Planning a wedding in the Los Angeles area means navigating one of the most diverse (and competitive) venue markets in the country. From Malibu oceanfront estates and historic Hollywood ballrooms to museum spaces, Spanish-style courtyards, modern downtown rooftops, and garden properties tucked into the hills, LA offers nearly every aesthetic imaginable. But with that variety comes major price swings—venue rental models, food and beverage minimums, service charges, exclusive catering requirements, peak-season premiums, and required coordination can all dramatically affect your total budget.
To make it easier to compare options, we’ve rounded up popular wedding venues in the Los Angeles area and summarized high-level pricing pulled directly from venue materials. Below, you’ll find starting site fees, per-person catering rates, weekend versus weekday differences, minimum guest counts, and notable inclusions so you can quickly understand what drives the cost at each property. All of the venues featured here are part of Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, which now includes more than 300 venues across California. Our website hosts a growing database of LA-area wedding pricing documents—sign in to access full pricing PDFs for these venues and hundreds more throughout the state.
Villa Di Rocca
Set in the hills of Malibu’s wine country, Villa Di Rocca is a modern, gated estate offering panoramic views, a circular courtyard with fountain, and a dramatic poolside setting ideal for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The property spans 2.5 acres with expansive indoor and outdoor space, plus overnight accommodations with 7 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Pricing begins at $7,000 for a Sunday–Friday single-day rental (Saturday pricing starts at $13,000), while multi-day options include a two-night package starting at $18,000 and a full weekend experience starting at $23,000, which includes rehearsal dinner and Sunday brunch. Wedding day catering is priced at $125 per guest plus gratuity and includes appetizers, dinner, dessert, open bar, and waitstaff, with an optional $10,000 weekend all-inclusive catering package available. The venue includes essentials like ceremony and reception areas, security, tables, valet, and bridal suites, making it a strong option for couples looking for a private estate wedding experience in the Los Angeles area.
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
Located in Beverly Hills, Greystone Mansion & Gardens is a historic 1928 estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering a grand, old-Hollywood backdrop with formal gardens, stone courtyards, fountains, and sweeping city-to-ocean views. Popular ceremony and reception areas include the Formal Garden (up to 300 guests seated theater-style) and the Inner and West Courtyards (up to 150 seated for receptions). For non-residents, a 4-hour exterior wedding and reception rental ranges from approximately $6,400 to $7,500 depending on guest count, with 5- and 6-hour events increasing to roughly $7,300–$9,600. Ceremony-only permits range from about $2,450 to $3,200 for non-residents, depending on guest count. Pricing includes required city fees such as park rangers and maintenance, but couples should budget for additional costs like a $1,000 booking deposit, refundable security and caterer deposits, hourly prep/strike fees, and all vendors, as the venue rental covers the space only. This is a highly structured, permit-based venue ideal for couples who want a refined, historic setting in the heart of the Los Angeles area.
Cielo Farms
Perched in the Malibu hills along Mulholland Highway, Cielo Farms is a Tuscan-inspired estate surrounded by olive trees and sweeping canyon views, offering a romantic vineyard-style setting just outside Los Angeles. The 2025–2026 site fee is $18,500 for Friday and Sunday weddings and $22,500 for Saturdays. The rental includes a bridal loft, 10-stall restroom facility, rustic barn furniture, a 15-hour gate guard and day-of venue representative, sound engineer, state-of-the-art dance floor sound system, bathroom attendant, and vendor walk-throughs. Catering is required through one of their exclusive partners, with packages ranging from approximately $100 to $500 per guest (including bar service), and wine is provided by the venue. Additional exclusive vendors include rentals (roughly $10,000–$21,000 depending on guest count), valet (approximately $1,150–$2,150 based on size), and transportation services. Overall, Cielo Farms is a premium Malibu estate venue best suited for couples planning a 100+ guest celebration with a full-service vendor team and a scenic, European-style backdrop in the Los Angeles area.
