About Union Station LA
Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Getting Ready: ★★★☆☆
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★★
Reception: ★★★★★
The busy, traveling couple will like the picturesque Union Station. The interior of the station is inspired by Spanish architecture and is well-maintained. There are beautiful gardens on the sides of the building, in addition to the gorgeous design inside. Using luggage or little signs to use as props make for a great addition.
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Getting Ready at Union Station LA
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 Union Station LA
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 Union Station LA
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 Union Station LA
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
9:00am-12:00pm Hair & makeup at the Hotel
12:00pm Venue Access Begins/Shuttle Picks up Groom from Hotel to transfer to Venue
12:15pm Groom Arrives at venue/Shuttle heads back to hotel to pick up Bride
12:30pm Photographer Arrives at Venue/Shuttle picks up Bride AT HOTEL
(B&G DO NOT WANT TO SEE EACH OTHER UNTIL THEY WALK DOWN THE AISLE)
12:30pm-12:45pm BTS Groom / Detail Photos
12:45pm Bride Arrives at Venue
12:45pm-1:00pm Groom Gets Dressed
1:00pm-1:15pm Grooms Solo Shots
1:15pm-1:30pm Brides Details
1:30pm-1:45pm Bride Gets Dressed
1:45pm-2:00pm Bridal Beauty Portraits
2:00pm-2:15pm Bride / Dad First Look
2:15pm-2:45pm Brides Side of wedding Party Photo
2:45pm-3:00pm Brides Family Photos
3:00pm Tuck Bride Away
3:00pm-3:30pm Groomsmen Photos Photo
3:30pm-3:45pm Grooms Family Photos
3:45pm Guests Begin to Arrive- EVERYTHING MUST BE FULLY SETUP/Photographer takes detail shots
4:00pm Invitation Time
4:15pm-4:45pm Ceremony
4:45pm-6:00pm Cocktail Hour
4:45pm-5:15pm Family Photos
5:15pm-5:30pm Wedding Party Photos
5:30pm-6:00pm SH Photos
6:00pm Guests start finding their seats for dinner
6:15pm Grand Entrance
6:20pm First Dance
6:35pm B&G Choreographed Routine
6:40pm MC Bit / Salads Served / Pour Champagne
6:55pm Speeches
7:15pm Entrée Served
8:10pm Toasts
8:25pm Cake Cutting
8:30pm Mother / Son Dance
8:35pm Father / Daughter Dance
8:40pm Mother / Daughter Dance
8:45pm Anniversary Dance
8:50pm Open Dancing
11:30pm Last Call
11:50pm Last Dance Song
12:00am Wedding Over / Cleanup
2:00am Hard Out
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.
Union Station is located at 800 N. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90012