Mount Saint Mary´s Univeristy


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,000

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests


About this venue

Mount Saint Mary's University offers two distinctive Los Angeles campuses for memorable events and gatherings. Set in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Chalon Campus pairs striking Spanish Colonial architecture with serene surroundings and views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Near Downtown Los Angeles, the Doheny Campus provides a private, park-like setting filled with historic mansions, elegant interiors, and picturesque outdoor spaces. Together, the campuses offer a versatile selection of indoor and outdoor venues for meetings, conferences, workshops, celebrations, and performances. From intimate gatherings to larger occasions, MSMU combines remarkable settings, rich Los Angeles character, and professional event support to help bring each vision to life.


Our event spaces

The Circle

A distinctive open-air gathering place at the heart of the Chalon Campus.

The Circle is a distinctive outdoor gathering space at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus, offering a picturesque setting for wedding receptions, banquet parties, networking events, performances, and community gatherings. Situated at the heart of the campus, this open-air venue is surrounded by the University's iconic Spanish Colonial architecture and beautifully landscaped grounds, creating an inviting atmosphere that blends natural beauty with academic tradition.

Guest capacity

Up to 220 Seated

Up to 220 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, After party, Other

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $10,000 , then $1,250 per hour

Campus Center

A versatile central gathering space for conferences, receptions, and programs.

The Campus Center at Mount Saint Mary's University is the primary gathering and event venue on the University's Chalon Campus, serving as a vibrant hub for student engagement, campus programming, and institutional events. Designed to support a wide variety of functions, the space regularly hosts orientations, conferences, seminars, workshops, networking receptions, leadership programs, career events, and community celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour

Brady Hall Lawn Space

A flexible landscaped lawn with scenic Chalon hillside views.

The Brady Hall Lawn Space at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus is a beautifully maintained outdoor venue that offers a versatile setting for wedding receptions, banquet parties, non-wedding ceremonies, networking events, student programs, and private gatherings. Situated adjacent to Brady Hall, this expansive green space provides a welcoming atmosphere that combines natural beauty with the University's distinctive campus character.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $6,000, then $750 per hour

Amat House Conference Room

Feature phrase: Historic-house meeting rooms for focused professional gatherings.

The AMAT House Conference Rooms at Mount Saint Mary's University's Doheny Campus provide a professional and welcoming environment for meetings, workshops, training sessions, interviews, and executive gatherings. Located on the first floor of the historic AMAT House, the venue includes Conference Room 1, accommodating up to 50 guests, and Conference Room 2, accommodating up to 10 guests, offering flexible options for both small and medium-sized groups.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $2,500, then $313 per hour

Doheny Mansion Lawn

A manicured great lawn for up to 500 guests beneath century-old trees.

Stretching out in front of the landmark Doheny Mansion at 10 Chester Place, this manicured great lawn is among the most picturesque outdoor settings in Downtown Los Angeles. With room for gatherings of as many as 500 guests, it hosts wedding receptions, banquet parties, open-air dinners, garden parties, festivals and large private celebrations framed by century-old trees and Victorian facades.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Up to 496 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, After party, Other

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire lawn for eight hours at $15,000, then $1,875 per hour.

Donohue Center and Patio

A seamless indoor-outdoor setting for conferences and receptions.

The Donohue Center & Patio at Mount Saint Mary's University's Doheny Campus offers a sophisticated indoor-outdoor venue designed to accommodate meetings, conferences, receptions, training sessions, and special events. Combining a spacious conference center with an adjoining outdoor patio, the venue provides a flexible setting that seamlessly supports both professional programming and social gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Other

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire center and patio for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour.

Doheny Mansion and Grounds

A landmark mansion and landscaped grounds for elegant indoor-outdoor events.

The Doheny Mansion & Grounds at Mount Saint Mary's University's historic Doheny Campus offer one of Los Angeles' most distinguished event settings, combining architectural elegance with beautifully landscaped surroundings. This historic estate provides an exceptional backdrop for wedding receptions, banquet parties, galas, corporate events, private celebrations, and special occasions.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire mansion and grounds for eight hours at $15,000, then $1,875 per hour.

Rose Hills Plaza

An elegant open-air plaza beside the Rose Hills Theater.

The Rose Hills Patio at Mount Saint Mary's University's historic Doheny Campus is an elegant outdoor venue that offers a sophisticated setting for receptions, networking events, private gatherings, and special celebrations. Adjacent to the Rose Hills Theater, the patio provides a seamless extension of indoor events while also serving as a beautiful standalone space for open-air functions.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Other

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire plaza for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour.

