About Rancho Las Lomas - Silverado
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Gardens, Vintage Interior, Bridges
Getting Ready: ★★★★★
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★☆
Rancho Las Lomas is an elegant private estate that embodies California’s old roots. Gorgeous outdoor spaces along with the cultural architecture of the buildings create beautiful spots for wedding photos. Romantic and inviting the second you step on the grounds!
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Getting Ready at Rancho Las Lomas
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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Couple’s Session at Rancho Las Lomas
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.
Wedding Ceremony at Rancho Las Lomas
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.
Wedding Reception at Rancho Las Lomas
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.
Sample Timeline
2pm - 3:30pm Bride arrives at venue at 2pm. (Photos of bride getting ready in Bridal Suite. Solo photos of Bride in dress around venue grounds.)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Groom arrives at venue at 2:30pm. (Photos of groom getting ready in groom suite. Solo photos of groom around venue grounds. -separate from Bride. No first look. )
4pm Ceremony begins (first time groom sees bride down the isle)
4:30pm Cocktail Hour (Photos of Bride & Groom together) would also like to catch sunset lighting if possible.
5:30pm Guests invited inside for reception
5:40pm Grand Entrance/ First Dance
5:50pm Father/ Daughter Dance
5:55pm Honor of Grandmother Dance
6pm Buffet Opens
6:20pm Speeches
7:45pm Cake Cutting
9:45pm/ 10pm Send Off/ Sparkler Lineup outside
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.
Oakridge Farmhouse is located at 19595 Avocado Mesa Rd. Murrietta, CA 92562.