The Headquarters

San Diego's Historic Gem: Where Legacy Meets Luxury

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The Headquarters

Celebrate at This Historic San Diego Wedding Venue

Book Free Venue Tour

The Headquarters

One-Of-A-Kind San Diego Wedding Venue

Book Free Venue Tour

The Headquarters

San Diego's Historic Gem: Where Legacy Meets Luxury

Book Free Venue Tour

The Headquarters

Celebrate at This Historic San Diego Wedding Venue

Book Free Venue Tour

The Headquarters

One-of-a-kind San Diego Wedding Venue

Book Free Venue Tour

CAPACITY

280

VENUE TYPE

Event Center

RECEPTION

Grand Hall

CEREMONY

Indoor

The Headquarters

789 West Harbor Drive, Suite 148; San Diego, California 92101

Seaport Village's Crown Jewel: Historic Celebrations by the San Diego Bay

The Headquarters by Wedgewood Weddings stands in iconic Seaport Village, San Diego, just steps from the bay. Originally built in 1939 as the city's police headquarters, this historic landmark is being thoughtfully renovated into a luxury wedding and event venue while preserving its rich heritage. The complete renovation showcases art deco elegance with modern sophistication, featuring a dramatic cocktail lounge with a speakeasy ambiance. Inside, you'll find an impressive built-in bar with stunning tilework, plush velvet bench seating, and on-trend chandeliers. Celebrate your love story against this one-of-a-kind historical backdrop in San Diego's most iconic waterfront setting.

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The Headquarters Features:

Historic Legacy: San Diego's original 1939 Police Headquarters transformed into a sophisticated event space, offering authentic character and a compelling story for your celebration
Prime Location: Steps from San Diego Bay in popular Seaport Village, surrounded by hotels, dining, and entertainment. Minutes from Gaslamp Quarter and the airport for easy guest access
Stunning Design Elements: One-of-a-kind architecture featuring exposed cement walls, wooden beam ceilings, and hardwood floors, all enhanced by statement chandeliers
Signature Cocktail Lounge: Show-stopping circular bar showcasing jewel-toned tilework and gold accents, complemented by luxe velvet seating and ambient lighting for an intimate speakeasy atmosphere
Stylish Getting Ready Suites: Photo-worthy spaces featuring dramatic wallpaper and glamorous art deco furnishings for capturing pre-ceremony moments
Seamless Flow: Ceremony and reception spaces thoughtfully connected for an effortless transition, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the celebration

The Headquarters

BY WEDGEWOOD WEDDINGS

Welcome to this extraordinary historic venue in the heart of San Diego. Originally the home of the city's police headquarters, this 1939 landmark is being meticulously renovated into an exceptional wedding and event venue while preserving its rich heritage. At The Headquarters by Wedgewood Weddings, embrace the coastal breeze while taking in stunning San Diego Bay views. Step inside and your guests will be transported to a world of timeless sophistication.

Begin Your Love Story in Style

Your celebration begins in our luxurious getting-ready suites: The Rose Room and The Vault. These sophisticated spaces feature dramatic wallpaper and photo-worthy details, creating an amazing backdrop for those precious getting-ready moments. Relax on luxe velvet furnishings, pop champagne with your wedding party, and capture stunning photos while your attentive Wedgewood Weddings team brings every detail to life.

Exchange vows in the incredible Gilded Hall, where contemporary style meets historic charm. This remarkable space showcases industrial-chic cement walls, dramatic wooden beam ceilings, and statement chandeliers. Add your personal touch with décor and florals, or let the venue's distinctive architecture speak for itself.

After your ceremony, capture memorable photos throughout the grounds. Stroll to the San Diego Bay, wander through Seaport Village, or take iconic shots by the Unconditional Surrender statue. Meanwhile, your guests will be celebrating in the extraordinary Velvet Lounge during cocktail hour. This showstopping space features a stunning circular bar with refined wood details, artisanal tilework, and glamorous gold accents. Guests can mingle on plush velvet built-in seating, surrounded by moody décor and art deco chandeliers that create an intimate speakeasy atmosphere.

Return to the Gilded Hall for your reception, where the space is transformed for dining and dancing. The versatile layout adapts seamlessly from ceremony to celebration while maintaining its architectural grandeur.

Start Planning Your San Diego Wedding

The Headquarters is an iconic San Diego wedding venue, attracting couples from La Jolla, Coronado, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and throughout San Diego County. Our convenient location near Downtown San Diego welcomes guests from Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside County, and beyond.

