The Oviatt Reviews
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Connie C. Sent on 02/21/2024Amazing and smooth
Responsiveness is such a crucial aspect when selecting a vendor and Lindsey with The Oviatt did not disappoint!!! -
Eleanor Sent on 04/10/2024
A Flexible DIY Wedding
Gabe & Lindsey were amazing to work with. My husband and I stopped by in August and sealed the deal a few weeks later with an easy electronic deposit. Our wedding was held on a Sunday, March 24th. We opted for the cheaper beer & wine package, and Gabe was flexible with our budget offering two additional specialty cocktails (tequila, soda water & pineapple juice + a whiskey old fashioned) We did not opt for the coffee station, thus Espresso Martinis are not an option in the budget package.
A month into planning our wedding planner bailed on us, but as a former event planner, and with Lindsey's amazing response time, we were able to pull this off DIY.
When I say DIY, the venue allowed our guests to help as vendors from florist, to DJs, sound and dessert. We only were required the event insurance and I was able to provide my personal DJ policy (as I spin myself).
A friend made the cupcakes and the staff saved room in the fridge to store them. We brought in our own sound, however the indoor area has a quality sound system to play among the rooms and indoor bar and lounge during cocktail hour and getting ready time, which you can bring your own laptop, ipad etc. they even had adapters if you brought your phone to be the inside playlist DJ.
We were granted access to the venue for 11 hours with no additional charge in our initial quote. No hidden fees incurred and the bar was open for 5 hours of that time.
Right during photos before the ceremony, Lindsey kept watch of the weather and informed us, "I's a 100% change of rain in 10 minutes!" However, this turned into a beautiful moment as all guests stepped up to move the décor indoors, and we decided to hold the ceremony with 80 guests inside. Once it was over, the rain stopped and my husband and I, whom wrote an album based on our vows were able to perform outside right after. Staff had provided us with trash bags to cover our gear in the rain in the meantime.
We did not use a preferred caterer, but they were still able to provide linens, napkins, flatware and glasses, with many colors to choose from. We booked Border Grill who had worked at the venue before and were a great help! Gabe even allowed us to order pizza for delivery for the kids (picky eaters).
The day went by so fast, I loved the bridal suite, hair and makeup found it easy to set up and Lindsey assisted with power cords to run as outlets are sparse, but the building is so classically beautiful and pristine vintage it was absolutely worth it! Pricing was so affordable and I would do it at the Oviatt all over again!The Oviatt's reply:
This is such a thoughtful review! Thank you so much for taking the time to describe your experience - I love to hear all of this - We pride ourselves on hospitality and flexibility, and it seemed like that came through! It was an absolute pleasure to work with such a friendly and lovely couple as you two. Wishing you a lifetime of health and happiness!! - Gabe -
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Neel P. Sent on 03/20/2024Our Successful Event Thanks to The Oviatt, Lindsey & Gabe.
Lindsey and Gabe went above and beyond to ensure that our event was a success. They handled everything with ease and professionalism. Highly recommend their services for any event planning needs -
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Hunter A. Sent on 03/18/2024Above and Beyond!
The venue itself is in excellent condition, clearly maintained with great care for historic preservation, and spotlessly clean. The photos on the venue website very accurately represent the venue. The management of the Oviatt-- Lindsey & Gabe-- are industry experts in Wedding and special event planning. Their staff on our wedding day showed excellence in hospitality, our guests were wowed by the seamless transitions of our wedding timeline and the perfect service. The staff was friendly, warm, courteous-- worked effortlessly as a team-- and each individual showed great initiative, sense of urgency, and ability to self-manage.
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Monica M. Sent on 02/16/2024
A Magical Wedding!
The Oviatt is an amazing place to have a wedding. We fell in love with this place as soon as we walked in through the door. We knew we could not get married at any other venue. To say that our wedding was magical is an understatement. This is a unique space full of history and so much character. Our guests could not stop raving about the location. Gabe and Lindsey were amazing. They are great communicators and so kind. They made sure that the wedding ran smoothly. We wish we could get married all over again to experience what we did on our wedding day. Thank you guys for an unforgettable day! -
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Donna U. Sent on 11/01/2023Unique venue with a wonderful team of vendors, not to mention the event manager on site, Lindsey.!
With a VERY short amount of time to plan and execute this wedding, it was imperative that we worked with people who were responsive, understanding and helpful. We found this in the Oviatt. It's a fun, hip, LA vibe venue with an outstanding event manager who helped make it all happen. I would work with Lindsey any day of the week, and from a wedding and event planner myself, that is saying something!The Oviatt's reply:
Thanks Donna! What a sweet review and we felt the same way about working with you - was an amazing team effort to put on a wedding in two weeks, but just goes to show with the right team you can accomplish anything - and Lindsey is a superstar, no doubt about it! -
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Sam D. Sent on 09/18/2023
Absolutely Fantastic Experience from beginning to end
5 minutes after we walked into the Oviatt and met with Gabe, we knew this was the perfect venue for our wedding! It's an amazing 1920s art deco penthouse where every room has something unique and amazing to check out. There are endless places to take photos in every corner.
