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Best Wedding Venues in Los Angeles | Best Places to Get Married in LA

Written by Grant Patten | Apr 29, 2022 3:14:27 PM

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LA has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article. Note: this list is not comprehensive and if you feel we are missing a venue that should be added, feel free to contact us with the suggestion.

We’ll discuss, in no particular order:

Best church wedding venues in LA

Wayfarers Chapel | Best chapel for weddings LA

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayfarers_Chapel 

Located at 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South in LA County, Wayfarers Chapel (AKA “The Glass Church'') is very popular for weddings. This chapel was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in his famous mid-century modern style.

The chapel grounds feature fountains and gardens.

First Congregational Church of Los Angeles

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Congregational_Church_of_Los_Angeles 

The First Congregational Church is located at 540 South Commonwealth Avenue in LA. Founded in 1867, the church is the city's oldest continuous Protestant congregation.

This church is available to be booked for weddings. The church features one of the finest and largest pipe organs in the world.

Albertson Wedding Chapel

URL: https://albertsonchapel.com/ 

Albertson Wedding Chapel is located at 834 South La Brea Ave. in LA. 

Founded in 1974, this church has various wedding packages available depending on your needs. This chapel combines style, sincerity, ease and affordability to create an extraordinary wedding day.

Little Brown Church | Best church for weddings Los Angeles

URL: https://www.covtoday.org/ 

Little Brown Church is located at 4418 Coldwater Canyon in Studio City, Los Angeles County. This church is available to be booked for weddings. 

The chapel was built in the 1930s and has hosted over 23,000 weddings.

Famous couple to marry here: President Reagan and his wife, Nancy

Cristo Rey Catholic Church

URL: https://www.cristoreyla.org/ 

Cristo Rey Catholic Church is located at 4343 Perlita Ave. in Los Angeles.

This church is available to be booked for weddings; they request couples to call six months before the wedding date.

Located in the Atwater Village neighborhood. A parking lot is next to the church.

 

Best outdoor wedding venues in LA

Bel-Air Bay Club | Best club for weddings LA

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bel-Air_Bay_Club 

The Bel-Air Bay Club is located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. 

The upper club is a country club-style wedding venue providing all-inclusive wedding accommodations to parties between 50-400 people in size. The beach club has impressive oceanside views.

Porter Valley Country Club

URL: https://www.clubcorp.com/clubs/porter-valley-country-club 

The Porter Valley Country Club is located in the Northridge neighbourhood of Los Angeles at 19216 Singing Hills Dr. This country club is available for weddings.

Two locations are available:

  • A rose garden at the west end of the clubhouse
  • The first tee overlooking the lake accented with a sparkling fountain

Catalina View Gardens | Best garden wedding venue LA

URL: https://www.catalinaviewgardens.com/ 

The Catalina View Gardens are located in the Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood of LA at 6001 Palos Verdes Drive South. The gardens are used primarily as a wedding venue. 

This 94-acre estate overlooks the picturesque coastal bluffs of Palos Verdes.

Los Angeles River Center and Gardens

URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_River_Center_and_Gardens 

The Los Angeles River Center and Gardens is a public park located in Cypress Park, Los Angeles. The park officially opened in 2000 and various weddings have been hosted here over the years.

These gardens feature a majestic three-tiered fountain, a large reflecting pool and many beautiful flowers around the area.

Los Angeles County Arboretum

URL: https://www.arboretum.org/rentals/weddings/ 

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden provides a naturally beautiful, unique setting for wedding ceremonies or receptions.

Located at 301 North Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia, LA County. 

 

Best restaurant wedding venues in LA

Cicada | Best restaurant for weddings in DTLA

URL: https://www.cicadaclub.com/ 

Cicada Restaurant located at 617 South Olive St. in LA has an old-timey vibe and Art Deco architecture. The restaurant can be rented for weddings.

Cicada's palatial interior is a favorite of motion picture and TV producers and many productions have been shot here over the years.

Redbird | Restaurant for weddings Los Angeles

URL: https://redbird.la/ 

Redbird Restaurant, located at 114 East Second Street in downtown LA, is available to be booked for weddings. Redbird has five private dining rooms plus the main dining room and garden available for weddings and ceremonies ranging in size from 20 to 120 guests.

Redbird is located in the rectory building of Vibiana, the cathedral-turned-event-venue.

Craft Los Angeles | Best Century City restaurant for weddings

URL: https://www.craftlosangeles.com/ 

Craft is a farm-to-table New American restaurant located at 10100 Constellation Blvd, LA.

Founded in 2007, this restaurant has a private dining room that can be booked for wedding receptions and other celebrations.

The main dining room can seat up to 140 guests for a seated event or host up to 200 guests for a reception.

Yamashiro | Hollywood restaurant for weddings

URL: https://yamashirohollywood.com/weddings 

Yamashiro is a sushi and Cal-Asian restaurant located at 1999 N Sycamore Ave in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This restaurant offers a romantic and tranquil location for weddings.

Decorative Japanese architecture and garden pagodas provide exotic backdrops for wedding photos.

Raffaello Ristorante

URL: https://www.raffaelloristorante.com/ 

Italian restaurant Raffaello Ristorante in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles is available to be booked for wedding luncheons and receptions.

This restaurant has a large banquet room. Located at 457 W 7th Street, San Pedro, LA.

 

Best other wedding venues in LA

Harry Houdini Estate

URL: https://www.thehoudiniestate.com/ 

The Houdini House, named after the famous escape artist, is located at 2400 Laurel Canyon Blvd in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. The estate is available to be rented for weddings.

The five-acre estate features an expansive lawn, terraced gardens filled with exotic plants, a rock waterfall, a natural spring pond, and romantic gazebos with stunning canyon vistas.

The Fig House

URL: https://www.fighousela.com/ 

The Fig House, located at 6433 N Figueroa St in LA, is an event venue that is open to private events, including weddings and receptions.

The Fig House is an indoor/outdoor event venue that transports you to a place where mid-century California meets lush landscaping and modern glamour.

Lombardi House | Farmhouse for weddings LA

URL: https://www.lombardihouse.com/ 

Built in 1904, Lombardi House is a fully restored Victorian-style farmhouse located at 1717 N Bronson Ave. in Los Angeles. The farmhouse is available to be booked for weddings.

Surrounded by fruit trees and gardens, this 7,000 square foot historic home sits within walking distance to various Hollywood studios.

The Theatre at Ace Hotel | Best theatre for weddings in DTLA

URL: https://acehotel.com/los-angeles/private-spaces/weddings/ 

The Theatre at Ace Hotel is located at 929 South Broadway in Los Angeles. The theatre is available to be booked for weddings; it has 1,600 seats and a 2,300 square foot lobby.

This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is also a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. Opened in 1927.

Citizen News

URL: https://www.citizennewsla.com/ 

Citizen News is an event space located at 1545 Wilcox Ave in LA. This venue has 10,000 square feet of flexible event space, a private dining room and 20 foot high ceilings.

Centrally located in Hollywood, this venue resides within walking distance to various entertainment studios and iconic theatres. Valet parking is available.

 

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