Highland Park, Los Angeles, California
The Fig House Wedding Photographer
A stylish indoor-outdoor event venue in Highland Park with a garden courtyard, a dark-walled grand hall and layered lounge spaces designed for modern, design-led weddings.
About The Fig House
The Fig House is a purpose-built wedding and event venue on Figueroa Street in Highland Park, known for its polished, magazine-ready design and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The property pairs a bright garden courtyard shaded by olive and peppercorn trees and strung with bistro lights with an interior grand hall wrapped in moody dark-green walls, plus a cocktail lounge and additional vignette spaces.
It is a turnkey choice for couples who want strong built-in style, exclusive in-house catering and a single-property flow from ceremony to reception. With getting-ready rooms available from the morning and lounge furniture, security and lighting included, the venue is oriented toward a smooth, full-service day for weddings of roughly 100 to 250 guests.
Location · 6433 N Figueroa St, Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Style · Design-forward indoor-outdoor venue with garden courtyard and grand hall
Capacity · Up to 200 seated, ~350 standing
Ceremony · Garden courtyard or grand hall, up to ~200 seated
Best season · Spring through fall; covered indoor space extends the year
Compiled from The Fig House official site, The Knot, WeddingWire and published venue guides. Pricing is not published and is quote-based; confirm current rates and inclusions with the venue.
The complete The Fig House planning guide
Capacity & spaces
Seated dinner · Up to 200 (grand hall or garden individually)
Standing/cocktail · Up to ~350 across combined spaces
Ceremony · Up to ~200 seated in the garden or grand hall
Rentable spaces
- Grand Hall (the 'Big Fig') — indoor reception hall with dark-green walls and space for seated dinners up to 200
- Garden / courtyard (the 'Fort') — outdoor patio with olive and peppercorn trees and bistro string lighting
- The Lounge — furnished cocktail and lounge area with vignettes
- Getting-ready rooms — two suites available from 10 AM for the wedding party
- Secret Room — flexible space usable for tastings, entertainment or activities
Pricing
Peak Saturday · Quote-based; not published (venue is positioned at the premium end)
Off-peak · Quote-based; weekday and off-season dates typically lower
What's included · Up to 6 hours of event time, tables and chairs (for ~160-200), lounge furniture and vignettes, event security, and bistro string lighting over the patio
Catering & bar
Catering is exclusive and in-house through the venue's approved partners, 24 Carrots and Room Forty (Room Forty is run by a venue co-founder). Outside catering is not permitted, though some outside desserts have been allowed. Bar service is built in.
Rules & restrictions
- Rental covers up to 6 hours of event time; typical 11:00 PM curfew — confirm current end time
- Exclusive in-house catering and bar; no outside caterers
- Confirm open-flame and candle policy with the venue when booking
Getting ready, parking & access
Getting ready space · Two getting-ready rooms available from 10 AM (bridal suite has skylight/limited natural light)
Parking · Directed/valet parking; reviews note a flat valet fee
Load-in · Single-level, step-free property (handicap accessible with no elevation changes); coordinate load-in timing with staff
How to book
The Fig House books directly through its events team, which also handles planning coordination. Pricing is provided by quote and varies by day and season; because it is a popular, design-led venue, prime Saturday dates book far in advance, so inquire early.
Photographing The Fig House
The venue is built for photographs: the garden courtyard with its mature trees and bistro lights gives warm, dappled light and an airy indoor-outdoor feel, while the dark-green grand hall creates a rich, editorial backdrop for dinner and dancing. The furnished lounge vignettes offer ready-made styled setups without extra props.
Golden hour in the courtyard — the last hour before sunset — is the strongest window for portraits. The bridal suite relies on skylights rather than large windows, so plan getting-ready coverage around that softer, overhead light or supplement it.
Engagement sessions at The Fig House
For booked couples, The Fig House's garden and styled interiors make a polished engagement or getting-ready backdrop, though it is a private venue rather than a walk-up location.
Best time · Golden hour in the garden courtyard for warm, even light
Permit/fee · Private venue — arrange any on-site shoot and fee through the events team
Standout spots · The tree-shaded courtyard under bistro lights, the dark-green grand hall, and the furnished lounge vignettes
Schedule around the venue's event calendar so the spaces are clear and quiet for your session.
What couples love
- Cohesive, magazine-worthy design that needs minimal added decor
- Smooth indoor-outdoor flow between garden and grand hall
- Full-service package with in-house catering, security and lighting
- Getting-ready suites available from the morning
- Step-free, accessible single-level property
Good to know
- Pricing is quote-based and positioned at the premium end
- Exclusive in-house catering only; no outside caterers
- Typical 11 PM curfew and up to 6 hours of event time
- Bridal suite has limited natural light (skylights)
- Valet/directed parking with a flat fee noted by past couples
A typical wedding day at The Fig House
10:00 AM — Wedding party arrives; getting-ready rooms open
4:30 PM — Ceremony in the garden courtyard
5:00 PM — Cocktail hour in the lounge and patio
6:30 PM — Dinner in the Grand Hall (Big Fig)
9:30 PM — Dancing and reception toward the 11 PM curfew
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Fig House located?
At 6433 N Figueroa Street in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042, in northeast LA.
How many guests can The Fig House accommodate?
Up to 200 seated for dinner and roughly 350 for a standing cocktail-style reception across combined spaces.
Is it indoor or outdoor?
Both — a garden courtyard with trees and string lights connects to an indoor grand hall and lounge, giving a true indoor-outdoor flow.
Can we use our own caterer?
No. Catering is exclusive and in-house through 24 Carrots and Room Forty; outside caterers are not permitted, though some outside desserts have been allowed.
How much does The Fig House cost?
Pricing is not published and is provided by quote; the venue is positioned at the premium end and varies by day and season. Confirm current rates with the events team.
What is included in the rental?
Up to 6 hours of event time, tables and chairs, lounge furniture and vignettes, event security, and bistro string lighting over the patio.
What time does the wedding have to end?
There is typically an 11:00 PM curfew with up to 6 hours of event time; confirm the current end time when booking.
Are there getting-ready rooms?
Yes — two getting-ready suites are available from 10 AM, though the bridal suite relies on skylights for natural light.
Is there parking?
Directed and valet parking is provided; past couples note a flat valet fee.
Is The Fig House accessible?
Yes — it is a single-level, step-free property with no elevation changes, making it wheelchair accessible.
How many spaces are there?
The main spaces are the Grand Hall (Big Fig), the garden courtyard (the Fort), the lounge, getting-ready rooms, and a flexible Secret Room.
When should we book?
As early as possible — it is a popular, design-led venue and prime Saturday dates book far in advance.
Getting there & logistics
Address · 6433 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Nearest airport · Hollywood Burbank (BUR), ~20-30 min; LAX ~35-45 min
Drive time · About 15-20 minutes from Downtown LA and Pasadena
Nearby getting-ready hotels
- Hotel Covell (Los Feliz)
- The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
- The LINE Hotel (Koreatown)
The history behind The Fig House
- The Fig House was developed as a purpose-built, design-driven event venue in Highland Park.
- Its interiors were styled with an Art Deco-influenced, California-modern aesthetic associated with a well-known interior designer.
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