You know those wedding venues that you end up pinning to your wedding Pinterest board? You know, the ones that look like an absolute dream come true? Over the years I have seen a lot of beautiful wedding venues, but none quite like this one. The Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding venue is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue in Malibu. When you get married here, you are given a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it's a true beauty, without a doubt. Coming from your trusty Los Angeles Wedding Photographer, here is my complete guide for your Calamigos Ranch wedding.

Calamigos Ranch Wedding Venue - The Oak Room | Malibu, California

Calamigos Ranch is a gorgeous wedding venue located in the heart of Malibu, California. Built back in 1937, Calamigos Ranch has established itself within the Malibu community and has taken the wedding world by storm. Ever since it first opened its doors it has continued to grow and flourish even now. Surrounded by trickling waterfalls, greenery, and rustic surrounding, Calamigos Ranch dominates the wedding world with stunning architecture and design.

There are many available spaces at Calamigos Ranch to host your wedding. The standout feature however is the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room. The Oak Room offers sunset ceremonies on the deck of this gorgeous room at the Calamigos Ranch. With a natural stone waterfall backdrop and a symbolic bridge and pond that leads to your ceremony location, the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room is one of a kind.

Benefits of Getting Married at Calamigos Ranch | The Oak Room

There are many benefits when it comes to tying the knot at the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room. On top of the fact that it is in beautiful Malibu, the design and detail that went into making the Oak Room are impeccable. The Oak Room at Calamigos Ranch is perfect if you're looking for quiet elegance. Surrounding you is beautiful natural light, cascading waterfalls, and a serene pond. Across from this pond and your ceremony site, you have your reception area. It is here that you are surrounded by 360-degree French oak doors. Are we dying yet, or what?!

Inside the reception space, you will gather under exposed beams and cascading twinkling lights and rustic chandeliers. A unique feature of the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room reception area is that they also have built a warm river rock fireplace. Gather by the fire with your closest family and friends as you celebrate one of the happiest moments of your life. Sounds like a dream, right?

Calamigos Ranch Oak Room Wedding Cost | Malibu Wedding Venue

At this point, having a wedding at the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room may sound like a dream come true. In comes the cost, the bucks that you have to spend to actually have a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding. Now, unlike a lot of wedding packages, at Calamigos Ranch your cost will be partly determined by the number of guests attending the wedding.

85 - 150 guests, you're looking at an investment of $215 (per person)

151 - 250 guests, you're looking at an investment of $213 (per person)

251 - 400 guests, you're looking at an investment of $211 (per person)

Keep in mind that these prices are a reflection of 2023 prices

While the price may seem steep, the experience and impeccable service and amenities offered at the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room is unlike any other Malibu wedding venue. Something to take into consideration when you're looking for a wedding venue in Malibu.

Amenities Offered at Calamigos Ranch

It's important when determining your perfect wedding venue for your wedding day, that you take a look at the amenities that they offer. Amenities can sometimes be the make or break for your wedding day, so this is a decision that should not come lightly. In this case, if you're planning on having a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding, you have nothing to worry about. Calamigos Ranch offers some of the top quality amenities for your wedding day to have the most beautiful wedding day. Some of those wedding amenities include:

• Multiple wedding ceremony & reception locations
• Stunning mountain vistas adjoin every ceremony site
• Tables, chairs, and linens provided
• Glassware, silverware, and fine china provided
• Choice of formal sit-down dinner or an elegant buffet
• White aisle runner and setup of garden chairs
• Getting ready suites available
• Unlimited bar service (included in some wedding packages)

Feel free to explore more of Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding amenities here!

How to Make Your Calamigos Ranch Oak Room Wedding Extra Special

The most important thing to keep in mind when having your Calmagios Ranch wedding is to make it authentic to you and your love story. It can be easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest trends, but stick to what feels true to you! Some ways you can make your Calamigos Ranch Oak Room Wedding special are:

• Adding personalized/unique touches to your wedding day. This can include having personalized centerpieces & decor, writing personal love notes/vows, or even including your favorite dessert or food at the reception. Make your wedding day yours!
• Step outside of tradition and forego the first look. Instead, swap it out with a morning getting ready with your partner! It's a great way to build intimacy and add a bit more uniqueness to your wedding day
• End the night with a bang with a superb grand exit! Incorporate sparklers, confetti cannons, flower petals, lanterns, or glow sticks as a great way to send off your Calamigos Ranch wedding!

Guest Capacity at the Calamigos Ranch

Depending on the size of your wedding, will determine if the Calamigos Ranch Oak Room is right for you! Here are a few guidelines to follow if you're planning on having a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding:

Garden/Indoor Ceremony: Up to 175 wedding guests

Oak Room Reception (Including the Garden): Up to 175 wedding guests

As you can tell, if you're planning on having a wedding at this Malibu wedding venue, it is a good fit if you're planning on having a larger wedding rather than an intimate wedding.

Getting Ready Locations Near Calamigos Ranch Oak Room

While Calamigos Ranch does offer getting-ready suites for their couples, I do want to give some options to couples wanting to get ready off-site. If you're planning on having a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding, here are a few close-by getting-ready locations.

Cambria Hotel Calabasas - A gorgeous hotel located just 15 minutes away from the Calamigos Ranch. It's in a convenient location near a ton of shops, beaches, and restaurants. It's beautifully decorated and has some stunning scenery and architecture and making it a prime getting-ready location for the day of your wedding.

Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village - Another getting-ready location about 15 minutes away from Calamigos Ranch is the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. This Malibu-based hotel is set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and right in between Malibu's sunny beaches and vineyard. You are relaxed and refined at this hotel and it's one of the most beautifully decorated hotels for getting ready on your wedding day.

Palm Garden Hotel - The furthest from Calamigos Ranch at a 20-minute commute, the Palm Garden Hotel still holds so much beauty and character. Recently renovated, the Palm Garden Hotel boasts a fresh, new, and dynamic look that will turn heads. If you're looking for new and shiny while still incorporating that laid-back California charm, then the Palm Garden Hotel is all yours.

Calamigos Ranch Oak Room Wedding - Complete Guide!

Hopefully, by reading through this complete guide, you are 10x more confident in having your Calamigos Ranch Oak Room wedding! If you're looking for more wedding tips and resources, check out those on my blog page here!

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