The Ebell of Los Angeles Reviews

My partner and I serendipitously came across The Ebell online when researching wedding venues in Los Angeles. I am an LA native and I knew for the longest time that I wanted to find a venue back home to celebrate our wedding. We fell in love with the venue through pictures and we scheduled a tour for April of 2023. When we walked into the space for the first time we fell in love with the space even more. The pictures did not properly capture the immense beauty of the venue. After the tour we had to wait a bit to book the venue (since we were booking very far in advance) but throughout that time the entire events team was responsive and coordinated with us throughout next steps.

After we booked the venue we were able to schedule subsequent visits to tour the space in order to plan how we wanted to use the venue for our wedding. Food and drink is done in house, and we were lucky to attend one of the food and drink tasting nights. We had so much fun trying out their different signature cocktails, appetizers, and entrees, all of which were very delicious. We were even able to work with the chef to address any dietary restrictions/allergies, as well as create one of the desserts that I loved eating when I was a child. Along with food and drink, there are many ways to customize the space, including linens, in house furniture, and lights.

As for the day of the wedding, everything was so beautiful and well executed. Simply being in the space and celebrating our wedding was a dream come true. Everyone loved the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. So many guests came up to us afterward to tell us how impressed they were with dinner service, and the bartenders. Everyone loved the food and drink, including the late night snack trays that were passed around well into the night.

We cannot express how thankful we are to the entire team at The Ebell for making this critical part of our wedding planning so easy from start to finish. We are so lucky to have been able to celebrate our wedding at our dream venue.

Every aspect of our wedding at the Ebell of Los Angeles was seamless and beautiful. The staff were all professional, knowledgable, and communicative. The venue itself is stunning, and all our guests were raving about the catering. The events team and day-of staff were all fantastic - we knew we were in good hands and the day ran totally smoothly.

I’m a professional corporate event planner and when I was looking for a venue for my wedding, booking the Ebell was the easiest choice we made. A few things that made this so simple: the space is beautiful, it was indoor and outdoor, catering and most equipment was in house (we did not have to rent many things), the staff was absolutely amazing, as an gay couple we felt incredibly comfortable and welcomed, and did I mention it is a beautiful space? It’s gorgeous. We walked inside, and it took our breath away. Sometimes you just have a feeling and you know it’s meant to be. That was us with the Ebell.

The venue is historic, grand, and truly one of a kind. It is located in a great, central area of Los Angeles so guests from out of town can experience the city. A private parking lot is included. And we were treated so well by every facet of the staff. Their in house team is incredible, event coordinators, catering, bartending, security, etc. Each team member made us feel special and helped make our wedding amazing. The venue itself is very turnkey from a planning perspective which made it ideal for us. We didn’t want to bring in all the furniture, build a kitchen, rent a parking lot, decorate every inch, etc. All those details are included and the space is so beautiful you don’t want to detract from that with too much decoration.

In short, the Ebell was the perfect location for our wedding, and if you’re looking for a venue that makes a statement, but also makes things easy, it will be the perfect location for yours, too.

The Ebell of Los Angeles was the perfect place for our wedding. My husband and I must have looked at over 20 venues throughout California, and the Ebell stole our hearts! With its vintage Hollywood feel, natural elegance, and indoor and outdoor setting in the heart of LA, we immediately fell in love and could see our wedding dreams coming true under its roof. The team at the Ebell is top-notch and its rental includes so much. They made our wedding planning easy, and were flexible with us throughout Covid as well as the fact that we were planning from Northern California. Every detail of our wedding was exactly how we dreamed it. The food was also delicious! We got tons of compliments on the beauty of the building, capability of the staff, delicious dinner, and overall flow of the event. We are so happy that we chose the Ebell as the beautiful home for our wedding!

So many great things to say about The Ebell! We had the most perfect wedding in February 2022. Kevin and Jenny are so easy and enjoyable to work with. They are friendly, enthusiastic, organized, and professional. They made the planning process fun and exciting. The entire team of staff the day of the wedding was incredible! Everything went perfectly thanks to the incredible staff. The food and drinks were delicious, the lighting was perfect, and the venue is gorgeous. I can't thank Ebell of Los Angeles enough. I highly recommend them for your wedding if you are looking for the best venue in LA :)

We had our wedding at the Ebell on February 5th, 2022, and it was amazing! Our guests were raving about the service and the food all evening. And the team at the Ebell made it really easy to plan our entire event! Thank you to everyone at the Ebell! :-) T&E

We first booked The Ebell in spring of 2019 for November 2020. Because of the pandemic, we had to move our event a full year and just had our celebration this past November. Happy to say it was well worth the wait! From the moment we arrived, the entire day-of team were working to execute the event perfectly. Our guests are still raving about the awesome food (we had a big cocktail hour with a raw bar, taco station, charcuterie, tray passed apps) and stellar drinks/bartenders. All of the managers made sure our day was flawless, and we’re so thankful! The event was absolutely how we pictured it and everything day-of went smoothly! Truly, thank you for everything!

The Ebell of Los Angeles was the most amazing place to have our wedding reception! The venue is gorgeous and the second I walked in, I knew it was the perfect place to host our wedding. Kevin and Jenny were an absolute dream to work with leading up to the big day. They focused on every single detail and were highly organized. I don’t know how they kept it all straight! I am so impressed by them and I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing team. On the day of the wedding, every single person on staff was exceptional. All of our guests were so incredibly impressed by the beauty of the venue and even more impressed by the staff! I have never experienced such wonderful service in my life! The staff was so helpful and catered to all of our guests’ needs. They are seriously unmatched, and I have hosted many events at different venues in Los Angeles. Their food is high-end restaurant quality, and the drinks were so delicious. The Ebell hosted my dream wedding, and I can’t thank them enough for everything they did. Our guests are still talking about our big day and what an amazing time they had at the Ebell. Simply the best!

