A newly married couple walking down the aisle on a boat wedding with guests clapping and taking photos during sunset.

About Fantasea Yachts

Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★☆

Let’s take the party on a boat! Fantasea Yachts offers full-service yacht charters that will take you around Marina Del Ray’s gorgeous waterside views. Sunset cruises are highly recommended for some awesome photos. For all you nautical lovers, a wedding on the water is truly unforgettable!

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Getting Ready at Fantasea Yachts

Calamigos Ranch Malibu affords wedding parties the use of a bridal suite for two hours prior to the wedding. You and your bridesmaids can relax, prepare for the day, and make memories together. It’s also the perfect time for some bridal party photography among the natural wonders of the ranch.

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Black and white portrait of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit, with dramatic light and shadow effects across his face.

A black and white photo of a woman in a lace dress, looking at her reflection in a mirror, with jewelry and styled hair.

Couple’s Session at Fantasea Yachts

There are many spots for whimsical photos that capture the uniqueness of your relationship, from the bridges to the waterfalls to the canopies of trees. But there isn’t a more iconic spot than at the ranch’s colorful ferris wheel, a feature you won’t find at any other outdoor wedding venue in the Los Angeles area.

A couple sharing a kiss during sunset at their wedding, with the sun behind them creating a backlit silhouette.

A bride and groom share a kiss on a boat, with sailboats and a distant shoreline in the background during sunset.

A wedding couple with foreheads touching on a boat during sunset, woman in wedding dress holding bouquet, man in blue blazer, water and sailboat in background.

A newlywed couple stands close together on a boat, with a marina and boats in the background at dusk, illuminated by string lights overhead.

A bride in a strapless wedding gown with lace details and a groom in a gray suit walking down a staircase at a wedding event.

A couple in wedding attire sharing an intimate moment with their faces close together, backlit by warm light in a dark setting.

Wedding Ceremony at Fantasea Yachts

Calamigos Ranch offers four ethereal venues for your wedding ceremony and celebration. The Garden Patio, pictured below, is a lovely spot where you can wed under a rustic arch, with up to 280 of your loved ones looking on. If you choose the Ranch House for your reception, you can have your ceremony in the a beautiful meadow. Or near the Cottage Pavillion, you can have your ceremony under a grand, old California oak tree. Or at the Oaks, you can say your vows on a deck with a semicircular waterfall in the background.

A wedding ceremony taking place indoors near a window overlooking a marina with boats. The bride in a lace dress and the groom in a gray suit stand under a floral arch, exchanging vows with an officiant. Bridesmaids and groomsmen are visible, and guests are seated nearby.

A wedding ceremony on a yacht at sunset with guests sitting on white and black seating, some wearing masks, and a man in a white tuxedo walking down the aisle.

A wedding ceremony taking place on a rooftop at sunset, with a bride and groom holding hands in the center, surrounded by guests, some taking photos and others clapping or smiling.

Couple shares a kiss at a wedding ceremony on a boat dock, with wedding party and guests watching, flowers, and an ocean backdrop during sunset.

Wedding Reception at Fantasea Yachts

You can also hold your reception in a number of locations: the rustic Dining Room, the Ranch House, or outdoors on the Pavillion or next to the pond. Each unique site celebrates the natural beauty to be found at Calamigos Ranch.

Elegant event space decorated with round tables covered in black tablecloths, white chairs, purple and white floral centerpieces, candles, and table settings with black napkins and gold accents, with mirrored ceiling and large windows in the background.

A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception surrounded by guests holding glowing ribbons and taking photos.

Wedding reception on a glass-enclosed boat with a sunset view, a bride and groom dancing in front of an arch, surrounded by seated guests, with string lights and a chandelier overhead.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands, walking inside a decorated venue. The bride is wearing a lace wedding gown and holding a bouquet, the groom is in a suit. Decorations and other people are visible in the background.

Sample Timeline

1:30 Final touch-ups for Hair & Makeup

1:30 Behind-the-scenes photos separately of Bride & Groom [detail shots of invite suite, dress/shoes/jewelry]

2:00 Bride to put her dress on

First look with dad – (1 st floor)

2:15 Groom ready for photos – wait in room (or 3 rd floor bar)

2:30 First look (1st floor Veranda)

Photographs to continue with B&G

3:30 Photographs with family & wedding party – 3 rd floor patio, 2nd floor, new outdoor spaces on 1st floor

4:30 Photographs finished – sneak Bride back to the powder rooms via back elevator

4:40 Guests begin to arrive

5:00 Invitation time – 2nd Floor Dining Room

5:05/5:10 Ceremony to begin – approximately 20 minutes

5:30 Ceremony to conclude

Extended family photos following the ceremony – 2nd floor DR

5:30 Cocktail Reception – Main Lounge (1 st Floor)

5:30-6:30 Photos with B&G in the 2nd floor DR

6:00 Dining Room set up complete

6:10 Photos and video of dining room

6:30 Dining Room to open – Main Dining Room (1st Floor)

6:50 Grand entrance

First dance

7:00 First course served

Toasts

7:35 Main course served

Toasts: Best Man & Maid of honor

8:06 Sun sets

8:10 Father/Daughter dance & Mother/Son dance

9:00 Wedding Cake Cutting Ceremony

9:30 Photography & videography scheduled to finish

Dancing to continue

11:00 Music scheduled to end – invite guests to the 3rd Floor for the after-party

11:00-12:00 After Party on The Deck (3rd floor)

FAQ

Q-How many guests can I invite to my Calamigos Ranch wedding?

A-The largest venue on site is the Cottage Pavillion, which allows for up to 500 seated guests at a reception.

Q-Can I choose my own caterer?

A-Calamigos Ranch asks you to choose their superb on-site caterer, who will plan a menu that includes farm-fresh ingredients grown on the property and other locally sourced foods.

Q-Can we stay the night at the venue?

A-Yes! The venue has a couple of intimate accommodations that you can rent for your wedding night and never have to leave the property on your wedding day.

Houdini Estate is located at 327 Latigo Canyon Rd Malibu, CA 90265