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Los Angeles Wedding Venue
214 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Contact: Anika Warden
Phone: 213/626-1507
www.vibiana.com
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Vibiana

Why We Like This Place

They say there are no second acts in life, but the rebirth of the magnificent Vibiana as an exciting new event location in downtown L.A. is proof otherwise. Through the concerted efforts of community activists, members of the L.A. Conservancy and committed investors, this grande dame landmark has not only been saved from the wrecking ball, but transformed into a “take your breath away” setting for weddings, concerts and special occasions.

Designed in the Spanish Baroque style and patterned after San Miguel Del Mar in Barcelona, Vibiana (originally St. Vibiana’s Cathedral) was built in 1876 as the Catholic Archdiocese in Los Angeles. Over the next century it flourished—until the devastating 1994 Northridge earthquake, when it suffered some severe damage. Almost immediately, the L.A. Conservancy geared up to save the building that had been such a vital part of the city’s history, not to mention a graceful work of art. After some legal maneuvering, the scarred structure was sold to one of L.A.‘s most respected developers, who began a long and expensive process to completely retrofit, redefine and revitalize Vibiana.

Mindful of maintaining the integrity of this landmark, the developer strengthened and secured the building while keeping its original beauty and appearance intact. At first glance, the limestone exterior with its newly restored cupola and bell tower may still resemble a church, but the site has been desanctified and its massive double doors thrown open to welcome celebrants of all backgrounds, faiths and persuasions. In short, it’s now secular heaven.

The foyer entryway is dazzling with its gold embellished barrel ceilings and black-and-white marble floor. To your left are massive glass-and-iron doors that lead to a beautiful garden on the property’s grounds at Main and Second. Surrounded by tall wrought-iron fencing and enough greenery to ensure privacy, it has a long center aisle that ends at a landscaped island, a natural spot for exchanging your vows. From this verdant vantage point, you can look up and see such notable buildings as City Hall and the historic L.A. Times Building, both of which light up at night making the cityscape come alive.

But it’s Vibiana’s interior and its truly grand proportions that make this a one-of-a-kind wedding location. It’s an architectural marvel with soaring gilded ceilings, an abundance of white marble, and rows of clerestory windows that let in natural light. Long rows of white columns on either side stand in contrast to the deeply burnished dark wood floors. At the far end, the old altar is now an impressive white marble stage with plenty of space to set up your sweetheart table, make toasts or bring in a band (the acoustics here are great). While the grandeur of the old cathedral can be seen in the scale of the venue, some features have been re-imagined in fun new ways, like the old confessionals, which can be turned into photo booths for your guests. Perhaps it’s this combination of putting a modern spin on Old World beauty that’s made Vibiana such a runaway success since the day it opened.

Capacity

Ceremony

Reception/Special Events

Meetings

Max. Seated Indoors: 600
Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 		Max. Seated Indoors: 600
Max. Seated Outdoors: 300
Max. Standing Indoors: 789
Max. Standing Outdoors: 500 		Max. Seated: 600

CEREMONY CAPACITY: The site holds 600 seated guests indoors and 300 seated outdoors.

EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: The facility can accommodate 600 seated or 789 standing guests indoors, and 300 seated or 500 standing outdoors.

Fees & Deposits

50% of the rental fee is required to reserve your date. The remainder is due 14 days prior to the event along with a security deposit. Rental fees range $6,000–10,000 depending on the date rented.

Availability

Year-round, daily, 9am–2am.

Catering

Provided

Alcohol

Provided

Location Uses

Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Special Events, Parties
Business Functions/Meetings
Rehearsal Dinners

Services/Amenities

Catering: select from list or BYO, extra fee
Kitchen Facilities: fully equipped
Tables & Chairs: BYO
Linens, Silver, etc.: BYO
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: BYO
Bride’s & Groom’s Dressing Area: yes
Meeting Equipment: BYO
Parking: large lot, extra fee
Accommodations: no guestrooms
Telephone: office phone
Outdoor Night Lighting: yes
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: BBQ CBA
Cleanup: provided, extra fee
View: cityscape, garden

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
w/ Restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair Accessible

Site Views

Cityscape
Garden

Venue Type

Ballroom
Banquet Hall/Events Facility
Garden
Historic/Landmark Building

Restrictions

Alcohol: provided
Smoking: allowed outside in the garden
Music: amplified OK with restrictions
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required


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