For L.A. venues ranging from classic to eclectic to all-out glam, these are the 10 best spots to say “I Do.”
Wed alfresco at Hotel Bel-Air’s Swan Lake. PHOTO BY RENE ZADORI
Situated right off the Pacific Coast Highway, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows’ stunning views of Santa Monica’s iconic beaches make the perfect backdrop for a fabulous ceremony and reception. Even better, 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor spaces exist—including the Starlight Ballroom, the city’s largest ballroom; the intimate library; and Moreton Bay Circle under the hotel’s beloved Moreton Bay fig tree. The wedding package includes amenities from a five-hour open bar service to a three-course plated dinner with additional enhancements available so you can drink, dine and dance the night away stress-free. fairmont-miramar.com
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows offers luxe outdoor wedding accomodations PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
For a fairy tale-inspired affair for up to 200 guests, plan an idyllic wedding at Hotel Bel-Air. Fit with bridges, streams and fragrant flowers, Swan Lake is a beautiful option for those seeking an alfresco event. For the traditional couple, The Garden Ballroom is a lovely space glittering with handmade mercury glass chandeliers and a dramatic arched ceiling—the perfect basis for any color or theme you might desire. dorchestercollection.com
Well-designed and polished to a tee, Pendry West Hollywood provides impeccable service from start to finish. Host your guests in any of the four distinctly different event spaces: The Sun Rose concert room, the elegant Ballroom, the charming Garden Terrace or Merois, the rooftop restaurant by Wolfgang Puck. What makes the Pendry West Hollywood genuinely unique is the pre-and-post-wedding amenities—with an on-site theater, spa and bowling alley, located inside The Britely Social Club, for guests to enjoy. pendry.com
Pristine and elegant, weddings at the Peninsula Beverly Hills are pulled straight from a romantic novel—fit with glamour and picturesque detail. Champagne-toned decor, chandeliers and fairy light-lit verandas enhance each of the venue options. The classic Verandah Ballroom and Terrace, the intimate Magnolia Room, the Private Dining Room, the open-air pool deck and the lush Belvedere Terrace are all top choices, ranging in capacity from 22 to 250 guests. Allow the Peninsula professionals to build your dream wedding package with gourmet meals made by the chefs at The Belvedere, the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Southern California for 25 consecutive years. peninsula.com
With the aisle inches from the Pacific, Terranea is the ultimate wedding destination for beach lovers looking to stay close to L.A.-proper. Guests flying in from out of town will love this slice of coastal heaven filled with pre-wedding activities, from lounging poolside to hitting the nine-hole at the Links at Terranea Golf Course. Couples can say “I do” in one of three premier ballrooms or outdoors overlooking the bluff. terranea.com
Say “I do” with a view at Terranea in Palos Verdes PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
A romantic reception set-up at Terranea. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
If old Hollywood charm—and a classic pink and green color scheme—are your thing, look no further than The Beverly Hills Hotel. Marrying celebrities and royalty alike, dreamlike weddings are the standard here, with four ballroom options, including a cocktail reception space. The Art-Deco-styled Crystal Ballroom, Champagne-inspired Sunset Ballroom and the Rodeo Ballroom—clad in the hotel’s iconic palm leaf motif—are all excellent choices for an extravagant wedding bash, while couples looking for something more intimate will be pleased with the Polo Lounge Private Dining Room. Dreamy details include exquisite creations from chef Pedro Contreras, a horse-drawn carriage and pre-wedding poolside cabanas. dorchestercollecton.com
The Beverly Hills Hotel transforms its garden event space into a dazzling oasis PHOTO BY: DUKE PHOTOGRAPHY
Host your wedding in one of three event spaces known for throwing Oscar nomination luncheons and even The Golden Globes. With over 60,000 square feet of venue space between two magnificent ballrooms and a lively outdoor area, weddings here are glamorous enough for a movie star, especially with the help of The Beverly Hilton’s dedicated event planners. Top off the perfect day with an elite bar, a customized wedding cake and luxury suite accommodations for the happy couple and their guests. hilton.com
Make any event space dreamy at The Beverly Hilton. PHOTO BY: DMITRY SHUMANEV
An iconic L.A. institution, Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, has remained a go-to wedding venue for a reason. With ballrooms clad in massive chandeliers and balconies overlooking the city, each wedding venue is customizable to taste and capacity—with options including the Rodeo Terrace, Le Grand Trianon ballroom, the two-level Ballroom and the one-of-a-kind Royal Suite fit with a dining room, library and an arrival area. Dream big at this hotel infused with Californian charm, where expert planners pull together the biggest and best floral arrangements, light projections of the happy couple’s initials on the dance floor and sustainable choices for the eco-conscious. fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel boasts incredible views of Beverly Hills. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BEVERLY WILSHIRE, A FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Richly historic and alluring in its antiquity, downtown L.A.’s Vibiana, located within a refurbished Cathedral, stands proudly as a coveted destination for weddings and beyond. Adorned with arched ceilings, traditional columns and a warm white interior, the venue accommodates up to 550 seated guests and stands out against the metropolitan skyline of bustling DTLA. Owners and operators Amy Knoll Fraser and chef Neal Fraser handle everything from culinary to cocktails within Vibiana and adjacent property, Redbird, which, with a main dining room, five upstairs private dining rooms and an outdoor garden, offers a variety of options. vibiana.com
Walk the aisle at historic DTLA venue, Vibiana PHOTO: COURTESY OF VIBIANA
A Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond property, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills ensures weddings are executed with the utmost precision and offers the option to fully customize each event. Those seeking an elegant and distinguished space will love the hotel’s 2,945-square-foot Astor Ballroom, flooded with natural light, ceiling-high windows and gold-trimmed decor. The spacious ballroom can be divided into three separate salons, including a foyer for a cocktail reception. Expect a hors d’oeuvres cocktail hour, a Californian-inspired multi-course dinner, a towering wedding cake and a luxurious wine service—thanks to in-house wedding preparation teams and talented event professional partners. waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
Weddings at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills overflow with luxurious touches PHOTO: BY BRANDON KIDD
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