After two postponements, we finally had our wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles! We checked out many gorgeous venues but the thing that sets Ebell apart is their service and commitment to making your dream wedding come true. As nobody could have predicted the pandemic, Ebell handled the postponements, date, and design changes flawlessly. This goes to show their professionalism in times of uncertainty. After deciding to downsize our wedding of 150 people to 50 people, the Ebell staff was extremely accommodating. At no point did we feel like we were being ripped off. We loved the freedom to do our event entirely outdoors with a layout that had never been done before! Jenny, Kevin, and Anessa were all so accommodating throughout the process. We were able to incorporate so many personal touches that made our wedding truly unique and memorable for all our guests. The Ebell staff were extremely delightful to work with, the food was amazing, tableside service was amazing, we loved the custom lighting and overall. Our wedding was so perfect and ran so smoothly that I actually got to enjoy every moment of our wedding.

We couldn't recommend The Ebell enough! Their entire team is absolutely wonderful, communicative, helpful, organized, and kind. The day was executed flawlessly, and we couldn't be happier with everything. Our guests are still talking about the food and the beauty of the venue. The food is delicious, the photo opportunities are incredible, and The Ebell went out of their way to make the planning process easy and enjoyable. It's truly a magical gem in Los Angeles, and we are so happy to have had our wedding there! Thank you to Jenny, Kevin, and the entire Ebell team for giving us our dream wedding!

After 2 postponements and 2 years of emails, we finally got to celebrate our wedding at this beautiful venue! We are so happy that we chose the Ebell. The staff was amazing and made sure our special day went by smoothly. The food and drinks were DELICIOUS. People could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. The cocktails were also out of this world. It's pretty rare to find great food AND drinks at a wedding. If you're looking for a classic, beautiful, timeless venue with amazing food AND drinks, and staff look no further!

It has been three weeks since our wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles and I still cannot believe how perfectly everything went. The setting is SO cool - it has a classic, vintage look with a gorgeous courtyard. You have to actually go there to get the full vibe, its awesome. The food was OUTSTANDING - honestly with 120+ plated meals, I don't know how they did it. Also oh my gosh the cocktails, we're still hearing about it. And that's the more obvious stuff... I mean no doubt your guests will be wowed, which wasn't even really my main goal but it just sort of happened (well, they made it happen).

I wasn't into a fairy-tale-princess-dream-wedding idea, its just not me (but you do you, they can make that happen!). So I was concerned about having my wedding somewhere that "does weddings." I looked at a lot of "alternative" places... I went all over Southern California and it was SO disappointing. Finally, when I toured The Ebell I honestly thought they were just good salespeople! I literally wrote in my notes - all caps - "WHATS THE CATCH??" which is really funny to me now. There is no catch! It's just so great that it made me feel suspicious. They meant and delivered on *every single feature* we talked about through the entire planning process!

They have so much flexibility that I also didn't end up with a wedding that could've been anyones wedding (that was kind of my fear). It wasn't cookie cutter at all, and not because I threw in any pricey customizations, they just provide you with different options (and are super transparent about any up charges, but that never became a thing). Our wedding budget stayed where we planned it, didn't have any surprise costs, and I would argue ended up with a wedding that probably seemed significantly more expensive than it was. Again, not my goal, but it was just so much more beautiful than I even imagined.

Here are the things I didn't know I cared about that ended up being important: (1) server to guest ratio, it felt like being at a really nice country club or hotel without the stuffiness; (2) the photographs here have turned out AMAZINGLY, something about the backdrops and the lighting; and (3) all the vendors I worked with love The Ebell, too, which just makes life easier because they know each other and don't bother you with questions! Finally, I didn't know that I cared that my wedding venue is run by such amazingly good people but I feel the need to share that story...

Our originally planned wedding was March 21, 2020 so we had to cancel about 10 days out. Anessa, Jenny, and Kevin took a situation that was honestly so hard for all of us and approached it with the ultimate care and empathy. I am still taken aback at how amazing The Ebell was. I feel incredibly lucky because they always sincerely had our and our guests' best interests and safety in mind. And this was over the course of the worst of the pandemic in LA - we basically bookended it with a wedding that finally happened on June 18, 2021. As a business, they went so above and beyond; they are professionals to the nth degree.

It is 1000% worth a visit and, if you've visited and are on the fence for any reason, we cannot recommend them enough! It far exceeded any and all expectations I had, sending so much love to that place.

We just had our DREAM WEDDING here on June 5th 2021 and I can’t recommend it enough! Great location, delicious food, and great service. The ball rooms, outside garden area and beautiful architecture was a dream.

The minute we stepped foot at The Ebell on our tour, we instantly fell in love! The whole venue is beautiful .
Our vision was Classic, Timeless & Romantic. The Ebell checked all the boxes! The special events team was such a pleasure to work with! Anessa, Jenny and Kevin played a HUGE part and made our dream wedding happen!
It was such an overwhelming year of planning during Covid with so much uncertainty, but the special events team always kept in touch.
Anessa and Jenny truly have a passion for helping couples! We felt as if they both were our friends and our biggest supporters.
Building relationships with our vendors & venue for us was important and they exceeded our expectations.
Kevin made sure our day ran according to plan and made all the visuals come to life!
The Special events team rooted for us during a crazy year of Covid and did everything possible to make our dream wedding happen, and made sure they kept everyone safe on our wedding day.
The actual wedding day ran so smoothly, their staff was so attentive to myself and bridal party I felt so calm and special on my wedding day.
Till this day we have received so many wonderful compliments from guests. They all fell in love with The Ebell just like we did.

