Your love story continues at The Guild.
Be it the character of the Grace Ballroom, the elegance of the Society Ballroom, or Poppy’s urban garden oasis, your ideal wedding venue awaits.
We make wedding planning romantic from the moment of “I Will” to the day of “I Do.”
The Grace Ballroom – a magical venue, transformed from the original, historical gymnasium.
Dive into the enchanting Society Ballroom, a premium space ideal for your wedding ceremony or reception, rebuilt from the original aquatic center.
Romantic, European inspired, al fresco wedding event location
Society Lounge is the perfect, private location for an intimate gathering or bridal or groom ready room.
An ethereal urban oasis in the heart of Downtown San Diego.
An urban oasis perfectly suited to a special meeting or private event under the stars.
Offering bespoke specialty cocktails, local craft beers, and hand-picked wines from California and abroad.
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The exquisite Grace Ballroom celebrates the rich history of our original building, and features a modern aesthetic blended with original historic features. Floor to ceiling windows fill the re-imagined gymnasium, functioning now as the most elegant venue in the city.
The 30′ original ceilings , rose gold chandeliers, polished wood floors and original mezzanine running track help provide an unforgettable setting for a banquet, conference, or special event.
Once the aquatic center of the YMCA, the Society Ballroom is now graced with expertly curated artwork, mirrored uplit window style alcoves, plush silver tone carpet styled as moving waters and floor to ceiling white drapes.
Guests can make use of “Society Gallery”, an elevated pre-function space at the entrance of the Society Ballroom. Sophisticated and timeless, the Society Ballroom begs visitors to celebrate the past while celebrating the present.
Framed by unmistakable architecture lush landscaping, The Courtyard is ideal for intimate al fresco experiences. Its location tucked inside of our historic building provides a memorable location for a magnificent event.
Enhance your event by utilizing this one-of-a-kind location for a truly memorable function.
*requires furniture removal, charges may apply
The Society Lounge, The Guild’s most private meeting space, is ideal for small meetings or intimate events. Hardwood floors, deep maroon velvet drapes and rich fabric club chairs combine with convertible marble tables to create dramatic designer events.
Style your meeting as a conference, or mini think tank pods or culinary event – enjoying the room’s enhancements of 65” TV and ultra luxe wet bar.
*requires furniture removal, charges may apply
Under the iconic YMCA sign you’ll find a unique urban garden large enough to inspire over 335 wedding guests. “Poppy” is landscaped with flowers that bear the same name as the space, as well as succulents, olive and Carolina laurel cherry trees. This coveted space boasts a mosaic “carpet like” brick terrace design, a criss cross of tivoli style lighting, garden uplights and available sound system. One of our signature spaces, “Poppy” is a breathtaking location for a wedding ceremony or reception.
