So Sought-After: 12 of Los Angeles' Best Wedding Venues
Los Angeles is blessed with literally hundreds of wedding venues spread throughout its mountains, beaches, parks, and urban centers. To give you a taste of your options, we've listed some of our favorites in a variety of popular categories, from beachfront to rustic.
The Oviatt
Los Angeles, CA
Fab Features: fabulous 1928 penthouse perched atop the legendary Oviatt Building • exchange vows under glowing bistro lights, surrounded by the city's dramatic skyscrapers • celebrate inside one of their unique indoor spaces designed with dramatic carpeting and colorful murals
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
SmogShoppe
Los Angeles, CA
Fab Features: urban oasis in the heart of Culver City • 100% solar-powered indoor/outdoor haven with desert plants, vertical gardens, and chic vintage furnishings • the Grand Hall's massive garage doors open onto the expansive, plant-filled Courtyard
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
South Park Center
Los Angeles, CA
Fab Features: Modernist skyscraper served as a backdrop to dozens of Hollywood films • 360-degree panorama view of LA from the top-floor Penthouse • industrial-chic vibes with exposed ductwork and artful lighting
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Skirball Cultural Center
Los Angeles, CA
Fab Features: expansive venue with awe-inspiring courtyards, peaceful gardens, and a lily pad-dotted reflecting pool • exchange vows on the patio, with the Center's massive, columned facade, the rolling hills, and a sparkling pool as your dramatic backdrop • dine and dance under the stars or in the sprawling, modern ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Playa Studios
Culver City, CA
Fab Features: cool, creative venue in the heart of Culver City, curated with a mixture of modern, industrial, and eclectic design • expansive furnished lounge highlighted by a striking, 18-foot gallery wall • posh event room with soaring, exposed ceilings, skylights, stunning chandeliers and sculptural wood accents
Catering: BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Calamigos Ranch Malibu
Malibu, California
Fab Features: four unique ceremony + reception sites for events of all sizes, from the bright red Barn to the secluded Secret Garden • organic, local menus and eco-friendly tableware • merry-go-rounds and ferris wheels for rent!
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Vibiana
Los Angeles, CA
Fab Features: historic 1876 cathedral transformed into a vibrant, full-service event space • stunning Italian Baroque facade, onyx & marble interior, massive cupola, manicured garden courtyard, and 83-foot bell tower • state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, high-quality rental items, seasoned event staff, and an extensive, foodie-forward dining and craft libations program
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
Taglyan Cultural Complex
Los Angeles, California
Fab Features: Old World opulence steps from the famous Hollywood & Vine • show-stopping Main Ballroom, with green marble pillars, cascading crystal chandeliers, and a massive circular stained-glass ceiling • historic elegance with state-of-the-art technology
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Hotel Metropole and Beach House
Avalon, CA
Fab Features: island retreat just 22 miles off the coast of Southern California • intimate celebrations on the ocean view patio • enjoy luxurious accommodations and a myriad of activities like kayaking, rafting, sailing, diving, golf, and hiking
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
The London West Hollywood
West Hollywood, California
Fab Features: chic boutique hotel with a gorgeous rose garden and epic skyline vistas • two-level penthouse with Grand Salon, Dining Room, and bedroom suites • the rooftop deck provides a one-of-a-kind setting for your al fresco affair
Price: $$ • $$$
Alexandria Ballrooms
Los Angeles, CA
Fab Features: 3 elegant ballrooms in heart of downtown LA • the Palm Court is designed with arched ceilings, original chandeliers, and Tiffany Skylights • ceremonies fit for royalty in the Kind Edward Ballroom with a gold leaf ceiling, romantic fireplace, and tall windows that flood the room with natural light
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
El Dorado Park Golf Course
Long Beach, California
Fab Features: historic golf course next to lovely public park • the grounds boast manicured greens, towering trees, pretty paths, and picturesque waterways • variety of event spaces from the ceremony lawn to the elegant restaurant to the white tented Garden Pavilion
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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