunning space boasts sky-high vaulted ceilings with ornate exposed wood beams, decorative hanging lanterns, porcelain white tile flooring, and stained-glass windows that bask the space in various colors on a bright, sunny day. This space can serve as your ceremony space for a more traditional feel or your reception space for an elegant and unique night of dinner and dancing. With the chapel in the west wing of the building, guests can make their way down the corridor to the grand hall for cocktail hour or wedding reception. This space is remarkable, with high ceilings that showcase exposed wood beams and wrought iron chandeliers. Additionally, you’ll be delighted by the oak hardwood floors, white walls with black accents, and built-in stage area. This gorgeous space hosts gatherings large and small and is large enough for up to 200 guests. The team at Wedgewood Weddings are experienced wedding planners and provide all couples with a stress-free wedding planning experience. Complete with custom-made packages and an array of options for catering, entertainment, and décor. These packages allow you to choose your food and beverage service, including meals and bar service and decór such as linens, centerpieces, and lighting. They can also include an officiant and DJ, leaving you with nothing to do but spend time with the people you love most. Discover this historic chapel in the heart of Long Beach and bring your wedding vision to life. This venue is ideal for couples looking for a unique, vintage space for an elegant and beautiful celebration.

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Starting prices

Reception:

$500

Ceremony:

$1,500

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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-Nov.

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

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Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

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Ballroom

Estate

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Trees

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Cupcakes

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The Team at The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings

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The team at The Sanctuary, lead by the hardworking Kevin Jones, are true event experts, planning events and weddings large and small. Tour this spectacular venue and ask the team about their all-inclusive package options that take the stress out of wedding planning. They're committed to providing a seamless experience that gives you more time to enjoy your engagement while they worry about all of the little details for you. Meet them and start planning your special day!

5.0

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19 reviews

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The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings stands out as an exceptional wedding venue, with reviewers praising the helpfulness and professionalism of the entire staff, particularly mentioning coordinators such as Olivia, Samantha, Mason, and Fumi. The ease of communication and thoroughness during the planning process is highlighted, along with the beautiful architecture of the venue, including stained glass windows and a stunning reception hall. Guests enjoyed the delicious food, seamless execution of the event, and the inclusive packages that made wedding planning stress-free and enjoyable. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Sanctuary for couples seeking a personalized, elegant, and memorable wedding experience.

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Rosana M

3/09/2025

The whole staff was wonderful. They kept me on track with the scheduled meetings either via phone or in person. They were always available via text and always responded to all my questions quickly. The person I met with for my tour stayed with me through out the year long process. So very special that they were there the day of the wedding to see me walk down. The day of coordinator was great. She was on top of it. Once she was gone the banquet coordinator was in charge. She made sure me and my husband had our food and that we ate. She came around to see if we needed more drinks as well. Everyone was awesome. They made our wedding planning experience and wedding day wonderful and memorable. I would give them ten stars if I could and would not hesitate to recommend them to others. The venue itself is beautiful. I didn't go the route of a church wedding and the chapel is what drew me to The Sanctuary, The exposed beams and stained glass windows were breathtaking. The reception hall was also beautiful with the stained glass windows, and beautiful lighting.

Leah S

2/23/2025

I don’t even know where to begin! I am so grateful to Wedgewood team for making our wedding so seamless and easy! From our first meeting with Mason (super helpful with locking in our date and explaining every tiny detail) and Kevin (kind general manger of venue) greeting us with smiles and supporting through the beginning stages of our planning. To Fumi (the most encouraging planner/coordinator) and Samantha (superstar banquet captain) taking over towards the end of the process and ensuring our wedding celebration was a hit! There is so much that goes into wedding planning and having this team guide us every step of the way was truly a gift. Our wedding was beautiful, the cake from Torrance bakery was delicious! Our florals from little blue hummingbird were exactly what I wanted. Overall our celebration was simple and elegant and really set the stage for our guests to have such a blast! The food - my personal favorite panko crusted chicken and mashed potatoes. We chose buffet style and many of our guests raved about the food and going back for seconds! Open bar was an absolute hit! Also having the Photo Booth near the bar made for some hilarious memories. DJ Gio kept everyone dancing all night. So happy we went with all the recommended vendors. You can tell they all work together so well. Thank you Sanctuary team! I wish we could do it again (haha).

