Los Angeles is not typically synonymous with affordability, but for couples in the know, LA can be a fabulous wedding destination that won’t require you to spend the equivalent of a down payment on a home. The following venues are not only cost-efficient but include some of the chicest, most romantic, and whimsical locations in the City of Angels.
1. James Irvine Japanese Garden at the JACC
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Your wedding will be filled with Zen-vibes in this outdoor venue, which is also known as Seiryu-en, meaning “Garden of the Clear Stream.” This space features a large variety of plants, trees, and flowers, in addition to handcrafted cedar bridges, stone lanterns, and a hand-washing fountain. Enjoy a serene ceremony in the garden then stroll through the lush foliage to the indoor/outdoor Garden Room where you can celebrate your union.
Typical Cost: $3,625 to $4,050 from April to October, and $3,500 to $3,950 from November to March. Prices include wedding ceremony and reception.
Capacity: 80 – 100
Bonus: The sounds of flowing water (rare in Los Angeles!) will be present throughout your festivities, as this venue features a 170- foot stream winding through the garden.
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2. Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center
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Surrounded by 24-acres of sprawling gardens and a citrus orchard, this venue offers a picturesque setting for an outdoor wedding. The Spanish inspired structures, hand-carved woodwork, and intricate ironwork create a timeless aesthetic and a plethora of compelling backdrops for photos. Your guests will enjoy wandering through the whimsical gardens, which includes formal flowerbeds, paths meandering through exotic shrubs, a variety of Magnolia, Palm, Dog Elder, and Dogwood trees, and a small forest with a clearing. If you want your nuptials to take place in a rich tapestry of nature-made beauty the Orcutt Ranch is your match.
Typical Cost: $1,366.60 to $2,126.60 for a ceremony and reception, which includes 6 hours of event time, excluding set-up and clean-up time.
Capacity: 175
Bonus: If you time your wedding to coincide with the bloom of the rose bushes your wedding will exude major fairy tale vibes.
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3. Smog Shoppe
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Eco-friendly couples will rejoice when they step into this 6,500 square foot green space that is 100% solar powered. The garden courtyard, with 2,000 square feet of vertical gardens saturated in succulents, palms, and other desert plants, provides a vibrant environment for your ceremony. Vintage furniture, mood lighting, and eclectic design elements, mixed with the impressive collection of vegetation, makes this venue a great choice for folks wanting a one-of-a-kind setting, with an undercurrent of hipster-vibes.
Typical Cost: $5,340 – $10,200
Capacity: 150-200
Bonus: The Grand Hall offers an ideal area for your reception, with 15-foot ceilings and dimmable LED lights.
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4. The Inn of the Seventh Ray
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Rustic elegance meets Alice-in-Wonderland-style eccentricity at this restaurant/wedding venue. The whimsical gardens and ample twinkle lights make guests feel as though they’ve landed in a storybook wedding, replete with waterfalls, winding brick pathways, and a fountain that can be filled with rose petals and candles. As a space that’s often lauded as the most romantic restaurant in Los Angeles, The Inn of the Seventh Ray is perfect for uber romantic couples.
Typical Cost: Inquire [https://www.innoftheseventhray.com/wedding-inquiry] for a complete fees schedule
Capacity: 250
Bonus: Because this space is also a restaurant you have easy access to market fresh California cuisine that is locally sourced, organic, and inspired by the seasons.
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5. The Oviatt Penthouse
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This rooftop venue allows you to enjoy chic nuptials amongst the sparkling urban jungle of downtown Los Angeles. Located on the roof of the 13-story art deco Oviatt Building, built in 1927, this space offers an interesting ambiance of “historical landmark meets modern-day sophistication.” The assortment of Lalique glass doors, medieval -esque arches, and detailed metal works has earned this venue the nickname of Castle in the Air, and would be a win for couples who want their big day to include a mix of intrigue and architectural dichotomy.
Typical Cost: Roughly $5,100 to $6,800 on Friday and Saturdays, $2,500 Monday to Thursday, and $4,100 on Sunday. Costs include ceremony set up, cleaning, on-site manager, fire marshal, and security guard
Capacity: 120
Bonus: Enhancing this venue’s distinctive appeal is a projector where you can display anything from a slideshow of your love story to your favorite classic movies.
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