Although we could not host our wedding at the Ebell due to COVID restrictions, the venue staff has been incredibly professional throughout this whole process. It is a beautiful venue, and we would highly recommend it to anyone considering a wedding in LA!

Words cannot describe just how perfect our wedding was at The Ebell. From the initial planning meeting to the big day, working with the staff was a dream. We truly cannot imagine a more fitting venue for us and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a classic, Hollywood feel accompanied by the social impact of supporting women. How great is that?! We get emotional every time we drive by now...it was THAT perfect.

The Ebell was the first venue we looked at and every other venue we saw after did not even come close. The venue is amazing and so are the people. Jenny, Kevin and Kaitlyn were absolutely wonderful and were always available for any questions I had, even the "are we able to do this instead?" ones. They made my husband and I feel very special and like we were the only clients they had (even in their busiest months). They made everything seem so easy. The food is SO GOOD. They went above and beyond catering to food allergies and cultural dietary restrictions, two areas that were really stressing me out in the planning process and they handled them both with ease. The venue is just breathtaking and hardly needed any outside decoration. Our guests raved over the entire event. I could not have asked for a better night!

My partner and I are so very happy that we chose the Ebell for our wedding venue. The Ebell staff, especially Jenny and Kevin, were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were very responsive to our questions and open to providing expert insight into how we could best utilize the venue. The facilities were gorgeous and well-maintained and the event staff were incredibly professional. As a result, we had a beautiful wedding and experience celebrating with our loved ones within the walls of this architectural and historical gem.

What an amazing venue! I just had my wedding here on July 20th and I could not have been happier with the outcome. The staff there is incredibly attentive and helpful and made my wedding day the perfect dream I had always hoped for. And the food! So delicious! My guests raved about the quality of taste and service from the staff. The whole day from start to finish was a raging success because of this gorgeous place!

Ebell is the best venue we could have asked for! I really can't give the Ebell enough props. From Kaitlyn and Jenny to the staff to the chef to the bartenders, they really helped deliver our dream wedding. We had two separate ceremonies, two cocktail hours and reception all at the Ebell and we managed to take advantage of every space at the venue. The venue is truly one-of-a-kind and each room was more breathtaking than the last. Kaitlyn and Jenny were an absolute pleasure to work with - they really helped us deliver our dream wedding and they both helped us throughout the process and brought such positive energy and fresh ideas to the planning process.

The Chef... AMAZING. We've received so many compliments on all of the hors d'oeuvres and main courses. Honestly, it was the best food at a wedding we've ever had. The cocktails were also on point and the staff... The staff was on top of their game on the wedding day. Anything we needed, they were able to make it happen. We can't recommend the Ebell enough; if you want a perfect venue with amazing people to work with, look no further!

We looked at the Ebell and several other places a year ago. We chose the Ebell for many reasons. The staff was phenomenal. Kaitlyn was our coordinator. There was only ease and grace as we designed the wedding with them. Our wedding was, elegant, intimate and everything we wanted went without a hitch. The Ebell is extremely beautiful and each room has its own charm. We decided to have the entire building and the grounds just for our wedding. The cleanliness and the way this beautiful building is maintained is very impressive. We were so pleased with the food, the staff, the servers and the timing of everything. The Ebell will meet all your needs and you will not be disappointed!

The Ebell is the best wedding venue! From the staff, to the food, to the amazing ambiance - truly something special! The staff are the sweetest and super flexible and accommodating! They give great advice! The venue is magnificent, so many beautiful locations throughout the venue, a marvel! And the food! My god, the chef is amazing and so great! People were raving how great the food was! Such a great value for the quality! I'm in awe of the whole experience. Book this venue if you want the best :)

The beauty of The Ebell is evident to anyone who sees it- and it truly is as beautiful as the photos. What you can't see on the outside however, is the amazing staff and world class service they provide on the inside. The outer and inner beauty of The Ebell make it a truly exceptional venue.

If any small hiccups arise during planning, they will communicate with you professionally and fairly and find a timely solution. The food and cocktails are truly remarkable. Every guest will be taken care of and enjoy a beautiful and memorable evening.

I feel lucky to say I truly had my dream wedding, and it could have only happened at The Ebell! Love.

I don't even know where to begin on detailing how amazing The Ebell was for our wedding! Basically just stop looking at other venues and go with The Ebell! This venue is absolutely gorgeous and with many different spaces you can utilize, you truly have the ability and flexibility to really make your wedding exactly what you want.

Some things that also really drew me to The Ebell were knowing we would be the only wedding of the day and that we could personalize just about every aspect of our special day. During our tour, I don't think there was a single thing Jenny showed us or talked about without saying "if you don't like it this way, we can change any part of this" and this also went for the food menus and I LOVED that! We toured other venues that had multiple weddings each day or framed it as 'pick your wedding out of our book' which was not appealing to us.

Jenny, Krissy, and team are so wonderful to work with and made the process so incredibly easy for us. This was a destination wedding for us and I never once had to worry about making sure everything was on track; they had it handled. They were also very flexible with the tours and food tastings to work around our schedule which was amazing!

The Ebell truly did give us the wedding we wanted and we couldn't have asked for anything else! From the gorgeous lounge to the amazing courtyard to the absolutely stunning dining room, we wouldn't have changed a single thing! And did I mention, the food is incredible! Our guests all said this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding and I couldn't agree more!

