The Garland

My wife and I had been to the Garland a few times before touring it, but we had no idea there was a beautiful outdoor venue hidden away in their garden. The stage was perfect for our ceremony, the area around the fountain was ideal for our cocktail house, and the Beverly Garden behind the hedges was wonderful for dinner and dancing. While there is also a ballroom available, we wanted a fully outdoor wedding and we were not disappointed.

We had spent all of summer unsuccessfully touring other wedding venues, and by the time we had toured 8 venues, we were left pretty disheartened. Every venue felt like we had to talk ourselves into why we would have our wedding there. Then, on a whim, my wife found The Garland, right under our noses in Studio City.

From the minute we walked into The Garland lobby, we felt that this place was special. The 70s vibe of the decor, the kind front desk staff, and the visibly happy guests walking in and out immediately comforted us. Then, our lovely event sales representatives, Esmeralda at the time, greeted us and took us to The Beverly Park and The Beverly Park West to show us the spaces we were interested. The moment we walked into the Beverly Park is one neither of us will forget, because we knew right away that we were getting married there. The beautiful greenery and decor made it seem as though we entered a garden, and we couldn't have imagined a better place for us to say, "I do."

During the sales process, The Garland was very understanding of both our cultures, Middle Eastern and Mexican, and was very accommodating with any traditions we needed to fulfill for ourselves and our families. They were also very transparent with the pricing and responsive with any of the million questions and "what if" scenarios we gave them. I can confidently say that every one of the promises they made us during this process was fulfilled throughout the planning and execution of the wedding itself.

After we signed our contract, some time passed, and we were introduced to our new event representative, Britney, and the supervising event manager for The Garland, Vanessa. Throughout the planning process, Britney tended to our every whim--and let me tell you, we did not make it easy. We might have over a hundred separate email threads with different questions and particular requests that both Britney and The Garland as a whole had went above and beyond to accommodate. There was never a moment in the process where we nervous or anxious, because Britney always made us feel confident that she and The Garland had our backs and would do whatever was in their power to achieve our dreams.

Then came the day of, and everything went...exactly as planned. It was perfect. Everything down to the smallest of details was perfect, and I think anyone can tell you how rare that is for any large event, let alone a wedding. The staff was incredibly attentive, and both Britney and The Garland made sure every detail of the event was set up exactly as our planner had conveyed per our wishes.

Lastly, I want to share some feedback from the guests. Every guest loved the food and had only compliments about the amazing service, which is exactly what we had experienced from the moment we walked into the lobby the very first day. No one has been able to stop talking about how beautiful the space was and how beautiful the night panned out overall.

The Garland has been an absolute dream to work with and has made our dream come true. You have no idea the bliss we feel that we were able to work with them to give our friends, families, and most of all, ourselves, a night we'll never forget.

One thousand thank yous to Britney, the absolute best, and The Garland as a whole.

We got married in November at the Garland and it was amazing. From the very start, working with Jasmine was wonderful. She helped us every step of the way and worked together with our coordinators to help make our event unforgettable. When we decided to check out the Garland for our wedding we had no idea they had such a beautiful space. We had the reception and cocktail hour in Beverly Park West, which is a hidden spot with trees, twinkle lights, a fountain and a fire pit. Everyone from LA who attended commented that they had no idea that this gorgeous space was here and neither did we. We had the reception in the main ballroom and it was equally as beautiful. The room is simple but classy with modern gold lighting fixtures and neutral colors that allow you to make the space your own. We also had access to the outside patio adjacent to the ballroom where we were able to stage our photobooth, guestbook and seating chart. And there are couches and heaters on that patio in case a guest wants to relax away from the festivities. The food and drinks at cocktail hour and the sit-down dinner were wonderful. Many people commented that it was some of the best wedding food they’ve ever had. One thing that we also loved was that the cake comes with the venue - we were able to taste the cake at The Garland and that made it stress free. Not to mention it was delicious and beautiful. The hotel itself is also a great place for out of town guests. We had about 60 out of town guests and most of them stayed at the hotel and people loved it. The Garland is a hidden gem in North Hollywood and Jasmine and the rest of the staff will help you throw your dream wedding.

