The Ebell of Long Beach Wedding Photography
In the heart of Long Beach, The Ebell of Long Beach pairs early-20th-century architecture with manicured gardens and a grand ballroom built for celebration. Founded as part of the historic Ebell Clubs — women’s organizations established to advance education and community — the clubhouse has matured into one of the city’s most romantic wedding settings, blending old-world detail with room to make the day your own. Couples comparing Ebell venues across the region often also look at The Ebell of Los Angeles, a related clubhouse with its own architecture and history in a different city.
Why Couples Love The Ebell of Long Beach
Couples are drawn to the venue’s blend of grandeur and warmth — grand pillars, intricate stonework, and expansive windows outside give way to crystal chandeliers and ornate moldings in the Grand Ballroom, with quieter lounge areas for cocktail hour in between. We photographed Sammy and Luc’s wedding here; browse the full gallery to see how the clubhouse’s architecture and gardens carry through an entire day.
Getting Ready at The Ebell of Long Beach
The clubhouse’s elegant lounge areas make for calm, unhurried getting-ready portraits, with large windows filling the rooms with soft, flattering light well before guests arrive. Morning light through the original windows gives bridal prep photos a fresh, ethereal quality, while the groom’s party has its own quiet corner to finish final touches before the day picks up pace.
Couple’s Session
Between the grand archways, ornate columns, and the venue’s lush gardens, there is no shortage of backdrops for portraits without leaving the property. We often work in reflections off the Grand Ballroom’s marble floors or the garden pond for a more editorial, symmetrical look.
Wedding Ceremony
Ceremonies can take place in the meticulously landscaped gardens or beneath the Grand Ballroom’s soaring ceilings, framed by chandeliers and ornate moldings. Both settings suit intimate gatherings and larger celebrations alike, and the venue’s classic facade gives arrival and processional photos an immediate sense of occasion.
Wedding Reception
As afternoon turns to evening, the Grand Ballroom’s chandeliers and ambient lighting take over from the natural light pouring through its windows, giving the reception a warm, opulent glow. The adjoining lounges give guests a relaxed space to gather between toasts, dancing, and golden-hour portraits out in the gardens. If you are also considering other South Bay estates, La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes Estates is another clubhouse-style venue with a similar blend of history and elegance.
Sample Wedding Day Timeline
1:00 PM — Getting ready in the clubhouse lounges
2:00 PM — First look and portraits in the gardens
2:45 PM — Wedding party and family photos
3:30 PM — Ceremony in the gardens or Grand Ballroom
4:00 PM — Cocktail hour in the lounge areas
5:00 PM — Reception begins in the Grand Ballroom
6:30 PM — Golden-hour portraits
8:00 PM — Dancing and send-off
The Ebell of Long Beach Wedding Gallery
Planning a Wedding at The Ebell of Long Beach?
The Ebell of Long Beach is a historic clubhouse built in the early twentieth century, with a Grand Ballroom and landscaped gardens set up for both ceremonies and receptions. Below are a few common planning questions, plus how to check our availability.
How many guests can The Ebell of Long Beach accommodate?
The Grand Ballroom and gardens flex from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions, so the venue suits a wide range of guest counts rather than one fixed capacity.
Can we host both the ceremony and reception on site?
Yes. Couples often hold the ceremony in the gardens or the Grand Ballroom, then move seamlessly into the reception once the same space is transformed for the evening.
Is there an outdoor ceremony option?
The landscaped gardens and pond offer a lush outdoor ceremony backdrop, with the Grand Ballroom and lounges available as an elegant indoor alternative or weather backup.
How do we check your availability?
Inquire availability or schedule a call — we respond within minutes. You can also review rates and collections.
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