GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO REMEMBER.
You've been to enough weddings to know when one feels different. The kind where everyone walks in and immediately starts looking around. Where dinner turns into dancing, dancing turns into one more drink, and nobody seems particularly interested in going home. And, months later, people are still talking about that wedding. Now imagine it being yours. The Historic Abbey gives you a remarkable setting to make it happen: a reimagined 1910 landmark in Bankers Hill, original stained glass, dramatic architecture and an Underground Speakeasy waiting downstairs.
FROM “I DO” TO “ONE MORE DRINK.”
Your guests arrive for the ceremony.
They settle in beneath the stained glass. You get married. The room changes. Drinks are poured. Dinner is served. Someone gives a toast that’s either going to make everyone cry or embarrass you for the rest of your life.
Then the music gets louder.
And just when everyone thinks they know how the night goes, you take them downstairs.
Welcome to the Speakeasy.
The best weddings don’t feel like a schedule of events.
They feel like a night you don’t want to end.
A ceremony that doesn’t need a manufactured backdrop.
Original stained glass and architecture give the room character before the first flower arrives.
A reception that can actually evolve throughout the night.
Move from ceremony to cocktails, dinner and dancing without making the evening feel static.
An after-party that feels like an after-party.
Take everyone downstairs and change the atmosphere completely.
Historic 1910 architecture
A setting with more than a century of character.
Original stained glass
One of The Abbey’s defining architectural features.
Newly reimagined
Historic character, thoughtfully updated for modern celebrations.
Underground Speakeasy
A completely different setting for another chapter of the night.
Bankers Hill
In central San Diego, directly across from Balboa Park.
Wedding packages
Food, beverage and event elements can be brought together into one streamlined experience.
LESS WEDDING LOGISTICS.
MORE WEDDING.
Planning a wedding means making hundreds of decisions. We’ve designed our wedding offerings to bring many of the biggest pieces together.
Photo courtesy Shewanders Photography
- Packages that include catering, bar, DJ, cake, photo booth, tables & chairs, linens, lighting, & much more!
- Space for up to 350 guests
- Nationally registered historic building with stunning architecture
- Newly remodeled and professionally designed spaces
- Grand event hall
- Wedding preparation suites
- Conveniently locted near Balboa Park, downtown San Diego, and the San Diego Airport
- Indoor Ceremony
Wedding Packages
2026 & 2027 Pricing
| Classic | Signature | Grand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie | Included | Included | Included |
| Appetizers | - | Choice of 2 | Choice of 3 |
| Meal Service | 1 Entree Buffet | 2 Signature Entree Buffet | 3 Grand Entree Buffet |
| Dessert Display | - | Mini - Choose 3 | Premium - Choose 4 |
| Chairs | Standard | Chivari | Chivari |
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | Included | Included | Included |
| Bar Service | No Host Bar with Soft Drinks Included | No Host Bar +Beer & Wine at Table | Full Open Bar |
| Champagne & Cider Toast | - | House Sparkling | Premium Champagne |
| Coffee, Water, & Tea | 3 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Linens | House | House | Premium |
| Cleaning & Bussing | Included | Included | Included |
| Centerpieces | - | House | Premium |
| Photo Booth | - | - | 5 Hours |
| Accent Lighting | - | - | Included |
| Day of Venue Management & Coordination | Included | Included | Included |
| Event Time | 5 Hours Plus Set Up | 5 Hours Plus Set Up | 6 Hours Plus Set Up |
| Per Person Price (Excluding Tax and Administrative Fee) | $99 | $148 | $215 |
Our all-inclusive wedding pricing is straightforward and transparent so you can relax and enjoy your engagement while The Abbey focuses on the details. Your price is comprised of the venue fee + ceremony fee + Security Guard Fee + (Package Fee x Number of guests)
- $450 Security Guard Fee
- Prices do not include sales tax of 7.75%
- An administrative charge of 25% of the total of all items is added to all standard wedding packages
- Flexibility to add to packages and customize your experience to make your day perfect
Venue
Our venue fee includes:
- Entry Lobby
- Grand Hall
- Grand Hall Balcony
- Grand Wedding Preparation Suite
- Second Wedding Preparation Suite
- Setup and Breakdown of Tables and Chairs
Venue Pricing:
- Monday – Thursday: $3,495
- Friday or Sunday: $7,495
- Saturday: $9,995
Ceremony Pricing:
Includes the coordination, rehearsal, full setup and breakdown of your indoor ceremony for $995
SPECIALS & LAST MINUTE DEALS
Book your wedding and get married in the next 6 months and save $1,000!
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Give Us a Call
(619) 332-6182
Send Us an Email
events@thehistoricabbey.com
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2825 5th Ave. San Diego, CA 92103