Hummingbird Nest Ranch wedding
Santa Susana / Simi Valley

Hummingbird Nest Ranch

A 126-acre Spanish Colonial ranch estate in the hills near Simi Valley, with a grand residence, olive groves, fountains and mountain vistas.

CapacityHighly scalable — from ~200–300 in the Villa areas up to 700–999+ on the larger lawns
CateringOutside caterers from an approved list or BYO with approval; discounts for preferred caterers
BudgetSite rental from around $9,000 (recent couples $11,000–$13,000); full weddings often $180,000–$250,000+ with rentals, security and valet
About the venue

About Hummingbird Nest Ranch

Hummingbird Nest Ranch is a 126-acre Spanish Colonial ranch estate in the hills of Santa Susana near Simi Valley, featuring a grand 17,000-square-foot residence, olive groves, fountains and mountain vistas. Choose it for a large, flexible, late-night estate wedding with dramatic Spanish architecture, if you are prepared to build out the blank-canvas grounds with a full vendor team.

Best forLarge, dramatic, late-night estate weddings
Good to knowIt is largely a blank canvas, so couples bring in tables, chairs, dance floors and kitchens, driving up cost.
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What couples love

The 126-acre estate offers multiple distinct environments, so a single wedding can feel dynamic and layered. A late 2 AM curfew with amplified music makes it ideal for a true late-night celebration. The 17,000 sq ft Colonial Spanish residence and fountain court make a stunning ceremony and entrance backdrop. The 24-hour rental and flexibility for very large counts suit big or multi-day celebrations.

Good to know

It is largely a blank canvas, so couples bring in tables, chairs, dance floors and kitchens, driving up cost. Mandatory security and valet add significant expense. Multiple weddings may occur on the property the same day, and beverage rules are restrictive.

A typical wedding day

3:00 PM — Getting ready in the dressing suites
4:00 PM — First look and portraits at the fountain courtyard
5:00 PM — Ceremony in the olive grove
5:30 PM — Cocktail hour with multiple bar stations
6:30 PM — Dinner and speeches on the pepper-tree lawn
8:00 PM — Live entertainment and dancing
10:00 PM — Sunset and evening portraits
2:00 AM — Late-night dancing wraps up

Photographing the venue

Photographing Hummingbird Nest Ranch

Dramatic Spanish/Tuscan-estate portraits amid arched entryways, tiled staircases and bubbling fountains, with sweeping mountain-vista and olive-grove backdrops.

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