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Georgina M

1/14/2025

The Sanctuary team went above and beyond. From the day we inquired to the wedding day, they communicated every step of the way. If I had a question, every team member knew the answer. Kevin’s easy going personality convinced us to book. Olivia was AMAZING. From decor to flow of the day she handled it all. Samantha was fantastic and made sure we ate and always had a drink. DJ Gio made sure we had an amazing time dancing. Even as the night ended they helped us get everything together. I HIGHLY recommend them if you want a stress free wedding.

Tyler S

9/17/2024

Everything about this venue and this team is AMAZING. I truly have not one bad thing to say about them, the venue is beautiful! I live in Texas and even planning from there was by far THE EASIEST thing ever. I was never stressed I never had doubts and all of them were just so nice to work with! DAY OF WEDDING Sam, Mason and Fumi were outstanding I really enjoyed them being there and helping with everything I really Couldn’t have had a better wedding experience they truly made the day so memorable and seamless I also feel like I could totally Be friends with them outside the wedding that’s how cool they all were !!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this venue

Dominique B

9/04/2024

The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings was an exceptional choice for our wedding venue. Their communication style was prompt, accessible, and thorough, making the planning process seamless. The venue location is truly timeless and romantic. The quality of their team shows throughout the entirety of the event. They made it so easy for me to customize my wedding, perfectly matching my Type A tendencies, and ensuring we felt incredibly special throughout the entire experience. The Sanctuary team is amazing, and I do not regret any second of the planning because they made sure to match my vision and passion for this big day!

Hannah C

7/09/2024

We loved having our wedding at The Sanctuary! Our day was as close to perfect as it could possibly be. I'm so grateful to Olivia, our primary coordinator, for making everything run smoothly. Throughout the entire planning process, Olivia and the other staff members were quick to answer any questions and talk through the best way to implement our ideas. We decided to have our cocktail hour in the cathedral, and Olivia was incredible about helping us come up with a unique floor plan that worked perfectly for us. Having most of our vendors be organized through Wedgewood definitely helped to make the planning process less stressful, and they all did a great job. Thank you again to the entire Sanctuary team for helping to give us such an incredible wedding day!

Sonny T

5/23/2024

My wedding was amazinggg! A special thanks for OLIVIA and SAMANTHA for being the best coordinators. everything went smoothly and they were so quick with last-minute changes to keep the wedding flowing. Our guests loved the venue and all it's amenities! This place is definitely a hidden Gem and I'm so thankful to you guys for making my dream a reality

Sydney R

5/14/2024

The professionalism and support is above and beyond. They are very communicative, and handle any and all aspects to make sure your day is as stress free as possible. Sarah, Olivia and Mason are amazing and Sarah is especially a great day of coordinator. She is very supportive and will help with anything you need to make your day special. We had an incredible day with them and the price is more than worth it. Gorgeous venue, and amazing people. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone!

Samantha L

4/03/2024

What can I say, me and my husband just married there on 3/31/24 and it was absolutely MAGICAL! I loved everything about The Sanctuary, from the team down to the architecture. The cathedral was stunning I’m so happy we had our ceremony there and the reception in the Grand Hall was gorgeous! Olivia, Mason, and Samantha really kept our day aligned and made sure everything ran so smoothly I’m so grateful for them! Me and my husband Donovan are so incredibly with how everything turned out and we keep telling each other it feels like a dream ❤️ I loved how everything was personalized for our day too!! Nothing is ever perfect but our wedding here at the Sanctuary was about as close to perfect as we can get! Thank you guys for everything and if anyone is trying to decide where to have an intimate wedding, The Sanctuary is the place!!

Karen C

3/13/2024

My now husband and I got married at the Sanctuary on 3/9/24 and I can not give the venue and staff enough praise. Wedgewood Weddings allow for customization and helpful guidance along the way to make the planning experience as seamless as possible. They truly think of EVERYTHING. We were so thankful to have both bridal and groom suites to allow us and our parties to get ready without rushing. The venue has 3 areas for wedding ceremony and reception, which is extremely convenient. We were really drawn to the vintage charm of the venue and the ease of working with a reputable company like Wedgewood. Big shout out to Sarah J and the rest of the team for making our dreams come true. I can’t believe Sarah helped me put my veil on and bustled my dress. She is truly an angel. Our guests loved the oven roasted salmon & braised short rib duo plates. We highly, highly recommend this venue!!!

