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Amy Knoll and Chef Neal Fraser
Amy Knoll and Chef Neal Fraser
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Vibiana, a historic cathedral-turned-event-venue built in 1876, is a true oasis in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, California. Since 2012, Amy Knoll Fraser and Chef Neal Fraser have operated the property, bringing their guest-first, holistic restaurant hospitality philosophy, honed over three decades in the industry, to special events. In 2015, they opened Redbird, their flagship New American restaurant in the former rectory building adjacent to the Cathedral, which currently houses five additional private event spaces upstairs and an intimate garden.

The Frasers have created an award-winning full service experience with the Redbird | Vibiana culinary, beverage and event management teams, providing restaurant level service from beginning to end with every detail considered. Redbird | Vibiana Wine Director Matt Fosket’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Vibiana offers an extensive selection of cocktails curated by Redbird | Vibiana Bar Director Tobin Shea. Shea's offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. The range of overall culinary expertise has no bounds and can accommodate any and every cuisine expertly.

The beauty of the architecture of the Main Hall and its lush adjacent Courtyard provides an incredibly versatile backdrop for designing a stunning event with highly customizable aesthetics that feel both intimate and grand. Great attention was given over several decades to restore and keep original historic details intact while modern touches like a state of the art lighting and sound system, and high quality, custom rental equipment were added. Vibiana hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, engagement parties, galas, corporate events, non-profit fundraisers, performing arts shows, film shoots and other social occasions.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$37,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$37,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,350

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,350

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$250

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

175

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July

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Reviews of Vibiana

Weddingwire
4.7/5 17 reviews
Google
4.6/5 218 reviews
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Brittney Sent on 12/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for an absolutely stunning venue, with limitless options and a staff that is professional and beyond amazing at events then Vibiana is without question the perfect venue for your special day. I worked with Anika and Celia and I cannot say enough amazing things about them and the entire Vibiana team. Anika and Celia were both very responsive, accommodating and flexible. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour in the outdoor evergreen garden. It is a magical oasis in the middle of exciting Downtown Los Angeles that makes the perfect backdrop for a wedding ceremony. One of the best things about Vibiana is the amount of options you have to make your event your own. From table shapes, to linen types to lighting variations and menu choices, Vibiana truly has all the ingredients to make your wedding exactly how you imagine it. The food, prepared by Chef Neal Fraser, is out of this world delicious. Our guests could not stop raving about the meal and dessert both during the wedding and weeks after. I did not have a single ounce of stress or worry on our wedding day because I knew Anika, Celia and the Vibiana team had everything taken care of. I would absolutely recommend for every bride to at least take a visit to Vibiana because once you step into this awe-inspiring venue, your search will be over. :)
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Trish Sent on 12/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. They went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. All of the details were so gorgeous and I feel honored to have my wedding here. It’s like being in another world right in in LA! We worked with Selena and she was incredible. Totally put me at ease and even helped with the decision making. If you are thinking of booking Vibana, do it now before it gets snatched up!
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Danielle Sent on 12/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Before we really had done any plans for the wedding, I knew that I wanted to have our reception at Vibiana. I had done a photo shoot here years ago and absolutely fell in LOVE with this venue. They absolutely did everything in their power to make sure that our big day was perfect. We had the opportunity to work with Chef Neal Fraser to make sure our wedding day menu was to die for. We could not have wished for a more perfect venue or caterer.
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Jennifer Sent on 11/15/2013
5 out of 5 rating
This was really a dream venue for our wedding...everything about it was spectacular, the whole nine yards all the way!
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Britany Sent on 11/20/2012
5 out of 5 rating
This is easily the most beautiful venue in California! I had dreamed about having my wedding here since I was 15 and this past weekend my dream came true. Nicole, Chelsea & the entire team at the Vibiana are so helpful! They made planning the wedding so easy!!
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Jennie Sent on 11/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We just had our wedding at the Vibiana on October 27, 2012... this venue is truly the most amazing and unique place I have ever seen. It's an old cathedral in the heart of downtown LA... so you've got the historic aspect along with a cool urban backdrop. I love that the venue is also completely private... meaning no random people walking through your wedding! The venue has an amazing indoor space with high ceilings and an all-white decor, as well as a beautifully designed outdoor courtyard for cocktail hour. Vibiana was the first venue me and my husband went to tour, and I fell in love with it at first sight...it was the one and only place we looked at!

