Calamigos Los Angeles
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About This Vendor
DISCOVER LA’S PREMIERE WEDDING DESTINATION
As part of the Calamigos Ranch collective, Calamigos Los Angeles sits within 75 secluded acres in beautiful and historic Griffith Park and brings a little country to the big city. When hosting your wedding here, you have a choice of three garden ceremony sites, each with its own reception venue: the The Cottage + Polo Room, the Equestrian Ballroom + Garden and the Grand Prix Room + Grand Prix Garden. Whether you’re hosting 100 or 400 guests, we are dedicated to creating a memorable occasion for you and your loved ones. THE COTTAGE + POLO ROOM The Cottage, a quaint little house nestled on several acres of lush grass, features a tree-lined ceremony garden with a romantic flowing waterfall. With an interior designed for today’s couple, it serves as a spacious dressing room or wedding suite. From here, it is just a short walk to The Polo Room for the reception. With white paneling and natural light, it boasts a grand bar, chandeliers and a wall of French doors opening onto a large cocktail patio. EQUESTRIAN BALLROOM + GARDEN The serene Garden provides the ideal ceremony setting and cocktail hour scene for your guests to enjoy after your wedding vows. The garden features a rock waterfall which is beautifully lined with bougainvillea and ivy-covered walls and is shaded by a romantic canopy aglow with bistro lights. Additionally, the Equestrian Ballroom comes with a beautiful wraparound cocktail breezeway lined with ivy and summer ceiling fans. The Equestrian Ballroom is an elegant reception space with a built-in bar, chandeliers, and wall of floor-to-ceiling glass panels doors that open onto the Garden. It creates the perfect balance and flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. GRAND PRIX ROOM + GARDEN The Grand PRIX GARDEN provides an intimate ceremony spot and offers a stunning expansive rock waterfall, tropical palms, ivy hedged walls and a mountain view. The adjacent cocktail breezeway leads guests into the Gatsby inspired Grand Prix Room, with three striking prism chandeliers and a hand-carved wooden fireplace. CONTACT US TODAY & MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING A REALITY WITH CALAMIGOS LOS ANGELES Calamigos is a well-known, family-owned and operated company with a collective of operations in Southern California. We are dedicated to creating an amazing experience for you and your guests!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony Types Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Garden
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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Calamigos Los Angeles Reviews
Angela Marusiak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-07-2022
Calamigos saved our wedding. Our first venue was shut down and we were lucky that Calamigos had our date available. The food was amazing and they were able to accommodate the special diets of our guests. When we had fewer guests accept our invites than we anticipated, Emily worked with us to hit their minimum and made the guest experience even more amazing. We would highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 27-07-2022
Wedding Date 15-07-2022
Calamigos saved our wedding. Our first venue was shut down and we were lucky that Calamigos had our date available. The food was amazing and they were able to accommodate the special diets of our guests. When we had fewer guests accept our invites than we anticipated, Emily worked with us to hit their minimum and made the guest experience even more amazing. We would highly recommend them.
Reviewed on 27-07-2022
Kelsey Alter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2022
This venue is truly a hidden gem! I have to say, the moment we drove up we knew it was the venue we wanted to say \"I Do\" at! We got married at The Little White House and in the Polo Room, and we absolutely love the little details and just how much Calamigos upkeeps their property is fantastic. We went to venues that were purely disgusting, and I love that from the grass to the succulents to the waterfall, everything looks fresh, clean, and ready for a wedding! The girls get ready in the White House to put on their dress before first look, where the guys get ready in a room near the Polo Room. The property is absolutely exquisite for pictures and truly will wow your guests.While a beautiful venue is indeed important for a wedding, what we appreciate most about Calamigos, being a premier LA wedding venue is their excellent customer service. Their team has ALWAYS been there for questions and wisdom, and they helped us through the COVID-19 uncertainties. We were originally supposed to get married June 12, 2021, though in April 2021 we did not even barely have vaccines. So they truly made the process so seamless for us to move the date to a date that worked for us, June 11, 2022! They were very understanding that our family and friends would not feel comfortable at that time coming to our wedding with everything still so fresh and uncertain.Beyond COVID, for the overall wedding process from start to finish, the service was FANTASTIC. The sales and operations staff is amazing throughout your booking and planning process (Kat and Emily), the day-of bar and wait staff were speedy and provided quality service to our guests. The food was impeccable. We received SO many compliments from our guests about this venue. One thing I will say is the red wine was not great (too sweet), though they were kind enough to let us bring in our own red wine so guests could enjoy, especially since we only did beer and wine. I will also say, it is TOTALLY worth it to upgrade the appetizers to the meat skewers so your guests can have hearty protein before they get their meal (which may take a while because of speeches).We will always cherish Calamigos LA near and dear to our heart, and would recommend this venue to any bride in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 14-06-2022
Wedding Date 11-06-2022
This venue is truly a hidden gem! I have to say, the moment we drove up we knew it was the venue we wanted to say \"I Do\" at! We got married at The Little White House and in the Polo Room, and we absolutely love the little details and just how much Calamigos upkeeps their property is fantastic. We went to venues that were purely disgusting, and I love that from the grass to the succulents to the waterfall, everything looks fresh, clean, and ready for a wedding! The girls get ready in the White House to put on their dress before first look, where the guys get ready in a room near the Polo Room. The property is absolutely exquisite for pictures and truly will wow your guests.While a beautiful venue is indeed important for a wedding, what we appreciate most about Calamigos, being a premier LA wedding venue is their excellent customer service. Their team has ALWAYS been there for questions and wisdom, and they helped us through the COVID-19 uncertainties. We were originally supposed to get married June 12, 2021, though in April 2021 we did not even barely have vaccines. So they truly made the process so seamless for us to move the date to a date that worked for us, June 11, 2022! They were very understanding that our family and friends would not feel comfortable at that time coming to our wedding with everything still so fresh and uncertain.Beyond COVID, for the overall wedding process from start to finish, the service was FANTASTIC. The sales and operations staff is amazing throughout your booking and planning process (Kat and Emily), the day-of bar and wait staff were speedy and provided quality service to our guests. The food was impeccable. We received SO many compliments from our guests about this venue. One thing I will say is the red wine was not great (too sweet), though they were kind enough to let us bring in our own red wine so guests could enjoy, especially since we only did beer and wine. I will also say, it is TOTALLY worth it to upgrade the appetizers to the meat skewers so your guests can have hearty protein before they get their meal (which may take a while because of speeches).We will always cherish Calamigos LA near and dear to our heart, and would recommend this venue to any bride in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 14-06-2022
Margaret Kee (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
The venue was really great and accommodating. We liked how the venue came with a ceremony area separate from the reception area. Also, the venue had their own bartenders, alcohol, food, wait staff, and staff to break down and set up the reception/cocktail area. There was also a bridal suite which allowed me and my bridesmaids to put our dresses on before the ceremony. It also gave me some space away from the guests during the reception for some air and time to change into my reception dress.However, there was a hiccup with the vendor meals, which was stressful for our vendors. Before the wedding, we also received our final invoice and had to scramble to get a cashier's check before our deadline. It worked out that hubby was WFH, but I don't know how other couples are able to get a cashier's check in time. We did ask for an extension, which Calamigos was more than accommodating. It was just stressful to try to reach the bank(s) in time before they closed, but we were able to go on a weekend with the extension provided.Our guests did rave about the food - both dinner and appetizers. Also, they liked how fast the bartender(s) were in making the drinks for all the guests.I would recommend this venue for brides and grooms who do not want to seek separate catering, staff, alcohol, ceremony area, and reception area.
Reviewed on 29-05-2022
Wedding Date 21-05-2022
The venue was really great and accommodating. We liked how the venue came with a ceremony area separate from the reception area. Also, the venue had their own bartenders, alcohol, food, wait staff, and staff to break down and set up the reception/cocktail area. There was also a bridal suite which allowed me and my bridesmaids to put our dresses on before the ceremony. It also gave me some space away from the guests during the reception for some air and time to change into my reception dress.However, there was a hiccup with the vendor meals, which was stressful for our vendors. Before the wedding, we also received our final invoice and had to scramble to get a cashier's check before our deadline. It worked out that hubby was WFH, but I don't know how other couples are able to get a cashier's check in time. We did ask for an extension, which Calamigos was more than accommodating. It was just stressful to try to reach the bank(s) in time before they closed, but we were able to go on a weekend with the extension provided.Our guests did rave about the food - both dinner and appetizers. Also, they liked how fast the bartender(s) were in making the drinks for all the guests.I would recommend this venue for brides and grooms who do not want to seek separate catering, staff, alcohol, ceremony area, and reception area.
Reviewed on 29-05-2022
Nazanin Nikaein (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We could not have asked for a better wedding day at Calamigos. It was gorgeous, the food was amazing, and Kat, Emily and the staff on the day of the event were extremely friendly and helpful from start to finish. They made our day feel seamless and we didn't have to lift a finger. They truly want it to be your best day.
Reviewed on 05-04-2022
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We could not have asked for a better wedding day at Calamigos. It was gorgeous, the food was amazing, and Kat, Emily and the staff on the day of the event were extremely friendly and helpful from start to finish. They made our day feel seamless and we didn't have to lift a finger. They truly want it to be your best day.
Reviewed on 05-04-2022
Seth Vitál (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
On 08/21/2021, I performed for a wedding at Calamigos Los Angeles (I'm a wedding DJ/MC). It was by far one of the most pleasant experiences I've had working with a venue all year. Their staff was friendly, punctual, and well in tune with what the couple had envisioned for their wedding. Austin (the manager that night) was awesome to work with, and based on what I saw, I'd expect the same level of professionalism from the rest of Calamigos' team as well. The venue itself is gorgeous, and it has the perfect layout for a full wedding (separate, but adjacent sites for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception). The couple I worked with used one of the outdoor spaces for a traditional Hindu Ceremony in the morning, and they used one of the indoor ballrooms for an American Reception in the evening (they were extremely happy about how their wedding went). I'd gladly work with Calamigos Los Angeles and their staff again, and I highly recommend them to any couple in need of an amazing wedding venue!
Reviewed on 10-09-2021
Wedding Date 21-08-2021
On 08/21/2021, I performed for a wedding at Calamigos Los Angeles (I'm a wedding DJ/MC). It was by far one of the most pleasant experiences I've had working with a venue all year. Their staff was friendly, punctual, and well in tune with what the couple had envisioned for their wedding. Austin (the manager that night) was awesome to work with, and based on what I saw, I'd expect the same level of professionalism from the rest of Calamigos' team as well. The venue itself is gorgeous, and it has the perfect layout for a full wedding (separate, but adjacent sites for Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception). The couple I worked with used one of the outdoor spaces for a traditional Hindu Ceremony in the morning, and they used one of the indoor ballrooms for an American Reception in the evening (they were extremely happy about how their wedding went). I'd gladly work with Calamigos Los Angeles and their staff again, and I highly recommend them to any couple in need of an amazing wedding venue!
Reviewed on 10-09-2021
Jessica Cheng (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2021
My husband and I cannot recommend Calamigos at all. They were absolutely unaccomdating during the pandemic and unsympathetic to what couples planning weddings were going through. We walked away from the money we already paid to Calamigos and had our wedding at another venue.
Reviewed on 07-09-2021
Wedding Date 04-09-2021
My husband and I cannot recommend Calamigos at all. They were absolutely unaccomdating during the pandemic and unsympathetic to what couples planning weddings were going through. We walked away from the money we already paid to Calamigos and had our wedding at another venue.
Reviewed on 07-09-2021
Jared Sirkin (groom) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
Disappointed...My fiance and I booked our wedding for November 2020 at Calamigos. We loved the place. It was the perfect package for us. The ceremony site and ballroom were beautiful! As we all know though, things have changed over the last few months. My fiance and I no longer feel confident that we can plan the wedding we want in November, given the current state of the world amid this pandemic. We would have guests traveling from Asia, NYC, and elsewhere. Some elderly, some immunocompromised.We expressed our concerns to Calamigos and proactively wanted to find out what our options were. We were told that If we were still dealing with the pandemic, Calamigos would reach out mid to late-September to discuss possible alternatives in direct relation to COVID-19. We were also told we could refer to our contract with regards to rescheduling the event and that all payment terms were expected to move forward as listed in the contract.I spoke with someone else who informed that the contract only allows us to reschedule within the same calendar year. Surely there would be some flexibility given the current situation... Nope...I get it, they have a business to run, but none of this smelled good and our next large deposit date was approaching. We now no longer felt comfortable with our venue. We asked to cancel. Given the current situation, we asked for some of our deposit back. We understand that the deposit was non-refundable, but a little flexibility would have been appreciated given the financial impact this pandemic has caused.Their response: Unfortunately, deposits are non-refundable but we will allow you to reschedule to next year at next years prices ($4 more per person). Another slap in the face...I can't say that i've ever ran a business, but I can say that this type of customer service is a sure fire way to lose business.We expressed that was not an option for us and asked to cancel again. I received a call the next day telling me to just wait it out, and that I'm just losing money and doing myself a disservice. Still, no conversation of flexibility on anything. They pleaded with me, but did nothing for me. I asked to move forward with cancellation.Again, we understand the contract and their position, but nobody could have ever anticipated a pandemic that is expected to impact large gatherings of people for likely the rest of the year. You would expect that the venue who claims that they are dedicated to creating a joyous and memorable occasion for you and your loved ones, would have a little sympathy...Calamigos is a beautiful venue and we were very excited to get married there. Unfortunately, there is just absolutely no flexibility whatsoever, despite this unprecedented event outside of our control.
