Wispy veils. Rhinestone heels. Gorgeous up-dos. Vibrant flora. What do these phrases have in common? They all refer to elements – among many others – that comprise the perfect wedding. As we move into the spring season, nothing screams “wedded bliss” like this time of year, so we’ve put together the top wedding spots around Woodland Hills, guaranteed to make the make the coolest, calmest and most collected brides blush and the most well-groomed of grooms worry less about the perfect venue.
Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center Park, located at 23600 Roscoe Boulevard in West Hills, as part of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, offers a beautiful backdrop when it’s time to get hitched, whether you’re planning a dream wedding or something more intimate with close family and friends. This lovely ranch boasts barns and fruit trees plus an array of scenic areas encompassing a bamboo grove, rose garden, gazebo, historic home and windmill – so to say your photos of that special day will be mesmerizing is something of an understatement. As your gorgeous, tailor-fit dress is blowing in the gentle breeze while holding your new husband’s hand, explore unique treasures here including statues, mazes, bridges and history looming around every corner. All inquiries regarding weddings can be made by calling Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center Park directly at (818) 346-7449.
The Enchanted Manor, located at 5235 Goodland Avenue in Valley Village, has become a go-to spot for not only weddings and other events but for filming and even vacation rentals. Established in 2008, The Enchanted Manor, per its namesake, is renowned for its million-dollar-plus remodeling by the owner, now boasting a sprawling 5,000 square-feet and truly charming elements such as a treehouse, saltwater grotto-style pool with three waterfalls and fire pit. Looking for a unique venue around Woodland Hills for your nuptial exchanges? You won’t find a more magical backdrop than this, complete with an oasis-like vibe that will have your guests talking long after you walk down the aisle. Services offered include bartender availability, day-of-coordination assistance, security and more.
Woodland Hills Country Club, located at 21150 Dumetz Road, has been accommodating all types of events – from small business meetings to extravagant weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and private tournaments – since its inception in 1925 when it was realized as a private equity golf club in the San Fernando Valley, nestled in the rolling, oak-covered foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. The clubhouse offers ideal flexibility in the scheduling of your lavish wedding, while the Terrace Ballroom with its 1,000 square-foot dancefloor and spectacular granite-topped bar remains second to none. If you’re after dramatic pictures for your album, look no further than the WHCC golf course, where stunning photo ops await at any time of the day. Closed Mondays.
Belle’s Wedding Chapel, located at 11653 Sherman Way in North Hollywood, established in 2017 by owner Lindabelle Saldana, provides the City of Los Angeles with a beautiful wedding backdrop where you don’t have to spend a ton of money to experience a glorious special day. Belle’s provides exceptional quality and service coupled with exceptional attention to detail so the event of your dreams goes off without a hitch – a little pun intended. To make things easier for the blissful couple, Belle’s offers three distinct packages to choose from, starting with a ceremony-only option that excludes the marriage license and moving up to a civil/spiritual ceremony option (including marriage license and certificate) and location wedding/house call option. Open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays by appointment only.
The Exotic Green Garden, located at 31364 Via Colinas Suite 103 in Westlake Village, is open by appointment only and represents a one-stop-wedding-shop serving the entire Woodland Hills area since its inception in 2008. While the venue specializes in flowers, it also offers almost every service necessary to plan the perfect wedding or event, from photography and photos to video booths, event coordinators, hair/makeup artists and DJs/MCs. The Exotic Green Garden’s experienced design team pays attention to the smallest details to ensure only the best quality and service for your special day, and what began as a full-service florist has become southern California’s premiere “handle it all” wedding and event business.
Nobody can argue that Woodland Hills is suffering from a lack of wedding venues, with so many fascinating and lovely neighborhoods across the area boasting a cornucopia of hotel properties, restaurants, event venues and all manner of environments to satisfy even the most demanding of bridezillas – and every couple’s wedding day dream. It is our hope that this roundup provides you a taste of your options while you’re planning your big day.
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