We first met with Anika when we toured the place, and she was super responsive via email and phone and answered all of my millions of questions. Then after we booked the venue, Nicole Kingston was our main contact person. Nicole is AMAZING... super organized, detailed, professional and super friendly and sweet as a person. She was so easy to work with, always accommodating us when we needed to go to the venue and answering all of our questions.

About a month before our wedding, we hit a snag in dealing with our beverage/liquor company, who we were very unhappy with. Anika, Nicole, Selena, and the Vibiana team really stepped up and helped us find a solution that we were happy with. They really went out of their way to make sure we were happy! Nicole also contacted me a few days after the wedding to let me know that they found the top of our wedding cake in their freezer. Most people would have just thrown it out!! The Vibiana team is really the best, their service is exceptional!!! The venue is not cheap, but it was worth every penny.... you get what you pay for! THANK YOU NICOLE & the VIBIANA TEAM!



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Jean Sent on 10/27/2012
5 out of 5 rating
This review is based on the site's Events Manager, Gabriella Caparco-Robertson. She has been so helpful and patient with us throughout the entire wedding planning process. Because the Vibiana comes bare boned, there is a lot that goes into planning a wedding here. But with Gabriella's help, she made it as stress free by being so diligent and prompt with all emails/calls and also providing us money saving tips. As for the venue itself, it's a gorgeous space but is quite pricey for the rental of a bare space so be prepared to bring everything, from trash bags to linens/tables. Thank you Gabriella for your help!!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 09/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
This place is INCREDIBLE. You will pay for everything to be taken care of, but thats the joy. IT IS ALL TAKEN CARE OF!! I didnt worry, my coordinator didnt worry and my mother didnt. All is well if you go for the Vibiana.
You have to pick one of their preferred caterers and we went with Jay's Catering. They were the cheapest option and yet so easy and fun to work with and every guest told us the food was awesome!
IT IS ALL WORTH THE MONEY!!!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 01/23/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Vibiana is a great venue- BEAUTIFUL!!! The venue is a lot of hard work and tons of vendors and meetings to deal with but it was all worth it. We haven't gotten our professional photos yet but the ones we have from our friends are absolutely amazing. Renatta the event coordinator at Vibiana is such a pleasure to work with as she responds to emails and tries to assist the "stressed" out bride with good vendors and ideas. The money and hard work spent to create an event at Vibiana is well worth it. I had a beautiful and amazing time on my wedding day!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 01/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Aside from being one of the most gorgeous wedding locations ever, my planning experience with Vibiana was incredible. Anika, Nicole and the whole Vibiana team were amazing to work with. They have the process down to a science which really made my experience delightful. As a wedding planner myself, there were so many extra production logistics, because of course I couldn't just do something simple... but our event manager Nicole went above and beyond to insure we were always educated about everything and my day was seamless because of it! Vibiana has an extraordinary structure with amazing details and so you know your wedding will be stunning but to have the team they do and provide the service they offer with it, truly takes your experience to the next level.
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Amy Knoll and Chef Neal Fraser
Amy Knoll and Chef Neal Fraser
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The location speaks for itself. It's beautiful, clean, elegant and opulent. It's perfect for any type of high-profile event, especially wedding ceremonies and/or receptions!

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An absolutely beautiful venue to host your ceremony and reception.

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Vibiana frequently asked questions

Vibiana includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Vibiana includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Vibiana includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Vibiana for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Vibiana offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Vibiana offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Vibiana offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Vibiana offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Vibiana is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in flexibility.
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