Reviewed on 01-06-2020
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
Disappointed...My fiance and I booked our wedding for November 2020 at Calamigos. We loved the place. It was the perfect package for us. The ceremony site and ballroom were beautiful! As we all know though, things have changed over the last few months. My fiance and I no longer feel confident that we can plan the wedding we want in November, given the current state of the world amid this pandemic. We would have guests traveling from Asia, NYC, and elsewhere. Some elderly, some immunocompromised.We expressed our concerns to Calamigos and proactively wanted to find out what our options were. We were told that If we were still dealing with the pandemic, Calamigos would reach out mid to late-September to discuss possible alternatives in direct relation to COVID-19. We were also told we could refer to our contract with regards to rescheduling the event and that all payment terms were expected to move forward as listed in the contract.I spoke with someone else who informed that the contract only allows us to reschedule within the same calendar year. Surely there would be some flexibility given the current situation... Nope...I get it, they have a business to run, but none of this smelled good and our next large deposit date was approaching. We now no longer felt comfortable with our venue. We asked to cancel. Given the current situation, we asked for some of our deposit back. We understand that the deposit was non-refundable, but a little flexibility would have been appreciated given the financial impact this pandemic has caused.Their response: Unfortunately, deposits are non-refundable but we will allow you to reschedule to next year at next years prices ($4 more per person). Another slap in the face...I can't say that i've ever ran a business, but I can say that this type of customer service is a sure fire way to lose business.We expressed that was not an option for us and asked to cancel again. I received a call the next day telling me to just wait it out, and that I'm just losing money and doing myself a disservice. Still, no conversation of flexibility on anything. They pleaded with me, but did nothing for me. I asked to move forward with cancellation.Again, we understand the contract and their position, but nobody could have ever anticipated a pandemic that is expected to impact large gatherings of people for likely the rest of the year. You would expect that the venue who claims that they are dedicated to creating a joyous and memorable occasion for you and your loved ones, would have a little sympathy...Calamigos is a beautiful venue and we were very excited to get married there. Unfortunately, there is just absolutely no flexibility whatsoever, despite this unprecedented event outside of our control.
Reviewed on 01-06-2020
Susan Huon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
I booked Calamigos Equestrian for my Autumn wedding in September. I received absolutely nothing but complements for the venue's location, accommodations, food, and overall aesthetic.Some things to know if you're looking for a venue to book when you're a nervous wreck from realizing you have to plan a wedding!1) Location: This location is right off of the 134 freeway and super close to Burbank Airport. You're basically making it really easy for guests to come to you. They're free to fly directly in on the day of the wedding, or drive just outside of the insane traffic that is Downtown LA/Hollywood.2) Flexibility: Calamigos offers 3 different ballrooms+ceremony sites. Each with it's own aesthetic for you to find the room that's right for you. I ended up booking the Equestrian Grand Ballroom because I absolutely adored that open floor plan with lots of windows to fit with my rustic wedding theme3) PARKING: I absolutely cannot emphasize how important it was that this location had it's own individual parking lots for each of the 3 ballrooms. We didn't cross over at all with the other weddings AND it was right next to the entrance of our ballroom, which means that even your latest arrivals can still manage to park, and walk right up to your wedding without any issues. You'll find a lot of other venues (hotels mostly) are usually difficult for guests to either valet their cars in time, or find a parking spot not 4 floors down with them running in heels to get into your ceremony in time!4) Convenience: One of the best things about this location is that the individual ball rooms essentially contain 3 things in the exact same place, but separated brilliantly so it allows for transitions through the evening: Ceremony Site, Cocktail Hour Area/Hallway, Reception Banquet Hall. I was able to do my Ceremony into Cocktail Hour into Reception seamlessly with the guests only needing to take 10 steps into the next location. This was the number 1 reason for compliments of the evening.5) Food: You get to try literally everything they have to offer before making a choice. That means that you get to try all the appetizers, hor dourves, and main courses before making a choice on what everyone gets to eat. And all the food really was delicious! We went with the Prime Rib and Salmon with Miso Ginger for the meat choices, and the Goat Cheese Ravioli for the Vegetarian options. They were delicious!6) Aesthetics: This place is beautiful. There is a beautiful grassy area with a fountain background for the ceremony site, along with overhead shades in case it's sunny or even lightly raining if necessary. There's beautifully strung lights for when it gets dark which made the area right outside of where my reception is held absolutely beautiful. The whole place screams rustic with it's white horizontally wood lined walls on the outside of the building7) Friendly: Kathy coordinated with me for my wedding day, and me being me, sometimes a bit unorganized, had a million emails sent to her. Everything from random changes, to trying to figure out \"OMG IS THERE A PLACE FOR ME TO TAKE PICTURES BEFORE THE CEREMONY STARTS?\" are well documented in my mile long email chain. She was kind and responsive and responded in organized bullet points. I appreciate her accommodating all of my crazy last minute changes too, which up until 2 days before the wedding still had 1!Wedding planning is stressful. I'm just thankful the venue I chose was stress free.
Reviewed on 06-11-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
I booked Calamigos Equestrian for my Autumn wedding in September. I received absolutely nothing but complements for the venue's location, accommodations, food, and overall aesthetic.Some things to know if you're looking for a venue to book when you're a nervous wreck from realizing you have to plan a wedding!1) Location: This location is right off of the 134 freeway and super close to Burbank Airport. You're basically making it really easy for guests to come to you. They're free to fly directly in on the day of the wedding, or drive just outside of the insane traffic that is Downtown LA/Hollywood.2) Flexibility: Calamigos offers 3 different ballrooms+ceremony sites. Each with it's own aesthetic for you to find the room that's right for you. I ended up booking the Equestrian Grand Ballroom because I absolutely adored that open floor plan with lots of windows to fit with my rustic wedding theme3) PARKING: I absolutely cannot emphasize how important it was that this location had it's own individual parking lots for each of the 3 ballrooms. We didn't cross over at all with the other weddings AND it was right next to the entrance of our ballroom, which means that even your latest arrivals can still manage to park, and walk right up to your wedding without any issues. You'll find a lot of other venues (hotels mostly) are usually difficult for guests to either valet their cars in time, or find a parking spot not 4 floors down with them running in heels to get into your ceremony in time!4) Convenience: One of the best things about this location is that the individual ball rooms essentially contain 3 things in the exact same place, but separated brilliantly so it allows for transitions through the evening: Ceremony Site, Cocktail Hour Area/Hallway, Reception Banquet Hall. I was able to do my Ceremony into Cocktail Hour into Reception seamlessly with the guests only needing to take 10 steps into the next location. This was the number 1 reason for compliments of the evening.5) Food: You get to try literally everything they have to offer before making a choice. That means that you get to try all the appetizers, hor dourves, and main courses before making a choice on what everyone gets to eat. And all the food really was delicious! We went with the Prime Rib and Salmon with Miso Ginger for the meat choices, and the Goat Cheese Ravioli for the Vegetarian options. They were delicious!6) Aesthetics: This place is beautiful. There is a beautiful grassy area with a fountain background for the ceremony site, along with overhead shades in case it's sunny or even lightly raining if necessary. There's beautifully strung lights for when it gets dark which made the area right outside of where my reception is held absolutely beautiful. The whole place screams rustic with it's white horizontally wood lined walls on the outside of the building7) Friendly: Kathy coordinated with me for my wedding day, and me being me, sometimes a bit unorganized, had a million emails sent to her. Everything from random changes, to trying to figure out \"OMG IS THERE A PLACE FOR ME TO TAKE PICTURES BEFORE THE CEREMONY STARTS?\" are well documented in my mile long email chain. She was kind and responsive and responded in organized bullet points. I appreciate her accommodating all of my crazy last minute changes too, which up until 2 days before the wedding still had 1!Wedding planning is stressful. I'm just thankful the venue I chose was stress free.
Reviewed on 06-11-2019
Jacqueline Adad (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
Had my wedding at Calamigos Equestrian October 2019, and from start to finish, it was an amazing experience! It was the first venue my husband and I looked at, and after the tour we were like \"well, that checked off all the boxes!\" It felt silly even trying to look at other places. At minimum, we were looking for a place that had good food and had a late curfew (which I feel is rare in the LA area), but Calamigos has it all! First of all, we were able to enjoy our wedding until midnight (but apparently you can negotiate for even later).Personally, I find it to be such a buzz kill to get kicked out of a venue at 10 pm when I feel the party is just getting started, so it was awesome that Calamigos could accommodate that. Second and probably most important, the food was phenomenal! We had 120 guests, and every entree came out cooked perfectly...we received so many compliments. Plus, the food tasting event was such a fun experience! Beyond that, the serving staff the day of was stellar (they have everything down to a science), all our Calamigos contacts were so helpful and organized - shout out to Mike and Kathy, alcohol was included in the package, and the space is simply stunning. My husband and I instantly fell in love with the ivy on the white panel walls and the black cast iron details. Honestly, pictures don't do it justice! We felt like we had the best of both worlds too, having an beautiful outdoor ceremony and then a ballroom reception. Cherry on top, all this came for a very competitive price! We got so many more perks at Calamigos compared to the other venues we researched. Ultimately, they gave me the beautiful, stress free wedding experience I dreamed of...I highly, highly recommend!!!Also, we booked Steve Rosenbaum as our day of coordinator. He is the preferred coordinator for the venue, and he was absolutely spectacular! I had so many DIY decorations, and was a little apprehensive that it wouldn't be set up the way I wanted, but he was so meticulous and went out of his way to make my vision a reality. Additionally, he was so helpful with helping create the wedding program, and gave us so many good tips that helped the night go so much smoother. Beyond just coordinating stuff, he really ensured that my husband and I enjoyed our special day! For instance, he made sure that we got a sample of the cocktail appetizers when we were busy taking pictures, and kept topping off our champagne glasses throughout the night. He was an absolute dream, I cannot rave about him enough!!
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
Had my wedding at Calamigos Equestrian October 2019, and from start to finish, it was an amazing experience! It was the first venue my husband and I looked at, and after the tour we were like \"well, that checked off all the boxes!\" It felt silly even trying to look at other places. At minimum, we were looking for a place that had good food and had a late curfew (which I feel is rare in the LA area), but Calamigos has it all! First of all, we were able to enjoy our wedding until midnight (but apparently you can negotiate for even later).Personally, I find it to be such a buzz kill to get kicked out of a venue at 10 pm when I feel the party is just getting started, so it was awesome that Calamigos could accommodate that. Second and probably most important, the food was phenomenal! We had 120 guests, and every entree came out cooked perfectly...we received so many compliments. Plus, the food tasting event was such a fun experience! Beyond that, the serving staff the day of was stellar (they have everything down to a science), all our Calamigos contacts were so helpful and organized - shout out to Mike and Kathy, alcohol was included in the package, and the space is simply stunning. My husband and I instantly fell in love with the ivy on the white panel walls and the black cast iron details. Honestly, pictures don't do it justice! We felt like we had the best of both worlds too, having an beautiful outdoor ceremony and then a ballroom reception. Cherry on top, all this came for a very competitive price! We got so many more perks at Calamigos compared to the other venues we researched. Ultimately, they gave me the beautiful, stress free wedding experience I dreamed of...I highly, highly recommend!!!Also, we booked Steve Rosenbaum as our day of coordinator. He is the preferred coordinator for the venue, and he was absolutely spectacular! I had so many DIY decorations, and was a little apprehensive that it wouldn't be set up the way I wanted, but he was so meticulous and went out of his way to make my vision a reality. Additionally, he was so helpful with helping create the wedding program, and gave us so many good tips that helped the night go so much smoother. Beyond just coordinating stuff, he really ensured that my husband and I enjoyed our special day! For instance, he made sure that we got a sample of the cocktail appetizers when we were busy taking pictures, and kept topping off our champagne glasses throughout the night. He was an absolute dream, I cannot rave about him enough!!
Reviewed on 28-10-2019
Athena Padilla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Kathy is amazing at this venue! We did not go forth with a coordinator so my husband and I were doing all the work. Kathy and the rest of the team were very communicative, and answered every single question we had. Our guests LOVED their food choices and the cake from Portos was beautiful and tasty. The dinner service was super efficient and the night went along without a hitch. The venue works extremely well with vendors, even those that are not on their preferred list. During our planning, my husband and I have noticed that they have been 'revamping' the property (new modern signs, painting, more greenery), which makes Calamigos look even more stunning. BONUS: we got to take pictures at the Little White House as there was not a scheduled event taking place! YAY!
Reviewed on 17-08-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Kathy is amazing at this venue! We did not go forth with a coordinator so my husband and I were doing all the work. Kathy and the rest of the team were very communicative, and answered every single question we had. Our guests LOVED their food choices and the cake from Portos was beautiful and tasty. The dinner service was super efficient and the night went along without a hitch. The venue works extremely well with vendors, even those that are not on their preferred list. During our planning, my husband and I have noticed that they have been 'revamping' the property (new modern signs, painting, more greenery), which makes Calamigos look even more stunning. BONUS: we got to take pictures at the Little White House as there was not a scheduled event taking place! YAY!
Reviewed on 17-08-2019
Blair K-W (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-03-2019
We had our wedding at Calamigos Equestrian a few weeks ago, and it was incredible! This is almost like a one-stop shop venue, with the catering, logistics, cake, linens, etc. all being provided or coordinated by them. The planning process was super smooth with their friendly and helpful staff (especially Kathy, Mike, and wedding coordinator Steve). We sent a lot of questions along the way, and always got quick and professional replies. The day-of in the Little White House and the Polo Room was just as fantastic. We did not have any major issues, and our guests were wow-ed by the beautiful setting, the ambience, and especially the delicious food! We received many compliments on the venue, and we are so happy that we had our wedding here!
Reviewed on 14-04-2019
Wedding Date 30-03-2019
We had our wedding at Calamigos Equestrian a few weeks ago, and it was incredible! This is almost like a one-stop shop venue, with the catering, logistics, cake, linens, etc. all being provided or coordinated by them. The planning process was super smooth with their friendly and helpful staff (especially Kathy, Mike, and wedding coordinator Steve). We sent a lot of questions along the way, and always got quick and professional replies. The day-of in the Little White House and the Polo Room was just as fantastic. We did not have any major issues, and our guests were wow-ed by the beautiful setting, the ambience, and especially the delicious food! We received many compliments on the venue, and we are so happy that we had our wedding here!
