VESPER Venue
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,500
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 400 seated guests
About this venue
Building 177, originally the Naval Library, has been newly renovated with wood floors and white walls, and is a wonderful blank space for your event. The space has grand vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and offers over 7,000 square feet of versatile space. Designed specifically with events in mind, guests flow naturally between our scenic outdoor patio, an entry foyer, and our main hall. We also have designed bridal suite for brides and their bridal parties to enjoy. For corporate events, we have the option to add on break out rooms and conference spaces at the Command Center, just steps from Building 177. Building 177 hosts up to 425 guests for a seated reception, 500 for theatre style, and 750 guests for a cocktail style party. Our rates vary from $4500 to $7500 depending on the day of the week and the season. We look forward to chatting with you and hearing more about the event you are dreaming up.
Our event spaces
Building 177
With over 7,000 square feet of versatile space, every rental includes the main hall, an entry foyer, a scenic outdoor patio, and a beautifully designed bridal suite.
Building 177 is a historic wedding venue located in San Diego, CA. Featuring elevated vaulted ceilings and robust rectangular pillars, this venue offers a customizable setting to host your special occasion. Whether you are having a large-scale formal banquet or a low-key intimate gathering, the light and airy space is sure to delight your guests. Originally serving as a Naval Library, Building 177 has been recently renovated to cater for wedding events. Up to 400 guests can be seated at this spacious venue. With pristine white walls, exposed beams, and modern timber flooring, this space offers the perfect blank canvas for your event. Alternatively, a standing capacity of over 700 guests is available for a relaxed cocktail reception. The 7000 square-foot space includes a stylish foyer, main hall area, and an outdoor patio. You and your partner can use the comfortable on-site get-ready rooms to prepare for your festivities.
Square footage
7,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“an inviting escape”
Included in this room:
A variety of wedding-related services is offered at Building 177. The expert staff is available to help you coordinate your dream wedding celebration. They can share an extensive list of recommended vendors with you. From bartenders and catering to photobooths and florists, the team strives to put you in touch with the most reputable businesses in the vicinity. For your event design, you can choose from different styles of furniture to suit your occasion. Long banquet tables, white resin chairs, and cocktail stands are all available. Other items offered include rental equipment, visual projectors, microphones, and a podium. The venue is also wheelchair accessible, with WiFi available throughout.
Building 177
With over 7,000 square feet of versatile space, every rental includes the main hall, an entry foyer, a scenic outdoor patio, and a beautifully designed bridal suite.
Building 177 is a historic wedding venue located in San Diego, CA. Featuring elevated vaulted ceilings and robust rectangular pillars, this venue offers a customizable setting to host your special occasion. Whether you are having a large-scale formal banquet or a low-key intimate gathering, the light and airy space is sure to delight your guests. Originally serving as a Naval Library, Building 177 has been recently renovated to cater for wedding events. Up to 400 guests can be seated at this spacious venue. With pristine white walls, exposed beams, and modern timber flooring, this space offers the perfect blank canvas for your event. Alternatively, a standing capacity of over 700 guests is available for a relaxed cocktail reception. The 7000 square-foot space includes a stylish foyer, main hall area, and an outdoor patio. You and your partner can use the comfortable on-site get-ready rooms to prepare for your festivities.
Square footage
7,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“an inviting escape”
Included in this room:
A variety of wedding-related services is offered at Building 177. The expert staff is available to help you coordinate your dream wedding celebration. They can share an extensive list of recommended vendors with you. From bartenders and catering to photobooths and florists, the team strives to put you in touch with the most reputable businesses in the vicinity. For your event design, you can choose from different styles of furniture to suit your occasion. Long banquet tables, white resin chairs, and cocktail stands are all available. Other items offered include rental equipment, visual projectors, microphones, and a podium. The venue is also wheelchair accessible, with WiFi available throughout.
VESPER Venue packages
inventory
Each of our BLDG 177 venue rentals include the set up and tear down of our inventory. Before your rental start time, our staff will have the inventory set up and ready to go so you can begin designing the space to your preferences! In addition to the included general inventory, we also offer rentals, such as projector + screen, market lights, stage riser, farm tables, + more!
- 60” round tables
- 6’ banquet tables
- White resin chairs
- Cocktail tables
- A portable metal bar
- Podiums
- Bose ceiling speakers + microphones
Available services that can be provided by VESPER Venue
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
7 reviews
Stunning Space
From the moment we toured VESPER Venue, we knew it was the perfect place to host our wedding. The sales representative who showed us around was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and easy to work with. They have a beautiful, minimalist space that provided the classic, elegant backdrop we were looking for. The freedom to bring in our own preferred vendors was a huge selling point, as we were able to curate an experience that truly reflected our personal style. VESPER Venue's gorgeous, flexible space and their nice, accommodating team made planning our special day a breeze. We are so grateful to have found this hidden gem and would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a stunning, value-driven wedding venue.
Top Notch Service
VESPER Venue was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, their team was incredibly flexible, fast, efficient, helpful, and accommodating in guiding us through the planning process. The venue itself is truly customizable, with a beautiful, clean aesthetic that felt perfect for our celebration. We were able to utilize both the indoor and outdoor areas of the Liberty Station space, which had such a cool, vibrant vibe. The Vesper team went above and beyond to help us refine our vision for the day and make last-minute adjustments, ensuring our wedding was everything we had hoped for and more. Their services are also very reasonably priced, making Vesper Venue an excellent value. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Best Day, Best Venue, Best Event Team
Vesper Venue was the perfect choice for our wedding. From the beginning, the team was highly responsive and really listened to our needs. The space is truly grand and feels so private and special - my guests adored it and we received so many compliments. Heather and the onsite event team took our wedding experience to the next level, ensuring we felt taken care of every step of the way. They worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, allowing us to be fully present and enjoy our special day. With easy parking, ample restrooms, and an ADA ramp for my grandmother, Vesper Venue was the one-stop powerhouse that made our wedding flawless. If I had to do it all over again, I would absolutely return to Vesper Venue.
Best venue in SD!
Amazing team and amazing location. I highly recommend for your big day. Heather was a huge help with all of our wedding planning. Allowed us to have multiple visits with different vendors so they can see the layout.
Vendors required by VESPER Venue
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