Carondelet House
A 1920s Italian-villa estate in LA's Westlake neighborhood, with exposed brick, arched doorways, and two private courtyards — where Lulan Studio has photographed real weddings since 2022.
A 1920s Italian villa in the heart of LA
Carondelet House is a roughly 7,600-square-foot 1920s Italian-villa-style estate at 627 S Carondelet St in Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood, close to Downtown and MacArthur Park. The property spans four distinct areas, including two outdoor courtyards, and is known for its exposed brick, arched doorways, and a baby grand piano in the main hall. Événements are managed in-house by Très L.A. Catering, which handles catering alongside the venue itself.
Weddings we've photographed here since 2022
Lulan Studio has photographed and filmed multiple weddings at Carondelet House, working across spring, fall, and winter dates alongside planners including Lucky Day Events Co., Moments 2 Memories Events, and Champagne Dreams, plus the venue's in-house Très L.A. team. We've come to know the property's brick-and-archway architecture and candlelit courtyards well — the space glows at night, and its built-in decor means couples rarely need much additional styling.
Good to know before you book
- Parking is in a paid structure adjacent to the venue, not included
- All outside vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI)
- Catering is exclusively in-house through Très L.A.
- Rehearsal access at the venue isn't guaranteed until roughly two weeks out
Where we like to shoot
- The exposed-brick arched doorways throughout the property
- Either of the two private courtyards, especially as candlelight comes up at night
- The main hall's baby grand piano for detail and portrait shots
- The venue's many "nooks and crannies" for varied, intimate portraits
What couples and guests notice about Carondelet House
A genuinely striking built-in aesthetic — exposed brick, arches, and courtyards — that reduces how much extra decor a couple needs to bring in.
In-house catering through Très L.A. is consistently a highlight for guests, paired with attentive on-site staff throughout the event.
It sits at a pricier tier with add-on fees and mandatory in-house catering — worth budgeting for early in planning.
Planning your day at Carondelet House
About Carondelet House
Built in 1926 as the residence of a prominent Los Angeles architect and later owned by Otis College of Art and Design, Carondelet House at 627 S. Carondelet Street is a one-of-a-kind Italian-inspired brick building on the western edge of Downtown LA. Fully furnished parlors, outdoor courtyards, a private bridal suite and layered vintage design details give the space a lived-in, collected feel the venue calls 'vintage textures with urban flair.'
Couples choose Carondelet House for its rare residential intimacy and its award-winning in-house food. Everything from ceremony to late-night dining happens across the same characterful rooms and courtyards, catering is handled by the venue's own Très LA team, and the house arrives already dressed with premium tableware and furniture — so it photographs beautifully with minimal added décor.
Location · 627 S. Carondelet St, Los Angeles (Westlake/DTLA edge)
Style · 1926 Italian-inspired brick villa
Capacity · Up to 150 seated · 220–300 standing
Venue fee from · $6,000 rental (+ F&B minimum)
Best season · Spring and fall for the courtyards
Last updated July 2026 · carondelethouse.com, Zola, The Knot, PartySlate
The complete Carondelet House planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Ceremony · 150
Reception · 150 seated
Cocktail/standing · 220–300
Rentable spaces
- Front & interior courtyards — open-air brick and greenery for ceremonies, cocktails and al fresco dining
- Furnished parlors — fully appointed vintage rooms for dinner, lounge and late-night dining
- Bridal suite — private dressing room for the couple and wedding party
- Bar area — cocktail service space run through the in-house bar program
Pricing
Mon–Thu · $6,000 rental + $7,000 food & beverage minimum
Fri & Sun · $7,000 rental + $7,000 food & beverage minimum
Saturday · $8,000 rental + $10,000 food & beverage minimum
Included time · 10 hours (2.5 hrs setup + event + 1 hr cleanup)
Additional time · $500/hour plus staff costs
Catering & bar
Catering is provided exclusively by the venue's award-winning in-house team, Très LA, and consistently ranks as a wedding highlight for couples and guests. All bar service runs through the house program — outside alcohol is not permitted — and the rental includes tables, chairs, plates, crystal glassware, flatware and seating vignettes.
Rules & restrictions
- Base rental includes 10 hours; additional time is $500/hour plus staff costs
- All bar service must come through the venue — no outside alcohol
- All deposits are non-refundable; the rental fee is non-refundable within 5 months of the event
- Catering is exclusive to Très LA — no outside caterers
- Confirm open-flame, candle and petal policies with the venue
- Certificate of insurance typically required from vendors
Getting ready, parking & access
Getting ready · Private on-site bridal suite/dressing room
Parking · Adjacent self-parking structure at about $9 per car for the day
Accessibility · Facilities are wheelchair accessible
Rain plan · Fully furnished indoor parlors provide an all-weather backup to the courtyards
How to book
Request the detailed wedding brochure and pricing by emailing info@carondelethouse.com or calling 323.310.4700, then schedule a tour. Deposits are non-refundable, so lock in your date once you've confirmed catering and headcount.