Reviewed on 14-04-2019
Briana Vizcarra (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Calamigos is the ultimate wedding venue! SERIOUSLY TAKE THE TIME TO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! They have a beautiful location in Burbank with three ceremony locations and three reception locations. My fiancé and I chose the Grand Prix Ballroom because of the charismatic chandeliers decorated throughout the reception ballroom. It looked absolutely beautiful without any wedding touches and knew it was exactly where we wanted to have our family and friends gather. The ceremony site is in the same area as the reception just located in a garden-like Terrace with a beautiful roach wall fountain. Which made it easy for our guest to walk over a path and be at cocktail hour! The beauty of this place wasn’t the only thing that solidified our decision to have our big day here! The Staff here was AMAZING and very approachable. They knew exactly what they were doing and had a system that worked! Michael was our number one guy who was always there to help us for any part of the way. The venue itself includes an amazing caterer, the tables, table linens (multiple colors), Napkins(multiple colors), the chairs (white padded beautiful chairs for the ceremony and chivari chairs for the reception), AND last but not least A WEDDING CAKE!! (From Porto’s!) that’s right, you get to choose at their bakery- the design and flavor! Calamigos Equestrian invites all their confirmed wedding date couples to a food tasting that is a party in itself. Calamigos Equestrian brings out all the stops including with their specialty sweets such as a donut machine and cappuccino bar! It was AWESOME. We left rolling out the door but it was so worth it to taste everything. It made choosing our wedding menu simple. The food is the best wedding food you will EVER have. My Fiancé and I selected three passed hors d’oeuvres (Coconut shrimp-biggest and best shrimp you will ever see, Caribbean jerk beef skewer- perfectly cooked, and a Brie cheese and pear quesadilla- sweet but perfectly balanced with the Brie cheese). It was cocktail hour and people kept coming up to me and saying how amazing these appetizers were! I knew they were because we had gone to the tasting. For the salad, we choice the garden salad with goat cheese (it was a salad but still pretty good!). Our main course we chose the Prime Rib and the Salmon with Miso glaze. The Prime Rib was perfectly cooked with some medium to medium rare pieces. It was served with an au ju sauce and horse radish cream. Tasted like we ordered it at a restaurant! Also a HUGE portion! The salmon was also a large portion and the sauce was phenomenal! They had several sauces you could choose to pair with the salmon but we definitely favored the sweet but tangy miso glaze. We chose a brocolini and mushroom risotto for sides (also winners!). We chose a buttercream white cake with strawberry filling from Porto’s and it was to DIE for. We also couldn’t help ourselves and requested to have the mini donut machine which made the people go absolute crazy! They were like mini beignets but so much better. Their bar packages are also amazing! We did an open bar all night because that’s where the party comes from! Their bar manager, Michael, was seriously so nice and was there from start to beginning with us. He actually was the one who showed us the property originally! It truly was made amazing by they special team at Calamigos Equestrian, the stunning location, and delicious food and drinks!
Reviewed on 20-10-2018
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
Calamigos is the ultimate wedding venue! SERIOUSLY TAKE THE TIME TO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! They have a beautiful location in Burbank with three ceremony locations and three reception locations. My fiancé and I chose the Grand Prix Ballroom because of the charismatic chandeliers decorated throughout the reception ballroom. It looked absolutely beautiful without any wedding touches and knew it was exactly where we wanted to have our family and friends gather. The ceremony site is in the same area as the reception just located in a garden-like Terrace with a beautiful roach wall fountain. Which made it easy for our guest to walk over a path and be at cocktail hour! The beauty of this place wasn’t the only thing that solidified our decision to have our big day here! The Staff here was AMAZING and very approachable. They knew exactly what they were doing and had a system that worked! Michael was our number one guy who was always there to help us for any part of the way. The venue itself includes an amazing caterer, the tables, table linens (multiple colors), Napkins(multiple colors), the chairs (white padded beautiful chairs for the ceremony and chivari chairs for the reception), AND last but not least A WEDDING CAKE!! (From Porto’s!) that’s right, you get to choose at their bakery- the design and flavor! Calamigos Equestrian invites all their confirmed wedding date couples to a food tasting that is a party in itself. Calamigos Equestrian brings out all the stops including with their specialty sweets such as a donut machine and cappuccino bar! It was AWESOME. We left rolling out the door but it was so worth it to taste everything. It made choosing our wedding menu simple. The food is the best wedding food you will EVER have. My Fiancé and I selected three passed hors d’oeuvres (Coconut shrimp-biggest and best shrimp you will ever see, Caribbean jerk beef skewer- perfectly cooked, and a Brie cheese and pear quesadilla- sweet but perfectly balanced with the Brie cheese). It was cocktail hour and people kept coming up to me and saying how amazing these appetizers were! I knew they were because we had gone to the tasting. For the salad, we choice the garden salad with goat cheese (it was a salad but still pretty good!). Our main course we chose the Prime Rib and the Salmon with Miso glaze. The Prime Rib was perfectly cooked with some medium to medium rare pieces. It was served with an au ju sauce and horse radish cream. Tasted like we ordered it at a restaurant! Also a HUGE portion! The salmon was also a large portion and the sauce was phenomenal! They had several sauces you could choose to pair with the salmon but we definitely favored the sweet but tangy miso glaze. We chose a brocolini and mushroom risotto for sides (also winners!). We chose a buttercream white cake with strawberry filling from Porto’s and it was to DIE for. We also couldn’t help ourselves and requested to have the mini donut machine which made the people go absolute crazy! They were like mini beignets but so much better. Their bar packages are also amazing! We did an open bar all night because that’s where the party comes from! Their bar manager, Michael, was seriously so nice and was there from start to beginning with us. He actually was the one who showed us the property originally! It truly was made amazing by they special team at Calamigos Equestrian, the stunning location, and delicious food and drinks!
Reviewed on 20-10-2018
Hannah Schooley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I had my wedding in June 2018 at Calamigos in the Little White House and Polo Room and can not say enough about how smoothly it went off! The wedding day was absolutely beautiful and the staff took such great care of my husband and I. The food tasting they host for you to choose your menu was so much fun, and a big highlight of the planning process. The staff in the office (especially Kathy) was so responsive and helpful in answering all of my questions. The venue is a real value for all that you get and I would definitely recommend it! The food was great, all of the guests really enjoyed the venue, and it photographs beautifully!
Reviewed on 03-07-2018
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I had my wedding in June 2018 at Calamigos in the Little White House and Polo Room and can not say enough about how smoothly it went off! The wedding day was absolutely beautiful and the staff took such great care of my husband and I. The food tasting they host for you to choose your menu was so much fun, and a big highlight of the planning process. The staff in the office (especially Kathy) was so responsive and helpful in answering all of my questions. The venue is a real value for all that you get and I would definitely recommend it! The food was great, all of the guests really enjoyed the venue, and it photographs beautifully!
Reviewed on 03-07-2018
Diana Hufford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
If you are looking for a beautiful location with a friendly and helpful staff that know what they are doing, this is your place. Our wedding was amazing and it was in a large part due to this venue. From the booking process to the food tasting to the day of, it all was easy and fun. I highly recommend checking them out if you are looking for something in the Burbank area.
Reviewed on 14-06-2018
Wedding Date 24-03-2018
If you are looking for a beautiful location with a friendly and helpful staff that know what they are doing, this is your place. Our wedding was amazing and it was in a large part due to this venue. From the booking process to the food tasting to the day of, it all was easy and fun. I highly recommend checking them out if you are looking for something in the Burbank area.
Reviewed on 14-06-2018
Chris Febrizio (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
This place is great! You get what you see, so checkout the pics online. if you like that, you'll love the venue!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
This place is great! You get what you see, so checkout the pics online. if you like that, you'll love the venue!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Kristin Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
Calamigos Equestrian was an amazing wedding venue (married March 2017)! My husband and I were blown away by how beautiful our wedding ceremony was in the Equestrian Terrace with all of the flowers and greenery that are part of the venue. The Equestrian Ballroom was the perfect size for our 200+ guests. From planning to the wedding day itself, the staff was professional and such a pleasure to work with. The food is amazing!!! The tasting event was a fun way to choose what appetizers and entrees to have at the wedding. We also got some other ideas from the event, including a cappuccino bar and chocolate fountain, both of which were a huge success! The catering service and food along with the open bar was incredible and impressed all of our guests. The vendors that the venue recommended were all fabulous. We loved our cake from Portos, which looked beautiful and tasted delicious. My Wedding Blooms Flowers by Kerim were stunning and blew everyone away! Bruce made the most gorgeous seating arrangement sign that was so much better and creative than I originally envisioned. We were SO happy with Calamigos and recommend this venue to anyone who wants a beautiful wedding with amazing food and great service! We can’t recommend this venue highly enough!
Reviewed on 17-04-2017
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
Calamigos Equestrian was an amazing wedding venue (married March 2017)! My husband and I were blown away by how beautiful our wedding ceremony was in the Equestrian Terrace with all of the flowers and greenery that are part of the venue. The Equestrian Ballroom was the perfect size for our 200+ guests. From planning to the wedding day itself, the staff was professional and such a pleasure to work with. The food is amazing!!! The tasting event was a fun way to choose what appetizers and entrees to have at the wedding. We also got some other ideas from the event, including a cappuccino bar and chocolate fountain, both of which were a huge success! The catering service and food along with the open bar was incredible and impressed all of our guests. The vendors that the venue recommended were all fabulous. We loved our cake from Portos, which looked beautiful and tasted delicious. My Wedding Blooms Flowers by Kerim were stunning and blew everyone away! Bruce made the most gorgeous seating arrangement sign that was so much better and creative than I originally envisioned. We were SO happy with Calamigos and recommend this venue to anyone who wants a beautiful wedding with amazing food and great service! We can’t recommend this venue highly enough!
Reviewed on 17-04-2017
Bethany Vaudrey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
BEAUTIFUL. So beautiful. And shockingly inexpensive for how high quality everything is. Mike was SO helpful and kind. I highly recommend visiting before you book elsewhere because you will be blown away that you can actually afford something that looks this nice. I was!!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Wedding Date 10-06-2017
BEAUTIFUL. So beautiful. And shockingly inexpensive for how high quality everything is. Mike was SO helpful and kind. I highly recommend visiting before you book elsewhere because you will be blown away that you can actually afford something that looks this nice. I was!!
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Megan Ablott (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2016
We had our ceremony at the equestrian terrace, and our reception in the adjoining ballroom. The food was FANTASTIC. The whole day was beautiful. Our banquet captain made sure the night ran flawlessly. We had a plated meal with some food allergies, and there wasn't one issue with any of it! Everyone was taken care of wonderfully. Michael, Kathy and David were also great during the planning process. They were available and attentive to our every need leading up to wedding day. You can't go wrong with this venue!
Reviewed on 16-09-2016
Wedding Date 06-08-2016
We had our ceremony at the equestrian terrace, and our reception in the adjoining ballroom. The food was FANTASTIC. The whole day was beautiful. Our banquet captain made sure the night ran flawlessly. We had a plated meal with some food allergies, and there wasn't one issue with any of it! Everyone was taken care of wonderfully. Michael, Kathy and David were also great during the planning process. They were available and attentive to our every need leading up to wedding day. You can't go wrong with this venue!
Reviewed on 16-09-2016
Test Testerson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2016
My husband and I had our wedding reception in the Grand Prix ballroom on 4/2/16. The planning process was very good. Calamigos provided checklists of things that needed to be done and it was pretty clear on what I needed to do and what they would do. The operations team was good at answering questions, too. Our main point of contact was David, then Kathy was our in-house coordinator who helped us as we got closer to the date and things were getting more detailed. The food was great and the service excellent. I had several guests comment on the large portions of tasty food and the fabulous service. Everyone felt taken care of - especially us! The banquet captain made sure my husband and I were well-fed and everything was running smoothly and on-schedule. It was a lovely venue with great photo opportunities and they ensured a well put together event. And parking was easy for the guests
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
Wedding Date 02-04-2016
My husband and I had our wedding reception in the Grand Prix ballroom on 4/2/16. The planning process was very good. Calamigos provided checklists of things that needed to be done and it was pretty clear on what I needed to do and what they would do. The operations team was good at answering questions, too. Our main point of contact was David, then Kathy was our in-house coordinator who helped us as we got closer to the date and things were getting more detailed. The food was great and the service excellent. I had several guests comment on the large portions of tasty food and the fabulous service. Everyone felt taken care of - especially us! The banquet captain made sure my husband and I were well-fed and everything was running smoothly and on-schedule. It was a lovely venue with great photo opportunities and they ensured a well put together event. And parking was easy for the guests
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
Gabrielle Miles (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
Our experience with Calamigos was fantastic. The ceremony space was beautiful and it made it super easy for our guests that we could have the ceremony and reception in the same place. The staff was excellent, the food was excellent, and it was all smooth sailing.
Reviewed on 12-08-2015
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
Our experience with Calamigos was fantastic. The ceremony space was beautiful and it made it super easy for our guests that we could have the ceremony and reception in the same place. The staff was excellent, the food was excellent, and it was all smooth sailing.
Reviewed on 12-08-2015
Raymond Daigneault (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2014
We booked our venue 1 1/2 year before in advance. We picked the Equestrian ballroom and equestrian garden for our ceremony. Our guests didn't have to walk more then 20 feet from the ceremony location to the ballroom which made everything easy for all. We used Steve as our in-house cord. and he was the best. He worked closely with all of our vendors and took care of all the scheduling on the day of our wedding. He stayed our entire event and made sure that everything was taken care of. All of our 200 guest raved about the food which was amazing. We had some special requests such as certain drinks and table placements and they met all of our expectations with no fuss.
Reviewed on 14-10-2014
Wedding Date 14-09-2014
We booked our venue 1 1/2 year before in advance. We picked the Equestrian ballroom and equestrian garden for our ceremony. Our guests didn't have to walk more then 20 feet from the ceremony location to the ballroom which made everything easy for all. We used Steve as our in-house cord. and he was the best. He worked closely with all of our vendors and took care of all the scheduling on the day of our wedding. He stayed our entire event and made sure that everything was taken care of. All of our 200 guest raved about the food which was amazing. We had some special requests such as certain drinks and table placements and they met all of our expectations with no fuss.
