A bride and groom kiss on a rooftop at dusk, with city skyscrapers in the background, the bride wearing a white wedding gown with a long veil and holding a bouquet, the groom in a black suit.

About The Oviatt Penthouse

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

The Oviatt Penthouse went up in 1928. Back then, the limit for city houses was only 13 stories. Since then, the house has undergone numerous renovations to make it the attraction it is today. While Downtown Los Angeles is busy with noise, everything is quiet at this rooftop venue. Vintage and chic, this venue is for those who love DTLA!

Getting Ready at The Oviatt Penthouse

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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A woman in a wedding dress looking at herself in the mirror, adjusting her earring.

A man in a black tuxedo with a teal bow tie and pocket square, wearing a boutonnière, standing near a window with a textured wall behind him.

Six men in black tuxedos with green bow ties and orange boutonnieres sitting on outdoor furniture on a rooftop with a city skyline background.

A man smiling, wearing round glasses, a top hat with a feather, a tuxedo with a bow tie, and a vest with a paisley pattern, sitting against a wooden background.

Couple’s Session at The Oviatt Penthouse

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 and groom standing on a rooftop at night, with illuminated city skyscrapers in the background. The bride is in a white wedding gown with long lace train, and the groom is in a dark suit with a boutonniere, smiling at each other.

A couple kissing in a dimly lit hallway with framed photographs on the walls and a starry sky ceiling.

A woman in a turquoise top and a gold gown leans on a chair, smiling at a man in a dark suit, bowler hat, and bow tie. They are in a dimly lit, wood-paneled library or study room with bookshelves filled with hardcover books.

Two women in formal attire walking and talking in a hallway decorated with framed photographs.

A newlywed couple with their foreheads touching, under a sheer veil with a cityscape in the background at sunset.

A silhouette of an elderly couple sharing a kiss, with the woman wearing a teal top and the man wearing a black hat and glasses, against a bright window background.

Bride in a white wedding gown with a long lace train standing next to a groom in a black tuxedo on a rooftop with city skyscrapers in the background.

Wedding Ceremony at The Oviatt Penthouse

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 newlywed couple walking hand-in-hand down the aisle at an outdoor wedding ceremony in a city setting. The bride is in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a black tuxedo. Guests are seated on either side, clapping and celebrating. The background features tall buildings, string lights, and a decorated wall with greenery.

A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with a couple exchanging vows, surrounded by seated guests, on a checkered dance floor outdoors in an urban setting with tall buildings and string lights overhead.

Wedding Reception at The Oviatt Penthouse

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.

Nighttime rooftop party with round tables, black tablecloth, gold plates, silverware, glassware, floral centerpieces, string lights, cityscape with tall buildings in the background.

A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception with guests watching and clapping around them. The setting features string lights hanging above and a decorated backdrop in the background.

A newly married couple dances at a wedding reception during the night, surrounded by guests and string lights with city buildings in the background.

A rooftop wedding reception with guests seated at round tables and a dance floor with a couple dancing in the center. String lights hang overhead, and greenery decor lines one side of the reception area.

Two women dancing on a checkered dance floor at an outdoor event, with city skyscrapers visible in the background.

Sample Timeline

8:30 am Hair and makeup begins

12:00 pm Groomsmen arrive at getting ready location

2:00 pm The Oviatt opens for set up

2:30 pm Hair and makeup complete

2:30 pm Groom and groomsmen dressed and ready

3:00 pm Photographer/Videographer (Lulan Studios) arrives & coverage begins

3:00 pm Bridesmaids dressed and ready

3:00 pm Bride and Bridesmaids departure for the ceremony

3:30 pm Bride gets dressed/Getting ready photos and detail shots

3:45 pm Groom and Groomsmen departure for the ceremony

4:00 pm Pin boutonnieres

4:30 pm First Touch

4:30 pm All ceremony details set for guest arrival

5:00 pm Earliest guest arrival

5:30 pm Ceremony Begins

6:00 pm Cocktail hour

6:00 pm Family Photos

6:11 pm Sunset

6:30 pm Newlywed Photos/Wedding Party Photos

7:00 pm Reception begins

7:00 pm Guests seated for dinner

7:02 pm Wedding Party Introductions

7:05 pm Newlywed Introduction

7:07 pm First Dance

7:10 pm Dinner Service

7:45 pm Toast by the Groom's parents

7:50 pm Toast by the Bride's Mom

7:55 pm Mother/Son Dance

8:00 pm Mother/Daughter Dance

8:03 pm Open dance floor

8:30 pm Desserts set out

9:00 pm Thank you by the Newlyweds

9:00 pm Cake cutting

9:05 pm Open dance floor

10:30 pm Last Call

10:45 pm Bar Closes

10:45 pm Last Dance

10:55 pm Big Group Picture with Guests

11:00 pm Breakdown Begins

12:00 am All clean up and breakdown complete

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