Cuvier Club by Wedgewood Weddings

The Cuvier Club made my dream wedding come true. They were incredibly accommodating with everything we asked for and made the day go so smoothly. Everything looked so beautiful and went above and beyond what we asked for. Our coordinator Amanda did an amazing job and never made me feel rushed even though we were running behind schedule. The planning process was so easy and all the included vendors were great. The food and drinks were delicious and all the guests said they had an amazing time. I thought it was very reasonably priced for what we got. Highly recommend this venue!

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day, and Cuvier Club played a huge role in making it so special. As an all-inclusive venue, everything from start to finish went incredibly smoothly. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, making us and our guests feel welcome the entire time. The food was absolutely delicious and received rave reviews from everyone who attended.

A special shoutout to Jordan, our amazing wedding coordinator, for keeping everything on track and making the day feel effortless, and Amanda, who helped us nail down all the details and ensured our vision came to life. Every part of our experience with Cuvier Club was seamless, and we are so grateful to the entire team for making our wedding truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!

It was a true pleasure working with the entire Cuvier Club Staff, and all of the vendors who helped make our wedding day so special. We could not have dreamt of a better wedding! They were super friendly, great at communicating, and made our wedding planning stress free. Our guests were amazed by the venue, the food, the decor, and everything in between. Everything about the experience was perfect and we strongly recommend Cuvier Club by Wedgewood.

My husband and I booked this venue for our 21st anniversary/wedding party. We renewed our vows at the Wedding Bowl and then had our reception/party at the Cuvier Club. From the moment we started planning a year ago, everyone was so helpful in planning our magical day the way we wanted it. They even gave us great ideas to make it even better! We had zoom meetings throughout the year to make decisions and plan things out. We used all of their recommendations for hair/makeup-Fuse, music-Supreme DJ entertainment (DJ Seize), flowers- Emerald & Ivy, cake- SugarBears, photo/video-True Photography, and Level up Event Design-custom digital gobo.
The day of our Event, everything was so organized and everyone was ready to go. One thing that stood out to me the most was how calm and collected everyone was. When I showed up I was running late and stressing. Brianna and Amanda were so calm and reassuring that everything was going to be just fine. Seeing them calm and not stressing made me calm down and I was able to focus. They were amazing! They got me where I needed to be, and guided me the whole way through. I'm so grateful for them. I also want to give a shout out to Tyler our Banquet Captain for the night! He made sure everything went smoothly from the food, to the cake and our late night snacks! Overall, we had the best experience and got so many compliments from our guests! They also had an amazing time and thought everything was beautiful! Thanks again!

My husband and I can't say enough great things about Cuvier! This venue is so beautiful and is conveniently located near the wedding bowl. This venue was ideal for us as most guests were coming from the east coast and is less than a 30 minute drive from the airport. The reception hall is beautifully decorated for every event, so you don't need to worry about excessive rentals. The florist, baker, and DJ included in the premier package were all spectacular, and our guests raved about the bartender! Wedgewood's packages are super customizable and are a GREAT value for all you get at Cuvier. They even threw in a few free enhancements along the way, and you don't even need a final guest count until 10 days out. The planning team is amazing and is super attentive and responsive. About a month after booking, we discovered we would be expecting and the team was so accommodating, even offering to shift our date as far as 10 months out. We ended up following through with our original date, and the team made sure that I still got the full experience with N/A signature drinks and cider. We loved our day of coordinators Bri and Amanda who made sure everything went smoothly! Choosing Cuvier was easily the best decision of our wedding planning experience!

My fiancé and I were honored with the opportunity to work with Anders! SHE IS THE BEST! I really mean they all are but she was our direct point of contact for much of our experience with Cuvier Club. If you are looking at this review then you are probably STRESSED like we were. There are SO many things to do and to consider and SO MANY QUESTIONS that you have and are worried about. Rest assured that YOU ARE IN GREAT HANDS IF YOU CHOOSE CUVIER CLUB!!!! I cannot sing high enough prasies to the Anders and the team here! As a GAY couple, my love and I worry about some things that are often taken for granted. Safty, acceptance, equality... we've made progress but there is much more progress needed and it is especially important to feel "normal", if you know what I mean. Look no further if that is of value. Each Wedgewood managed venue had these elements built right in, but with Cuvier Club being located in town we wanted to ensure these were part of the surrounding community as well. Love is truly given and felt to all who come here.

Also, please ask about the amazing history that this place has pre-Wedgewood! This place was just meant for uniting people!

I don’t know exactly where to start, but Cuvier Club was absolutely fantastic from the beginning to the end in making sure our day was special, and they succeeded in that a million times.

My husband and I began our search in 2023 to find a wedding venue that was not only nice and beautiful, but also warm and welcoming as an lGbt couple. We toured a few of the other Wedgewood owned venues that were more local to us in Los Angeles, each with their pros and cons, but before deciding on one of those, we decided to humor ourselves and take the 3 hour trip down to La Jolla to tour the Cuvier Club, and I am SO glad that we did.