Reviewed on 14-10-2014
Valerie Squires (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-06-2014
We had our wedding at Calamigos Equestrian Center in June 2014. The ceremony was at The Little White House and the reception was at The Polo Room. From the beginning, we loved the ambiance of Calamigos. We really wanted a outdoor ceremony and indoor reception, and Calamigos was the prefect place! We loved the beauty and shade of the trees as well as the front law, flowers, and background mountains. The Polo Room has a great feel too-really nice, but also able to be laid back at the same time with a nice outdoor patio for going in and out. \r\rWhen we were deciding on Calamigos, Michael took the time to meet with us and answer our questions and they even provided appetizers when we met with them. They also have a few photo books so that you can really get a feel for the venue and ideas of how your wedding will look.\r\rThe food tasting was awesome, they have one twice a year and you get to taste everything. We ended up going with the salmon and beef tenderloin and veggie pasta and received many compliments on the food and of course Calamigos’ ambiance.\r\rKat and Abigail helped answer our questions as the wedding was getting closer and made us feel at ease. During the wedding Kat was on top of everything in coordinating everyone in adding to the calm and happy day.\r\rOur wedding turned out beautifully and was just what we wanted! It also was really nice to have the ceremony right across from the reception so that people could just walk over.\r\rThe only thing that we did not care for was that we (bride and groom, bridal party, parents) had to move all of our personal belongings, etc. over to the reception from the Little White House right after taking pictures, It ate up time and was awkward and would have been been much easier if we could have left our items there and picked them up at the end of the night or have someone from Calamigos help to bring it over.\r\rOther than that, everything else went beautifully and flowed well and it was just a happy and fun time!
Reviewed on 06-09-2014
Wedding Date 07-06-2014
We had our wedding at Calamigos Equestrian Center in June 2014. The ceremony was at The Little White House and the reception was at The Polo Room. From the beginning, we loved the ambiance of Calamigos. We really wanted a outdoor ceremony and indoor reception, and Calamigos was the prefect place! We loved the beauty and shade of the trees as well as the front law, flowers, and background mountains. The Polo Room has a great feel too-really nice, but also able to be laid back at the same time with a nice outdoor patio for going in and out. \r\rWhen we were deciding on Calamigos, Michael took the time to meet with us and answer our questions and they even provided appetizers when we met with them. They also have a few photo books so that you can really get a feel for the venue and ideas of how your wedding will look.\r\rThe food tasting was awesome, they have one twice a year and you get to taste everything. We ended up going with the salmon and beef tenderloin and veggie pasta and received many compliments on the food and of course Calamigos’ ambiance.\r\rKat and Abigail helped answer our questions as the wedding was getting closer and made us feel at ease. During the wedding Kat was on top of everything in coordinating everyone in adding to the calm and happy day.\r\rOur wedding turned out beautifully and was just what we wanted! It also was really nice to have the ceremony right across from the reception so that people could just walk over.\r\rThe only thing that we did not care for was that we (bride and groom, bridal party, parents) had to move all of our personal belongings, etc. over to the reception from the Little White House right after taking pictures, It ate up time and was awkward and would have been been much easier if we could have left our items there and picked them up at the end of the night or have someone from Calamigos help to bring it over.\r\rOther than that, everything else went beautifully and flowed well and it was just a happy and fun time!
Reviewed on 06-09-2014
a member (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Calamigos was a beautiful venue to get married at. We got married at the Equestrian ballroom...which I think is the best out of the other 2 ballrooms. It has a classier feel, rather than the other two.\rThe place is clean and polished. The food was ONE OF THE BEST! Everyone raved about the beef & goat cheese raviola. The prices are a bit high...so please figure out what you really don't need (unlimited or higher class alcohol, appetizers, desserts, etc) and choose this venue! The staff at the wedding was amazing and very helpful. \r\rThe only part that we were a bit upset was the no show guest's food (10 ppl). They were thrown away from guests that did not show. Since each plates were already made and pricey, we wanted to take them togo for our late night dinner. They agreed & then they later came back and said it was gone & someone threw it out?! \r\rSo please communicate clearly. Other than that...this place is a great & convenient place for guests and the bridal party. The ceremony and reception are all connected. \r\rOne complaint was...there was a horse show going on , so during our ceremony a big truck had his engine on in the parking lot, adjacent to our ceremony. I could not hear anything that the pastor was saying or asking me. Next time, Calamigos should block off with cones or signs ...big trucks from being close to the ceremony area during the wedding vows.
Reviewed on 19-11-2013
Calamigos was a beautiful venue to get married at. We got married at the Equestrian ballroom...which I think is the best out of the other 2 ballrooms. It has a classier feel, rather than the other two.\rThe place is clean and polished. The food was ONE OF THE BEST! Everyone raved about the beef & goat cheese raviola. The prices are a bit high...so please figure out what you really don't need (unlimited or higher class alcohol, appetizers, desserts, etc) and choose this venue! The staff at the wedding was amazing and very helpful. \r\rThe only part that we were a bit upset was the no show guest's food (10 ppl). They were thrown away from guests that did not show. Since each plates were already made and pricey, we wanted to take them togo for our late night dinner. They agreed & then they later came back and said it was gone & someone threw it out?! \r\rSo please communicate clearly. Other than that...this place is a great & convenient place for guests and the bridal party. The ceremony and reception are all connected. \r\rOne complaint was...there was a horse show going on , so during our ceremony a big truck had his engine on in the parking lot, adjacent to our ceremony. I could not hear anything that the pastor was saying or asking me. Next time, Calamigos should block off with cones or signs ...big trucks from being close to the ceremony area during the wedding vows.
Reviewed on 19-11-2013
Erika Sanchez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
The setting was vintage romantic, elegant, and just beautiful. The food was great and I felt that everything was taken care of without me having to worry about it. Our guests gave us so many compliments about it. It was great!
Reviewed on 28-09-2013
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
The setting was vintage romantic, elegant, and just beautiful. The food was great and I felt that everything was taken care of without me having to worry about it. Our guests gave us so many compliments about it. It was great!
Reviewed on 28-09-2013
Daniela (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2013
We were very happy with the Equestrian Center for our wedding! One of the most impressive experiences we had was at the tasting. They don't just bring you small samples in an office with your fiance, but they host an actual wedding reception with full sized plates and real vendors for floral/DJ/food stations and other rental items like photo booths. It was a great date night and really made our choices for food and our florist easy.
Reviewed on 22-09-2013
Wedding Date 31-08-2013
We were very happy with the Equestrian Center for our wedding! One of the most impressive experiences we had was at the tasting. They don't just bring you small samples in an office with your fiance, but they host an actual wedding reception with full sized plates and real vendors for floral/DJ/food stations and other rental items like photo booths. It was a great date night and really made our choices for food and our florist easy.
Reviewed on 22-09-2013
Timmy George (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-03-2013
My wife and I couldn't have had a more magical day and it was all due to the location. Location is key to the guests attitude, the wedding party vibe and of course the bride and groom. My bride could not have felt more incredible getting married at Calamigos
Reviewed on 19-06-2013
Wedding Date 16-03-2013
My wife and I couldn't have had a more magical day and it was all due to the location. Location is key to the guests attitude, the wedding party vibe and of course the bride and groom. My bride could not have felt more incredible getting married at Calamigos
Reviewed on 19-06-2013
Sharon Robinson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-05-2013
Calamigos is the best place for a wedding! Everyone was super helpful and understanding with my budget. The Events team has everything you need to plan your wedding, i.e, vendor listing, on-site catering, indoor/outdoor locations, halls/ballrooms, etc... Love this place! xoxo
Reviewed on 12-06-2013
Wedding Date 17-05-2013
Calamigos is the best place for a wedding! Everyone was super helpful and understanding with my budget. The Events team has everything you need to plan your wedding, i.e, vendor listing, on-site catering, indoor/outdoor locations, halls/ballrooms, etc... Love this place! xoxo
Reviewed on 12-06-2013
Elizabeth Zaleski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-12-2012
Calamigos Equestrian was an amazing place for have our reception! From the start, we had a good intuitive sense that the staff at Calamigos (Deirdre, Virginia, David, Steve, and others) were on our side and ready to work with us on anything! They were so accommodating with our somewhat-limited budget and were incredibly easy to work with. The food was absolutely wonderful - all our guests commented on how delicious the chicken, salmon, and vegan entrees were! I have a peanut/tree nut allergy, and Calamigos went above and beyond to make sure that my food was not contaminated with any nut products. The venue itself was beautiful (we used the Polo Room) and they let us take pre-wedding photos on the grounds beforehand. All our guests were impressed (as we were ourselves) with how the reception room turned out. Gracious and poised does not even begin to describe their professionalism and hospitality! I would enthusiastically recommend anyone to have their wedding (ceremony/reception or just reception like we did) at Calamigos Equestrian. You will not regret it! We could not imagine having our wedding reception anywhere else. Perfect.
Reviewed on 05-02-2013
Wedding Date 28-12-2012
Calamigos Equestrian was an amazing place for have our reception! From the start, we had a good intuitive sense that the staff at Calamigos (Deirdre, Virginia, David, Steve, and others) were on our side and ready to work with us on anything! They were so accommodating with our somewhat-limited budget and were incredibly easy to work with. The food was absolutely wonderful - all our guests commented on how delicious the chicken, salmon, and vegan entrees were! I have a peanut/tree nut allergy, and Calamigos went above and beyond to make sure that my food was not contaminated with any nut products. The venue itself was beautiful (we used the Polo Room) and they let us take pre-wedding photos on the grounds beforehand. All our guests were impressed (as we were ourselves) with how the reception room turned out. Gracious and poised does not even begin to describe their professionalism and hospitality! I would enthusiastically recommend anyone to have their wedding (ceremony/reception or just reception like we did) at Calamigos Equestrian. You will not regret it! We could not imagine having our wedding reception anywhere else. Perfect.
Reviewed on 05-02-2013
Stefanie Vicuna (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2012
The location was so beautiful and the staff was amazing. Everyone was so helpful and readily available throughout the entire wedding planning process. I would recommend this venue to anyone.
Reviewed on 28-11-2012
Wedding Date 11-11-2012
The location was so beautiful and the staff was amazing. Everyone was so helpful and readily available throughout the entire wedding planning process. I would recommend this venue to anyone.
Reviewed on 28-11-2012
Rachel Seppelt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2012
My wedding was incredible. I had my ceremony in the little white house and reception in the polo room. Everyone on staff was awesome. The food was great. My guests are still coming to me and complimenting me on what a great time they had, how beautiful it was, how good the food was, and a ton of other things. I highly recommend this place and having Virginia as the wedding coordinator. Wouldn't have happened without her. Just be aware it's pricy to have your wedding there.
Reviewed on 16-10-2012
Wedding Date 28-09-2012
My wedding was incredible. I had my ceremony in the little white house and reception in the polo room. Everyone on staff was awesome. The food was great. My guests are still coming to me and complimenting me on what a great time they had, how beautiful it was, how good the food was, and a ton of other things. I highly recommend this place and having Virginia as the wedding coordinator. Wouldn't have happened without her. Just be aware it's pricy to have your wedding there.
Reviewed on 16-10-2012
Samantha Bailey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
I had my reception here in the Polo room. I know I picked the perfect place to have my reception. The food was amazing and the place was beautiful. People kept telling me how much they enjoyed the food. Everything was on time, they never ran late. The servers were amazing as well. The front office was awesome. They are always patient and always there to answer your questions or help you in any way they can. I had a candy bar at my wedding and they handled everything. Every type of candy I asked for I received in a beautiful display. I loved every part of it. They do an amazing job. If you want great food, great people, and a beautiful location for you reception (or ceremony they do both!) go with Calamigos at the LA equestrian.
Reviewed on 05-10-2012
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
I had my reception here in the Polo room. I know I picked the perfect place to have my reception. The food was amazing and the place was beautiful. People kept telling me how much they enjoyed the food. Everything was on time, they never ran late. The servers were amazing as well. The front office was awesome. They are always patient and always there to answer your questions or help you in any way they can. I had a candy bar at my wedding and they handled everything. Every type of candy I asked for I received in a beautiful display. I loved every part of it. They do an amazing job. If you want great food, great people, and a beautiful location for you reception (or ceremony they do both!) go with Calamigos at the LA equestrian.
Reviewed on 05-10-2012
Marsha Clever (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2012
This was the perfect venue for us. We had our ceremony at the Little White House and the reception in the Grand Prix Room. It was beautiful and the food is amazing. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! The staff is great to work with and everything ran smoothly. I am so glad we had our wedding here!
Reviewed on 15-08-2012
Wedding Date 28-07-2012
This was the perfect venue for us. We had our ceremony at the Little White House and the reception in the Grand Prix Room. It was beautiful and the food is amazing. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! The staff is great to work with and everything ran smoothly. I am so glad we had our wedding here!
Reviewed on 15-08-2012
Simi Conard (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-07-2012
We had our wedding at the Equestrian Terrace and Ballroom. We had approximately 100 guests and our wedding cost over $17,000. We had the Sweet Amore package, with upgraded tray passed appetizers, additional cash bar hours, cappuccino bar, and dessert trays. \r\rOur initial meeting was with Dierdre, who was lovely, but she disappeared from the process shortly after we signed the contract. Virginia was then our go-to person for any questions. Virginia is very nice, but not prompt on responses. \rFrom our initial meeting, we requested a dual plate. We were notified there was no issue with it and at no extra cost. However, at our FINAL meeting, we were informed there is a $7.50 per guest fee. I did not include a meal card with our invitations because we were under the impression it was at no extra cost and I had to contact all our guests to ask for their meal choice. Also, you have to put a decal or print a symbol on all the place cards so the servers know which meal the guest will be having. The wording on the menu options is extremely misleading and they refused to waive the added cost due to the confusion.\rAlso at our initial meeting, we requested to have lots of tables spread out so that the room would look fuller with less guests. We were notified it would not be an issue and could use all the tables they have reserved for our room. However, when I gave them the final guest count, they said we could only use 11 tables and any more tables would cost an additional $250.\rMy family is Greek and at weddings, Greeks break plates on the floor. I notified them in advance and asked if we could bring in cheap plates so that the guests would not break their plates. We even suggested going to a restaurant depot and purchasing the exact plates they carry to replace any broken on the night of the wedding. They notified me it would be a $1500 damage deposit, have to pay $10 per plate broken, and have to put a credit card on file. I notified all my guests they were not allowed to break plates and notified Virginia the deposit and credit card on file would not be necessary. HOWEVER, Virginia persisted and notified us it was now required. There was no wording in the contract that stated there was a $1500 deposit and they still insisted. We refused.\rThe hours on the packaging is very misleading as well. We had a schedule of how we wanted our wedding, from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception to go. That was a major issue as well. \r\rOn a positive note, our Party Captain (our go-to person the night of the wedding) was amazing! He checked on us regularly through out the night. He brought us appetizers in the bridal room so we could have a taste. He waited until he saw us sitting down and then brought us our meals so that they would not be cold.\rThe food was amazing! We had the grilled beef tenderloin, herb roasted chicken, and goat cheese raviola. We upgraded our appetizers and had the beef skewers, stuffed mushroom caps, and bruschetta. The wait staff was great as well-very quick at serving and clean up.\rOur bartender was excellent! A very friendly guy and made great drinks! Towards the end of the night, he recognized a few of our guests and had drinks ready for them before they could ask!\rWe met our cappuccino barista at the menu tasting and he notified us not to pay any more than $600 for two hours. Calamigos said it would cost $750.\rOverall, they charge you for every little thing, but our wedding was beautiful and an awesome party!