The Ebell of Long Beach
Located in the heart of Los Angeles near Wilshire Boulevard, The Ebell of Long Beach is a historic 1927 Italian Renaissance–style clubhouse offering a grand dining room, art salon, courtyard garden, lounge, and even a 1,238-seat theatre. Wedding rentals start at $12,000 for a Saturday exclusive first-floor buyout (including two green rooms and up to 10 hours of access) and $10,000 Sunday through Friday, with additional hours starting at $650/hour on Saturdays and $500/hour on weekdays. An onsite ceremony package is $1,500 on Saturdays or $1,000 Sunday–Friday. Catering is in-house with plated dinner packages ranging from $126 to $150 per person (based on 125+ guests), buffet starting at $131 per person, plus a 21% service charge and sales tax. Bar packages for a 5-hour hosted service range from $50 to $70 per person, and food and beverage minimums begin at $20,000–$25,000 depending on day and season, with peak Saturdays starting at a $30,000 minimum. With its built-in inventory, full-service catering, and iconic historic architecture, The Ebell is a strong choice for couples seeking a classic, Old Hollywood wedding venue in the Los Angeles area.
The Majestic Downtown
Located in Downtown Los Angeles in a former historic bank building, The Majestic Downtown is a dramatic, grand-scale venue known for its soaring ceilings, marble columns, and cascading crystal chandeliers. The 2025–2026 rental rate is $20,000 for Saturdays, $15,000 for Fridays and Sundays, and $10,000 Monday through Thursday, with the space reserved exclusively for one 18-hour event (8am–2am). The rental includes use of the North Hall for ceremony, Mezzanine for cocktail hour, South Hall for reception, and a fully furnished private suite, along with tables and chairs (cushions rented separately). Catering and bar are not included in the base rental; couples may use in-house services or bring in outside catering for a $15 per person buyout fee and outside bar for a $20 per person buyout fee (plus required permits and insurance). The venue can accommodate anywhere from 50 to 450 guests, making it a strong option for couples planning a large, high-impact wedding in the Los Angeles area with a flexible vendor approach.
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
Tucked near the Los Angeles River in Cypress Park, Los Angeles River Center & Gardens is a Spanish-style courtyard venue with fountains, tiled walkways, and lush greenery that feels like a hidden hacienda in the city. The venue offers a 12-hour event block (between 12:00 PM and 2:00 AM) and includes amenities like three fully stocked restroom sets, a bridal room, prep room (no cooking), fireplace, two bars, basic electricity, tap water, and free parking for 100 vehicles. Saturday peak-season pricing (April–October) ranges from $11,700 for up to 100 guests to $20,700 for 401–500 guests, with security deposits between $3,000–$3,500. Sunday rates during peak season range from $10,200 to $19,200 depending on guest count, while weekday and off-season weekends start at $9,400 for up to 100 guests. The venue requires use of approved caterers and rental companies, a day-of coordinator, and a cleanup crew, and does not allow outside catering. With capacity for up to 500 guests seated and multiple courtyard options, this is a strong choice for couples planning a large, outdoor wedding in the Los Angeles area with a structured vendor list and built-in amenities.
Vibiana
Located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, Vibiana is a former cathedral turned event space featuring a dramatic Main Hall with soaring ceilings and a lush courtyard that creates a romantic, European-inspired backdrop in the heart of the city. For 2025 weddings, pricing starts at $250 per guest with a 150-person minimum, bringing event package minimums to $37,500 Sunday through Friday and $43,750 on Saturdays and holiday Sundays. Venue rental fees are additional, ranging from $4,000 on weekdays to $8,000 on Saturdays. The package includes five hours of private use of the Main Hall and Courtyard, in-house catering by Chef Neal Fraser’s team, tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, a two-course seated dinner, a 4.5-hour hosted full bar, tableside wine service, coffee and tea, in-house lighting and sound, Chiavari chairs, linens, tables, and service staff. A 25% service charge and sales tax apply, and valet and a dance floor rental are required. With its built-in culinary program and striking architectural setting, Vibiana is a full-service luxury venue ideal for couples planning a large, elevated wedding in Downtown Los Angeles.
