BEST WEDDING VENUES IN LOS ANGELES & ORANGE COUNTY, CA
According to a Wedding Planner with 15+ Years of Experience
After planning hundreds of weddings and events over the past 15 years, we know as much as you do, that not all weddings are the same. Not all client needs are the same. And not everyone’s style is the same.
There are 4 core differences in venue needs for modern brides and grooms:
- Capacity: The average wedding in Los Angeles and Orange County has about 110 guests. However, some people are hosting weddings as small as 50, and some as large as 500+. To help you find venues that meet your capacity needs, we created a separate section for venues with a capacity over 200 below.
- Catering: While many venues require you to cater your food through them, this does not work for everyone. For multicultural weddings with specific meal items you’d want to serve, or simply wanting to choose your own (licensed) caterer who specializes in your favorite meal options, you may want a venue that gives more flexibility in the area. This is why we have a specific section below for venues that allow outside catering.
- Indoor/Outdoor: If you’re hosting a wedding in the middle of Summer or the middle of Winter then you may be seeking an indoor venue, but if your wedding is in more mild times, you may want part or all of your wedding to be outdoors. We’ve noted which venues below provide outdoor options for the ceremony or reception
- Style: Everyone’s style is unique, so we’ve provided a list of venues with different styles for you to choose from.
SECTION 1: VENUES THAT ARE CATERING HALLS
1. VIBIANA
A stunning, historic former cathedral turned luxury event facility in downtown Los Angeles. It boasts grand Italian-baroque style columns, a striking white color palette, and a beautifully manicured garden courtyard.
Overview
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Max capacity: 550 guests
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- A former cathedral in downtown LA with soaring ceilings and stunning architecture-pure drama without feeling stuffy
- The culinary team creates food that has guests talking for months
- The events team who genuinely care and make planning feel like a partnership, not a transaction
- Flexible spaces-ceremony in the cathedral, cocktails in the courtyard, reception in the main hall
- That perfect blend of historic elegance and modern LA cool
2. THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES
An architectural treasure built in 1927, this historic club features elegant Italian Renaissance styling, carved wood details, a grand ballroom, and a private sun-drenched courtyard.
Overview
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Max capacity: 300 guests
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- A 1927 historic landmark that feels like stepping into old Hollywood glamour
- The Italian Renaissance ballroom with hand-painted ceiling beams and crystal chandeliers
- Surprisingly affordable for the level of grandeur you get
- Multiple ceremony and reception layout options within one stunning property
- Staff who’ve seen it all and know exactly how to make your day run smoothly
3. CALAMIGOS RANCH
Tucked away in the mountains of Malibu, this sprawling, lush property features natural waterfalls, majestic oak trees, and twinkling fairy lights, offering a whimsical outdoor wine-country aesthetic.
Overview
- City: Malibu, CA
- Max capacity: 300+ guests
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- Multiple venue options on one property-from rustic redwood rooms to elegant ballrooms to lakeside ceremonies
- That Malibu wine country vibe without leaving LA County
- The team who are responsive, organized, and genuinely excited about your wedding
- All-inclusive packages that actually simplify planning instead of limiting you
- Feels like a destination wedding but your LA guests don’t need to travel
4. TERRANEA RESORT
A premier luxury eco-resort perched on the dramatic oceanfront cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It features sweeping, unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island.
Overview
- City: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
- Max capacity: 900 guests
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- Dramatic Pacific Ocean cliffside views in Rancho Palos Verdes-some of the best in Southern California
- Multiple ceremony sites (the Point Vicente lawn is unbeatable at sunset)
- Melissa and the events team who think of everything before you even ask
- Guest rooms on property so your people can actually relax and enjoy
- Food that’s legitimately delicious, not just “wedding food”
5. THE LANGHAM HUNTINGTON, PASADENA
An iconic heritage resort offering old-money elegance across 23 acres of meticulously manicured gardens, historic bridges, and grand, stately ballrooms.
Overview
- City: Pasadena, CA
- Max capacity: 650 guests
- Provides in-house catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What clients love:
- Old-money elegance with 23 acres of manicured gardens and a historic bridge
- The Picture Bridge ceremony site-iconic and absolutely gorgeous in photos
- White-glove service that makes you feel like royalty without being stuffy
- Christina and team who handle every detail with precision and genuine warmth
- Perfect for traditional, elegant weddings with a sophisticated vibe
SECTION 2: VENUES THAT ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERING
PERFECT FOR CLIENTS WITH PARTICULAR CATERING & CULTURAL NEEDS
1. CARONDELET HOUSE
Built in 1928 as an Italian-style villa, this gorgeous property features warm exposed brick, two private courtyards, vintage structural beams, and elegant natural light.
Overview
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Max capacity: 150 guests
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A 1928 Spanish Colonial estate in downtown LA that allows outside catering.
- Couples love the intimate courtyard, barrel-vaulted loggia, and period architecture.
- The venue provides tables, chairs, and linens, but you bring your dream caterer.
- Perfect for couples who want a historic LA vibe with total culinary freedom.
2. MARAVILLA GARDENS
A premier, family-owned garden estate designed exclusively for weddings. It showcases expansive views of neighboring crop fields, mountain ridges, and beautifully landscaped walkways.
Overview
- City: Camarillo, CA
- Max capacity: 300 guests
- Outside catering allowed
- Outdoor venues only
What couples love:
- A European-style garden estate in Camarillo that welcomes outside caterers.
- The venue feels like a Tuscan villa-fountain courtyards, vine-covered pergolas, manicured lawns.
- Includes tables, chairs, and basic setup.
- Couples rave about the romantic atmosphere and the freedom to bring in their favorite taco truck or family caterer.
3. HUMMINGBIRD NEST RANCH
An ultra-luxurious, expansive equestrian estate surrounded by dramatic mountain terrain. It features a stunning Spanish-style villa, stone tiled courtyards, and massive olive tree groves.
Overview
- City: Simi Valley, CA
- Max capacity: 300+ guests
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A 123-acre private estate in Simi Valley with sweeping valley views.
- Outside catering allowed.
- Features multiple ceremony sites, a rustic barn, and expansive lawns.
- The ultimate blank canvas-bring your own caterer, florist, and vision.
- Couples love the exclusivity and the feeling of having their own private resort for the day.
4. RANCHO LAS LOMAS
An exotic botanical garden and private wildlife estate nestled in the hills. Hidden among old oak trees, it features historic hand-painted tiles, stone pathways, and live zoological exhibits.
Overview
- City: Silverado, CA
- Max capacity: 350 guests
- Allows outside catering
- Outdoor venues primarily
What couples love:
- A 65-acre botanical garden and wildlife preserve in Orange County.
- Outside catering permitted.
- Yes, there are zebras, giraffes, and exotic birds on the property.
- The gardens are so stunning you barely need florals.
- Perfect for couples who want something truly unique and Instagrammable.
5. LOMBARDI HOUSE
A fully restored 1904 Victorian Craftsman estate located in the heart of Hollywood. Surrounded by mature cypress trees, it features a grand carriage barn with soaring ceilings.
Overview
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Max capacity: 250 guests
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic 1904 Craftsman home in downtown LA that allows outside caterers.
- Features a beautiful outdoor courtyard and indoor dining hall.
- The venue is a blank slate-you bring the food, the vibe, the vision.
- Couples love the charm of the historic architecture combined with total vendor freedom.
This venue list only scratches the surface on amazing venues in the area.
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