Reviewed on 09-08-2012
Wedding Date 21-07-2012
We had our wedding at the Equestrian Terrace and Ballroom. We had approximately 100 guests and our wedding cost over $17,000. We had the Sweet Amore package, with upgraded tray passed appetizers, additional cash bar hours, cappuccino bar, and dessert trays. \r\rOur initial meeting was with Dierdre, who was lovely, but she disappeared from the process shortly after we signed the contract. Virginia was then our go-to person for any questions. Virginia is very nice, but not prompt on responses. \rFrom our initial meeting, we requested a dual plate. We were notified there was no issue with it and at no extra cost. However, at our FINAL meeting, we were informed there is a $7.50 per guest fee. I did not include a meal card with our invitations because we were under the impression it was at no extra cost and I had to contact all our guests to ask for their meal choice. Also, you have to put a decal or print a symbol on all the place cards so the servers know which meal the guest will be having. The wording on the menu options is extremely misleading and they refused to waive the added cost due to the confusion.\rAlso at our initial meeting, we requested to have lots of tables spread out so that the room would look fuller with less guests. We were notified it would not be an issue and could use all the tables they have reserved for our room. However, when I gave them the final guest count, they said we could only use 11 tables and any more tables would cost an additional $250.\rMy family is Greek and at weddings, Greeks break plates on the floor. I notified them in advance and asked if we could bring in cheap plates so that the guests would not break their plates. We even suggested going to a restaurant depot and purchasing the exact plates they carry to replace any broken on the night of the wedding. They notified me it would be a $1500 damage deposit, have to pay $10 per plate broken, and have to put a credit card on file. I notified all my guests they were not allowed to break plates and notified Virginia the deposit and credit card on file would not be necessary. HOWEVER, Virginia persisted and notified us it was now required. There was no wording in the contract that stated there was a $1500 deposit and they still insisted. We refused.\rThe hours on the packaging is very misleading as well. We had a schedule of how we wanted our wedding, from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception to go. That was a major issue as well. \r\rOn a positive note, our Party Captain (our go-to person the night of the wedding) was amazing! He checked on us regularly through out the night. He brought us appetizers in the bridal room so we could have a taste. He waited until he saw us sitting down and then brought us our meals so that they would not be cold.\rThe food was amazing! We had the grilled beef tenderloin, herb roasted chicken, and goat cheese raviola. We upgraded our appetizers and had the beef skewers, stuffed mushroom caps, and bruschetta. The wait staff was great as well-very quick at serving and clean up.\rOur bartender was excellent! A very friendly guy and made great drinks! Towards the end of the night, he recognized a few of our guests and had drinks ready for them before they could ask!\rWe met our cappuccino barista at the menu tasting and he notified us not to pay any more than $600 for two hours. Calamigos said it would cost $750.\rOverall, they charge you for every little thing, but our wedding was beautiful and an awesome party!
Reviewed on 09-08-2012
JENNIFER MOORE (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2012
I highly recommend Calamigos Equestrian. Virginia is a pleasure to work with and made my wedding spectacular. The food was FANTASTIC!!! Everyone loved the food, especially the cocktails (I love the sundried tomato torta). Make sure you know where you can and cannot take pictures before and after the ceremony, because you are limited to certain spaces based upon whether there is another wedding at the venue at the same time. It all works itself out so it isn't a problem, but I recommend making sure you know this information.
Reviewed on 17-05-2012
Wedding Date 21-04-2012
I highly recommend Calamigos Equestrian. Virginia is a pleasure to work with and made my wedding spectacular. The food was FANTASTIC!!! Everyone loved the food, especially the cocktails (I love the sundried tomato torta). Make sure you know where you can and cannot take pictures before and after the ceremony, because you are limited to certain spaces based upon whether there is another wedding at the venue at the same time. It all works itself out so it isn't a problem, but I recommend making sure you know this information.
Reviewed on 17-05-2012
Jackie Yulo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-02-2012
This venue was perfect for my wedding. The location is beautiful and the staff made sure that we had everything we needed. Our guests raved about the food also!
Reviewed on 02-04-2012
Wedding Date 19-02-2012
This venue was perfect for my wedding. The location is beautiful and the staff made sure that we had everything we needed. Our guests raved about the food also!
Reviewed on 02-04-2012
Dawn Cerese (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-02-2012
I had a beautiful ceremony and a great reception. But...I will post the rest of my thoughts later.
Reviewed on 02-04-2012
Wedding Date 25-02-2012
I had a beautiful ceremony and a great reception. But...I will post the rest of my thoughts later.
Reviewed on 02-04-2012
Ariana Kaufmann (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2011
If you're looking for a beautiful outdoor/indoor venue for your wedding then look no further. They have 3 large indoor halls for your reception and 2 outdoor gardens for your ceremony. Your can pick from three packages, which to varying degrees will include food, drinks, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, set-up, clean-up, etc. Plus the planning staff is really easy to work with and will do whatever you need. The event staff is equally awesome and makes sure you and your guests are taken care of. We're still getting compliments from our guests on our wedding!
Reviewed on 25-11-2011
Wedding Date 29-10-2011
If you're looking for a beautiful outdoor/indoor venue for your wedding then look no further. They have 3 large indoor halls for your reception and 2 outdoor gardens for your ceremony. Your can pick from three packages, which to varying degrees will include food, drinks, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, set-up, clean-up, etc. Plus the planning staff is really easy to work with and will do whatever you need. The event staff is equally awesome and makes sure you and your guests are taken care of. We're still getting compliments from our guests on our wedding!
Reviewed on 25-11-2011
Tracy Harrison (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2011
My husband and I are very happy that we had our big day at Calamigos Equestrian. Although not cheap, the beauty of the venue and the quality of food and service all make the price tag worthwhile. Everything--at least to my knowledge and from my perspective--was perfect on our wedding. Little things (like a bottle of champagne, pitchers of iced water and a plate of cheese and fruits in the bridal room) totally made a big difference in our experience. \rWe had our ceremony in the Little White House and cocktail hour plus reception in the Grand Prix Ballroom. All our guests were impressed with how beautiful the venue is and also how terrific the food was! Since we had an unexpected drop in numbers for attendance, we decided to upgrade the food/drink package for those guests who were able to make it. In the end, everyone kept telling us how delicious the food was and how generous the portions or quantities were. We're so thrilled that our guests had a great time. And we did too; so much so that night felt like it just flew by so fast!\rOh, and the food captain on our wedding was terrific! He, along with the head waiter in the waitstaff were very kind, helpful and attentive. That totally made our night even more enjoyable and fun.
Reviewed on 17-11-2011
Wedding Date 22-10-2011
My husband and I are very happy that we had our big day at Calamigos Equestrian. Although not cheap, the beauty of the venue and the quality of food and service all make the price tag worthwhile. Everything--at least to my knowledge and from my perspective--was perfect on our wedding. Little things (like a bottle of champagne, pitchers of iced water and a plate of cheese and fruits in the bridal room) totally made a big difference in our experience. \rWe had our ceremony in the Little White House and cocktail hour plus reception in the Grand Prix Ballroom. All our guests were impressed with how beautiful the venue is and also how terrific the food was! Since we had an unexpected drop in numbers for attendance, we decided to upgrade the food/drink package for those guests who were able to make it. In the end, everyone kept telling us how delicious the food was and how generous the portions or quantities were. We're so thrilled that our guests had a great time. And we did too; so much so that night felt like it just flew by so fast!\rOh, and the food captain on our wedding was terrific! He, along with the head waiter in the waitstaff were very kind, helpful and attentive. That totally made our night even more enjoyable and fun.
Reviewed on 17-11-2011
Lulu P. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
This venue was great!! Everything was so beautiful. Thank you to Virginia, David, Fernando and Steven (manager). The venue manager that night was so helpful. The price was a little bit expensive but worth it:) The food was great!! Great venue & ceremony site.
Reviewed on 02-11-2011
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
This venue was great!! Everything was so beautiful. Thank you to Virginia, David, Fernando and Steven (manager). The venue manager that night was so helpful. The price was a little bit expensive but worth it:) The food was great!! Great venue & ceremony site.
Reviewed on 02-11-2011
Samantha Nicole (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2011
I got married at Calamigos Ranch at the L.A. Equestrian Center in May of 2011. I had 105 guests for a Sunday evening wedding.\rI was very pleased with my choice for my wedding location, and my guests are STILL talking about my wedding. \rThe location grounds are beautiful and SO CLEAN--the funny thing is you NEVER smell the horse stables! (that was my first concern when I was considering having my wedding here).\rThe planning staff is really nice, and helpful.Virginia is wonderful. My only complaint staff-wise would be there was some significant miscommunication between the sales and event planning staff-but it was all sorted out by the time the wedding came around. \rOne of the greatest parts about this location is that the food is EXCELLENT! Not your typical mediocre \"wedding food!\" \rThey only have 2 food tastings a year, so if you plan your wedding between the 2 tastings (I did, not knowing this), you might have to commit to your menu before trying it--that's what happened to me, and I pretty much freaked out...but it was okay. \rYour wedding pictures will be beautiful because there are SO MANY great little nooks and greenery spots to take your pictures at.\rI really liked how they had a few \"sites\" on the property to have your ceremony and reception at. I chose the garden with the fountain and the ballroom that it's attached to. \rI would definitely recommend this location...and can send you pictures if you're interested!\r\r
Reviewed on 26-10-2011
Wedding Date 01-05-2011
I got married at Calamigos Ranch at the L.A. Equestrian Center in May of 2011. I had 105 guests for a Sunday evening wedding.\rI was very pleased with my choice for my wedding location, and my guests are STILL talking about my wedding. \rThe location grounds are beautiful and SO CLEAN--the funny thing is you NEVER smell the horse stables! (that was my first concern when I was considering having my wedding here).\rThe planning staff is really nice, and helpful.Virginia is wonderful. My only complaint staff-wise would be there was some significant miscommunication between the sales and event planning staff-but it was all sorted out by the time the wedding came around. \rOne of the greatest parts about this location is that the food is EXCELLENT! Not your typical mediocre \"wedding food!\" \rThey only have 2 food tastings a year, so if you plan your wedding between the 2 tastings (I did, not knowing this), you might have to commit to your menu before trying it--that's what happened to me, and I pretty much freaked out...but it was okay. \rYour wedding pictures will be beautiful because there are SO MANY great little nooks and greenery spots to take your pictures at.\rI really liked how they had a few \"sites\" on the property to have your ceremony and reception at. I chose the garden with the fountain and the ballroom that it's attached to. \rI would definitely recommend this location...and can send you pictures if you're interested!\r\r
Reviewed on 26-10-2011
Tommy Asbee (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2011
Just not enough wonderful words to say about Calamigos Ranch. The location, the staff, the quality of service....AMAZING. The women who helped us pick and plan our reception were great. We went out multiple times to re-look over the space, and to talk colors etc. Time and time again every request we had was granted and never without a second thought.... LOVE IT!!
Reviewed on 28-09-2011
Wedding Date 10-09-2011
Just not enough wonderful words to say about Calamigos Ranch. The location, the staff, the quality of service....AMAZING. The women who helped us pick and plan our reception were great. We went out multiple times to re-look over the space, and to talk colors etc. Time and time again every request we had was granted and never without a second thought.... LOVE IT!!
Reviewed on 28-09-2011
Teresa Tsuzaki (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
Calamigos Ranch in Malibu was the perfect location for our wedding. We love nature and would have loved to have had our wedding in Yosemite but the location would have been a little hard to get to for the out of town family that came in to celebrate with us. Calamigos was perfect! We got married in front of a waterfall (at the Ranch House). The ducks were out on the water and it made our wedding that much more romantic. All our guests commented on how beautiful this place is. We had made a few appointments when initially looking for a location but cancelled them all after visiting Calamigos. It's just perfect!
Reviewed on 13-09-2011
Wedding Date 27-08-2011
Calamigos Ranch in Malibu was the perfect location for our wedding. We love nature and would have loved to have had our wedding in Yosemite but the location would have been a little hard to get to for the out of town family that came in to celebrate with us. Calamigos was perfect! We got married in front of a waterfall (at the Ranch House). The ducks were out on the water and it made our wedding that much more romantic. All our guests commented on how beautiful this place is. We had made a few appointments when initially looking for a location but cancelled them all after visiting Calamigos. It's just perfect!
