Calamigos Equestrian
Burbank Wedding Location480 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
Phone: 818/972-5940
www.calamigosequestrian.com
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Description
Set against the scenic backdrop of the Santa Monica Mountains on 75 beautifully landscaped acres, the L.A. Equestrian Center has hosted everything from celebrity-studded polo matches to Elizabeth Taylor’s perfume launch, and has been used for filming hit movies like Pretty Woman.
What you’ll find here are charming ceremony locations for bridal couples, and an appealing variety of upscale event spaces for celebrants of all kinds—even those with only a passing interest in horses. As an added bonus, the event producers of Calamigos Ranch (best known for hosting decades of special events at their facility in Malibu) have recently brought their experience to this unique locale. So relax and let them coordinate your entire celebration!
One of the favorite sites is the Little White House and Garden Courtyard in the middle of Hunt Field, a vast expanse of lawn enclosed by a traditional white picket fence. From the parking lot, guests stroll along a path that winds through majestic sycamore trees. Some couples like to say their vows under the trees’ graceful boughs, and the entire field can be set up for cocktails for up to a thousand guests. The Little White House, which provides a private dressing room for the bride, is a quaint cottage with French doors that open to the Garden Courtyard, bordered by fragrant rose bushes.
Another option for tying the knot is the raised demi-gazebo at the far end of the Courtyard, where the soothing strains of songbirds accompany a cascading waterfall. And for added romance, many couples opt to come through the Courtyard gates on an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage! After the ceremony, guests amble back across Hunt Field to one of the Center’s private rooms for a formal reception.
Beautiful wrought-iron gates invite you into the Equestrian Ballroom, a sophisticated space with chandeliers and a large bar. Panel doors swivel open to the Equestrian terrace, a lovely spot for post-reception mingling or a garden ceremony among California pines. The garden atmosphere is enhanced by a jasmine-covered trellis, rock waterfall, and views of Griffith Park and the distant mountains. For a different feel, the Grand Prix Room offers a more formal setting with rich red and gold carpeting, spectacular chandeliers and an impressive wood-burning fireplace.
The Polo Room has a comfortable bar and lounge separate from its casually elegant dining room. French doors open onto a veranda, enabling guests to enjoy cocktails outdoors or wander off to observe the equestrian competitions. The horses and the grounds are all impeccably maintained, so everything will be fresh and clean for your event.
Calamigos has prepared an array of tempting event packages that include plenty of extras, and their in-house caterers will happily customize your menu with delicious offerings. All this, and horses too!
Capacity
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Reception/Special Events |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 500 Max. Seated Outdoors: 1000 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 550 Max. Seated Outdoors: 5000 Max. Standing Indoors: 1000 Max. Standing Outdoors: 2000 |
Max. Seated: 800 |
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Fees & Deposits
A $1,500 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your date. 50% of the estimated event total is due 6 months prior to the event; the balance is payable 10 days prior. Wedding packages range $80–120/person and include a half-hour wedding rehearsal, a seated or buffet meal, room rental fees, cake-cutting and a 3-hour hosted champagne, wine and beer package. Tax and a 20% service charge are extra. For other kinds of special events, prices range $50–85/person. Tax, alcohol and an 18% service charge are additional. Meetings start at $55/person and include continental breakfast, lunch, room rental fees and 2 breaks with beverages and snacks.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 7am–1am.
CateringProvidedAlcoholProvidedBYO w/ Corkage Fee Sites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: Chiavari chairs provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: provided Bride's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: some provided, extra CBA Other: coordination, horse-drawn carriage Parking: ample lot Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: pay phone Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: CBA Cleanup: provided View: mountains, horse arena, landscaped grounds |
MusicIndoorsOutdoors w/ Restrictions Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsGardenGarden Patio/Courtyard Landscaped Grounds Mountains RestrictionsAlcohol: providedSmoking: outdoors only Music: amplified OK indoors, outdoors with restrictions Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: not required |
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818/972-5940
www.calamigosequestrian.com
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