Photographing Carondelet House
The courtyards catch soft, even light through the middle of the day and glow warmly in late afternoon — ideal for ceremony and group portraits against brick, ivy and vintage doorways. Because the parlors are fully furnished, interiors stay usable for detail and reception coverage even after dark under warm ambient lighting.
Best backdrops are the ivy-and-brick courtyard walls, the layered vintage parlors with their collected furniture and textures, and doorway/arch vignettes throughout the house — all of which read as a styled editorial set with almost no added décor.
Engagement sessions at Carondelet House
Carondelet House's brick courtyards and vintage parlors make a romantic, texture-rich setting for engagement and pre-wedding portraits with an Old-World, editorial feel.
Best light · Late afternoon in the courtyards
Signature spots · Ivy-brick courtyard walls, furnished parlors, doorway vignettes
Vibe · Italian villa, vintage-collected, urban
The studio schedules sessions around the venue's event calendar so the courtyards and parlors are clear for portraits.
What couples love
- Guests 'blown away' by the unique, one-of-a-kind space
- Food repeatedly called the best guests have had at a wedding
- Attentive staff and a day that runs smoothly
- Fully furnished, richly styled rooms that need little added décor
- Intimate, residential feel unlike a standard event hall
Good to know
- Catering and bar are exclusive to the house — no outside caterer or alcohol
- Food & beverage minimums apply on top of the rental (highest on Saturdays)
- All deposits are non-refundable and the rental fee is non-refundable within 5 months
- Additional hours beyond the 10 included cost $500/hour plus staff
- Nearby parking is a $9 self-park structure rather than valet
A typical wedding day at Carondelet House
Getting ready — couple and party prep in the private bridal suite as detail shots happen in the parlors
Ceremony — vows in the brick courtyard, late afternoon
Cocktail hour — guests move to a second courtyard/parlor with the in-house bar
Reception — seated dinner by Très LA across the furnished parlors
Golden hour — courtyard portraits as the light warms, then late-night dining
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Carondelet House accommodate?
Up to 150 for a seated reception and roughly 220–300 for cocktail-style, standing events across the courtyards and parlors.
What does it cost to get married at Carondelet House?
Rental is $6,000 Mon–Thu, $7,000 Fri & Sun, and $8,000 Saturday, plus a food & beverage minimum of $7,000 (Mon–Sun) or $10,000 (Saturday).
Can I bring my own caterer or alcohol?
No — catering is exclusive to the venue's in-house Très LA team and all bar service runs through the house program. Outside caterers and outside alcohol are not permitted.
How much time is included in the rental?
Ten hours total, including 2.5 hours of setup and 1 hour of cleanup. Extra time is $500 per hour plus staff costs.
What's included with the rental?
Tables, chairs, plates, crystal glassware, flatware, seating vignettes and other furniture, so the house arrives largely styled.
Is there a getting-ready space?
Yes, a private on-site bridal suite/dressing room is included.
Where do guests park?
There's an adjacent self-parking structure at about $9 per car for the day.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the facilities are wheelchair accessible.
What is the deposit and cancellation policy?
All deposits are non-refundable, and the venue rental fee becomes non-refundable if you cancel within five months of the event.
What's the history of the building?
It was built in 1926 as the home of a prominent Los Angeles architect and was later owned by Otis College of Art and Design, which left distinctive design details throughout.
Is there a rain backup?
Yes — the fully furnished indoor parlors provide an all-weather alternative to the outdoor courtyards.
Getting there & logistics
Address · 627 S. Carondelet St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
From LAX · ~14 mi · 25–40 min
From Hollywood Burbank (BUR) · ~13 mi · 25–35 min
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- The LINE Hotel (Koreatown)
- Hotel Normandie
- MacArthur (near MacArthur Park)
- Hotel Per La (Downtown LA)
The history behind Carondelet House
- Built in 1926 as an Italian-inspired brick residence for a prominent Los Angeles architect
- Later owned by Otis College of Art and Design, whose artistic legacy left distinctive design details throughout
- Converted into one of LA's premier intimate event houses, blending vintage textures with urban flair
- Retains original residential character across furnished parlors and outdoor courtyards
Similar venues we love
More venues we photograph: Greystone Mansion · The Biltmore · The Oviatt · Union Station · The Belasco.
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