Reviewed on 13-09-2011
Katie McGinley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2011
I had my wedding on August 6th 2011 at Calamigos Ranch in the Garden Patio/Main Dining Room and it was perfect. The setting was incredible (people were telling us all night that it was the best/most beautiful wedding venue they have ever been to). You can't taste the food before hand, which seems scary, but everyone LOVED it. We received tons of compliments on it. We had the buffet food stations and there was so much food. It was unreal. Claudia was our coordinator throughout the process and on the day of. She is incredible. We adored her. And the staff during the reception is great and super attentive. All in all it was the dream wedding. Thanks Calamigos!!! :)
Reviewed on 23-08-2011
Wedding Date 06-08-2011
I had my wedding on August 6th 2011 at Calamigos Ranch in the Garden Patio/Main Dining Room and it was perfect. The setting was incredible (people were telling us all night that it was the best/most beautiful wedding venue they have ever been to). You can't taste the food before hand, which seems scary, but everyone LOVED it. We received tons of compliments on it. We had the buffet food stations and there was so much food. It was unreal. Claudia was our coordinator throughout the process and on the day of. She is incredible. We adored her. And the staff during the reception is great and super attentive. All in all it was the dream wedding. Thanks Calamigos!!! :)
Reviewed on 23-08-2011
Leslie Africa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-07-2011
PROS: Everything, except... \rCONS: No tastings (but the food is great, so don't worry!)\r\rWe just celebrated our wedding at Calamigos in July 2011 and it was truly an event to remember! We chose the Oaks as our venue. It's one of the smaller locations, and it was just right for our 85 guests. The entire place was very impressive and photo-friendly... even the path leading up to the ceremony and reception areas. All around the property were fountains, nice landscaping, and trees with hanging twinkle lights. The vineyard and horse sculptures at the entrance were also very picturesque. \r\rThe entire staff was a pleasure to work with - the Weddings & Banquets team, the wait staff, the bartenders, the valet, and even the groundskeepers and cleaning crew! They were all very professional and super-helpful. Everyone at the head office kept very good notes. Throughout the planning process, I called often, asked a lot of questions, and even dropped by to take measurements and drop off payments, and they were always very friendly and accommodating every time. I even got to \"hugging terms\" with a couple of the reps because they saw and spoke to me so often... mainly, Claudia and Cindy, who were absolute dolls! \r\rAs many of the other reviewers have already mentioned, they don't offer tastings, but there's nothing to worry about... the food is very good and plentiful! We chose the sit-down dinner option and the portions for the salad and entree were huge! We also added the Passed Hors d'Oeuvres and they were absolutely delicious!!! I would highly recommend adding them, if your budget is permitting. It was worth it for us since many of our guests were foodies, had big appetites, or both. \r\rI also appreciated the fact that almost everything was taken care of by one point of contact. They provide a lot in their packages. The only things that we were responsible for were the officiant, photographer, cake, music, and flowers. Everything else (catering, wait staff, bar service, rentals, valet, etc.) was taken care of by Calamigos. (I couldn't imagine having to book all of those vendors individually!) And since everything is readily available on their property, they can also do things like add extra tables and chairs and things like that at no additional charge... which is nice. \r\rI would definitely recommend Calamigos for your wedding or special event. All of our guests were complimenting us on the venue. It's definitely not the typical hotel or country club, it's much much more.
Reviewed on 17-08-2011
Wedding Date 24-07-2011
PROS: Everything, except... \rCONS: No tastings (but the food is great, so don't worry!)\r\rWe just celebrated our wedding at Calamigos in July 2011 and it was truly an event to remember! We chose the Oaks as our venue. It's one of the smaller locations, and it was just right for our 85 guests. The entire place was very impressive and photo-friendly... even the path leading up to the ceremony and reception areas. All around the property were fountains, nice landscaping, and trees with hanging twinkle lights. The vineyard and horse sculptures at the entrance were also very picturesque. \r\rThe entire staff was a pleasure to work with - the Weddings & Banquets team, the wait staff, the bartenders, the valet, and even the groundskeepers and cleaning crew! They were all very professional and super-helpful. Everyone at the head office kept very good notes. Throughout the planning process, I called often, asked a lot of questions, and even dropped by to take measurements and drop off payments, and they were always very friendly and accommodating every time. I even got to \"hugging terms\" with a couple of the reps because they saw and spoke to me so often... mainly, Claudia and Cindy, who were absolute dolls! \r\rAs many of the other reviewers have already mentioned, they don't offer tastings, but there's nothing to worry about... the food is very good and plentiful! We chose the sit-down dinner option and the portions for the salad and entree were huge! We also added the Passed Hors d'Oeuvres and they were absolutely delicious!!! I would highly recommend adding them, if your budget is permitting. It was worth it for us since many of our guests were foodies, had big appetites, or both. \r\rI also appreciated the fact that almost everything was taken care of by one point of contact. They provide a lot in their packages. The only things that we were responsible for were the officiant, photographer, cake, music, and flowers. Everything else (catering, wait staff, bar service, rentals, valet, etc.) was taken care of by Calamigos. (I couldn't imagine having to book all of those vendors individually!) And since everything is readily available on their property, they can also do things like add extra tables and chairs and things like that at no additional charge... which is nice. \r\rI would definitely recommend Calamigos for your wedding or special event. All of our guests were complimenting us on the venue. It's definitely not the typical hotel or country club, it's much much more.
Reviewed on 17-08-2011
Jessica Isco (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
Overall, we were very happy with Calamigos. We got married in the Equestrian Terrace and had our reception in the Equestrian Ballroom. Both were absolutely beautiful. After our tasting (which is done in a large group), I was worried about the food. However, on the day of the wedding, the food was MUCH better than expected. There were several errors made during our wedding (they ran out of food at cocktail hour), but, once brought to their attention, things were quickly fixed (they brought out additional, more expensive food ASAP). The staff at Calamigos is hit or miss. Some can be rude and extremely uncooperative (such as one of the bartenders at our wedding), but some go above and beyond to help. Our coordinator, Virginia, was amazing! She did everything she could to make sure that our wedding was perfect. I would recommend Calamigos.
Reviewed on 10-08-2011
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
Overall, we were very happy with Calamigos. We got married in the Equestrian Terrace and had our reception in the Equestrian Ballroom. Both were absolutely beautiful. After our tasting (which is done in a large group), I was worried about the food. However, on the day of the wedding, the food was MUCH better than expected. There were several errors made during our wedding (they ran out of food at cocktail hour), but, once brought to their attention, things were quickly fixed (they brought out additional, more expensive food ASAP). The staff at Calamigos is hit or miss. Some can be rude and extremely uncooperative (such as one of the bartenders at our wedding), but some go above and beyond to help. Our coordinator, Virginia, was amazing! She did everything she could to make sure that our wedding was perfect. I would recommend Calamigos.
Reviewed on 10-08-2011
Anjali Putnam (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2011
This place is excellent. I know when you think \"burbank\" you don't think \"fairytale wedding site\
Reviewed on 26-07-2011
Wedding Date 23-06-2011
This place is excellent. I know when you think \"burbank\" you don't think \"fairytale wedding site\
Reviewed on 26-07-2011
Crystal Shaw (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Calamigos Ranch was the first venue I visited, and I couldn't find any other that came remotely close to how picture perfect this location was. All of their four locations are great and most can be decorated to suit virtually any wedding theme. \r\rWe had our event at the Cottage and Pavilion with a buffet style reception. Of the four, this location provides the biggest wow-factor by far. There's a huge tree that the wedding ceremony takes place under and an open tent for the reception. The buffet spread is also a great value for the money, and all of our guests were able to go back for seconds! Calamigos does not allow food tastings before an event, but they have an amazing reputation and the food was excellent. There were no complaints from any guests which is a miracle in and of itself!\r\rThe lighting was amazing which made for excellent wedding photos. This venue was definitely worth our money. The reasons I didn't give five stars, though were that I had a little difficulty with the day-of coordinator and the buffet decorations. The day-of coordinator wasn't there for the majority of the set-up time, and she couldn't be found when we had some serious set-up issues. This caused unnecessary stress for my bridal party that day so my advice would be to make things clear at meetings with your day-of coordinator that they will be there at certain times and available to answer questions or concerns for you. The buffet spread was the responsibility of the venue to decorate. They say they have professional florists come in to do the decorations and cannot take your color or theme into consideration. When my bridal party showed up, there were giant vases of rainbow colored sand and fake flower arrangements all along the buffet table. My maid-of-honor ended up shoving the arrangements under the table and no one knew the difference. I felt like the venue had misinformed me as far as these arrangements were concerned, and I feel like this didn't match up to the quality I had expected from such a great venue like this.
Reviewed on 25-07-2011
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Calamigos Ranch was the first venue I visited, and I couldn't find any other that came remotely close to how picture perfect this location was. All of their four locations are great and most can be decorated to suit virtually any wedding theme. \r\rWe had our event at the Cottage and Pavilion with a buffet style reception. Of the four, this location provides the biggest wow-factor by far. There's a huge tree that the wedding ceremony takes place under and an open tent for the reception. The buffet spread is also a great value for the money, and all of our guests were able to go back for seconds! Calamigos does not allow food tastings before an event, but they have an amazing reputation and the food was excellent. There were no complaints from any guests which is a miracle in and of itself!\r\rThe lighting was amazing which made for excellent wedding photos. This venue was definitely worth our money. The reasons I didn't give five stars, though were that I had a little difficulty with the day-of coordinator and the buffet decorations. The day-of coordinator wasn't there for the majority of the set-up time, and she couldn't be found when we had some serious set-up issues. This caused unnecessary stress for my bridal party that day so my advice would be to make things clear at meetings with your day-of coordinator that they will be there at certain times and available to answer questions or concerns for you. The buffet spread was the responsibility of the venue to decorate. They say they have professional florists come in to do the decorations and cannot take your color or theme into consideration. When my bridal party showed up, there were giant vases of rainbow colored sand and fake flower arrangements all along the buffet table. My maid-of-honor ended up shoving the arrangements under the table and no one knew the difference. I felt like the venue had misinformed me as far as these arrangements were concerned, and I feel like this didn't match up to the quality I had expected from such a great venue like this.
Reviewed on 25-07-2011
Anthony Vitale (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
The food was very good, but the venue needed more updating. Our on-site wedding planner named Cindy was terrible. She was unpleasant every time we met or spoke with her, to the point of being rude. She also did not follow through on our directions for the ceremony and messed up our table chart which caused a lot of stress setting up before the wedding. We were not happy with her service although the venue was beautiful and the food was very good.
Reviewed on 22-07-2011
Wedding Date 03-07-2011
The food was very good, but the venue needed more updating. Our on-site wedding planner named Cindy was terrible. She was unpleasant every time we met or spoke with her, to the point of being rude. She also did not follow through on our directions for the ceremony and messed up our table chart which caused a lot of stress setting up before the wedding. We were not happy with her service although the venue was beautiful and the food was very good.
Reviewed on 22-07-2011
Sara Aguirre (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Calamigos Ranch was absolutely beautiful! We had the main dining room and we couldnt have picked a better place. We are so happy with everything about it (except for the 18% service charge but it was worth it). Our friends and family have been raving about how it was one of the best weddings they have been to!
Reviewed on 11-07-2011
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Calamigos Ranch was absolutely beautiful! We had the main dining room and we couldnt have picked a better place. We are so happy with everything about it (except for the 18% service charge but it was worth it). Our friends and family have been raving about how it was one of the best weddings they have been to!
Reviewed on 11-07-2011
Gina Cardillo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2011
This venue is my dream wedding location. Gorgeous green, rolling hills surrounding you. Quaint surroundings....big beautiful trees, gorgeous flowers, sweet lighting, a magnificent, magical ferris wheel....so amazing.
Reviewed on 01-06-2011
Wedding Date 04-05-2011
This venue is my dream wedding location. Gorgeous green, rolling hills surrounding you. Quaint surroundings....big beautiful trees, gorgeous flowers, sweet lighting, a magnificent, magical ferris wheel....so amazing.
Reviewed on 01-06-2011
Lesli Gelles (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2011
A beautiful venue, that feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, yet it is convenient. If you want no muss or fuss of having to build a wedding from the ground up this is the place for you. So much is included and the venue is so beautiful for a reasonable price. Perfect place to get married. It was magical! However, I highly recommend hiring a wedding planner at least for day of if not more so you can just sit back and enjoy the day.
Reviewed on 24-05-2011
Wedding Date 07-05-2011
A beautiful venue, that feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, yet it is convenient. If you want no muss or fuss of having to build a wedding from the ground up this is the place for you. So much is included and the venue is so beautiful for a reasonable price. Perfect place to get married. It was magical! However, I highly recommend hiring a wedding planner at least for day of if not more so you can just sit back and enjoy the day.
Reviewed on 24-05-2011
kelly oeffinger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2011
Calamigos Ranch is an amazing place for any event, but especially weddings. The locations are so beautiful, you really don't need to do much as far as decor goes. They are so friendly and flexable, they made my wedding day extra special!! I would do it all over again at Calamigos!
Reviewed on 05-04-2011
Wedding Date 19-03-2011
Calamigos Ranch is an amazing place for any event, but especially weddings. The locations are so beautiful, you really don't need to do much as far as decor goes. They are so friendly and flexable, they made my wedding day extra special!! I would do it all over again at Calamigos!
Reviewed on 05-04-2011
Kristen King (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-02-2011
The only thing I knew that I wanted for my wedding was 2 things. I wanted it vintage (cause I love that era) and I wanted the theme to be \"A Secret Garden.\" And Calamigos offered me the perfect backdrop. They had a beautiful enclosed garden with antique gates that look straight out of a story book from the 1940s. Not to mention, their service was impeccable and they worked with me on my budget and took every phone call I had, and were prompt on calling me back if I missed them. Also, their wedding tasting was absolutely fantastic. I still have people coming up to me telling me how amazing the food was. Love, Love, Love them!
Reviewed on 15-03-2011
Wedding Date 13-02-2011
The only thing I knew that I wanted for my wedding was 2 things. I wanted it vintage (cause I love that era) and I wanted the theme to be \"A Secret Garden.\" And Calamigos offered me the perfect backdrop. They had a beautiful enclosed garden with antique gates that look straight out of a story book from the 1940s. Not to mention, their service was impeccable and they worked with me on my budget and took every phone call I had, and were prompt on calling me back if I missed them. Also, their wedding tasting was absolutely fantastic. I still have people coming up to me telling me how amazing the food was. Love, Love, Love them!