Angelica P

2/10/2024

Wedgewood Weddings has been around for generations, and for good reason. When I began planning for our wedding, I was overwhelmed with choices – choices I didn't even know I needed to concern myself with. Because of this, I knew from the get go that I would need an all-inclusive venue, but I didn't expect to find one with the flexibility, collaboration, and intention that Wedgewood provides for their couples. I would recommend this company over and over again, and I can only sing the highest of praises for The Sanctuary in Long Beach as a venue and for the staff that works there. Thank you, truly, for the effort you put into coordinating an organized, beautiful wedding. We appreciate the attentiveness, were impressed by the execution, and grateful for the overall warmth and kindness of your staff to us and our loved ones. I received SO many compliments about the whole day and how seamless everything was. I couldn't have done it without any of you! If we had the budget to have a second and third wedding, I'd do it all over again and I'd do it with Wedgewood. (Which, I hope speaks volumes to the quality of their service because I know many brides that definitely would not go through the wedding planning process ever again.) I also wanted to extend a special thank you to our coordinator, Mason: Thank you for doing all you could to ensure an enjoyable experience. Not a single detail we discussed over all the months of planning was missed. You truly helped orchestrate the successful execution of my vision for the wedding, and I'm really glad you were there.

Florence V

1/31/2024

I have always heard nightmares about how stressful wedding planning could be, but going with Wedgewood Weddings was the best decision we have made during the entire wedding planning process! The Sanctuary caught our eye, not only because it was close to home, but because it was unique and different from the generic Country Club/Golf Club venue. The stained glass windows in the Cathedral and the Reception Hall were so incredibly beautiful and unique. Everything just had a very rustic charm that we loved so much. We also loved the fact that everything was onsite and we had both outdoor and indoor elements. We loved having the entire venue to ourselves and didn’t have to share with any other people! We just fell in love with everything about the venue. It really felt like a private event. We did the venue tour with Annie and she was the biggest help and so lovely to work with! She was incredibly responsive the entire time and she made the planning process so easy and fun! She gave all the information we needed to make an informed decision which made it easy to choose The Sanctuary! On the day of the wedding, Olivia and the team were super warm and welcoming of us and our entire family/guests. My husband is still raving about how well they catered to us on the day of. They made sure that we always had a drink in our hands and something to munch on while we were taking pictures so we didn’t miss out on our cocktail hour appetizers. We wanted for nothing! The food was incredible and our guests absolutely loved it! There was enough for people to go back for seconds AND they even packed my husband and I a to go box at the end of the night! They were incredibly communicative the whole time with us. I never thought that a wedding could be so stress free! Thank you so much again to The Sanctuary Wedgewood Team for making it such an effortless process! It was definitely worth the price of everything!

Susannah P

12/29/2023

My goodness, this venue is GORGEOUS! Within minutes of stepping into this space, we fell in love with the architecture and romantic aesthetic. Even more, the team is just so so sweet! They've answered all our questions promptly, took care of all the details, and made wedding planning so enjoyable. My favorite part? The location. It's in a nice spot of downtown Long Beach with close proximity to restaurants, shops and the waterfront! I just can't thank everyone at The Sanctuary enough for making our day extra special!

Thomas A

12/28/2023

Love this venue. We've lived in Long Beach since 2018 and didn't even know this venue was on our doorstep. It really is a sanctuary. Great atmosphere!

Bertha P

12/27/2023

My husband and I feel so fortunate to have celebrated our wedding at The Sanctuary by Wedgewood Weddings. From the moment we first toured the stunning historic chapel and grounds, we knew this hidden gem was the perfect place to host our special day. The intimate courtyard provided a charming spot for our cocktail hour under the stars. Guests loved mingling with drinks in hand surrounded by the chapel walls and twinkling lights. For the ceremony, we adored the elaborate cathedral chapel with its soaring ceilings, ornate woodwork, and vibrant stained glass. It felt so magical saying our vows surrounded by that beauty. Our reception in the grand hall was absolutely gorgeous too - the high ceilings, chandeliers, and built-in stage gave it an elegant yet warm vibe. Our meals from the catering team were raved about by all our guests. Many also commented on how wonderfully everything flowed thanks to our coordinator's expertise. From helping us customize options to providing flawless execution, the Wedgewood team exceeded our expectations. We're so thankful we found this hidden gem to host the wedding of our dreams. The Sanctuary's vintage details and charm paired with Wedgewood's top-notch service gave us a fairy tale experience we'll always cherish. We can't recommend this special venue highly enough to other couples!

