King Gillette Ranch
A 588-acre landmark estate in the Santa Monica Mountains, centered on a historic 1920s Wallace Neff mansion.
About King Gillette Ranch
King Gillette Ranch is a 588-acre landmark estate in the Santa Monica Mountains between Calabasas and Malibu, centered on a historic 1920s Wallace Neff-designed mansion set among sprawling lawns, oak trees and a tranquil pond. Couples love the rare combination of grand historic architecture and wide-open mountain scenery, plus the flexibility to bring in their own caterer and design a personalized, unhurried outdoor celebration.
What couples love
Couples love the stunning 588-acre setting with canyon, meadow and mountain views. The historic Wallace Neff mansion and Spanish detailing make a beautiful backdrop. The expansive grounds and shade trees let the day unfold at a relaxed pace.
Good to know
State-park rules mean an 11 PM amplified-music curfew and coordinated logistics for catering. Wheelchair accessibility across the grounds is limited. As public parkland, a strong planner is recommended for a smooth event.
A typical wedding day
12:00 PM — Vendor load-in; getting ready in the mansion
1:30 PM — First look under the oak trees
3:00 PM — Wedding-party and family portraits on the lawn
4:30 PM — Ceremony on the lawn with the mountain backdrop
5:00 PM — Cocktail hour and golden-hour couple portraits
6:30 PM — Reception, dinner and toasts
8:00 PM — Open dancing
11:00 PM — Music curfew and event end
Photographing King Gillette Ranch
Best spots: the 1920s Wallace Neff mansion and courtyard, the sprawling lawns and oak trees, the pond, and the surrounding mountains. It suits a documentary and editorial style; many photographers shoot it on mixed film and digital for a timeless, natural-light look.
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The whole wedding at King Gillette Ranch
- 2:10 PMArrival, the venue and the details
- 2:40 PMFirst look and couple portraits before guests arrive
- 3:30 PMTucked away while guests arrive. Ceremony space and details photographed
- 4:00 PMCeremony
- 4:30 PMFamily formals
- 5:05 PMCouple portraits around King Gillette Ranch
- 5:50 PMCocktail hour, guests and candids
- 6:40 PMGrand entrance, dinner and toasts
- 7:55 PMGolden hour, then the evening light
Ceremony set at 4:00pm as a starting point. Tell us your ceremony time and we rebuild the day around it.