We visited 15+ venues around the Los Angeles area and were either unimpressed by the service or the pricing. We randomly chanced upon Los Verdes Golf Course and decided to visit even though it was an hour away. Our breaths were taken away as we were driving into Los Verdes as we were greeted by breath-taking ocean views.

The venue: Even though the outside of the venue does not look like much, the ballroom has neutral wall coloring, wood flooring, and is surrounded by windows that provide ample lighting (blinds available). There is a terrace where you can view the beautiful sunset and grounds. The 10th tee box gives you an ocean view, is well maintained, and sits ever so slightly elevated so you do not really notice any golfers that may be nearby. Our guests could not stop taking pictures around the venue. A bonus is that the space is highly customizable with florals or by their decor team that the venue contracts to provide dance floors, lighting, draping, etc. Also included was a bridal and separate groom's suite. The bridal suite had a keypad lock, much needed AC, and was spacious enough for 8 people at any given time. There are plenty of mirrors, outlets and chairs for the getting ready process.
The food: We usually hear that food at weddings can be a huge miss but we received great feedback from almost all of our guests. We opted for the buffet option and everyone was satisfied by the amount of food and variety. People loved the appetizers and mentioned that they kept coming. For dinner, the mushroom risotto was a resounding guest favorite.

The service: Last but not least we want to leave a raving review for the events team. You will not find a better venue because no other venue has a Greg Varley. We were truly amazed by his friendliness and professionalism and it is hard not to compare him to other individuals we've met because his service is simply top-notch and blows everyone else out of the water. You can feel the enthusiasm he has for what he does. We were sold on the venue once we stepped food on the grounds and to say Greg did everything he could to make that happen would be an understatement. We felt like we instantly connected with him and he made the entire venue selection process so much easier on us. We had planned the wedding until we hired a day of coordinator the week before our wedding and in the months we spoke with him, Greg was a well trusted resource. He was always on top of things and worked so hard to make every one of our requests and wedding vision come to fruition. We've truly rarely had the pleasure of meeting someone so genuinely invested in making someone else's dream a reality. Truthfully, we are both a bit sad that we are no longer planning a wedding because we don't get to interact with him! Our wedding would not have happened without him. We are so grateful and working with him made our wedding everything we could have dreamed of and more. We also want to give a special shout-out to his teammate Ashley. Although we did not interact with her nearly as much, she did a phenomenal job looking after us on our wedding day. Our wedding happened to be on the hottest day of the year and when my now husband started having signs of a heat stroke, she quickly brought us water and food. She shuffled the schedule around with ease and was empathetic, which made us feel very at ease despite the setback. Let the view speak for itself but we cannot recommend them enough. You will truly be in great hands.

Los Verdes is a beautiful venue, and we loved our wedding. However, there were several problems, and I don’t know if I would consciously recommend a friend to book their wedding through Los Verdes given what I had experienced.

First, management was very bad. They were unresponsive, lacked attention to details, and overall made planning extremely difficult. When we would ask questions, we would find Greg never answering our emails despite the simplicity of our questions. I understand needing to take a bit of time before responding, but several emails would go unanswered. Later, we were working with Jules, and she was responsive but overall, there was a great lack of attention to details.

When finalizing the Banquet Event Order, there would be several mistakes that would have to repeatedly get fixed. Additionally, they tried to charge us for a higher price on food, decor, etc. before I pulled up the emails they had originally sent and then they honored the quoted prices. The positive is that they did give us a small discount, but it left a bad taste in my mouth that they were trying to upcharge us from what we had originally agreed.

In addition, we requested to set up the groom’s suite in the buffet room instead of the traditional suite which is much farther away for some odd reason. It was not set up at all when my husband got there, and he and his best man had to move all of the random chairs, extra tables, and junk away from the room so they could get ready.

The food was really good, and we got good feedback from guests. But we paid for a “gourmet dessert station”, and the gourmet dessert station ended up being one small platter of finger-sized treats. Hardly gourmet. There also wasn’t any plates, utensils, etc. and guests had to take out their own napkins to pick up the food.

Lastly, the coordinator provided through the venue (Michael at True Luxe Events) is the worst coordinator I’ve ever seen. DO NOT BOOK WITH TRUE LUXE EVER! Even if his service is free, do not do it because they do not know how to coordinate a wedding to save their life, and it’s ridiculous that Los Verdes works with them. It’s also indicative of how all of Los Verdes’s preferred vendors also quoted me severely upcharge prices that were not worth the quality that I saw.

Our wedding at Los Verdes, nestled on a stunning golf course with breathtaking ocean views, surpassed all our expectations. The ceremony site offered exactly what we were looking for: a picturesque backdrop of the ocean that made our vows even more meaningful. The reception and cocktail hour areas were beautifully designed, striking the perfect balance between elegance and relaxation, which our guests truly appreciated.

Los Verdes impressed us not only with its scenic beauty but also with its exceptional service and flexibility. They were accommodating about outside food and allowed us to bring in an outside dessert vendor, which made it easier for us to personalize our wedding day. The food provided by Los Verdes was outstanding and received glowing reviews from all our guests. The bar service was excellent, with skilled bartenders who ensured everyone's glasses were full throughout the evening.

During the planning process, Greg was our main point of contact and he was instrumental in making our vision come to life. However, we faced a minor hiccup when Greg left and there was a temporary communication lapse during the transition to a new representative. While this was a bit stressful in the month leading up to our wedding, Los Verdes ultimately resolved the issue and ensured everything was in place for our special day.

One of the highlights of our wedding day was the golden hour photo session at Los Verdes. The views were unparalleled, providing us with some of the most stunning and cherished photos of our entire wedding album.

Despite the initial challenge, we are immensely grateful to Los Verdes for providing us with such a beautiful venue and an unforgettable experience. Our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more, thanks to the venue's breathtaking location, impeccable service, flexibility, and dedication to making our day truly special.

We looked far and wide, and this was by far the best deal in the PV peninsula.