Reviewed on 15-03-2011
Lindsey Livermont (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-12-2010
We HIGHLY recommend Calamigos At The La Equestrian! We got married December 18, 2010 and it was the best day of my life! Our wedding was beautiful and STRESS FREE thanks to them! Isn’t that every brides dream! Everything was smooth and the entire grounds are beautiful. Our food tasting was so much fun and beautiful. The day we visited the venue for the first time we knew immediately this was going to perfect spot. Our ceremony was the Little White House and our reception was Equestrian Room. The lights in the Equestrian are just incredible. Our wedding day was raining (was so romantic because he proposed in the rain 2 years earlier) and the transition of the staff was amazing and everything was perfect. Our ceremony was in front of the fireplace and so intimate. Almost every single one of our guests complemented us on the venue and the food was amazing! Words can not express grateful we are of ALL the staff for making our day what it was, amazing!! Virginia our coordinator is a doll and she went above and beyond to make sure we were getting the perfect day. She was so nice and nice to work with. Deirdre was also a pleasure to work with she was very helpful!\rThis venue is amazing! WE highly recommend it for any bride and groom to have their dream wedding here! \rRemember dreams do come true. I’m living my dream with my prince charming. \rD & L - Palmdale, CA
Reviewed on 26-01-2011
Wedding Date 18-12-2010
We HIGHLY recommend Calamigos At The La Equestrian! We got married December 18, 2010 and it was the best day of my life! Our wedding was beautiful and STRESS FREE thanks to them! Isn’t that every brides dream! Everything was smooth and the entire grounds are beautiful. Our food tasting was so much fun and beautiful. The day we visited the venue for the first time we knew immediately this was going to perfect spot. Our ceremony was the Little White House and our reception was Equestrian Room. The lights in the Equestrian are just incredible. Our wedding day was raining (was so romantic because he proposed in the rain 2 years earlier) and the transition of the staff was amazing and everything was perfect. Our ceremony was in front of the fireplace and so intimate. Almost every single one of our guests complemented us on the venue and the food was amazing! Words can not express grateful we are of ALL the staff for making our day what it was, amazing!! Virginia our coordinator is a doll and she went above and beyond to make sure we were getting the perfect day. She was so nice and nice to work with. Deirdre was also a pleasure to work with she was very helpful!\rThis venue is amazing! WE highly recommend it for any bride and groom to have their dream wedding here! \rRemember dreams do come true. I’m living my dream with my prince charming. \rD & L - Palmdale, CA
Reviewed on 26-01-2011
Jennifer Bonneville (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2010
Fabulous! From the moment we first met with them until we left the venue at the end of our reception, my experience with Calamigos was excellent! The staff was so friendly and accomodating and took care of everything. I would highly recommend them!
Reviewed on 20-01-2011
Wedding Date 09-10-2010
Fabulous! From the moment we first met with them until we left the venue at the end of our reception, my experience with Calamigos was excellent! The staff was so friendly and accomodating and took care of everything. I would highly recommend them!
Reviewed on 20-01-2011
Hannah Kim (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-11-2010
I just had my wedding here on Nov 13 and I loved it. The staff there was easy to talk to and they always answered all of my questions. They also did there best to work with the budget that I had. The wedding from start to finish was amazing and just what I had always dreamed of. Even during the reception they handled everything for us. We had an issue with the RSVP, being very Korean my family and friends didn't rsvp like we asked and so we had some seating issues, but Virginia, the coordinator took care of everything and no one even knew there was a problem. \rOverall the wedding was perfect and they kept me stress free. They made it seem like it was easy to plan a dream wedding.
Reviewed on 20-12-2010
Wedding Date 13-11-2010
I just had my wedding here on Nov 13 and I loved it. The staff there was easy to talk to and they always answered all of my questions. They also did there best to work with the budget that I had. The wedding from start to finish was amazing and just what I had always dreamed of. Even during the reception they handled everything for us. We had an issue with the RSVP, being very Korean my family and friends didn't rsvp like we asked and so we had some seating issues, but Virginia, the coordinator took care of everything and no one even knew there was a problem. \rOverall the wedding was perfect and they kept me stress free. They made it seem like it was easy to plan a dream wedding.
Reviewed on 20-12-2010
Jenna Ainsworth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2010
The staff at Calamigos were attentive, helpful, and yet unobtrusive. They were extremely professional and made the entire process very easy and stress-free. During the reception no glass was every empty and every one of our guests had nothing but high remarks and compliments for the staff and venue. Everything was well taken care without any staff ever being in the way. They were everywhere and nowhere. It was perfect. \r\rThe specific venue we were at, The Oaks, was incredible. It was intimate and beautiful and exactly what we wanted.
Reviewed on 12-12-2010
Wedding Date 14-11-2010
The staff at Calamigos were attentive, helpful, and yet unobtrusive. They were extremely professional and made the entire process very easy and stress-free. During the reception no glass was every empty and every one of our guests had nothing but high remarks and compliments for the staff and venue. Everything was well taken care without any staff ever being in the way. They were everywhere and nowhere. It was perfect. \r\rThe specific venue we were at, The Oaks, was incredible. It was intimate and beautiful and exactly what we wanted.
Reviewed on 12-12-2010
Rebekah Jimenez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2010
This place was AMAZING! My husband and i couldn't have been more pleased with the location and the staff. THe people were so on top of things and intent on making our day one of a kind. There was the threat of rain and we had an outdoor ceremony planned, i was so worried and upset at the prospect of having to change my plans. Claudia( our wedding coordinator for the day) waited until right before the ceremony to set up the chairs, luckily it stopped raining, and our ceremony was beautiful outside. The reception was just as beautiful and the staff catered to our every need, we found out later they were under staffed for the day, there is no way we could have had more help. It was perfect!Calamigos Ranch was the most beautiful location i could have hoped for!
Reviewed on 08-12-2010
Wedding Date 20-11-2010
This place was AMAZING! My husband and i couldn't have been more pleased with the location and the staff. THe people were so on top of things and intent on making our day one of a kind. There was the threat of rain and we had an outdoor ceremony planned, i was so worried and upset at the prospect of having to change my plans. Claudia( our wedding coordinator for the day) waited until right before the ceremony to set up the chairs, luckily it stopped raining, and our ceremony was beautiful outside. The reception was just as beautiful and the staff catered to our every need, we found out later they were under staffed for the day, there is no way we could have had more help. It was perfect!Calamigos Ranch was the most beautiful location i could have hoped for!
Reviewed on 08-12-2010
TINA BAILEY (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-03-2010
This is the absolute best location for a wedding!! They have beautiful gardens for ceremony and the ballrooms are perfect for reception. We had our ceremony at the little white house and our reception in the equestrian ballroom. The service calamigos provided went above and beyond all my expectations from the moment we booked our event there until we got in the limo at the end of reception. The event went very smoothly. The food was unbealivable, the wedding was two weeks ago and I still have guests telling me how great the food was and that it was the best and most beautiful wedding they have ever been too. I would highly recommand calamigos at the equestrain center. They helped make our wedding day the most memorable day of our lives!!!
Reviewed on 20-11-2010
Wedding Date 27-03-2010
This is the absolute best location for a wedding!! They have beautiful gardens for ceremony and the ballrooms are perfect for reception. We had our ceremony at the little white house and our reception in the equestrian ballroom. The service calamigos provided went above and beyond all my expectations from the moment we booked our event there until we got in the limo at the end of reception. The event went very smoothly. The food was unbealivable, the wedding was two weeks ago and I still have guests telling me how great the food was and that it was the best and most beautiful wedding they have ever been too. I would highly recommand calamigos at the equestrain center. They helped make our wedding day the most memorable day of our lives!!!
Reviewed on 20-11-2010
Ragon Duffy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2010
Not only is Calamigos Ranch gorgeous, but the service was excellent. The staff really made sure our wedding ran smoothly and there wasn't a single hitch. The food got rave reviews from everyone and the staff was very attentive. The setting could not have been more beautiful (we used the Garden Patio and Main Dining Room) and it looked like a fairyland. They were very easy to communicate with and offered lots of suggestions to help us plan the perfect day. It was perfect.
Reviewed on 16-11-2010
Wedding Date 15-10-2010
Not only is Calamigos Ranch gorgeous, but the service was excellent. The staff really made sure our wedding ran smoothly and there wasn't a single hitch. The food got rave reviews from everyone and the staff was very attentive. The setting could not have been more beautiful (we used the Garden Patio and Main Dining Room) and it looked like a fairyland. They were very easy to communicate with and offered lots of suggestions to help us plan the perfect day. It was perfect.
Reviewed on 16-11-2010
Nicole Gaffney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2010
When my husband (then fiancee) saw the Polo room at Calamigos we were blown away! We had a blue and white wedding and the room was perfect for it. It was lovely on its own and the decorations were really able to pop because there was no color to argue with our colors. \r\rThe food was amazing, I am still having people tell me how good it was! Get the salmon torta and the tenderloin! The food was even better then it was at the tasting which was a very pleasant surprise. \r\rThe people were really nice and helpful, they kept checking in with us during the day even though we had our own wedding planner so that was a really sweet touch. \r\rThey are willing to work with you to make sure you meet your min payment and get the most from it. It is really worth it. We were able to have a really great wedding without spending more then the first estimate we were given.
Reviewed on 02-11-2010
Wedding Date 16-10-2010
When my husband (then fiancee) saw the Polo room at Calamigos we were blown away! We had a blue and white wedding and the room was perfect for it. It was lovely on its own and the decorations were really able to pop because there was no color to argue with our colors. \r\rThe food was amazing, I am still having people tell me how good it was! Get the salmon torta and the tenderloin! The food was even better then it was at the tasting which was a very pleasant surprise. \r\rThe people were really nice and helpful, they kept checking in with us during the day even though we had our own wedding planner so that was a really sweet touch. \r\rThey are willing to work with you to make sure you meet your min payment and get the most from it. It is really worth it. We were able to have a really great wedding without spending more then the first estimate we were given.
Reviewed on 02-11-2010
Lauren Hendry (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2010
We looked at Calamigos first and nothing else even compared to the beauty of all of the locations there. We chose the Oaks for it's rustic, cabin like appeal inside and for the bridge outside. The location is a challenge for photographers and videographers as we got married on a bridge but the overall effect was stunning! The food was magnificent, the grounds are breathtaking for pics and the staff there was nice. A few things need a bit of fixing like the carpet is old, the ceiling was dusty and there was bird poo in the deck but the overall experience was fantastic!
Reviewed on 24-10-2010
Wedding Date 03-10-2010
We looked at Calamigos first and nothing else even compared to the beauty of all of the locations there. We chose the Oaks for it's rustic, cabin like appeal inside and for the bridge outside. The location is a challenge for photographers and videographers as we got married on a bridge but the overall effect was stunning! The food was magnificent, the grounds are breathtaking for pics and the staff there was nice. A few things need a bit of fixing like the carpet is old, the ceiling was dusty and there was bird poo in the deck but the overall experience was fantastic!
Reviewed on 24-10-2010
Jennifer Park (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2010
We wanted a garden wedding with twinkle lights, Calamigos was beautiful and perfect! We loved the place when we went on a grounds visit when searching for a vendor. But it was even better when all the fountains and lights were on and everything was in place for the wedding day, it was absolutely magical. We were blown away. And the service was excellent, a lot of details were taken care of immediately and independently --I did not have to micromanage, whatever I asked for was done! When the summer evening was unexpectedly chilly, the staff immediately brought out heater lamps for us without a hitch. Everything ran so smoothly. The grounds are well maintained yet keeping with the rustic playful yet elegant atmosphere. Many of my guests raved that they had a blast at our wedding. The food is hearty, and all the staff were very professional and very nice. Everyone at Calamigos is experienced, they knew what they were doing, and for us it was absolutely helpful. I loved this venue, it was absolutely the best value for the investment, and for our modest wedding we were able to make it absolutely elegant and intimate. It was the happiest day of my life.
Reviewed on 14-10-2010
Wedding Date 28-08-2010
We wanted a garden wedding with twinkle lights, Calamigos was beautiful and perfect! We loved the place when we went on a grounds visit when searching for a vendor. But it was even better when all the fountains and lights were on and everything was in place for the wedding day, it was absolutely magical. We were blown away. And the service was excellent, a lot of details were taken care of immediately and independently --I did not have to micromanage, whatever I asked for was done! When the summer evening was unexpectedly chilly, the staff immediately brought out heater lamps for us without a hitch. Everything ran so smoothly. The grounds are well maintained yet keeping with the rustic playful yet elegant atmosphere. Many of my guests raved that they had a blast at our wedding. The food is hearty, and all the staff were very professional and very nice. Everyone at Calamigos is experienced, they knew what they were doing, and for us it was absolutely helpful. I loved this venue, it was absolutely the best value for the investment, and for our modest wedding we were able to make it absolutely elegant and intimate. It was the happiest day of my life.
Reviewed on 14-10-2010
Jenifer Levy (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-10-2009
Everyone loved the location of my wedding, once they got past the remoteness. The outdoor ceremony was beautiful. However, there were multiple problems with the food and drinks for which we had paid. \r\rThey charged extra for every single thing, and then they didn't even get it right. \r\r1) We paid extra for a second beer and wine bar in addition to the full bar inside, but they closed the second bar down early (even though we paid to keep it open).\r\r2) We paid for a premium full bar, but were informed about an hour before the wedding ended that they had run out of MULTIPLE different types of liquor. \r\r3) MANY guests complained about the food. It was delicious, but screwed up. Multiple tables were served \"leftover\" plates. Calamigos ran out of both chicken and steak, so they sent my guests a plate of side dishes. How embarrassing! And then I got charged full price. Even if my head count numbers were off, how could they possibly run out of both chicken AND steak? Also, a handful of guests failed to show, as happens at every wedding, but they still brought plates of food to those place settings. If they were that short on protein, why were they serving people who had not even shown up?\r\r4) For the price you pay, the timing is too short. When you are planning, it seems like enough time, but we were rushed through the whole night. All of my guests complained that it ended too early. I know there is not much Calamigos can do about that given the noise restrictions, but most other venues charge the same and you get an extra hour. Plus, it's your wedding, you worked hard paying and planning for it. Get another hour somewhere else!