The Colony Estate
Located in Camarillo in Ventura County, The Colony Estate is a gated private property offering full weekend buyouts with sweeping outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, a dining pavilion, and onsite accommodations for the couple and select guests. The venue operates exclusively as a weekend package, with pricing starting at $23,000 for the “Bridal Suite Weekend,” which includes full access Friday through Sunday, two nights in the Bridal Suite Guest House, rehearsal and setup time, wedding day use, and a Sunday farewell brunch window. The $28,000 “Luxury Weekend” package adds Main House accommodations for up to eight guests, with Sunday brunch priced separately at $90–$125 per person. Additional required costs include staffing and security (security at $45/hour, venue rep at $50/hour), a $1,250 restroom trailer, and a $4,000 refundable security deposit. Optional upgrades include full-service planning ($8,000), partial planning ($4,000), private chef catering ($100–$150 per person for dinner), valet, and extended event time. For couples seeking a fully private, multi-day wedding experience near the Los Angeles area with onsite lodging and a relaxed estate setting, The Colony Estate offers an all-weekend format rather than a single-day rental model.
The Estate on Second
Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana, The Estate on Second is a restored historic venue featuring exposed brick walls, tall ceilings with chandeliers, and a dedicated speakeasy bar space, offering a stylish blend of classic architecture and modern amenities. For 2025–2026, venue rental starts at $3,500 on Sundays, $4,500 on Fridays, and $5,500 on Saturdays, and includes 5.5 hours of event time, three hours for setup, and one hour for cleanup. The rental also includes a newly renovated expansive bridal suite (with optional 8am access), banquet tables, 160 mahogany Chiavari chairs, cocktail tables, onsite parking, and access to a curated vendor list. Capacity is up to 160 guests for a ceremony and reception or 175 for a cocktail-style event. Catering is exclusively through Jay’s Catering, a long-established Orange County caterer, with food and beverage priced separately. With its relatively accessible site fee and built-in inclusions, The Estate on Second is a strong option for couples seeking a character-filled indoor venue in the greater Los Angeles area without the premium price tag of larger metropolitan spaces.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers a dramatic, one-of-a-kind backdrop with grand architectural spaces and exhibit halls surrounded by iconic dinosaur and wildlife displays. Event rental pricing varies by space, with The Rotunda starting at $14,000, the Otis Booth Pavilion at $13,000 (or $5,000 for daytime events), the Grand Foyer plus one Mammal Hall at $20,000, and the Grand Foyer plus two Mammal Halls at $26,000. Additional ceremony add-ons in spaces like the Rotunda, Pond, or Edible Garden are $3,000 per hour, and exhibits can be activated for $500 per hour. Rentals include tables and chairs for up to 250 guests with setup and breakdown, 175 complimentary parking spaces, professional security, custodial services, enhanced lighting consultation, and a dedicated event lead. With its built-in wow factor and flexible space combinations, the museum is ideal for couples planning a large, high-impact wedding in the Los Angeles area who want a venue that doubles as an immersive guest experience.
The Hacienda
Located in Santa Ana, The Hacienda is a charming Spanish-style estate known for its romantic chapel, garden courtyards, and ivy-covered architecture, offering an all-inclusive wedding package that bundles ceremony and reception together for one per-person price. For 2027, pricing ranges from $105 per guest for Saturday and Sunday brunch weddings (50-guest minimum) to $175 per guest for Saturday evening events (100-guest minimum), with most Friday and Sunday evening weddings priced between $150–$165 per guest depending on menu selection. Weekday evening weddings start at $130–$140 per guest with a 75-guest minimum. A 22% service charge and sales tax apply, and a $3,000 non-refundable booking fee secures the date and is applied to the final balance. Packages include coordination support, a half-hour rehearsal, dressing room, live ceremony pianist, fresh floral centerpieces, wedding cake, appetizers, full meal (buffet or plated), hosted beer and wine (or champagne for brunch), linens, tables, chairs, china, and service staff. With its bundled pricing model and extensive inclusions, The Hacienda is a strong option for couples in the greater Los Angeles area looking for a traditional, garden-style wedding with predictable per-person costs rather than a separate venue rental and catering structure.
Los Angeles has no shortage of stunning wedding venues—but the real challenge is understanding how the pricing actually works. Between site fees, food and beverage minimums, required vendors, service charges, parking and security costs, and seasonal rate differences, two venues with a similar “starting price” can land in very different budget ranges. Seeing the real numbers before you book a tour can save time, prevent sticker shock, and help you narrow your list strategically.
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