Our guests continue to tell us this was the most beautiful and fun wedding they have been to and I know a big part of that is because of the stunning venue and service from everyone at The Ebell! Not only did they make my husband and I feel so special on our wedding day and during the entire but they also made our guests feel special. I would 100% recommend this venue for everyone's wedding!!

This venue was everything we wanted. Every room was what we imagined and it blew us away the minute we walked into it. The staff was amazing the night of our wedding. Jenny and Krissy were really helpful with all the details I asked for and were very reponsive to every question I had leading up to the wedding.
Our cocktail hour and dinner was amazing as well. The food was so delicious, it had everyone talking about it for days after the wedding.

At first we thought everything was really pricey, but we would never look back at it because every penny was worth it. From the service team to how beautiful everything looked, it was just remarkable. I would definitely recommend this venue to any couple. We will remember our day forever and we are so happy to have chose The Ebell!

Thank you team!

Michael & Mena

There is not enough time in a day for us to describe how amazing the Ebell was for our wedding! The venue is absolutely stunning, with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that allow you to create an awesome event flow with ample room and variety for your guests. From the big staircase, to the garden, to the gorgeous doors, ceilings, and arches throughout, the Ebell was the perfect backdrop for our wedding.

Even more impressive than the space itself was the INCREDIBLE team we worked with. Jenny and Krissy are phenomenal and we actively miss them now that the wedding is over. They were incredible partners to us throughout the planning process, and we felt like they were as excited about the wedding as we were. From helping facilitate our special requests to adding their own awesome ideas into the mix, they brought to life our dream for a glamorous, rock and roll, gold sequin filled lovefest.

The food was delicious (our guests are still raving about it) and we could not have been happier with the menu Chef pulled together for us. The Banquet Manager we worked with (Duane) and his team delivered FLAWLESS service throughout the night.

Overall, we could not have been happier and our wedding surpassed even our wildest dreams! Much the love and gratitude for the Ebell team.

Had an absolutely gorgeous wedding here. Jenny was fantastic to work with, always on top of things and really making us feel like we were special. She worked well with all of our vendors and made accommodations where she could, which resulted in a STUNNING wedding. I'm so happy we found the Ebell, there was more than enough space for our wedding of a little over 200 ppl. That brings me to the space: all of the vintage details, the unique vintage chairs, the beautiful bridal suite, the staircase, the fact that there's a grandfather clock in every room makes this place truly unique. The two things I wanted to make sure I found in a wedding venue were 1) that it didn't feel like a wedding factory 2) that we didn't feel rushed or kicked out. I went to so many venues where there were 5 weddings a day and they rushed people out. At the Ebell, there's only one event per day so it felt like it was truly ours. It was also such a unique, elegant space which matched perfectly with what we wanted. Thank you Ebell and team for being a part of our big day!

My only advice would be to stop looking and just book at The Ebell.
Everyone was so kind, accommodating, patient and sweet. Anytime I had a request, question or idea, I would email my thoughts and someone always responded openly and enthusiastically. All of their recommendations from the wedding planner to flower arrangements, cake (all vendors!) were on point. And on the day of, everyone involved from the wedding planner to all the workers on site were simply amazing. Everyone was always smiling and just willing to go out of their way to make sure my husband and I were happy and had everything we needed. This place is truly special from the location, setting, interior look and parking was simply perfect in many ways. There's not one single complaint, only that our wedding could have ended 3 hours later then planned (lol). I will never forget this special day and I'm grateful for the entire team involved.

Don't have a single clue on how to plan a wedding? Don't fret. The team at the Ebell of Los Angeles offers top notch service stemming from years of experience. My wife and I planned to the best of our ability prior to booking our wedding with Ebell; however, there was so much more required for our wedding to come into fruition. This is where Jenny and Krissy, and even the Director, came in to save our booties. They made sure to accommodate every single one of our requests, while keeping us within our budget. The only reason why we ended up spending more than we had to was because our parents' invited more people than expected. AND YET!! The staff at Ebell was able to accommodate the last minute changes.

The venue is beautiful with an old-school elegance about it. Make sure you don't skimp on the lighting because it really makes the place vibrant. I don't think I need to say anything more about that.

Food: EXCEPTIONAL! We ordered the filet mignon and salmon for our meal options. SUPER moist and delicious.

Service: Our guests could not stop raving about how wonderful the service was, so I stand by my people.

Experience: They made our dream wedding come true. We were on a tight budget and they did everything they possibly could to accommodate with payment options. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the Ebell for providing us with the perfect night.

Much love,
Ray and Angie

We absolutely loved working with Jenny and the team at The Ebell! The venue is gorgeous, but also convenient for guests (both locals and out of towners). But, even more importantly, the staff and service are AMAZING! From the very beginning we loved working with Jenny who was extremely professional, thoughtful, flexible and fun We had several meetings with her to make certain every last detail was considered and executed to help make our wedding a truly wonderful event for us and our family. The day of our wedding, we were extremely relaxed because we knew Jenny and the Ebell team would take care of everything - and they definitely did! We were able to simply enjoy our wedding without any stress as each and every detail was thoughtfully coordinated. Our guests also commented on how wonderful and elegant the service of the staff was and delicious the food was! The Ebell helped us put together an amazing experience for us and our guests that we all enjoyed immensely. Thank you, Jenny! We HIGHLY recommend this venue and team!

The Ebell helps you make your vision a reality. We used the ENTIRE space, and it felt grand, a beautiful and warm and private. The venue is open to negotiating options that work financially and aesthetically for the customer. They are also very responsive and kind. Our wedding day was incredible, and it was so special to be married in such a beautiful historic venue!

