Indian Wedding Venues in Los Angeles
Planning an Indian or South Asian wedding in Los Angeles means finding a venue that can host a full multi-day celebration: large guest counts, a baraat entrance, a mandap ceremony, and a lively reception. Below are our favorite large-capacity venues for Indian weddings across LA, drawn from real weddings we have photographed. For temple and ceremony spaces, see our temple wedding venues guide, our Malibu Hindu Temple and Indian Hills Golf Club pages, and our full South Asian wedding photography guide. For every venue we love, see the complete Los Angeles wedding venues guide.
Indian Wedding Venues in Los Angeles
1. Millennium Biltmore, Los Angeles
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Vintage Interior, Architecture
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Similar Locations: California Club, John S. Cravens Estate
Close byalternatives: Alexander Ballrooms, The Majestic Downtown, The Oviatt
Background
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, the Millennium Biltmore is a 1920’s hotel where many influential meetings and events have taken place in their glamorous ballrooms, such as the launch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and at least eight Academy Awards in the 1930’s. This dreamy venue holds so much history, and is recommended for weddings with larger guest counts to fill the room. Along with the gorgeous interior, the hotel rooms overlook the city of Los Angeles and makes for a romantic stay.
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Tip 1: There isn’t a getting ready room for the groom, we typically head to the bar if its open
2. NOOR, Pasadena
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Mansion, Vintage Interior
Getting Ready: ★★★★☆
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★☆
Reception: ★★★★★
NOOR has won the title “Best of Pasadena” for nine years now. It features two elegant ballrooms and a picturesque outdoor courtyard, as well as a terrace that are all available to host your special day. One of the ballrooms is art-deco designed while the other is art-nouveau inspired. The ballrooms are full of history and beauty with advanced lighting and audio-visual systems to make every photo and video come out crystal clean. Whether you love an indoor or outdoor setting, this hotel gives you the best of both worlds.
Tip 1: Always ideal to start early and get photos at the Pasadena Cityhall before heading to NOOR
Tip 2: There are two getting ready rooms at NOOR
3. Calamigos Ranch, Malibu
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Nature, Ferris Wheel, Lake, Merry-go-round, Old Car, Barns, Night Photos
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
The Calamigos Ranch occupies 5,500 acres of natural beauty, a short distance from the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu. This ranch is hidden away from the city, and lends for a perfect retreat-like stay. Between 4 different rooms, you have many options between the different backdrops and guest size allowance. The Birchwood Room is the most intimate setting, and is nestled between a majestic waterfall and 100 year old weeping willows. The Redwood Room is the most historic site on Calamigos Ranch, and has a rustic lodge feel between the vines and weeping willows. The Oak Room is known for its natural stone waterfall backdrop, where the ceremony takes place on a large bridge. Both whimsical and elegant, the Pavilions at North Point are loved for its mix of nature and event space feel, not to mention the cute pictures that occur at the ferris wheel. At night, this whole venue is shining with twinkle lights and filled with love and cheer.
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Tip 1: Make sure that you book for the larger rooms at the ranch for more spacious getting ready session!
Tip 2: Don’t miss the merry-go-round beside the metal cart
4. Los Angeles Athletic Club, Los Angeles
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) is absolutely gorgeous with vintage and elegant vibe. The wood-paneling and stark chandeliers also with the beautiful trim set off any color scheme.
5. The Alexandria Ballrooms, Los Angeles
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★☆
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★☆
Reception: ★★★★★
Located in downtown Los Angeles, the iconic Alexandria Ballrooms is a historical wedding venue. It is one of the most popular venues for celebrities, presidents, and many others, one being Charlie Chaplin’s wedding ceremony. The three ballrooms offer a variety of aesthetics, and have also been featured on Vogue Magazine. If you’re looking for a fancy venue, this is it.
6. Pasea Hotel, Huntington Beach
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
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The Pasea Hotel features about 25,000 square feet of space for events, including a 12,000-square-foot lawn where you can enjoy great ocean views. Firepits overlooking the ocean are great to enjoy an evening of chatter for the after party. The wave-like balconies add to the beauty of the hotel as they mimic the waves in the ocean. Luxurious and boho, Pasea Hotel has a great wedding venue.
7. Westlake Village Inn, Westlake Village
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
Located in the heart of Conejo Valley, Westlake Village Inn has been in operation since 1968. It is a luxury inn where you can enjoy your wedding in the lush 17-acre land with beautiful courtyard fountains by the Santa Monica Mountains. With its private vineyard, romantic gardens, and lakeside setting, the Inn is a prominent wedding location. With plenty of activities for your guests to choose from, this venue is great for the entire party.
8. Mission Inn Resort and Spa, Riverside
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★☆
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: None
The Mission Inn Resort sports a Spanish Mission style design that makes it beautiful inside and out. It has enjoyed the grand style and fame since it opened in 1876, and is in the books as National Historic Landmark and is among the Historic Hotels of America. Thanks to the grand archways, lofty domes, towers, and flying buttresses, your wedding photos will be nothing short of breathtaking. This resort has several different venue options, in which all are exquisite in detail. We know you will fall in love with this venue!
