The building, originally constructed in 1939, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After serving as San Diego’s police headquarters for decades, the property was restored and redeveloped as a dining and retail destination in 2013. Its latest chapter adds another layer of adaptive reuse, transforming portions of the site into a dedicated wedding and event space with art deco design elements, including a cocktail lounge styled as a speakeasy and a reception hall with exposed wood beams and chandeliers.
Wedgewood Weddings, which was founded in Ventura County in 1986, has grown into one of the largest private wedding venue operators in the country. Still family-owned, the company manages more than 50 properties nationwide, including several in Southern California. The business model centers on providing all-inclusive wedding packages, with options covering essentials such as catering, bar service, music, décor, and planning support. This approach has allowed Wedgewood to scale across a wide range of venues, from golf courses and ranch estates to historic buildings like The Headquarters.
The new San Diego venue can accommodate up to 280 guests, with indoor ceremony and reception spaces alongside access to Seaport Village and the waterfront for photos. Its downtown location places it within walking distance of the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, and less than four miles from San Diego International Airport, offering convenience for visiting guests.
Pricing for weddings at The Headquarters by Wedgewood Weddings varies depending on the day and season, with packages starting in the range of $100 to $170 per guest, plus venue rental fees. Ceremony coordination, rehearsal, and setup are offered as part of the standard pricing structure.
Pricing for weddings at The Headquarters by Wedgewood Weddings varies depending on the day and season, with packages starting in the range of $100 to $170 per guest, plus venue rental fees. Ceremony coordination, rehearsal, and setup are offered as part of the standard pricing structure.
With this expansion, San Diego becomes home to another Wedgewood Weddings property, joining several other venues dotted around San Diego County. The company also operates multiple sites throughout California, Colorado, Arizona, and Texas, reflecting its national growth.
The opening of Wedgewood Weddings at The Headquarters marks the latest transformation of a historic downtown property into a modern hospitality space, continuing the trend of adaptive reuse that has reshaped much of San Diego’s waterfront.
The opening of Wedgewood Weddings at The Headquarters marks the latest transformation of a historic downtown property into a modern hospitality space, continuing the trend of adaptive reuse that has reshaped much of San Diego’s waterfront.
For more information, visit wedgewoodweddings.com.
Originally published on August 27, 2025.