We walked into the stunning Ebell of Los Angeles and immediately fell in love with the gorgeous, vintage building. Shortly afterwards we fell in love with Special Events Manager, Jenny Young, who's enthusiasm for our outside-the-box wedding ideas matched our own and thus began a beautiful relationship, paring the backdrop of the beautiful Ebell with our dreams for a midsummer nights dream, Art Deco extravaganza...with cats!
Creativity was allowed to run wild & resulted a wedding that included trees around the Chuppah, a kitten adoption during cocktail hour, a single origin chocolate bar with a custom made s'mores fire box & chocolate sommelier, a string quartet, bagpipes, a jazz band and live acoustic dance music band.
He wore a top hat & cane, I wore 'the dress' and Jenny & her incredible team took care of us like family & made our special day utterly spectacular.
We're already looking forward to the next time we host a large celebration and can work with the amazing Ebell of Los Angeles again.

The ebell really is the belle of Los Angeles! This venue was just the perfect venue for our wedding. Jenny and krissy from the Ebell were just the sweetest from day 1 and it was love at first sight when hey showed us the venue. The ebell was perfect for our great gatsby theme because it just has a luxurious feel to it with its decorated ceiling and beautiful artwork. Booking the ebell as our venue location was just the best decision we could've made! Thank you Ebell!!

The Ebell was the most fabulous place to get married, not just because of its gorgeous, dramatic ballrooms, but also because of their outstanding staff. As proud native Angelenos, my husband and I wanted a venue that was part of the story of our city: we all know the Ebell as the first women’s club in the City of Angels, but it was also the first art gallery in LA, which spoke to my passion for the arts.

Jenny, Kristina, and the rest of the Ebell team were fabulous partners in coordinating our wedding. After all the stress, late night emails/phone calls, and thrills, their team was such a pleasure to work with. The Ebell was the only venue that we looked at for our wedding, and part of that was thanks to their professionalism, reassuring demeanor, and can-do attitude that made us Say Yes to the Venue so quickly. The staff at the Ebell will make anything happen, and are master problem solvers. Even when I thought we were being ridiculous, their team said “no problem” without a blink of an eye.

Lastly, the food is incredible. I was one of those brides who was realistic that this is a fancy dinner party. The Ebell catering team did not disappoint!

Whether you want modern or elegant this venue suits all styles. Great place to take photos as well.

great work!!! Will definitely recommend you!

excellent service!!!!! and very creative!!

amazing work!!! I am glad I used Wedding Wire to locate you!

From the moment that we visited The Ebell for our wedding reception location, we knew that it was the perfect place to host our wedding. The staff was incredibly warm, accommodating and professional and took special care of us from day one. Throughout the planning process, they were very helpful in answering our questions and were very responsive to all emails. And on the day of our wedding, we could not have dreamed of the day going more perfectly. From the impeccable, 5-star service, to the absolutely delicious food, to the beautiful venue - The Ebell team went above and beyond our dreams to deliver the most perfect, memorable day that we will always cherish. I could not speak highly enough of The Ebell team!!

The Ebell of Los Angeles is an absolutely stunning venue! It was love at first sight with the Ebell for us. The history, elegance, and the experienced staff made our decision very easy. After seeing the venue and speaking with the staff, we couldn't wait to get married in this beautiful venue. We only gave ourselves just a few months to plan and were kinda worried that not everything would be accomplished in time. But the staff at The Ebell of Los Angeles guided us through our planning prior to the big day and everything turned out amazing! The venue looked beautiful on our big day. There was someone by our side through out the day making sure we had everything we wanted. From drinks, appetizers, and dinner. They made us feel like a guest at our own wedding. We are so happy we chose The Ebell of Los Angeles. We have the staff at The Ebell to thank for a very memorable day :-) Thank you!

I knew I was going to get married at the Ebell the minute I walked through the doors! The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff is beyond helpful! I started with Tiffany, but unfortunately she left for another job. Michael picked up where she left off and he was amazing! So helpful, so friendly and went above and beyond to make the day special!

Chef Louis and his team did a marvelous job!

All the guests kept saying the whole evening was like a fairy tale! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening!

I picked this venue to escape from the basic ballroom setting. The Ebell is a historical building that gave my wedding reception a vintage yet elegant vibe almost like old hollywood. I chose the art palor side of the venue which includes large cool looking dome shaped windows and a staircase to come down for a grand entrance. Staff was professional and on the ball. I had Anessa Birkemeier as my event manager she was the best. She was warm and bent over backwards to accomendate my needs. Overall the Ebell is a excellent venue to have your wedding.

Our wedding at the Ebell was a wonderful experience, from the planning process up though the event and after. Anessa was a dream to work with, and the Chef and his staff created a wonderful menu for us that showcased our family traditions. It was a flawless, fun day, and so many of our guests complimented the beauty of the space, remarking that it is so unusual to find a space like this in Los Angeles.

Top-notch service, excellent food, great communication with Michael and Anessa throughout the planning process. It's a very special, authentic LA venue that is just gorgeous with a lot of versatility for different sized parties. I am beyond thrilled to have had my wedding here!

As a wedding coordinator, I can not say enough about this venue. I was not involved in the negotiating of the Ebell contract, because I was hired after my clients had already signed their agreement. But from my first meeting with Anessa, to the amazing day-of staff, and the flawless food, I would 100 percent suggest this venue. It is worth every penny!!

