Parking at the venue is extremely limited, so we highly recommend carpooling or using rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) to make things easy. There is some street parking nearby, but it often fills up quickly. There are a limited number of first-come, first-served parking spots available in the structure at 525 Olive Street. Additional parking will be available at the St. Paul’s Senior Services parking lot, located at 328 Maple Street, San Diego, CA 92103 (entrance near 3rd Ave & Maple St). We have been told that if there is a chain across the lot entrance, guests may remove the chain to enter the lot. If you are parking on the street, please be sure to check posted signs and time limits. We still strongly encourage guests to carpool or use rideshare options, as parking can be challenging in and around the area of the festivities. For additional parking information, you can explore nearby Balboa Park parking here: [https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/balboapark](https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/balboapark) and general city parking info here: [https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/rules/rulesparking](https://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/rules/rulesparking)
The ceremony and reception will be 21+. An on-site, supervised play space can be made available for both the ceremony and reception. Please contact us for more details.
The ceremony will start promptly at 4:00 pm. We recommend arriving by 3:30 pm, or closer to 3:15 pm if you plan to park nearby.
Your rideshare should drop you off at the entrance on 6th Ave.
No, valet will not be offered.
Yes. Guests who arrive early are welcome to wait in the Queen’s Courtyard prior to the ceremony. There are a few permanently installed tables and chairs available there as well.
Please enter through the main entrance of the Cathedral located on 6th Avenue. You will pass through the Queen's Courtyard on your way into the church.
If you arrive after the ceremony begins, please enter quietly and follow any posted signs or guidance from the ushers or St. Paul's staff.
No, there will not be. However, the ceremony, social hour, and reception are all conveniently located on the St. Paul's campus.
Guests are welcome to take photos before and after the ceremony; however, no flash photography will be permitted inside the Cathedral during the ceremony itself. We also kindly encourage guests to remain present during the ceremony and avoid stepping into aisles or obstructing the professional photographers and videographers.
Yes, social hour will be outdoors in the open-air Queen’s Courtyard. Everything else will take place indoors.
The ceremony will last approximately one hour.
No. St. Paul’s does not provide coat check services, so guests should plan to keep coats and personal belongings with them at all times.
Yes! Please reach out to us directly for the link.
Dinner will be served buffet-style.
Yes. When you arrive in the Great Hall for dinner, please reference the seating assignments displayed at the main entrance.
Yes. Elevator and accessible ramp access is available on campus. We will share additional details and directions as they become available.