Calamigos Ranch: What You Need to Know Before You Book Your Wedding
Sunny California is known for its amazing sunny weather, the perfect weather to have fun and explore the large state full of many attractions. One of the most popular things about California are the beaches. You will not find a beach like California’s in any other state! The hot sun and cold ocean water make the perfect combo for a great beach day. You can chill in the sun to get a nice tan while sipping on a lemonade and then dive into the water to cool off.
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We think one of the most popular beach towns in California is Malibu. It is a beautiful area that has a lot of hiking trails within the mountains, pizza and wine tours, and a huge pier full of shops, restaurants and carnival rides! Amongst the many activities to do in Malibu and all the sites to see, it is the perfect place for a wedding. The natural scenery and warm weather create a beautiful setting to celebrate a wedding with family and friends.
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One of the most beautiful wedding venues in Malibu has to be Calamigos Ranch.
Say “I do” under this fairy tale tree.
This family-run venue sits on 5,500 acres within the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu Wine Country. It was established back in 1937 and has been the setting for countless weddings, parties, and events. Picture weeping greenery, trickling waterfalls, flowing branches with fairy lights, flower arches: this venue is truly magical.
Calamigos Ranch: Your Dream Wedding Awaits in Latigo Canyon!
Nestled in the enchanting Latigo Canyon, Calamigos Ranch is the ultimate venue for your special event. With its serene atmosphere and picturesque surroundings, it's no wonder this stunning location has captured the hearts of countless couples tying the knot. Before you book your wedding at this magical place, let's dive into some details that will make you fall in love with Calamigos Ranch even more!
But first, let's take a moment to appreciate the gorgeous photography by Jenny Smith Photography…
Her incredible work truly captures the essence of Calamigos Ranch, highlighting the breathtaking beauty and whimsical charm of this one-of-a-kind venue.
One of the most delightful aspects of Calamigos Ranch is the variety of event spaces available for your big day. Whether you're looking to host an intimate gathering or a grand affair, there's a perfect spot for every couple at Calamigos Ranch. And when the sun sets, and it's time to hit the dance floor, you'll be amazed at how effortlessly the venue transforms into a vibrant, lively space where you and your guests can let loose and create unforgettable memories.
Calamigos Ranch's idyllic setting in Latigo Canyon provides the perfect backdrop for your special event. With its lush greenery, sparkling water features, and enchanting woodland ambiance, you'll feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale as you exchange vows and celebrate your love.
So, if you're searching for a wedding venue that combines natural beauty with a playful, whimsical charm, look no further than Calamigos Ranch in Latigo Canyon. It's the ultimate destination for a magical, unforgettable wedding that will leave you and your guests with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
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The Calamigos Ranch has four different venues to choose from and each one has its own reception site…
The Birchwood Room
The Birchwood Room is the most intimate setting at Calamigos Ranch and is surrounded by 100 year old weeping willows and a beautiful natural waterfall.
The Redwood Room
The Redwood Room is is the most historic venue with lots of rustic charm from weeping willows and growing vines. The ceremony takes place on the lawn under redwoods and eucalyptus trees.
The Oak Room
The ceremony at The Oak Room is possibly the most breathtaking of the four options. A natural stone waterfall is the backdrop for such an intimate moment of your life and the ceremony area is basically suspended over a pond.
The Pavilion at North Point
The Pavilion at North Point is more of an open flat meadow surrounded by lots of trees and nature. There is a lot of space for tables and such without it feeling very crowded or stuffy.
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The Calamigos Ranch is a gorgeous wedding venue, and we couldn’t recommend it enough.
However, here are some things you need to know before you officially book this place for your special day.
Pricing
One of the most important details when it comes to planning a wedding is the budget. With endless choices of beautiful details that can be added into the celebration, the total cost of a wedding can scale up quickly! So, let’s talk about how much it will cost to have your wedding at the Calamigos Ranch.
The max occupancy is 400 guests. The price per guest changes depending on the amount of people attending. For example, if you ask for a wedding package to host 85-150 guests, it will cost you $195 per person, 151-250 guests will cost $193 per person, and 251-400 guests will cost $191 per person. Also, these prices are only valid for the rest of 2022. Once 2023 begins, the price per person will go up by $10. Additionally, if you’re planning to have your wedding on a Saturday evening or Holiday Sunday, it will be an additional $30 per person.
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What Is Included In The Wedding Package?
If you think the price per person Calamigos Ranch charges is a bit steep, it’s actually a pretty good deal. Back in 2020, the average cost per guest for a Los Angeles wedding was $264. Apart from that, the wedding package comes with great things to offer!