I just had my wedding ceremony and reception at the Ebell, and can't say enough great things about this venue! The entire wedding planning process, from start to finish, was a dream because of the superlative professionalism and sheer warmth of the Ebell staff. We've been so impressed by everything at the Ebell- from an events staff that feels like a family, to incredible food (our guests commented it was by far the most delicious food of any wedding they've attended!), to a historical space that is stunningly well-kept, magical, unique.

I worked very closely with Lauren on the events staff for months on end planning the wedding, and she is a dream. She managed to respond to all of my emails and requests to visit the space with various vendors within minutes of my sending emails, and pre-empted my own emails by thinking ahead for me. Every time I dropped in to the Ebell, Lauren and Anessa were there, smiling, warm, and calm- which really matters when you are planning an event for 160 people for the first time in your life, and might otherwise be overwhelmed with feelings of panic and disorganization! Right before I walked down the aisle, Lauren was up in the bridal chamber hallway making sure I had everything I needed, and sweetly gave me a thumbs-up. And this is really why I loved the Ebell- having your wedding there feels like an intimate family affair- I can't stress how much it matters to have staff really enthusiastically working with you and making sure you are truly satisfied and delighted with everything on the day.

Beyond these wonderful aspects to the Ebell, the in-house food is glorious. Coming up to the wedding, we were trying to figure out whether to go with an outside caterer or go with the Ebell's Chef. We opted to do a tasting with Chef and make our decision afterwards- and managed only to get through the salad course before it was clear we'd have to go with Chef!

Thank you to the Ebell! I now can't imagine getting married anywhere else!

My husband and I got married here on May 26, 2013 and could not be more impressed by the venue and their staff. Every single one of our guests raved about how perfect this place was. From the courtyard to the ballroom, this place is absolutely gorgeous. We had the pleasure of working with Anessa Birkemeier who is the Event Supervisor at The Ebell and words cannot even describe how wonderful she is. We highly recommend this venue and feel lucky to have had our dream wedding at The Ebell of Los Angeles!

I was very particular about where I wanted to get married and had a long list of requirements. The Ebell met them all. The venue itself is simply amazing, and the vintage detail is just what I was looking for. Our wedding was big, yet very detailed, and for all of the elements we would need all of the rooms and everything to flow smoothly from one room to the next. The staff at the Ebell made that happen. They were..well simply stated. THE BEST.

Melissa, Anessa and the rest of the staff at the Ebell overtime because like family. They were amazing. Everyone was always so warm and personable, and extremely attentive. They REALLY care about their clients, and make sure to make their dreams come true. Not only did they make my requests happen, they saw my vision, and took the time to come up with ideas, solutions, and suggestions when needed. They listened to what I envisioned and got to know us as people, so that they could truly give us the wedding we imagined. The service, the food the ambiance, everything was spectacular. They even made buttoning up small logistical details..fun. I looked forward to every visit.

Wedding day went off without a hitch. The service was phenomenal and we even had our own separate server who waited on us the entire time! The entire staff was onsite and made sure in conjunction with my amazing wedding planner, that things would go exactly expected. And they did! The control freak in me was able to completely let go and surrender…and just enjoy the two year anticipated day.
Also, I can’t write this review without quickly mentioning the food. IMPECCABLE. Kudos to the chef. People to this day say it was the best filet and sea bass they’ve ever tasted (and trust me, I have some harsh critics).

All in all, the staff at the Ebell made my day, an unforgettable experience and will have people talking for years to come. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for EVERYTHING you did. You were a pure joy.

The beauty of The Ebell speaks for itself. The architecture is amazing and the history even more so. We wanted a more modern feel for our wedding with clean lines, but fell in love with the architecture and columns at The Ebell. Through the use of lighting, we emphasized the architectural highlights and transformed the venue into a more modern feel.

Anessa and the staff at The Ebell were equally amazing. Anessa responded to all my emails at all hours, met with my planner and me multiple times throughout our year of planning and went above and beyond by looking into how to make all of our unique requests happen. Anessa worked with us to help us personalize our wedding and ensure that it wasn't cookie cutter, but a true reflection of us. She happily made changes and rolled with the punches, such as changing the table layout less than 3 weeks before the wedding! Even when working out tough contractual/financial issues, Anessa was candid and always willing to work with us. All of the staff at The Ebell were so happy to be there for us, even though they were working late into the night on New Year's Eve!

The food! We loved The Ebell so much (and that love was reinforced when we met with Anessa for the first time) that we booked The Ebell without even tasting the food! I read reviews from other brides and they were right - the food was delicious! We had so many compliments on the food - particularly the lamb chop lollipops and pulled pork BBQ sliders hors d'oeuvres, the butternut squash soup, the NY Steak, and the mini grilled cheese sandwiches served late night! With 230 guests, there were the right amount of servers continuously bringing out food, passing champagne, and serving at the open bar.

We had so many wonderful comments from guests about how gorgeous the wedding venue was and how smoothly the whole night flowed. Our guests truly felt taken care of and I thank the Ebell staff for making it happen.

I love this place! The service was great and the venue is beautiful!

There are not words to describe how wonderful and amazing the folks at The Ebell are. Melissa was a delight and such a willing spirit from the very first meeting. She was a guiding light and has such amazing positive energy. Plus, she moved mountains and responded to my every possible wish! Now, moving on the incomparable Chef Louis Pechan, who created a very special 5-course meal -- including an amuse bouche and cheese course! All of my guests are still raving about the incredible meal and perfect wine pairings. The care and concern shown every step of the way by everyone at The Ebell puts them in a class all their own.

Melissa and Anessa were wonderful and helped us through the entire process, though we were very busy with our own careers through the entire wedding planning period. I can't say enough about the architecture of the ebell--it requires so little embellishment. It's just gorgeous. And the food was delicious--we had lots of compliments from our guests. The service was timely, no one had to wait for food or drinks. We hope to use the ebell for other events in our future.