Adrienne W

12/14/2023

We were married at The Sanctuary in December of 2023, and we could not have asked for a better wedding! The entire staff was amazing, literally every single person we met or worked with. Our guests raved about how great DJ Gio was, and claimed the dinner was the best food they ever had at a wedding (it was! We actually got to eat at our wedding!) Our coordinator Olivia and the entire team were incredibly professional, kind, and knew just what to do to make our wedding the best day ever. My husband and I thought it was so fun when we were handed our drink of choice, margaritas, and brought hors d'oeuvres immediately after our ceremony ended to enjoy for a moment together before starting pictures. Going with The Sanctuary was the most cost-effective and stress-free option for us and we highly recommend them to anyone getting married! The vendors they provide as part of your package are the way to go, especially DJ Gio, Torrance Bakery, Little Blue Hummingbird Florist, and their chef/catering team! We are so thankful to the team at The Sanctuary for making this day the best day of our lives! Love, The Websters

Benjamin K

12/01/2023

The Sanctuary is a gorgeous venue for a wedding. The white-painted walls, elegant arches, and gorgeous stained glass throughout are a wonderful blend of style, elegance, class, and simplicity. We (and our guests) loved the ability to have distinct, on-site spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and the space has a nice flow to it. The courtyard is magical in the evening with the string lights and a quiet retreat from the boisterous dance floor for guests. The layout and construction of the venue also feel like a retreat or oasis tucked away right in the heart of Long Beach--it's another world past the gates. Dedicated, guarded parking on the same block is a huge plus! My wife and I really valued the bundles and flexibility offered by Wedgewood. Wedding planning can be overwhelming with each small detail a potential infinity of research, options, and vendors. The Sanctuary allowed us to flexibly opt in and out of different packages, which dramatically simplified our planning process without feeling like we couldn't make the day personal to us. The options available, but also the possibility of changing our minds on details so close to the day of the wedding gave us much peace of mind. However, what really sold us on the Sanctuary was Annie, who spearheaded our visit and experience from day one with support from Kevin and Sarah. Annie was bubbly, personable, and made us feel that we were in good, competent hands that cared about our day being wonderful and fitted to who we are and our love story. She, Kevin, and Sarah throughout were so welcoming, happy to see us, supportive, and available to answer our questions. It was surely Annie who sold us on the space, and then in collaboration with Kevin and Sarah kept us unworried and confident in the six months leading up to our big day and afterwards. Olivia and Samantha did a phenomenal job as our day-of coordinator and banquet captain--neither my wife nor I had to take care of anything day-of--everything went so smoothly! And Fredy was a fantastic DJ. He gave us gentle nudges when we needed to start dancing before the photographers left, was kind and friendly throughout, and left the room for our private last dance, which was such a nice touch. Our guests over and over had such lovely things to say about the venue, food, and staff. Thank you so much for helping us make our special day so painless, beautiful, and, well, special.

Sahar M

11/18/2023

Annie, Olivia, Sara, Mason, Samantha, and Kevin, We wanted to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible work you all did to make our wedding day absolutely unforgettable. Your teamwork, dedication, organization and class truly set our experience apart. Kevin, your leadership was evident in every aspect, and your team's commitment mirrored the grace and professionalism you displayed. Having you by our side, just like your team, made the entire process smooth and sweet. The organization and energy throughout the event were exceptional, creating a fun and joyous atmosphere. Our guests had an amazing time, and we are beyond happy with how everything turned out. Your collective efforts made our wedding a beautiful evening that we will cherish forever. Thank you for being the best team and for the class and grace you brought to our special day. It was a wonderful party and celebration mirrored our personalities! Our wedding wasn’t your traditional one and the team really embraced our vision and made it come to life with a smile on their face always!! We wholeheartedly recommend the Sanctuary of Long Beach wedding team without hesitation. An absolute class act from start to finish. We wouldn't change a thing and would happily do it all again with them!! Don’t look any further pick up the phone and take a tour for yourself you’ll feel the radiant energy this whole team has when you’re arrive on site! The McCoys! 🖤

Destinee M

10/18/2023

We had such an amazing experience! The staff was wonderful and worked so hard to make sure our big day was everything we wanted.

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600 East 5th Street, Long Beach, CA

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