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Wedding Specifics
Frequently Asked Questions people may have when planning to rent a facility for a wedding.

Rental Fees, Restrictions and Information
Catering Not provided
Catering Restrictions None
Cake Cutting Fees None
Changing Area
(eg: Bride/Groom)
Not available. Additional room(s) can be rented at multi-room facilities including Joaquin Miller and Garden Center.
Corkage Fees None
Alcohol permits must be purchased in order to serve any alcohol during event.
Decorations Candles are permitted. Decorations may be placed on wall using wall/masking tape. No nails, pins, or tacks are permitted.
Fireplace Fireplaces are available for use at Sequoia Lodge and Joaquin Miller. Patron is responsible for own wood and clean-up.
Kitchen Facilities Sequoia Lodge, Leona Lodge, Sailboat House: Included in rental rates Joaquin Miller, Garden Center: Not included in rental rates.
Kitchen Cookware/ Utensils None. All cookware and utensils must be provided by patron.
Linens, Silver Not provided
Other No rice, birdseed, confetti or glitter is permitted.
Onsite Attendant Attendant only at Joaquin Miller
Outdoor Cooking Facilities BBQ grill available only at Leona Lodge.
Outdoor Lighting Limited
Parking All facilities have parking lots except the Garden Center.
Parking Fees Garden Center, Lake Merritt Sailboat House:
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays until 6:00pm a parking fee of $2.00 per car is assessed.
Set-up/Decorating Time The set-up must be included in reservation time prior to actual event time.
Storage/Delivery All deliveries must be made during your rental time.
Tables/Chairs Provided
No facility tables/chairs are permitted for use outside. Customers are responsible for renting tables/chairs for any outdoor events.
Telephone Public pay phones
Time Limits Overtime rates will be assess for events that go beyond 1 AM.
Wheelchair Accessible All facilities are ADA accessible.



Related links:
- Oakland Covention & Visitors Bureau

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