The Registry · Venues · La Jolla Village
Darlington House
2
All-in cost submissions
120
Range: 115 to 125
200
200 seated · 250 cocktail
$72
Across submissions
+23%
Peak season vs off-peak
$7.8k
$7k–$10k
Up to $9.5k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Darlington House: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$8,625
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
Day of Week:
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$7.8k
$9.5k
Jun '25
Jul '25
Aug '25
Sep '25
Oct '25
Nov '25
Dec '25
Jan '26
Feb '26
Mar '26
Apr '26
May '26
Jun '26
Jul '26
25th Pctl
$8,188
Median
$8,625
75th Pctl
$9,063
Mean
$8,625
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sun | 125 | $9,500 | Quote | Peak Sunday · Venue only |
| Jul 2025 | Thu | 115 | $7,750 | Quote | Peak Thursday · Reception only |
May 2026 · Sun$9,500
125 guests · Quote
Peak Sunday · Venue only
Jul 2025 · Thu$7,750
115 guests · Quote
Peak Thursday · Reception only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Reception onlyReception space rental only.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
End Time
Events end by 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and by 9pm on Thursdays and Sundays.
Approved Caterers
All food and beverage service must be provided by one of the venue approved caterers.
Alcohol
Hard alcohol is allowed but kegs, shots, and neat drinks are prohibited, and alcohol must be served by licensed bar staff.
Amplified Music
Live bands are not allowed at receptions and only a DJ is permitted, though acoustic musicians may play the ceremony or cocktail hour.
Event Coordinator
All clients are required to hire a professional, insured event coordinator.
Pets
As a historic property pets are prohibited, though service animals are always welcome.
Parking
Guests use street parking, and the venue recommends hiring valet or a shuttle.
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