The Wedgewood Weddings team specializes in creating personalized wedding experiences from start to finish. Our customizable all-inclusive packages streamline your planning journey. Whether you have vendors in mind or prefer our expert recommendations, our dedicated team ensures every detail aligns with your vision.

Experience this extraordinary historic venue for yourself. Call or text 866.966.3009 to schedule your free, no-pressure tour today.

The team at Wedgewood Weddings was super helpful throughout the planning process, especially when we were planning from afar! They were very accommodating with any requests we had, super detailed and thorough in our planning meetings, and fantastic execution on our wedding day! We highly recommend working with their team!

OLIVIA

I could go on forever about how perfect our wedding day was and it was all thanks to the Wedgewood Weddings team. From the venue, to the service, to the food, to security everything was absolutely phenomenal.

SAVANA

I had the most amazing experience at Wedgewood Weddings. The entire team was so friendly and accommodating. My wedding was everything I dreamt of, and then some! Every single vendor was so friendly and helpful, from the officiant to the DJ, and they made sure our day was exactly the way WE wanted it.

ALEXANDRIA

ALL-INCLUSIVE, CUSTOMIZABLE WEDDING PACKAGES

Our clients love how easy and stress-free it is to plan with us. Our all-inclusive, customizable packages provide peace of mind. Your guests will be amazed... but you'll know how easy it really was!

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Event Planning: Where We Do The Hard Work

Planning & Coordination

Planning assistance is available every day. Plus, a walkthrough rehearsal and ceremony coordination, so everything is flawless.

DJ and MC Services

Experienced DJs to set the mood for your ceremony and keep the party going with just the right atmosphere!

Invites & Accessories

Invitations in all sizes and styles, cocktail napkins, guest books, and more… all fully customizable to match your theme.

Bliss Benefits

Get exclusive supplier discounts on lots of wedding standards and fripperies: attire, transportation, hotels, and more...

Table Centerpieces

Our trusted artisans will work with you to create focal points styled specifically to your color palette and wedding décor.

Food & Beverages

A decadent and tasty menu filled with gourmet favorites developed by our award-winning culinary team. Oh, and plenty of fine wines, beers, and liquor...

	Build Your Own	Classic	Premier	Elite
Food & Beverage
Meal Service All meals are served with a delicious salad and ample sides.	2-Entrée Buffet	2-Entrée Buffet	3-Entrée Buffet	3-Entrée Buffet or Duet Plate
Appetizers		Vegetable & Cheese Platters	Choice of Six: Hot & Chilled Options	Choice of Six: Hot & Chilled Options
Wedding Cake Customize your wedding cake with a choice of styles (like tiered, cupcakes, or pies) and flavors, and decorations...
Bar Service Treat your guests with an open bar, so they do not have to reach for their wallets, or choose a cash bar. Tea, coffee, juices, and soda are included in all packages, except Build Your Own.		Cash Bar with Soft Drinks Included	Beer, Wine & Well Spirits	Beer, Wine & Top-Shelf Spirits
Champagne & Cider Toast
Wine with Meal Placed on the table for guests to enjoy. Select the variety that best suits your tastes and your meal choices.
Entertainment & Décor
Timing You get plenty of time to celebrate with your guests (plus secret extra time before and after your event so you can prepare and relax)	5-Hours	5-Hours	5-Hours	6-Hours
Linens	Standard	Standard	Standard	Elite
Chairs	Elite	Elite	Elite	Elite
Centerpieces Fresh florals are a great way to add extra color and personalize your event.		Standard	Custom Fresh Floral	Custom Fresh Floral
Invitations & Accessories Design custom invitations to match your wedding theme.
DJ & MC Services
Photobooth
Accent Lighting Pump up the atmosphere and make your reception pop!
Marquee Letters
Officiant

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Your Incredible Wedding

While it seems like it should be simple, wedding pricing can be surprisingly complex. We believe that you should be able to get all your pricing upfront so you can easily find out what everything costs and decide what fits within your budget.

That’s our philosophy, which is why we’ll give you a unique pricing proposal during your personalized venue tour. Our team will provide you with all the details and help you customize your package. This allows us to gain a clear understanding of your wedding wish list and help you clearly see how your wedding can take shape.

If you'd like ballpark pricing now, simply download our PDF to get a general idea of the costs for your wedding. Keep in mind that these figures are approximate since all our packages are fully customizable. You can add or subtract services to tailor your event to your needs.

Our pricing is based on four areas. First, you decide on your package level and multiply it by the number of guests. Next, you add the ceremony and venue price, which varies depending on the season and day of the week you're considering. Finally, you'll add your admin fee and state tax. As you can see, we include all the big-ticket items like the venue, the décor, and the catering so your wedding budget can work harder.