My husband and I recently got married at the Ebell of Los Angeles and it was just beautiful.

Service

Melissa and Anessa really took care of us from the start. Melissa was super sweet even though I had more than a few changes to make with the guest list/contract. Also we had a personal server attend to us which added so much to the night. His name escapes me at the moment but we truly felt like kings and queens because of him.

Venue

The venue is gorgeous. We actually had our ceremony outdoors and it was everything I ever imagine.

Food

Oh the food, how could I forget? The food was simply amazing. We had filet mignon for everyone and it was delicious. It was cooked perfectly. The chef made some Korean fusion hor deurves that were so tasty.

All in all we are super glad that we held our wedding ceremony and reception at the Ebell of LA.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! We are so happy with both the venue and the service at the Ebell. Our guest at our wedding were completely impressed with the rooms and the intimacy of the venue. Both Melissa Allen & Anessa Curtin (Special Events) were so help and pleasant to work with, they offered great suggestions and ideas. The food and drinks were amazing. Both our family and friends could not stop raving about our venue. You definitely get your money's worth and more. You will not regret choosing the Ebell.

B-E-A-UITFUL place! GRRREAT staff and deeeeelicious food!

Couldn't have been happier with Jenny and her team. Thrilled to have chosen the Ebell.

We just had our wedding at the Ebell on Saturday and it was fantastic. Everyone loved the venue and the service was top notch! I can't say enough about Melissa and Anessa. They made our whole process so easy and comfortable. The food was great and everyone still talking about the fried Mac and Cheese balls! Thanks for making our wedding so beautiful!

I fell in love with the Ebell as a teenager dreaming about my wedding, and I tucked pictures of it in my “wish book” for my future life. Decades later when I got engaged, I pulled out that wish book and the Ebell was there, still calling to me. Though my mom and I toured several venues before making our way to the Ebell, I was indifferent to them because they were just so ordinary. But five minutes into our tour of the Ebell, I began crying. I was drawn in by the beautiful architecture and the gently vintage ambiance. The ceiling. The iron doors. The staircase. The fountain. Ebell was grand and intimate and special, and I knew it was the place where I would be married.

After I got over myself and had that initial emotional reaction, I began noticing other things during the tour that made Ebell feel right…in a peculiarly wonderful way. It was Halloween, and I was surrounded by Rosie the Riveter (special events director Melissa), her little dog (who had accompanied her to work that day), and a ninja (special events rep David) whose face was completely hidden behind a mask. This playfulness suggested the Ebell team enjoyed working there, which in my mind meant they would ultimately be good to me and good for my wedding. I was right. I had my dream wedding at the Ebell on July 3, 2011, and there is no other place that would have been better. Ebell is AMAZING!!

So for the other noteworthy aspects of my Ebell experience that constitute a review:

SPECIAL EVENTS TEAM: Throughout the eight months of planning, Melissa, David, Anessa, and Kristin were professional, accommodating, and down-to-earth. They greet you with a hug, answer your questions with a smile, and manage events with seamless ease. Every interaction I had with them was positive, even when they had to say no (or give strict parameters) about something I was requesting. They also came through for us in a big way on wedding day when one of my vendors didn’t show, and I appreciate their graceful handling of that emergency.

VALUE: It was expensive, but so worth it. It is a historical site, and it is priced accordingly. We got a huge discounted rate by having our wedding on a Sunday, but most of that discount was off-set by having to pay for air conditioning to be brought in (it’s an old building that doesn’t have built-in ducts). I think the food though was very reasonably priced for the quality given.

FOOD: Everything we sampled during the tasting was delish (especially the chicken), but we chose the pear carpaccio salad (unique, with a nice light flavor) and the braised beef short rib. The beef was tender and well-seasoned. I was initially concerned that the portions would be small because the Ebell is upscale (my family and friends would not be satisfied with a skimpy meal, no matter the quality), but both the short rib and the vegetarian entrée we chose (vegetable risotto) were very hearty and filling. The short rib was my favorite part of the meal (it brought back memories of my Grammy’s cooking), but all of our guests’ food comments were about the sorbet. It was fantastic. I’m so glad we didn’t do Pinkberry…the Ebell’s sorbet was much more elegant, less expensive, and it came with a fancy “cookie.” The only slightly negative thought I had on the food was that the hors d’oeuvres were small, but I guess they are supposed to be. I am extremely pleased with the food we had at the wedding. Thank you Chef Louis!

WAIT STAFF: I can’t really comment on the service provided to my guests (I wasn’t paying attention), but dinner timing seemed to flow well. But I can comment on how THRILLED I was that hubby and I had a personal waiter the entire day! Such a pleasant surprise! Hubby still talks about it. Our waiter William, was friendly, helpful, and very attentive to our needs.

LOGISTICS: We had the ceremony in the Lounge; cocktail hour in the Art Salon and Garden; and reception back in the Lounge. Time was a blur to me that day, but a couple of guests told me that it took too long to change the Lounge from ceremony space to reception space. Aside from hiring more workers to transition the room, or having the reception in the Dining Room (which we rented, but didn’t use because it’s not as pretty), I can’t figure a way things could have been expedited. I think Ebell did the best they could.

I will say that I wish that a better job had been done in restricting guests’ access to the Lounge while it was being changed over. I didn’t like that my guests were going in and out of the Lounge while it was being changed over. I’m not sure if control of foot traffic was Ebell’s responsibility or my wedding planner’s. I also wish that guests had been forced to enter through the Wilshire doors rather than the side parking lot entry. I paid a fortune for floral arrangements at the Wilshire doors, but they were unseen by most of my guests because they didn’t come in that way.