First off, the package includes the site rental and setup for the ceremony and reception areas. Calamigos Ranch will provide the chairs, tables, linens, glassware, silverware and china. You will be able to choose the colors for the tablecloths and napkins to match the theme of your wedding.
For the ceremony, a white aisle runner bill be provided for as well as a setup of garden chairs for the guests. Calamigos Ranch also has dressing areas for the bride and groom that are available two hours before the ceremony begins, which gives each plenty of time to get ready as well as calm some nerves for their exciting day.
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The coordinator, wedding cake, flowers, entertainment, photographer, clergy and liability insurance are not a part of the wedding package, but full service wait staff and bartender will be there to help in those areas including the cake cutting!
Meal Options Included in Package
Calamigos Ranch has two meal services to choose from: a formal sit-down dinner or an elegant buffet with several buffet stations. And let me tell you, the different meal options sound amazing! Chaat masala roasted chicken breast pan roasted with curry lime potatoes, roasted local seabass with white bean mash, grilled skirt steak with papa al pomodoro: your mouth begins to water just by thinking about it!
You will also be able to choose a salad for the guests to enjoy before the entrée. There are also a few vegetarian options to choose from which is very thoughtful. Baby cauliflower roasted in chili butter, saffron tagliatelle, za’atar cacio e pepe are just a few of their delicious vegetarian options.
As for the buffet stations, they give you two different salads, proteins vegetables and starches so there is a lot of variety for all of your guests. Again, there are so many incredible options such as stuffed zucchini, red rice and quinoa, pan fried salmon, rice noodle salad. The options are endless!
Desserts and hors d’oeuvres are available at an extra cost, as well as enhancements such a ramen bar or taco station. Plated desserts cost $16 per person and mini desserts cost $8 a piece! As for the enhancements, they start at $18 per person and can cost up to $35 per person.
Drinks are important for every celebration, and Calamigos Ranch will hook you up with three hours of unlimited beer, wine, champagne, and soda as well as iced tea, coffee, decaf and hot tea.
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Many venues, such as Calamigos Ranch, provide the food service for your wedding.
For the most part, they don’t allow any other catering services to provide for your wedding. Something that most people don’t know is that you can actually get that rule waived by paying an extra fee.
By doing so, you will be able to bring on your favorite catering service and have them as a part of your special day.
The coolest catering service of Los Angeles is without a doubt us, Beach Town Pops.
You will regret not having our tasty frozen treats at your wedding!
Keep your guests cool with our catered freeze pops. Available in boozy or non boozy. Pictured here is Strawberry Lychee.
Invite Beach Town Pops to Your Wedding
Truthfully, everyone remembers the food, drinks and snacks at any gathering! It is important to have plenty of food and snacks available for all of your guests because it will keep them pumped throughout the night.
Some of the most popular and fun snacks are ice cream and popsicles. Who can resist a frozen treat, especially in the hot California weather after dancing your heart out! That is why you have to invite us, Beach Town Pops, to your wedding.
We are an ice cream and popsicle catering company that creates organic, cold-pressed frozen treats with our own original recipes. We have many flavors to choose from and we’ll even accept custom flavor requests for your special day!
We don’t want to forget to mention that we also have boozy alcoholic options for all the adults.
Apart from the tastiest frozen treats of Los Angeles, we can either drop off or one of our pro servers can stick around to help serve all of your guests.
As if that wasn’t enough, we can also customize popsicle sticks and ice cream cart! To make your special day even more memorable, we can add the name of the bride and groom as well as the wedding date. It is such a cute detail that your guests will never forget!
Additional Event Options
Calamigos Ranch has a few things you can add to your package to create a more magical experience for you and your guests. After all, it is the most important day of your life, a day that you will remember forever!
Included in the package are garden chairs, but you are able to upgrade to chairs that are more elegant and suitable for your wedding. For $4 a chair, you can rent gorgeous Chiavari chairs, or you can rent vineyard chairs for $10 each. Both are elegant choices that will add another small touch in the details.
Since the ceremony and reception will be partly outside and it can get a bit chilly in Santa Monica, you can rent outdoor heating lamps to keep guests warm while they enjoy their time surrounded by the beautiful outdoors.
And now here’s the real treat. Calamigos Ranch gives you the option to rent out a Ferris Wheel and a Merry Go Round. Are you kidding? As if a wedding could not be more magical at Calamigos Ranch! The Ferris Wheel can be rented for three hours at the price of $2500 and the Merry Go Round can be rented for three hours at the price of $725. These are definitely “extras” in a wedding and are not a port of the necessities, but it would be so cool and fun to have one of these rides at your weeding. The guests will have fun, especially the kids, and so will you!
Enjoy our frozen treats as part of your Calamigos Ranch dessert options…Pictured here is Belgium Dark Chocolate Sea Salt with toasted coconut flakes.