Greystone Mansion
1928 Tudor Revival mansion in 18.3 acres of terraced gardens above Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills
Greystone Mansion is a 1928 Tudor Revival mansion and public park in Beverly Hills, with a Formal Garden for ceremonies and open-air courtyards for receptions of up to 150.
Greystone Mansion is a Tudor Revival house completed in 1928 by architect Gordon Kaufmann for Edward "Ned" Doheny Jr., son of the oil baron Edward L. Doheny Sr. Its 55 rooms stand within 18.3 acres of terraced English-style gardens above Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, and the estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The City of Beverly Hills bought it in 1965 and has run it as a public park since 1971.
Ceremonies take place outdoors in the Formal Garden, a lawn framed by white roses and clipped hedges around a historic fountain, for up to 250 guests. Receptions are held in the Inner Courtyard or the West Courtyard, both open-air, for a seated dinner of up to 150. For the booked hours the garden, courtyards, a prep room and the parking lot belong to the couple. There is no in-house kitchen, so couples choose a caterer from the City's approved list. The Grand Staircase, seen in many films, is a favourite for portraits. Los Angeles International Airport is about 30 to 40 minutes away.
Greystone Mansion
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The Essentials
- Where
- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
- Capacity
- Reception up to 150 seated
- Ceremony
- Formal Garden, up to 250 guests
- Price
- From $5,800 for a reception, resident rate
- Exclusive use
- For the hours booked
- Catering
- Approved caterer list, no in-house kitchen
- Nearest airport
- LAX, 30 to 40 minutes
- Stay
- No on-site accommodation
- Setting
- 18.3 acres of terraced gardens
A Doheny family house
Architect Gordon Kaufmann completed Greystone in 1928 for Edward "Ned" Doheny Jr., son of oil baron Edward L. Doheny Sr. The house has 55 rooms and sits within 18.3 acres of terraced English-style gardens, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A public park since 1971
The City of Beverly Hills bought the estate in 1965 and has run it as a public park since 1971. That ownership explains why the wedding fees are published openly and why the grounds are open for tours on most days.
The Formal Garden and the courtyards
Ceremonies are held on the lawn of the Formal Garden, framed by white roses and clipped box hedges around a historic fountain, for up to 250 guests. Receptions move to the Inner or West Courtyard for a seated dinner of up to 150.
The Grand Staircase
A cantilevered flight in black-and-gold marble under a red-walled stair hall, the staircase is among the most filmed interiors in Hollywood. It is not a hired room, but couples regularly photograph there.
The Grand Staircase
Black-and-gold marble beneath a red damask stair hall, one of the most filmed rooms in Hollywood, from The Big Lebowski to The Social Network.
The StaircaseA Real, Published Fee Schedule
Unlike almost any comparable landmark, the City of Beverly Hills publishes its Greystone wedding fees outright, from $5,800.
Pricing
The Formal Garden
White roses and box hedges around a historic fountain, licensed for a ceremony of up to 250 guests.
The CeremonyBuilt for Ned Doheny, 1928
A Tudor Revival mansion by architect Gordon Kaufmann, on 18.3 acres the City of Beverly Hills has kept open to the public since 1971.
The Story
Part of Greystone Mansion, to yourselves
The garden, courtyards, a prep room and the parking lot are the couple's own for the hours booked. The estate remains a public park.
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California
Greystone Mansion stands at 905 Loma Vista Drive, on a hillside above Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, with terraced gardens looking out over the city. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 30 to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210, USA
Parking. Parking lot included for the booked window.
Things to do nearby
- Sunset Boulevard
- Beverly Hills
- Downtown Los Angeles
- The Grand Staircase and estate tours
Getting there
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Orange County John Wayne (SNA)
What a wedding here costs
Reception rental, 4 to 6 hours: $5,800 to $8,600 for couples including a Beverly Hills resident, by guest count
Reception rental for non-residents: $6,900 to $10,300
Ceremony only, one hour: $2,200 to $2,900 for residents, $2,600 to $3,400 for non-residents
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit holds the date
- Seated dinner150
- Ceremony250
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How many guests can Greystone Mansion host?
A ceremony-only booking in the Formal Garden takes up to 250 guests. A full reception with a seated dinner in the Inner or West Courtyard is capped at 150.
What does a wedding cost?
The City of Beverly Hills publishes its fees. A reception of four to six hours runs from $5,800 to $8,600 when a couple includes a Beverly Hills resident, and $6,900 to $10,300 otherwise, by guest count. A ceremony-only hour runs $2,200 to $2,900 for residents and $2,600 to $3,400 for non-residents. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit holds the date, and a damage deposit, liability insurance and a public assembly permit are extra.
Can we choose our own caterer?
Couples choose from the City's approved Greystone caterer list, which includes Wolfgang Puck Catering, 24 Carrots, MBM Catering and Celestino Drago Events. There is no in-house kitchen.
Can guests stay on site?
No. Greystone is a public park with no guest rooms. Guests stay at hotels in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles nearby.
Is an indoor ceremony possible?
No. Ceremonies take place outdoors in the Formal Garden. The mansion interior works mainly as a house museum and filming location.
How far ahead can we book?
Requests open at 8am Pacific on the first business day of each month, by email, in the order received. Residents can book a reception 11 months ahead and non-residents 10, with ceremony-only dates 8 and 6 months ahead. The main season runs from mid-March to mid-November.
Has Greystone been used as a film location?
Yes. The Grand Staircase and grounds appear in films including The Big Lebowski, There Will Be Blood, Ghostbusters II, The Social Network and X-Men.
Where is Greystone Mansion?
At 905 Loma Vista Drive in Beverly Hills, above Sunset Boulevard. Los Angeles International Airport is about 30 to 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