Gabe and Lindsey were so easy to talk to and work through every detail of our partially DIY wedding. No question was too crazy or outlandish for them. Communication was quick and easy any time we had a questions all the way up to the wedding day. They charge a fair price and don't try and nickel and dime you with a million upcharges like every other venue.
Also, it's one block away from The Biltmore, so it's very convenient for out of town guests to stay there and then walk over for the event.
Overall everyone we interacted with were just nice, chill people who want to do all they can to make your dream wedding happen. There's a personal connection with them that's rare to find in the wedding industry. I highly recommend The Oviatt for any kind of event! -
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Anes H. Sent on 09/16/2023The Dream Wedding
On August 18th, my husband and I had our Wedding at The Oviatt Penthouse. Gabe and the entire team were beyond our wildest expectations. We had toured a previous venue; and lost said venue 3 months before the Big Day. Naturally, this was a very stressful event -- but upon calling Gabe, and explaining to him our predicament; we were able to come to The Oviatt on the same-day. We were given a tour of the (jaw-droopingly beautiful) space — complete with skyline views, vintage charm, and old LA atmosphere. As our previous Venue was also including a Day-Of Coordinator; we were very lost on how to proceed with a successful event. Gabe walked us through each and every detail in question. He also was able to give us a number for the event, to ensure it would fit into our budget. We knew we had found our location. In the months leading up to our Wedding Day, Gabe (and again, the entire team) were responsive, professional, and knowledgable on every aspect of what to expect — and when to expect it. They were very much our lifelines; setting us up with nearly every vendor we needed (Including Catering). One of the nicest features of The Oviatt was that their Open Bar policy is on a sliding scale; and charged as part of the Invoice of the location; no 3rd party alcohol vendors needed. When the Big Day finally arrived, the entire team was responsive and engaged with ensuring our Wedding Day was a memorable success. We truly cannot thank the entire Event Staff enough for making our dreams come true. As a Gay Couple, we were naturally cautious about certain aspects of booking vendors; we didn’t want any stain of negativity to touch this date. This entire experience gave me (personally) a stronger faith in humanity. The Venue was immaculate. The Staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy for us. It’s not every day that your Dreams come true; thanks to Gabe and his team, when I look down at my left hand and see my ring, I’m able to remember the Perfect Day I shared with my friends, family, and the man I love. Thank you so much.The Oviatt's reply:
ANES AND BEN! Oh my your review is so sweet it's giving me the chills and we appreciate it so much - you both were so amazing throughout the process - I'm just so glad we were able to go on this journey together, thank you for being such a great couple to work with.
We want every couple to feel comfortable here no matter who they are or who they love. So you pointing that out means the world to us - Looking forward to hearing about amazing anniversaries and a lifetime of happiness :) -
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Samantha J. Sent on 07/11/2023Book here; you won't regret it!
Where to begin? To start, we only had to visit one venue to know that this was the place for us. From the moment we started working with Gabe to book at the Oviatt, we felt so comfortable, respected, valued, and supported, and these feelings were consistent through our entire planning journey (1.5 years!!). We booked in the middle of COVID, and while we had friends who've had to book and rebook because of the challenges, Gabe instilled confidence in us that all would be okay and we could rebook-no problem. Thankfully it didn't come to that, but based on our experiences, we know that Gabe would be true to his word. During the year and a half planning time, Gabe was consistently responsive in a timely manner, open to meeting whenever we needed, and was willing to do some digging to find out what options we had in order to get us to the best situation possible, always keeping in mind our budget.
Gabe has a true passion and love for what he does; it shows through and through in the way he conducts his business. We LOVE Gabe!
Enough gushing about Gabe--let's talk about the venue!
