Weddings in Los Angeles
From Beverly Hills to Malibu, with historic mansions, hillside gardens, architectural residences and grand hotels.
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Weddings in Los Angeles
From the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills to the oceanfront estates of Malibu, Los Angeles presents an extraordinary variety of settings for a wedding. Historic mansions, secluded hillside gardens, architectural residences and grand hotels reflect a city where design and creativity have long shaped the landscape. A celebration might unfold beneath mature trees in Pasadena or against the Pacific horizon along the coast.
Beyond Hollywood's familiar landmarks, Los Angeles reveals a collection of neighbourhoods with remarkably different identities. Santa Monica looks towards the ocean, the Hollywood Hills rise above the city, and the historic architecture of Downtown tells the story of its transformation. Few destinations move so effortlessly between metropolitan glamour, artistic individuality and the natural beauty of Southern California.
Los Angeles wedding venues
Where to marry in Los Angeles
Each area of Los Angeles has its own character, from city palazzi to country estates. Compare them, then open an area to see its venues.
What kind of Los Angeles wedding?
Planning a wedding in Los Angeles
How to marry here: the seasons, the areas, airports and transfers, where guests stay, the paperwork and what a wedding costs.
Marrying in Los Angeles
Short answers from what the venues have told us.
Which Los Angeles venue offers the most privacy?
The canyon hotel in Bel Air is generally regarded as very private, thanks to its canyon location, discretion and design. Greystone Mansion stands out for its architecture, and a Malibu oceanfront setting for its scenery.
How does Los Angeles compare with New York as a wedding destination?
New York offers the grand urban ballroom tradition, while LA offers outdoor California light and canyon or coastal settings. New York has denser venue quality per square mile and LA has more geographic variety. New York weddings tend to be more formal, while LA weddings lean towards a California informality that is increasingly influential. The budget-to-experience ratio is broadly similar.
What became of venues in Pacific Palisades after the 2025 fires?
The January 2025 Palisades fire destroyed significant residential and commercial property in Pacific Palisades and adjacent Malibu areas, and some smaller venues and event spaces in the fire zone were affected. The current status of any specific Palisades or coastal Malibu venue should be confirmed directly before booking. Most Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Palos Verdes and inland Malibu venues were unaffected.
Can a UK resident marry in California?
Yes. California does not require residency for a marriage licence, and a UK resident can marry with a valid passport as identification. The venue coordinator can point to the nearest County Clerk-Recorder office.
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