The Amat House and Lawn

Elegant conference rooms paired with a beautifully landscaped lawn.

The AMAT House & Lawn at Mount Saint Mary's University's historic Doheny Campus offers a distinctive venue that combines elegant indoor meeting spaces with a beautifully landscaped outdoor setting. Ideal for corporate meetings, receptions, private celebrations, educational programs, and special events, the venue provides a flexible environment that seamlessly accommodates both professional and social gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire house and lawn for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour.

Rossiter Hall Residence and Lawn Space

A welcoming residence-and-lawn setting for flexible indoor-outdoor events.

The Rossiter Hall Residence & Lawn Space at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus offers a charming combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a versatile venue for receptions, meetings, retreats, alumni gatherings, and special events. The residence provides an intimate setting for smaller functions, while the adjacent lawn offers an inviting outdoor environment for networking, banquet dining, and social gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire residence and lawn for eight hours at $6,000, then $750 per hour.

William H. Hannon Plaza

Panoramic Los Angeles and Pacific Ocean views beside the Campus Center.

The William H. Hannon Plaza at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus is a premier outdoor venue offering breathtaking panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Located just outside the Campus Center, the plaza provides an elegant and versatile setting for wedding receptions, banquet parties, networking events, outdoor dining, and private celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 76 Seated

Up to 76 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire plaza for eight hours at $6,000, then $750 per hour.

The Circle

A distinctive open-air gathering place at the heart of the Chalon Campus.

The Circle is a distinctive outdoor gathering space at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus, offering a picturesque setting for wedding receptions, banquet parties, networking events, performances, and community gatherings. Situated at the heart of the campus, this open-air venue is surrounded by the University's iconic Spanish Colonial architecture and beautifully landscaped grounds, creating an inviting atmosphere that blends natural beauty with academic tradition.

Guest capacity

Up to 220 Seated

Up to 220 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, After party, Other

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $10,000 , then $1,250 per hour

Campus Center

A versatile central gathering space for conferences, receptions, and programs.

The Campus Center at Mount Saint Mary's University is the primary gathering and event venue on the University's Chalon Campus, serving as a vibrant hub for student engagement, campus programming, and institutional events. Designed to support a wide variety of functions, the space regularly hosts orientations, conferences, seminars, workshops, networking receptions, leadership programs, career events, and community celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour

Brady Hall Lawn Space

A flexible landscaped lawn with scenic Chalon hillside views.

The Brady Hall Lawn Space at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus is a beautifully maintained outdoor venue that offers a versatile setting for wedding receptions, banquet parties, non-wedding ceremonies, networking events, student programs, and private gatherings. Situated adjacent to Brady Hall, this expansive green space provides a welcoming atmosphere that combines natural beauty with the University's distinctive campus character.

Guest capacity

Up to 20 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $6,000, then $750 per hour

Amat House Conference Room

Feature phrase: Historic-house meeting rooms for focused professional gatherings.

The AMAT House Conference Rooms at Mount Saint Mary's University's Doheny Campus provide a professional and welcoming environment for meetings, workshops, training sessions, interviews, and executive gatherings. Located on the first floor of the historic AMAT House, the venue includes Conference Room 1, accommodating up to 50 guests, and Conference Room 2, accommodating up to 10 guests, offering flexible options for both small and medium-sized groups.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Exclusive access for eight hours at $2,500, then $313 per hour

Doheny Mansion Lawn

A manicured great lawn for up to 500 guests beneath century-old trees.

Stretching out in front of the landmark Doheny Mansion at 10 Chester Place, this manicured great lawn is among the most picturesque outdoor settings in Downtown Los Angeles. With room for gatherings of as many as 500 guests, it hosts wedding receptions, banquet parties, open-air dinners, garden parties, festivals and large private celebrations framed by century-old trees and Victorian facades.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Up to 496 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, After party, Other

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire lawn for eight hours at $15,000, then $1,875 per hour.

Donohue Center and Patio

A seamless indoor-outdoor setting for conferences and receptions.

The Donohue Center & Patio at Mount Saint Mary's University's Doheny Campus offers a sophisticated indoor-outdoor venue designed to accommodate meetings, conferences, receptions, training sessions, and special events. Combining a spacious conference center with an adjoining outdoor patio, the venue provides a flexible setting that seamlessly supports both professional programming and social gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 180 Seated

Up to 180 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Other

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire center and patio for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour.

