Calamigos Ranch

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Malibu Wedding Location
327 South Latigo Canyon
Malibu, CA 90265
Contact: Catering & Events
Phone: 818/889-6280
www.calamigos.com
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Why We Like This Place

Although Calamigos bills itself as a country ranch set amongst 130 acres of rolling hills, verdant meadows, lakes and ancient oaks, most of its event facilities are far from rustic.

There are four different outdoor ceremony options, each with its own reception site. The Garden Patio near the ranch’s entrance is an expansive lawn with picturesque waterfalls at each end. Guests are seated on either side of a stone aisle, facing a redwood arbor adorned with flowers where the bride and groom exchange vows. Shaded by trees, it’s a peaceful and private area. From here it’s just a few steps to the Main Dining Room, a delightful, sun-filled space thanks to light streaming in through “walls” of French doors. Needless to say, the hanging Boston ferns and ficus trees placed throughout are thriving in their greenhouse home. One of the room’s remarkable features is the romantic “waterfall,” a curtain of water that descends like a light rain just outside the glass doors.

The Oaks Deck is popular for intimate ceremonies. Rows of chairs are set up in front of a wood arbor with a rock waterfall directly behind it, and a backdrop of eucalyptus, pine and oak trees. Couples who get married here usually have their reception in the dining room nearby. Like the Main Dining Room, it uses French doors to maximize light and views of the outdoors. Crisp white table linens contrast nicely with the warm pine ceiling beams and doorframes, and ferns and ficus trees provide indoor greenery. Buffets are often served on the adjoining redwood deck, which is partially shaded by oak branches.

A third option is the Cottage Pavilion, a secluded little meadow ringed by trees and natural landscaping. Couples tie the knot on an earthen terrace beneath a majestic spreading oak, or in front of a clear pond at the base of a river rock waterfall. Afterwards, guests are invited to the reception under an elegant white tent draped with sheer fabric and twinkle lights.

Lastly, the Secret Garden is a charming venue designed for more intimate gatherings. Ceremonies unfold on a grassy field bordered by roses, plum trees and a large cascading waterfall. The reception can be held on the private, multilevel deck nearby. Surrounded by nature, including a couple of streams, this spot is beautiful and calm. Sunset and evening events are lovely here, especially when the thousands of twinkle lights lacing the trees add their sparkle.

And if you’ve come to the ranch for one of their legendary western-style celebrations (including Barn Mitzvahs!), check out The Barn. It’s the real thing: The floor is covered with sawdust, bales of hay are scattered about, and it’s painted—you guessed it—bright red.

We were pleasantly surprised by the ranch’s reception facilities and the Calamigos staff, who are true professionals when it comes to helping you plan your wedding. They’ll design your event to suit your special needs, and coordinate everything down to the last detail.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 400
Max. Seated Outdoors: 800

Max. Seated Indoors: 500
Max. Seated Outdoors: 500
Max. Standing Indoors: 600
Max. Standing Outdoors: 600

Max. Seated: 500

CEREMONY CAPACITY: Indoors, the Ranch holds up to 400 seated guests; outdoors up to 800 seated guests.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: Indoor areas accommodate 75–500 seated or 150–600 standing guests. The site has a 75-guest minimum.
MEETING CAPACITY: The site accommodates up to 35–500 guests for conferences.

Fees & Deposits

For weddings, a $1,500 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your date and is applied to the final bill; the balance is payable 3 days prior to the event. A variety of wedding packages (including customized ones) are available, with prices ranging $70–95/person.

For day conferences, all-inclusive packages start at $55/person.

Availability

Year-round, daily, including holidays. Conferences and other corporate events are by arrangement.

Catering

Provided
BYO

Alcohol

Provided
BYO w/ Corkage Fee

Sites Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners
On-Site Accommodations

Services/Amenities

Catering: provided, or BYO, buyout required
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Bride’s Dressing Area: yes; groom’s CBA
Meeting Equipment: CBA, extra fee
Parking: large lot, free valet
Accommodations: CBA, 60–70 guests on site
Telephone: emergency use only
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQs
Cleanup: provided
View: Santa Monica Mountains
Other: ceremony coordination & rehearsal

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Forest/Wooded Area
Garden Patio/Courtyard
Lake
Meadow/Fields
Mountains
Waterfall

Site Type

Conference Center
Retreat
Banquet/Events Facility
Garden
Ranch/Farm

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided, BWC corkage $10/bottle
Smoking: outdoors only
Music: amplified OK until 11pm
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required
Other: no rice, confetti or sparklers

Contact: Catering & Events
818/889-6280
www.calamigos.com
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