A bride and groom standing on a decorative balcony by a lake, smiling at each other during sunset, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

About Westlake Village Inn

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


Located in the heart of Conejo Valley, Westlake Village Inn has been in operation since 1968. It is a luxury inn where you can enjoy your wedding in the lush 17-acre land with beautiful courtyard fountains by the Santa Monica Mountains. With its private vineyard, romantic gardens, and lakeside setting, the Inn is a prominent wedding location. With plenty of activities for your guests to choose from, this venue is great for the entire party.

Getting Ready at Westlake Village Inn

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 pair of white high-heeled shoes with butterfly wings, a bottle of Jo Malone cologne, large green leaves, pearl earrings, a pair of rings, dried pink flowers, and wheat stems arranged on a lace cloth over a wooden surface.
A woman in a white dress is looking at a wedding gown hanging on a black wrought iron display rack outside in a garden with trees and blue sky.
Bride in an elegant wedding dress standing inside a bright room with white plantation shutters on the windows.
A man wearing a formal suit sitting in a high-backed leather chair, holding a glass of champagne, with closed curtain backdrop.
A well-dressed man in a suit adjusting his wristwatch indoors near a window.
A man with dark hair and a beard looking out a window while touching the window blinds, with a serious expression on his face.

Couple’s Session at Westlake Village Inn

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 under a floral arch on their wedding day. The bride is in a white lace wedding gown holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a black suit with a white shirt and tie. The arch is made of green foliage and white flowers.
A couple dressed in wedding attire, with their foreheads touching and smiling under a sheer veil.
A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire, holding hands, walking through a floral archway, smiling at each other, in black and white.
Black and white photograph of a man and woman in wedding attire standing on a balcony overlooking a pond with a fountain, surrounded by trees and buildings.
Bride and groom kissing under a white veil during wedding at sunset.
A newlywed couple kissing outdoors during sunset, with trees and water in the background.

Wedding Ceremony at Westlake Village Inn

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.

Bride and groom kissing while walking down the aisle at their outdoor wedding reception, with seated guests in the background surrounded by trees.
Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors. The bride and groom stand under a floral arch, surrounded by guests seated on chairs. Tall trees and a decorative gazebo frame the background.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with the bride and groom standing under a floral arch, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs arranged in rows on either side of an aisle, decorated with large floral arrangements with white roses and greenery, leading to a decorative gazebo with white flowers in the background surrounded by trees and lush greenery.

Wedding Reception at Westlake Village Inn

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.

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Bride and groom watching a lion dance performer at wedding reception.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception in a decorated banquet hall.

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

Galleries at Westlake Village Inn taken by Lulan Studio