Doheny Mansion and Grounds

A landmark mansion and landscaped grounds for elegant indoor-outdoor events.

The Doheny Mansion & Grounds at Mount Saint Mary's University's historic Doheny Campus offer one of Los Angeles' most distinguished event settings, combining architectural elegance with beautifully landscaped surroundings. This historic estate provides an exceptional backdrop for wedding receptions, banquet parties, galas, corporate events, private celebrations, and special occasions.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire mansion and grounds for eight hours at $15,000, then $1,875 per hour.

Rose Hills Plaza

An elegant open-air plaza beside the Rose Hills Theater.

The Rose Hills Patio at Mount Saint Mary's University's historic Doheny Campus is an elegant outdoor venue that offers a sophisticated setting for receptions, networking events, private gatherings, and special celebrations. Adjacent to the Rose Hills Theater, the patio provides a seamless extension of indoor events while also serving as a beautiful standalone space for open-air functions.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Other

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire plaza for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour.

The Amat House and Lawn

Elegant conference rooms paired with a beautifully landscaped lawn.

The AMAT House & Lawn at Mount Saint Mary's University's historic Doheny Campus offers a distinctive venue that combines elegant indoor meeting spaces with a beautifully landscaped outdoor setting. Ideal for corporate meetings, receptions, private celebrations, educational programs, and special events, the venue provides a flexible environment that seamlessly accommodates both professional and social gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire house and lawn for eight hours at $8,000, then $1,000 per hour.

Rossiter Hall Residence and Lawn Space

A welcoming residence-and-lawn setting for flexible indoor-outdoor events.

The Rossiter Hall Residence & Lawn Space at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus offers a charming combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a versatile venue for receptions, meetings, retreats, alumni gatherings, and special events. The residence provides an intimate setting for smaller functions, while the adjacent lawn offers an inviting outdoor environment for networking, banquet dining, and social gatherings.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire residence and lawn for eight hours at $6,000, then $750 per hour.

William H. Hannon Plaza

Panoramic Los Angeles and Pacific Ocean views beside the Campus Center.

The William H. Hannon Plaza at Mount Saint Mary's University's Chalon Campus is a premier outdoor venue offering breathtaking panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. Located just outside the Campus Center, the plaza provides an elegant and versatile setting for wedding receptions, banquet parties, networking events, outdoor dining, and private celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 76 Seated

Up to 76 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner

Room cost

Exclusive use of the entire plaza for eight hours at $6,000, then $750 per hour.


Available services that can be provided by Mount Saint Mary´s Univeristy

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

  • F

    Fátima

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    1:33 am

    Helpful and Professional Team

    The Mount Saint Mary’s University events team was responsive, organized, and easy to work with. They answered our questions, guided us through the planning process, and helped everything come together smoothly. Our guests enjoyed the venue, and we were very happy with the overall experience.

  • EY

    Elisa Y.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    1:24 am

    A Beautiful and Memorable Setting

    Our event at Mount Saint Mary’s University was a wonderful experience. The venue was beautiful, welcoming, and provided a memorable setting for our guests. The team communicated clearly and helped us feel prepared throughout the planning process. We truly appreciated their support and professionalism.

  • LC

    Lara C.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    1:22 am

    A Wonderful Experience for Our Guests

    We were delighted with our experience at Mount Saint Mary’s University. The campus offered a beautiful backdrop for our celebration, and the events team was friendly and attentive throughout the process. Everything felt well organized, allowing us to relax and enjoy a very special day.


Our rates are the same year-round, so there's no premium season. Availability is widest outside the academic year and during University breaks — summer is generally the easiest time to secure a date.
Availability during the academic year is shaped by University activities and campus operations, so we recommend enquiring early for dates between September and May.
No. Alcohol is permitted only through an approved, licensed and insured service vendor, with no self-service. We'll coordinate the arrangements with you as part of event planning.
Yes. Paid on-campus parking is available at both campuses. Locations and visitor access are coordinated in advance for each booking, based on the venue, the date and campus operations, and specific instructions are provided during event planning. Arrangements for large events, vendors or production vehicles are approved in advance.
Yes. Our event spaces offer wheelchair access, step-free guest entrances and accessible parking. Please tell us what you need when you enquire and we'll coordinate any further accommodations for your event.
Yes. All bookings are for a minimum of eight hours, which gives you exclusive use of the space for the full period. Additional hours are available at an hourly rate.
Bookings run between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. All events must conclude by 10:00 PM under University policy, and booked hours include your setup and teardown.