OVERALL: I have nothing but LOVE, LOVE, LOVE for the Ebell.

We booked with The Ebell back in Dec 2019 for our May 2021 wedding thinking we were way ahead of schedule. We immediately fell in love with the Ebell and knew it was the venue we had to go with! It literally takes your breath away with how beautiful the space is (from the courtyard to the halls) and you instantly feel like you're in an old time Hollywood movie. You really don't need rentals or any extra fluff.. the venue is just so so beautiful. Well, our May wedding didn't happen due to COVID and we postponed it to this past weekend in Oct. The Ebell team was SO accommodating and understanding throughout the entire process. Their events team is truly the best and so pleasant to work with (TY Kevin & Jenny)!! We're so happy we were able to have our dream wedding after all this time and everything came together perfectly. Now that it's all over, I can truly say that I have such a newfound respect and appreciation for all the wedding vendors (ESPECIALLY in this pandemic time). There is so much that goes into a wedding, and the Ebell team handles so much of it in-house that you will be saving yourself your sanity, time, and maybe even $!! Did I mention their catering is also delicious?!

This place was great. The history, the atmosphere, the people, everything was great. Originally I wanted a wedding up in the mountains above Malibu. My wife wanted something smack dab downtown LA. Obviously, two different vibes, right? We eventually came across the Ebell and loved it. In the city but far enough away from downtown and all the crazy noise, traffic and homeless population, this place was a perfect spot for out-of-town guests to see the L.A. area!

The outdoor courtyard and the main hall are beautiful and the Ebell utilizes them wonderfully. So happy we chose this place!

The team at the Ebell has been so accommodating and available during these very uncertain times. From the minute I stepped foot in the Ebell, I knew it was the place I wanted to have my wedding. There isn't another venue like it in the area and is truly a special place. Thank you Jenny, Kevin and Anessa for being an incredible A-team!

The Ebell is an absolute dream. The entire experience from the initial tour through our wedding was wonderful. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful....seriously, you can get away with super simple, minimal decor because the space does the job for you. The event staff are WONDERFUL...working with Jenny and Kaitlyn was so easy. In terms of value, compared to other venues of the same caliber, your money will go a lot further. They are totally transparent with what is included in their packages, what other costs might be, etc. Also, the food is GREAT. Everyone kept commenting how delicious everything was. I can't speak more highly about our experience. We had a guest list of about 200, and everything was seamless.

We could not imagine having had our wedding anywhere except at the Ebell. The character of the spaces, being able to having everything at one location, and having the food and alcohol all included made for a significantly more straight forward planning process but what really made it a joy to have our wedding at the Ebell was the staff! Jenny and Krissy were enthusiastic and their experience in planning the perfect day was apparent. Throughout all our interactions they clearly felt excited to help us realize our dream wedding. Everything on the day ran smoothly. Our friends and family are still raving about the excellent food, fun cocktails, and how stunning the venue was. The chef went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary restrictions (vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free) and several guests commented that they would become vegans if they could eat the mushroom Wellington everyday. The Ebell and the staff made our day spectacular. Thank you to the whole team!!

The Wilshire Ebell was the absolute perfect location for our wedding. We loved everything and everyone involved there. It was magical on every level - and the food was extraordinary. We highly recommend this venue.

Since I got married in August, I've told other friends who have asked for advice that the most important thing you could possibly have in a wedding venue is a coordinator who vibes with you. Jenny and I hit it off immediately and her attention to detail and shared vision was one of the biggest factors in making our wedding gorgeous and perfectly efficient.

The Ebell was the most expensive venue we looked at and was a bit of a splurge for us, but that's because they have a great deal of expertise and a high level of service. I feel like they worked with us to make the investment worth it, and the space is so beautiful I feel like I saved money by not needing to augment it much. It's also a multifaceted space, and we were able to get a range of beautiful and unique wedding photos by using the indoor, outdoor, and upstairs spaces (Jenny worked hard to get us permission to photograph upstairs - super accommodating!)

They were also able make recommendations for services we didn't have yet, like a wedding coordinator, and had an in-house lighting service that came up with something simple and perfect. The team at the Ebell, the wedding coordinator, the DJ and a couple helpful friends and relatives worked together to make my wedding day come and go without a single disaster.

When it was all said and done, Jenny and the rest of the team at the Ebell set everything up so I didn't have to worry about a thing on my wedding day. We danced and drank and goofed off with all our friends and family until our feet ached, and multiple attendees said (and I think they were being sincere) that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.

Seriously, the Ebell even won over my mom, and she's a tough sell. (She was thrilled that the service staff was attentive and kind to all of my extended relatives, and that the venue features prominently in multiple episodes of The Gilmore Girls.)

A little pricey, but worth every single penny. Our wedding was truly one of a kind because of this beautifully historic location and wonderful personnel. In addition, the team eased ALL of my concerns and our guests can't stop talking about how great the food was. Thank you Ebell of Los Angeles!!!

Ebell was the only venue we saw and we are extremely happy with our choice. From the planning until the day of the wedding, the staff went above and beyond to make sure the day was executed as perfectly as possible. Our guests have told me the food was delicious and service was on point. I can't believe the night went by so fast and all that are left are pictures. If you're looking for a venue with elegance, class, style, and especially something local to Los Angeles, this is the place.

This venue was incredible, such character which isn't always easy to find in Los Angeles. And my guests are still raving about the food even weeks later.