Reviewed on 01-10-2010
Wedding Date 25-10-2009
Everyone loved the location of my wedding, once they got past the remoteness. The outdoor ceremony was beautiful. However, there were multiple problems with the food and drinks for which we had paid. \r\rThey charged extra for every single thing, and then they didn't even get it right. \r\r1) We paid extra for a second beer and wine bar in addition to the full bar inside, but they closed the second bar down early (even though we paid to keep it open).\r\r2) We paid for a premium full bar, but were informed about an hour before the wedding ended that they had run out of MULTIPLE different types of liquor. \r\r3) MANY guests complained about the food. It was delicious, but screwed up. Multiple tables were served \"leftover\" plates. Calamigos ran out of both chicken and steak, so they sent my guests a plate of side dishes. How embarrassing! And then I got charged full price. Even if my head count numbers were off, how could they possibly run out of both chicken AND steak? Also, a handful of guests failed to show, as happens at every wedding, but they still brought plates of food to those place settings. If they were that short on protein, why were they serving people who had not even shown up?\r\r4) For the price you pay, the timing is too short. When you are planning, it seems like enough time, but we were rushed through the whole night. All of my guests complained that it ended too early. I know there is not much Calamigos can do about that given the noise restrictions, but most other venues charge the same and you get an extra hour. Plus, it's your wedding, you worked hard paying and planning for it. Get another hour somewhere else!
Reviewed on 01-10-2010
Chandra Hicks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-06-2010
Calamigos was always responsive to my e-mails and phone calls. At first they seem very professional and not very personal, but once you get to the rehearsal your fears are completely set aside.\r\rThey tended to everything and made sure the wedding ran as smoothly as possible. My favorite was the matre D who even cut slices of prime rib for my dogs into tiny pieces. Its an absolutely beautiful venue and the staff are friendly. I coudln't have asked for more.
Reviewed on 12-09-2010
Wedding Date 27-06-2010
Calamigos was always responsive to my e-mails and phone calls. At first they seem very professional and not very personal, but once you get to the rehearsal your fears are completely set aside.\r\rThey tended to everything and made sure the wedding ran as smoothly as possible. My favorite was the matre D who even cut slices of prime rib for my dogs into tiny pieces. Its an absolutely beautiful venue and the staff are friendly. I coudln't have asked for more.
Reviewed on 12-09-2010
Ali Kozoll (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2010
i adored this location for my wedding, the ceremony of which was in the little white house, followed by the reception in the pole room. from the moment i met the team at calamigos equestrian, they were so helpful, patient and thorough. this is a location that includes catering and the food is pretty darn good. they arrange a fabulous tasting night where you can sample all the options, which is nice. the staff is fabulous, also ~ the site coordinators and head caterer on the day of were super attentive, making sure that my groom and i were satisfied and had enough dinner, drink and cake! they were helpful and attentive, but not in the way.\rand the location itself...the little white house is so quaint and lovely for an outdoor wedding. it felt like we were in somebody't beautiful backyard it felt so private and special. i got so many compliments on my choice for venue and the outdoor area provided so many lovely opportunities for photos. i made the right choice!
Reviewed on 13-08-2010
Wedding Date 01-05-2010
i adored this location for my wedding, the ceremony of which was in the little white house, followed by the reception in the pole room. from the moment i met the team at calamigos equestrian, they were so helpful, patient and thorough. this is a location that includes catering and the food is pretty darn good. they arrange a fabulous tasting night where you can sample all the options, which is nice. the staff is fabulous, also ~ the site coordinators and head caterer on the day of were super attentive, making sure that my groom and i were satisfied and had enough dinner, drink and cake! they were helpful and attentive, but not in the way.\rand the location itself...the little white house is so quaint and lovely for an outdoor wedding. it felt like we were in somebody't beautiful backyard it felt so private and special. i got so many compliments on my choice for venue and the outdoor area provided so many lovely opportunities for photos. i made the right choice!
Reviewed on 13-08-2010
LEAH Irwin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2009
After visiting the site to speak with representatives more than once and reading reviews, I decided on Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. The setting could not be more beautiful, and there are at least four different gorgeous sites to pick from at the ranch. I loved it because I was able to take out some of the hassle by having the ceremony site, reception site, catering, and most of the decor already available all in this one venue. The setting is so beautiful that you can decorate a lot, or keep it very minimal and focus on the natural beauty of the area. I was married in the Garden Patio setting and the reception was in the Lodge Restaurant adjoined to that area. The food was great and you have plenty of options for food, decor, bar service, dates and times. One thing I would recommend when going with this vendor is to be very on top of your wedding and really try to be in contact with the wedding coordinators at Calamigos, since they are busy. To ensure everything turns out correctly, take it upon yourself to call them to confirm certain plans in advance, and to remind them of guarantees and promises that they made you during booking. I did this, and they performed their duties wonderfully the day of the event. If you are on a budget there are ways to make a custom menu to lower the overall price (having a morning wedding and cutting the bar service will save you a lot, and it's gorgeous in the morning there anyway). Sometimes you can share special provided decor with another bride who has already ordered it or is wanting to split the price. I was extremely happy with the services they provided - it was a perfect day. Many of my guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to.
Reviewed on 17-05-2010
Wedding Date 12-09-2009
After visiting the site to speak with representatives more than once and reading reviews, I decided on Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. The setting could not be more beautiful, and there are at least four different gorgeous sites to pick from at the ranch. I loved it because I was able to take out some of the hassle by having the ceremony site, reception site, catering, and most of the decor already available all in this one venue. The setting is so beautiful that you can decorate a lot, or keep it very minimal and focus on the natural beauty of the area. I was married in the Garden Patio setting and the reception was in the Lodge Restaurant adjoined to that area. The food was great and you have plenty of options for food, decor, bar service, dates and times. One thing I would recommend when going with this vendor is to be very on top of your wedding and really try to be in contact with the wedding coordinators at Calamigos, since they are busy. To ensure everything turns out correctly, take it upon yourself to call them to confirm certain plans in advance, and to remind them of guarantees and promises that they made you during booking. I did this, and they performed their duties wonderfully the day of the event. If you are on a budget there are ways to make a custom menu to lower the overall price (having a morning wedding and cutting the bar service will save you a lot, and it's gorgeous in the morning there anyway). Sometimes you can share special provided decor with another bride who has already ordered it or is wanting to split the price. I was extremely happy with the services they provided - it was a perfect day. Many of my guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to.
Reviewed on 17-05-2010
Heather Reid (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2008
We loved the open space most of the staff and the location for convenience.;We did not like the manager Minna as she was extremely unpleasant to work with due to her poor attitude lack of consideration and overall rude behavior.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 17-10-2008
We loved the open space most of the staff and the location for convenience.;We did not like the manager Minna as she was extremely unpleasant to work with due to her poor attitude lack of consideration and overall rude behavior.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Judy Weinfeld (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2008
The ceremony was right next door and it had a waterfall behind it.;If you want to get there more than 2 hours before the ceremony starts to get ready and then take pictures before they won't let you know if you can until 2 weeks before the wedding which isn't much notice.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 29-06-2008
The ceremony was right next door and it had a waterfall behind it.;If you want to get there more than 2 hours before the ceremony starts to get ready and then take pictures before they won't let you know if you can until 2 weeks before the wedding which isn't much notice.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Kristina McGann (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2006
It was a great price and the room was very pretty. We wanted an open bar and their prices were great for the bar. The food was beautifully presented. We liked the private bathroom in each room, so you do not see other brides on your special day. I loved the tealights and white lights around the room.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 14-10-2006
It was a great price and the room was very pretty. We wanted an open bar and their prices were great for the bar. The food was beautifully presented. We liked the private bathroom in each room, so you do not see other brides on your special day. I loved the tealights and white lights around the room.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Jennifer Avila (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-11-2005
Windows surrounding the 50% of the room, No other ballrooms or wedding receptions atached. Close and convenient bathrooms which were only for my guests, horse and carriage on site;Can't go back for dinner if you loved the food there. They only do weddings and parties no restaurant type stuff
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 26-11-2005
Windows surrounding the 50% of the room, No other ballrooms or wedding receptions atached. Close and convenient bathrooms which were only for my guests, horse and carriage on site;Can't go back for dinner if you loved the food there. They only do weddings and parties no restaurant type stuff
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
ANDREA DODD (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-03-2007
It was simple & elegant. A lot to work wtih. The packages were fantastic. The people were a joy to work with and very helpful!;Pick your date early!! They can book up quickly!
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 03-03-2007
It was simple & elegant. A lot to work wtih. The packages were fantastic. The people were a joy to work with and very helpful!;Pick your date early!! They can book up quickly!
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Melissa Kaplan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2008
The atmosphere was incredible. The way the room was designed made you feel like you were in a different time and place. The room was all white with iron-like chandoliers the trees had twinkle lights there was tons of greenery and a separate room just for the cake.;There wasn't anything I would warn other couples about. The reception venue was perfect.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 09-08-2008
The atmosphere was incredible. The way the room was designed made you feel like you were in a different time and place. The room was all white with iron-like chandoliers the trees had twinkle lights there was tons of greenery and a separate room just for the cake.;There wasn't anything I would warn other couples about. The reception venue was perfect.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Stephanie Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2006
It was a beautiful reception site and the staff was wonderful. From the moment we chose the site until after the ceremony itself, the staff was always there to help us. The staff at Calamigos was very flexible with some requests we had for our dinner and wine selection. On the day of our wedding, we absolutely loved our wedding coordinator as well as the banquet supervisor. They both made the cermony and reception occur without any problems. I really felt like I didn't have to worry about a thing that day. Even some of my guests commented to me how attentive the staff was to meeting requests.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 22-10-2006
It was a beautiful reception site and the staff was wonderful. From the moment we chose the site until after the ceremony itself, the staff was always there to help us. The staff at Calamigos was very flexible with some requests we had for our dinner and wine selection. On the day of our wedding, we absolutely loved our wedding coordinator as well as the banquet supervisor. They both made the cermony and reception occur without any problems. I really felt like I didn't have to worry about a thing that day. Even some of my guests commented to me how attentive the staff was to meeting requests.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Tawny Dicce (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-05-2009
Everything. The view was gorgeous the flowers were blooming it was a beautiful day outside. The room itself was light and open with huge windows instead of walls. We had a huge patio all to ourselves which was also beautiful.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Wedding Date 03-05-2009
Everything. The view was gorgeous the flowers were blooming it was a beautiful day outside. The room itself was light and open with huge windows instead of walls. We had a huge patio all to ourselves which was also beautiful.
Reviewed on 10-05-2010
Alpaka Rabbit (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-04-2008
I loved the attention that went into placing each favor at each place setting. The hall was breathtakingly beautiful. The food was so so good. They even set up a place for us to have food while we took pictures. It was awesome!;My wedding was in April but I hear that during the summer there can be a lot of flies around. Also we got our bar service included with dinner but during peak times of the year bar service is not included.
Reviewed on 23-01-2009
Wedding Date 05-04-2008
I loved the attention that went into placing each favor at each place setting. The hall was breathtakingly beautiful. The food was so so good. They even set up a place for us to have food while we took pictures. It was awesome!;My wedding was in April but I hear that during the summer there can be a lot of flies around. Also we got our bar service included with dinner but during peak times of the year bar service is not included.
Reviewed on 23-01-2009
Tananya Kamchamnan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-06-2008
The reception had no charge for parking. We had our ceremony there as well and the guests walked over to the reception area.;There are many cooks in the kitchen...Someone in the sales department might say one thing but the wedding planner onsite might tell you something different. Be really specific and get things in writing.
Reviewed on 01-10-2008
Wedding Date 27-06-2008
The reception had no charge for parking. We had our ceremony there as well and the guests walked over to the reception area.;There are many cooks in the kitchen...Someone in the sales department might say one thing but the wedding planner onsite might tell you something different. Be really specific and get things in writing.
Reviewed on 01-10-2008
Tammy Marciniw (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-03-2008
The ceremony was just outside the reception area. The food was great. The service was great. The price was reasonable and included a lot like alcohol tables and chairs linens etc. All the people that work there are so very helpful and nice.
Reviewed on 05-09-2008
Wedding Date 08-03-2008
The ceremony was just outside the reception area. The food was great. The service was great. The price was reasonable and included a lot like alcohol tables and chairs linens etc. All the people that work there are so very helpful and nice.
Reviewed on 05-09-2008
Sarah Rosales (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2006
Great food, everything else was such a blur!;The wedding coordinator which was provided by the site was HORRIBLE! She was late to our ceremony, which made everything run late. Also, we were married in July, it was about 90 degrees at night and they didn't turn the air on at the reception site until one hour before the ceremony. It was extremely hot in the Polo Room.
Reviewed on 03-10-2007
Wedding Date 01-07-2006
Great food, everything else was such a blur!;The wedding coordinator which was provided by the site was HORRIBLE! She was late to our ceremony, which made everything run late. Also, we were married in July, it was about 90 degrees at night and they didn't turn the air on at the reception site until one hour before the ceremony. It was extremely hot in the Polo Room.
Reviewed on 03-10-2007
ANGELA SCHRIMSHER (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2007
The wedding planner was amazing! She made sure everything went smoothly and that we had a wonderful time - we didn't have to think about a thing! The ambiance was just what I wanted. Windows overlooked the riding arena and the french doors opened to the patio where people could enjoy their cocktails. My only complaint was that the night went by much too fast!;My only complaint is that the bartenders had tip jars on the bar (we weren't aware of until after the reception). We felt this was especially tacky considering we had tipped the staff based on our entire bill. I mentioned this in the survey Calamigos requested we complete and haven't heard from them. We felt embarrassed and wished one of our family members would have alerted us during our wedding.
Reviewed on 30-09-2007
80 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.73 out of 5.0Wedding Date 04-05-2007
The wedding planner was amazing! She made sure everything went smoothly and that we had a wonderful time - we didn't have to think about a thing! The ambiance was just what I wanted. Windows overlooked the riding arena and the french doors opened to the patio where people could enjoy their cocktails. My only complaint was that the night went by much too fast!;My only complaint is that the bartenders had tip jars on the bar (we weren't aware of until after the reception). We felt this was especially tacky considering we had tipped the staff based on our entire bill. I mentioned this in the survey Calamigos requested we complete and haven't heard from them. We felt embarrassed and wished one of our family members would have alerted us during our wedding.
Reviewed on 30-09-2007
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| Calamigos Los Angeles | |
| calamigosequestrian | |
| Website | www.calamigosla.com |
| Phone | (818) 972-5940 |
| Address | 480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA, 91506 |
| info@calamigosla.com |
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