For Couples
In this guide we’ll give you our short hand for our favorite venues.
These places were chosen on a basis on how much we love them for their photo opportunities. From a photography perspective there are some venues that really made for some beautiful images for our couples.
Why create this list in the first place? Couples that appreciate photography the way we do, have been asking us this question. And this perspective from our couples is quite new and we’re more than willing to oblige to make sure you get exactly what you’re looking for your wedding day.
We’ve shot at all of the venues listed and if they are not shown, it is because those couple respectively declined to be featured.
Rancho Las Lomas
A unique venue with a place for ceremony and reception. It actually doubles as a zoo of sorts with zebras, tigers and more. It’s a bit of a walk to get from one place to another, but it’s got a Spanish estate feel and is wonderfully landscaped with greenery tile.
Shorthand:
– Spanish
– Needs little decoration
– Natural
– A lot of walking to get from one location to another
Take a look at some of the weddings we shot here to get some inspiration:
Location: Silverado, CA
Vibiana
The Vibiana is a large space specifically for the reception that is photo ready for getting ready shots, romantics and surrounding photo op area right in Downtown Los Angeles. We love this place because everything is in one place, has great light and is all close together. The have their own parking lot which is great for LA venues, no one has to park on the street.
Short hand:
– Modern
– Large
– Reception and ceremony
– Needs heavy decoration
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Take a look at some the weddings we shot here:
Greystone Mansion
This historic estate is meant for education, filming and special events. It’s open to the public so you can drop by. It’s has an elegant and luxurious feel with tall caress trees and a slate/ grey palette.
Shorthand:
– Chic and Elegant
– Parking is available on site
– Reception and Ceremony site
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Take a look at some the weddings we shot here:
Marvimon
This place feels very urban hipster that is best for intimate style weddings. Parking can be a pain, but the photo opts are endless. A tight place for getting ready photos, and since it’s small it will take some coordination to not see each other before the ceremony. Grooms often get ready off-site.
Shorthand:
– Small
– Intimate
– Hipster
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Casa Del Mar
Casa Del Mar overlooks the Santa Monica Ocean. It’s a luxury hotel with a grand ballroom. If you’re looking to do the reception indoors by the beach this is the venue for you.
Shorthand:
– Hotel
– Beach side
– Ballroom
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Casa Romantica
If you’re looking to go a little south of Orange County into the famous string of Spanish colonial buildings then Casa Romantica is a great spot overlooking the ocean on a bluff. It’s a combination of indoor and outdoor feel for your ceremony and reception. It’s more on the smaller side for guest counts, but not terribly.
Shorthand:
– Intimate
– Cliffside
– Spanish architecture
Location: San Clemente, CA
Carondelet House
This was actually designed as an Italian villa. Now it feels very urban with all that brick everywhere which is awesome. The space has some great light, but expect a dimly-lit or rather candle lit atmosphere for the ceremony.
Shorthand:
– Candle-lit
– Exposed brick and vintage
– Intimate
Location: Los Angeles, CA
SaddleRock Ranch
This winery is huge space for weddings. There’s so much it that’s right out of that movie A Walk in the Clouds. Rolling hills of vines for acres. It’s great for that rustic wedding.
Shorthand:
– Winery
– Rustic
– Outdoors
Location: Malibu, CA
Calamigos Ranch
For those those of you that love wineries, but want an updated a little modern look to your photos, this place is great. They even have different ‘rooms’ within the space for more options. There’s even some animals on the premises
Shorthand:
– large
– rustic/ chic
– Winery
Location: Malibu, CA
Hotel Roosevelt
This venue is old town Hollywood for those that like the glam of 1920’s tinseltown. There’s an incredible rooftop with the iconic Hotel Roosevelt sign for photos.
Shorthand:
– Old Hollywood
– great for getting ready and reception
– Ceremony is usually off-site
Location: Hollywood, CA
Oviatt Penthouse
This is another rooftop venue where you can hold both the ceremony and reception on the same space. It could take a bit of maneuvering and a smaller guest list, but at night is where this place really shines. Literally shining from all the surrounding skyscrapers it’s fun night.
Shorthand:
– Cityscape background
– Elegant indoors for weddings
– requires outdoor lighting
Location: Los Angeles, CA
The Villa in San Juan Capistrano
Another rustic, Spanish venue hits our list for a intimate feeling space. It’s right of the road, but you don’t realize it once the huge wooden gates close. The place is great for that editorial look as the little rooms that line the ceremony area are filled with the greatest adornments.
Shorthand:
– Spanish
– Intimate
– Great natural light
Location San Juan Capistrano, CA
Seven Degrees
We been here so many times. And we love it every time. It’s two stories of ceremony on top and reception on bottom. The reception area almost feels like a club and can hold many guests. In fact, if you don’t have a larger guest list, it’ll feel shorthanded. Otherwise you could use the room for the dance floor.
Shorthand:
– Club-like reception area, great light system
– Parking is a little tight
– Contemporary feel
Location: Laguna Beach, CA