We selected The Garland hotel for our wedding and reception due to their magical Beverly Park setting. Dealing with Jasmine Townsend from the hotel on every detail was a dream. They made everything so easy and every single detail surpassed our expectations. We had 200 people and friends are still commenting as to how epic the wedding was and how much everyone loved the hotel. We planned a cocktail hour, ceremony, reception and special movie theater activities for the post 10pm crowd. The food, drink, facilities and staffing all were INCREDIBLE.

We held our reception in the Beverly Park at the Garland, and it could not have been a more beautiful space. The staff were incredibly kind and generous throughout the planning and on the day of. It was a wonderful experience!

Just a plain simple but elegant love the set up and also the price....will recommend

Just the BEST! Can't thank Monique and Michelle enough. If you're looking for an outdoor garden-y wedding option that can feel super custom and unique to your style but also is so turnkey, seamless, and professional with minimal rentals... look no further! It was so great to have our ceremony and reception all in one place outdoors (Beverly Park, + Beverly Park West). Their food is top notch and so fun! Really feels like a celebration of Southern California. The service is incredible. Lots of outdoor patio furniture and lawn games are included in Beverly Park, which made cocktail hour feel so relaxed. You also get a free hotel room on your wedding night and an included wedding cake from Delicious Bakery- really a great deal! You can customize the menu as much as you want, with lots of fun add-on options (we opted for passed hors d'oeuvres for cocktail hour in addition to a taco bar and added on ice cream sandwiches to dessert. We also got a complimentary signature cocktail (chose margaritas) and complimentary welcome champagne for all guests at the ceremony. Lots of linens and table formations to choose from as well. White garden chairs included for ceremony, but also an option to upgrade to chivari for dinner. If you need to negotiate something (parking), we found that they were very flexible and truly wanted us to have a memorable special day. We can't wait to come back for our anniversary, and look forward to dining at The Front Yard in years to come.

The Garland truly rolled out the red carpet for us as well as our family. Their staff went above and beyond accomadating every little need as well as helping to accommodate my mother in a wheelchair. The grounds are beautiful and the staff are amazing!! We even got compliments from our other vendors how great they were to them as well! We had the wedding of our dreams! And if you ever stop by look for Pablo, one of the staff members that treated us ike his own family.

Looking for that special place to host your wedding or event? Consider the Garland. A retro trendy hotel with an amazing outdoor event space, and staffed by some of the most professional, hard working people in the business. When you work with the Garland for your special day, know that you are in the best hands possible. From our dining experience to the hotel stay, to the day of our wedding; the Garland delivered one of the best experiences of our lives, and we felt like we were always taken care of . Also, they offer the best catered menu I have ever had. Nothing was cold. Everything was timely. And most of all, delicious. They were exceptionally accommodating to all our requests and working with outside vendors to bring our big day to life. If you are looking for a venue with that magic you want to infuse into your event, The Garland is not only the one of the best choices in the valley, but in all of LA.

We couldn’t be happier that we had our wedding at The Garland! From our first meeting, they impressed us with great customer service, making sure we knew they were here to make our wedding day vision come to life. Our original coordinator left partway through the year, but Lindsey jumped in with professionalism and enthusiasm. Especially in the week leading up to the wedding, she was on top of every last detail and communicating with us constantly. Thanks to her, we went into the day confident that everything would go smoothly, so we were relaxed and just enjoyed the wedding!

One of our main draws was the catering connected to The Front Yard. The food was excellent—we received so many compliments from our guests, especially about the short rib that melts in your mouth. The staff made sure we were fed during the cocktail hour and reception, and we’re glad we got to enjoy the delicious food! Tony, the catering captain, was fantastic and there for whatever we needed. The cake was included in the package (we highly recommend Delicious Bakery!).

The garden is a surprisingly hidden gem behind the hotel. It’s impossible to tell that you’re close to the highway. With trees and greenery surrounding us, the backdrop of our ceremony was beautiful. We had our cocktail hour in the back of the garden, which made for an easy transition. The ballroom for our reception turned out gorgeous, especially with the flowers and uplights we added.

Overall, The Garland just made it all easy. Having an all-inclusive venue handle catering, linens, tables, ceremony space, cake, etc. simplified everything. We were so impressed with how flexible and accommodating they were. They were happy to make any customizations to their wedding packages to create the right fit for our wedding and budget. It was an incredible experience, and The Garland helped make our wedding day perfect!