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Top 10 Venues for Your Winter Wedding in LA

Planning on celebrating your special day in Los Angeles during the winter? Check out these popular winter wedding venues in LA and start putting together the celebration of your dreams!

What to Look For in a LA Winter Wedding Venue

While Los Angeles enjoys pleasant weather year-round, when hosting a wedding in the LA winter you should be prepared for lower temperatures and fewer hours of sun.

To make the most of the day, look for a venue such as the following options that includes a lovely outdoor space for photos and perhaps the ceremony, then a picturesque inside where guests can come get warm, enjoy a meal and hot chocolate station, then dance the night away.

Read on for some great winter wedding options in LA!

Millwick

With this loft’s open floor plan and verdant outdoor space, Millwick is an ideal location for your Los Angeles winter wedding. This former warehouse and livery now serves as a unique event venue for weddings, concerts, and more. It features a courtyard oasis, which is lined with trees and vertical gardens and strung with energy-efficient twinkling lights. 


When your courtyard ceremony is over, warm up guests by bringing them into the grand hall, which is full of trees and lit by skylights to give it an urban jungle feel. Serve dinner and hot chocolate at long, banquet-style tables, play music and feature slideshows on a floor to ceiling screen by the dance floor. Plus, Millwick strives to be eco-friendly, so you can rest assured knowing that your wedding is leaving a relatively small environmental footprint. 


Millwick accommodates up to 175 wedding guests in its 7,000 square foot space and is located in downtown Los Angeles. 



The Maxwell House

This historic event venue just a short drive from LA offers three wedding packages to fit any kind of winter celebration. The traditional wedding package includes 12 hour access to the picturesque garden patios, grand rooms in the large house, dance floor, chairs and tables, among other items. Traditional weddings can be hosted on weekends only.



The boutique wedding package is perfect for those looking for a more intimate ceremony and celebration. Boutique wedding rentals are available on weekdays, and include use of the space, tables and chairs, and a six hour window in which to host the celebration. 



The elopement package offers couples a unique chance to use one part of the property (either a charming outdoor garden patio, the foyer, or living room) for three hours, with enough seating and tables to accommodate a small gathering of your closest friends or family. 



The Maxwell House was built in 1929 as a “bungalow” where the Maxwell family could entertain guests. It is built in the Italian style, with grand ceilings, tile and stucco, and intricate detailing built into the doorways and rooms. An ideal place to host a winter wedding near LA!




Alexandria Ballrooms

The Alexandria Ballrooms is a luxury set of three iconic venues where many celebrities have hosted events over the years. With its elegant indoor spaces and iconic reputation, Alexandria Ballrooms is an ideal place to host your LA winter wedding. 



Alexandria Ballrooms has graced the center of Los Angeles since 1906, and has hosted numerous celebrations and weddings ever since. The building was named a Los Angeles Historical-Cultural Monument in 1971.



Choose from three different ballrooms that suit weddings of different sizes and styles. Each space comes with a magnificent dance floor, tables and chairs. Grand architecture and elegant decoration makes for a classy, timeless venue that is sure to impress.



Carondelet House

The Carondelet House oozes style and elegance. Italian-inspired design makes for a unique wedding venue, with brick walls, antique furniture, and hand-drawn frescoes in the north and south studios. In the salle, rustic wood beam ceilings, skylights, and crystal chandeliers create a romantic ambience. Outside, the central courtyard features a tile fountain, twinkling lights, and a wood chandelier, all framed by greenery. 



With its convenient downtown LA location, and charming indoor and outdoor spaces, the Carondelet House is an idyllic winter wedding venue.

The Ebell 

The Ebell of Los Angeles is a classy and elegant venue run by an organization that was created by women for women. This venue offers two different combinations of rooms for your big day. 



A lounge with a grand staircase and engraved ceiling provides the perfect photo opp, and is paired with a sophisticated art salon which also functions as a gallery. The dining room and garden combination provides a lovely outdoor setting ideal for ceremonies or cocktail receptions, with a large, open ballroom that features a stage and is great for dinner and dancing. 



The mission of the Ebell of Los Angeles organization is to encourage the education and cultural growth of Los Angeles to flourish. The organization supports numerous non-profits and scholarships, so you can proceed with your winter wedding knowing that you are supporting a great cause!




The Majestic Downtown

Gorgeous, grand architecture, a convenient downtown location, and three different stunning venues make The Majestic Downtown the ultimate LA winter wedding venue. High ceilings, arched windows, and marble floors contribute to a sophisticated ambience. 



The North Hall venue retains the elegance of the larger ballroom areas in a smaller sized space. At 4,900 square feet, this hall can accommodate up to 150 seated guests and is ideal for a small wedding. 



The South Hall features carefully preserved historic architecture, a foyer, stage, full bar, and two sets of grand staircases. This hall is 10,500 feet and is ideal for weddings of 600 guests (400 on the ground level, 200 on the mezzanine).



The Grand Hall package combines both the north and south halls for the ultimate luxury wedding experience for large events. 



Any winter wedding held in this downtown Los Angeles building that is recognized on the National Registry of Historic Places will be one to remember!

UCLA Faculty Club

The UCLA Faculty Club is perhaps the most underrated Los Angeles winter wedding venue! This event center on the eastern edge of the UCLA campus is surrounded by pines and eucalyptus trees. Beautiful mid-century architecture is paired with a gorgeous outdoor patio that is ideal for ceremonies or perhaps a hot chocolate station?



Inside, a large dining room complete with a stone fireplace provides stylish relief from the cold. Or host your wedding in another of the club’s numerous rooms and work along with the professional planners at the venue to put together the winter wedding of your dreams. Just make sure to include a hot chocolate station!

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel San Pedro

For those looking for a more affordable LA winter wedding venue that doesn’t sacrifice on experience, the Doubletree by Hilton by the Port of Los Angeles may be right for you! This hotel offers indoor and outdoor venues with a view of both the ocean and skyline. The hotel’s ballrooms, terraces, and rooms can host up to 600 wedding guests. Plus, the wedding package includes waterfront accommodation!

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 The Houdini Estate

Yes, this was Harry Houdini’s mansion! The grand estate was built in the early 20th century and still features caves, hidden tunnels, beautiful gardens, and even the tank where the magician practiced some of his underwater feats. The property could not be more romantic both inside and out, and therefore is perfect for your Los Angeles winter wedding. Stage your ceremony on the magical grounds, then head inside for the celebration. This property is ideal for around 100 guests. 

Middle Ranch

If you’re dreaming of a wedding in nature, surrounded by the calming sounds of the forest, Middle Ranch is perfect for you! This ranch near the Angeles forest hosts winter weddings both in their large banquet hall and outdoors among the gardens and forests with beautiful mountain views. Middle Ranch combines outdoor charm with its convenient location in the Los Angeles area and is a great place to host your Los Angeles winter wedding. 

LA Winter Wedding Dessert Catering

Wherever you choose to host your winter wedding in Los Angeles, you’ll want to cater your special event with sweet treats! 



The Los Angeles Hot Chocolate Bar is the go-to dessert caterer in the Los Angeles area, offering an array of craveable hot chocolate flavors that suit any winter wedding. A hot chocolate cart at your wedding can be branded to feature personalized designs, and comes along with a professional and friendly catering team. Or, choose a self-service option to dole out steaming mugs of cocoa to your winter wedding guests. 

Reach out today to learn about setting up a The Los Angeles Hot Chocolate Bar stand at your wedding, or our drop off self-service hot chocolate and irresistible toppings. Lavender hot chocolate anyone? Sweeten up your LA winter wedding ceremony with catered hot chocolate!

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