A black and white photo of a wedding reception outdoors with a bride and groom dancing in front of a large tree, surrounded by guests seated at round tables, under string lights and an umbrella.

About McCormick Home Ranch - Camarillo

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

A garden filled, chic rustic ranch style outside venue, the McCormick Home Ranch is a Colonial-style house with a touch of country. This venue also provides planning and rentals to make your life easier! The way the lighting peaks through the surrounding trees makes for lovely, intimate wedding photos.

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Getting Ready at McCormick Home Ranch

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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Man adjusting bow tie while looking at himself in a bathroom mirror
A woman with dark curly hair, makeup, and a smile, wearing a robe with fur trim, sitting on a ledge with her legs crossed, in an indoor setting with light-colored walls and a column in the background.
Wedding dress hanging on a black hanger in front of a window with sheer dotted curtains.

Couple’s Session at McCormick Home Ranch

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 bride getting ready, seen through a mirror reflection, with a groom in the background.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss under an archway decorated with greenery and flowers by a body of water.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors in a garden, smiling at each other.
A close-up of a newlywed couple smiling and about to kiss, with the sun setting in the background.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outside a white house with potted plants on brick flooring.

Wedding Ceremony at McCormick Home Ranch

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 black-and-white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom standing in front of an officiant reading vows, with guests seated in the background and floral decorations around.
A bride and groom standing together outdoors during their wedding ceremony. The groom is holding a microphone and the bride is smiling, wearing a white wedding dress and veil. Several groomsmen and a young ring bearer are in the background, all dressed in formal tuxedos. The setting is decorated with lush greenery and flowers.
A bride and groom kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by guests clapping and smiling.

Wedding Reception at McCormick Home Ranch

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.

A newlywed couple dancing and celebrating at their outdoor wedding reception with guests clapping and cheering in the background.
A bride and groom dancing under trees with sunlight shining through, during a wedding celebration.
A man in a suit with a yarmulke seen from behind, surrounded by a crowd of people, some wearing traditional attire, during a celebration or event.
A bride and groom dancing outside on a wooden dance floor at a wedding reception, with guests seated at round tables with white tablecloths and umbrellas, in front of a large white house surrounded by trees.

Sample Timeline

7:30 AM Hair & Makeup Team Arrives

10:30 AM Groom & Groomsmen to meet at Groomsman suite for staged getting ready photos

10:30 AM Photography/Videography Coverage Begins

10:30 AM Bride HMU Completed HMU/Bridal room

10:30 – 11 AM Photographer/Videographer coverage in bridal room at HomeWood (details & candid HMU Photos)

11:00-11:20 Bride Gets dressed Bridal Suite at HW

11:00 -11:25 AM Groom & Groomsman getting ready/detail photos Groomsman Room

11:30 AM B&G First look @ hotel lobby

11:45 AM Wedding Party-Hair & Makeup completed HMU/Bridal room

11:45 AM B&G & Photographer/Videographer head over to venue

12 PM Wedding Party & Immediate Family head over to venue

12:00- 12:20 PM Photographer/Videographer capture detail photos @ Venue

12:20 PM Groom & Groomsmen to get boutonnieres pinned

12:30 PM B&G First look with WP and Family

12:30 PM Wedding Party Photos (group shots only)

12:45-1:15 PM Family photos

1 PM Invitation Time

1 PM Self Serve Beverages

1:30 PM Ketubah Ceremony/ Signing

1:55 PM Wedding party lines up

2 PM Ceremony

3-4 PM Cocktail Hour

3:00-3:20 PM Wedding Party remaining photos (individuals and small groups)

3:20-3:40 Extended family photos

3:40 PM Photographer/video captures candid’s at Cocktail hour

4:00 PM Coordinators invite guests to be seated

4:20 PM Bride & Groom’s Grand Entrance

4:20-4:40 PM First dance

4:40 PM Group Photo on dance floor

5:25 PM Challah Blessing

5:30 PM- 8 PM Dinner

6 PM Family Toast

6:10 PM Wedding party Speeches

Daylight Details Sunset = 7:58 pm

6:15- 7 PM Open Dance

7:00 PM Dj to invite couple to the dance floor

7:05 PM Father/Daughter & Mother/Son dance

8 PM Cake Cutting

8:05-8:45 PM Open Dance

9:00 PM Sparkler “Exit”

9:30 PM Bouquet toss- immediately following cake cutting

9:35 PM Boutonniere Toss

9:30- 9:55 PM Open Dance

9:55 PM Last dance

10 PM Photographer/Videographer Departs

10-11 PM Conclusion of a Beautiful evening!

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.

McCormick Home Ranch is located at 2034 E 5th St Camarillo, CA 93012

Galleries at McCormick Home Ranch taken by Lulan Studio