About Us
The Woman’s Club Event Center has been adored and celebrated for nearly a century. Truly a special place to create treasured memories, The Woman’s Club Event Center offers so much more than an average venue for events. Visit us and vision your next creative commemoration.
The Woman's Club Event Center in Orange offers a beautiful atmosphere for special events of all types, including weddings and receptions, quinceañeras, banquets, anniversary soirees, holiday parties and more. In addition to private parties, the venue is an excellent location for corporate and business meetings, training seminars, classes and workshops.
The main ballroom can accommodate up to 250 guests and features a large traditional dance floor, perfect for celebrating your special day! And what about live music? Showcase your favorite band, feature a concert or performance on our grand stage. Adjacent to our open ballroom is a lovely garden area, ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies, or simply enjoying fresh air and mingling with guests.
The Woman's Club Event Center is located in the heart of historic Old Towne Orange in Orange County, California. It is conveniently located near the 5, 55, 22 and 57 freeways; easily accessible from San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties.
Contact us today to explore how the Woman's Club Event Center can provide just the right amount of warmth and charm to make your event memorable.
Our Story Continues
It all started when…
Mrs. Lea Collins invited ten friends to her home; each, in turn, invited ten friends and in February of that year, the Woman's Club of Orange was formed. Meetings were held in a school, in the Capitol Theatre and in the Franzen building on North Glassell. It was noted that "we leased the second floor and decorated it as we pleased" (1916 - 1924).
In 1922 a lot was purchased for a clubhouse, which was constructed in 1924 at a cost of $30,000. Every member was asked to pledge $5.00 and describe how the money had been earned. Each woman was also instructed to measure their waistline and put a penny for each inch into a pocket. $150.00 was raised! Today, the clubhouse and gardens together make a popular event facility that has the charm and character of the early 20th-century era.
The clubhouse became the center of the Orange community with dances, theater, opera, fashion shows, luncheons, dinners and card parties. The first flower show was held in the spring of 1917, however World War I intervened and it was not until 20 years later that it would resume. The clubhouse became a billet for GI's during World War II, as well as a facility for the Red Cross. A vast collection of historic club documents has been donated to our new Orange Public Library & History Center for cataloging and safekeeping.
The Woman’s Club of Orange was federated with Orange District in 1915, with California Federation in 1921 and General Federation in 1950. Membership had grown to over 400 in the mid-50's. Today it is the second largest Federated Club in Orange County with membership sometimes nearing 200. The Woman’s Club of Orange celebrated their 100th anniversary in February 2015. Please visit Woman’s Club of Orange for more information.