If you like old-Hollywood vibes, coupled with historic downtown LA, amazing views, and fun little nooks and crannies to discover, this is the place for you! It's an intimate, colorful, well-preserved space that needs very little of your own decorating; it's beautiful! All of our guests raved about how interesting and unique the space is, and how cool it was to explore this curious time capsule. Book an appointment to visit it, but beware! Possible consequences may include you canceling all your other appointments because this place is AMAZING. Best hidden gem in LA!The Oviatt's reply:
Samantha and Jordan!!! I will never forget working with you both - you were one of the first weddings I booked once I took over the space and you saw a transformation of my business and the space as we evolved and grew - but I'm so so glad you were happy with everything - you both were so wonderful to work with, and the love radiates between you both and your family and I know you will have a wonderful strong marriage that lasts years - Thank you so much for trusting us with your wedding - Hope you come back for a drink soon :) -
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Emily M. Sent on 08/07/2023Beautiful historic building with professional staff
The Oviatt was everything we wanted and more for our July 2023 wedding! Gabe and the staff were so on top of it during planning and during the event. We felt really taken care of -- and even better, we got to have our wedding in an incredibly unique, historic place in Downtown LA. Seriously, our guests haven't stopped telling us how much they loved it and we did too. Thanks Gabe et al! -
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Tijahnni N. Sent on 09/14/2023A dream come true
The Oviatt team were very professional yet flexible and down to earth. They were very responsive and all of our needs were met. The venue is beautiful and charming. My husband and I are extremely happy with how our wedding day turned out. We wouldn't change a thing.The Oviatt's reply:
Tijhanni and Cedric - thank you so so much for the kind words and hosting your wedding here - we had such a blast working with you, and have been swooning over your photos and still talk about how great the food was (Two Hommes Restaraunt.. YUM!) - the pictures are just so perfect, and we love that your little one was able to participate in the wedding as well - even if just in the womb - these are memories that we hope you cherish for a lifetime :) Hope to talk soon! -
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Evan I. Sent on 06/05/2023Perfect venue!
The Oviatt is a beautiful venue and working with them was a dream! My wife and I had booked another venue that went out of business four months before our wedding date, and when we were scrambling to find a replacement, the Oviatt came to our rescue. The venue manager Gabe called us only a couple hours after we submitted our inquiry. He totally understood our situation, got us in for a tour the next day, and bent over backwards to help make our venue change as smooth and painless as possible. Leading up to the big day, Gabe and his team were friendly, helpful, easy to work with, and super on top of every little detail. They worked well with all of our vendors, and the bartenders and event staff helped us put on a flawless event. The space itself is one-of-a-kind and will make your wedding unforgettable! -
Melissa L. Sent on 04/04/2023
An amazing venue!
I am an event planner with XOXO Weddings and I recently had a client book The Oviatt for their event! What a great experience we had! From start to finish, Gabe at The Oviatt was wonderfully professional and fun! His communication, attention to detail, and honest desire to help make the event perfect for my client was top notch!! I am excited to work more parties as well as weddings here! -
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Dan F. Sent on 05/10/2023
The best venue and best staff!
10/10 I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone. The vibe and venue is amazing, the catering was absolutely delicious, but above all else, Gabe and his staff are so easy to work with, so flexible, and work miracles. We had the nightmare situation happen, a huge storm rolled in day-of, and during the wedding was complete downpour. Gabe and his team completely transformed the place, and worked endlessly to make sure the night was amazing. And you know what, it honestly was even better, I wouldn't have wanted it any different. We felt completely taken care of, and what they did to the place elevated it even more from what it was before, and made the rain feel magical. We got SO many compliments from our guests on how unique and beautiful it was. It was the best. Thank you Gabe, you absolutely crushed it.The Oviatt's reply:
WOW - Thank you so much Dan - I got the goosebumps reading this review - I'm SO happy you felt so well taken care of. It was easy to do for you and Lindsay and all your lovely weddings guests, just a lot of great people - If you can't tell from our instagram we have been gushing over the pictures since we saw them, so thanks for becoming our unofficial models lol - it really was a magical evening
- Here's wishing that the love and excitement carries on through years of a strong and happy marriage - next time I see y'all walking around echo park before a Dodger game I'll be sure to yell and say hi :) -
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Victoria V. Sent on 12/12/2022Stunning Rooftop Wedding
Having my wedding at the Oviatt was the best decision I made while planning everything out. It was the most beautiful old Hollywood style, art deco rooftop and everything about it was perfect for our night. Gabe from GABEVENTS made everything so easy for us. He connected us with our incredible cater and bar service. I had to do very little in the way of decorating to have the wedding of my dreams.The Oviatt's reply:
You and Adam were so lovely to work with - you made it easy on us :) Thank you so much for the kind words, we absolutely loved hosting you two and your friends and family. Wishing you a lifetime of health and happiness!! -
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Kathleen P. Sent on 12/13/2022Your guests will be talking about this venue for months afterwards
I knew I didn't want a "generic" wedding in a hotel, strip mall venue, or dance hall. I wanted something that would not only reflect our personalities as a couple, but something that would leave our guests speechless and conversing for months afterwards.
When I found The Oviatt on Wedding Wire, I reached out to Gabe from the venue immediately. We set up a time to come tour the facility and even though this was the first out of 3 venues we looked at in person, I knew it was the one. The iconic Los Angeles history of the building, the gilded details, the touches of romance within the architecture, everything felt like a fairytale come to life. I KNEW this is where I had to say my "I Dos".
Once we decided on our date, working with gabe, his team, caterer, and online portal were all so convenient. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host ANY special event. From the gold and wood elevator taking you to the 13th floor, The starry hallway, the romantic bridal suite, and every detail in between. This venue is the venue of dreams. -
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