The Cuvier Club is absolutely beautiful. From the plant life, to the magical interior and the absolutely breathtaking ceremony sites, we knew immediately that this was the venue for us.

Our first impression of the Cuvier Club was made so incredibly special by Anders. She was so incredibly informative, and we instantly felt a connection and knew that we were in good hands with her. She showed us around the venue, the various ceremony sites, and told us so much about the local area for places to take our wedding photos, where to have rehearsal dinners, and things to do for fun.

The entire team - Anders, Lauren, Mandi, and later Janae and Selina - were absolutely wonderful. They always had smiles on their faces, helping to make our wedding day the best it could be. Like any event, nobody is perfect and there were some small hiccups along the way, but nothing out of the ordinary, and nothing that made a huge problem that couldn’t have been corrected with ease.

On our wedding day, because we resonated with Ander so well, we requested her to be our day-of coordinator because we had so much confidence in her, as a fellow member of the lgbt+ family, to make our day the best it could be and we could tell deep down in her heart that she truly cared about us and wanted our day to be perfect, and it was. In addition to Anders, on our wedding day, Federico was our banquet captain with Sofia as our head server, and they were on it. They made sure we were taken care of at every moment, and I couldn’t commend them any more than I already do.

10’s, 10’s, 10’s across the board!

From the DJ, to the officiant, to the planning team, to the management, you were all so fantastic and perfect, and I truly could not thank you enough, especially as a same-sex couple, for making our day as amazing as it could be.

It’s not often that gay couples find a match, and even less often that they get married due to bigotry and hatred still shared by so many people, but you will find NONE of that here. They didn’t even slightly treat us any differently, and again, I cannot thank Anders enough for making us feel so welcome in the establishment.

I would recommend this venue so highly to anybody, but I recommend it SO SO SO SO SO SO highly to anyone who may be a same-sex couple looking to find a venue that will accept them without hesitation.

I cannot explain in words how amazing Cuvier Club was to work with. From start to finish, they truly did an amazing job on my recent wedding. My partner and I could not have been happier!

Just over a year ago (July 2023), we took the 3 hour drive down from Los Angeles to tour the property with Anders and immediately put our deposit down for our wedding. As a same-sex couple, it was a bit nerve wracking to find the perfect place for us to have our wedding, especially in this political climate. Without a doubt, Anders, as well as the entire team, truly made us feel welcomed and safe. The grounds were well taken care of, the property is beautiful (inside and out), and the location is just PERFECT. It's important to mention that the Cuvier Club is so versatile too because they allow you to have a ceremony on the edge of the ocean-side, or alternatively, in their outside garden space.

Anders truly knows everything about Cuvier Club, its history, and the process of running the show. Over the year of working with her, Anders has become like family to us and we couldn't be more happier to say that she is truly EXCEPTIONAL.

During the planning process, they set up our essential meetings, provided us a binder with important information, and walked us through how to get started with the Cuvier Bowl permit (the outdoor ceremony site). The whole team we worked with (Anders, Lauren, Mandi, and toward the end, Janae and Selina) were absolutely wonderful. There was not a day that they didn't have a smile on their faces to help make our wedding day the best it could be. Of course, there were a few hiccups during these planning stages (occasionally unavailable via phone call, some little details fallen behind after a meeting, etc.), but nothing that overshadowed how great our wedding day was. They also always let us know that if we had any questions to just email or call over the phone - email always seemed to the better option for them as busy as they can be. I can't praise them enough for how well they adapted to us, our guests, and any special accommodation that we needed. The whole team was extremely reassuring and was always there to help, as this was our first rodeo planning something like this.

Come the wedding day, we had everything organized with each vendor (which Cuvier Club helped us organize) and all necessary information sheets for the planning team. Please be aware, depending on the package you choose, you will not have to pay for some of your florals, desserts, or officiant (not everything however!). Our Banquet Captain, Federico, and the head server, Sofia, absolutely killed it. It was a dream come true. While we were out taking photos with our photographer, everyone else was ensuring that our guests were having a great time. There were only a few hiccups on the day, but again, nothing that overshadowed how truly magical it turned out. Any hiccups that were bigger, Megan Bootz, the general manager, really aided the experience by making sure everything was okay. She is a sweetheart!

If you have the opportunity to work with Cuvier Club, please do not pass up. You will be so very happy and will never forget your big day and how amazing it was. Thank you to the entire team at Cuvier Club again. Cheers!

I can’t say enough good things about Anders and the team at Cuvier Club! They are super responsive, knowledgeable, fun, professional, good w suggestions if you would like, adaptable, responsive, organized… What more could you want? The planning is going great and we can’t wait to do our invitations for the big day for our daughter. The vibe at the Cuvier Club is awesome. We are following them on Instagram and the weddings look gorgeous and super fun!

Having worked at Cuvier Club multiple times as a wedding photographer and videographer, I can confidently declare it an exceptional venue. The elegant and flexible spaces are perfect for both intimate ceremonies and larger receptions. The sophisticated ambiance and picturesque indoor and outdoor areas create endless stunning photo and video opportunities. The staff at Cuvier Club are incredibly professional and accommodating, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone involved.