The 7 Best Intimate Wedding Venues in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a beautiful place for a wedding, with dozens of unique neighborhoods to enjoy — from the beaches of Malibu to the laid-back residential homes of Echo Park. Whether you want to host your wedding indoors or out, we’ve come up with these 7 intimate wedding venues in Los Angeles to help you find the perfect spot. These venues are smaller and more personal than a lot of other places, making them ideal for inviting a more intimate group of family and friends.

All of these venues are available to rent on Peerspace, making arranging for your wedding venue as easy as can be! Plus, you can also arrange for catering and bar staff, furniture rentals, A/V gear, and more, directly from your host or through the Concierge service. If something isn’t available on-site, we’ll make sure it’s there in time for your wedding!

1. This garden loft with balcony in Central LA

This beautiful, centrally-located loft offers the best of both worlds: a cozy indoor space for your reception, and an outdoor balcony with views of LA and the Hollywood sign. The venue can fit up to 80 guests. It features a spiral staircase covered in vines and a hanging garden on the ceiling, both of which will make a memorable backdrop for your wedding album!

There’s a full kitchen on-site that your caterer can use for food prep, as well as tables, chairs, and speakers included with your rental. You’re welcome to hire a DJ but must use the built-in Sonos sound system. For any additional services, contact our Concierge team.

Unsurprisingly, this venue has hundreds of five-star reviews! Like this one, from a Peerspace user who booked the space for a private party: “Beautiful Venue! I absolutely love the nature vibes of the decor. The host and the two doorman were very helpful, very accommodating and they stayed in touch with us throughout the booking to ensure that we had everything we needed, all the way up until the end of the event!! We will definitely book with them again!!”

2. This backyard jungle in Sherman Oaks

For an outdoor wedding with a jungle vibe, host your ceremony at this Sherman Oaks backyard that fits 50 people. You’ll have 5,000 square feet of lush, inviting space to work with, including a private deck, bridge, waterfall, gardens, and an indoor staging area. With plenty of outdoor space to explore and tons of unique features, this is one of the most unique intimate wedding venues in Los Angeles!

According to one Peerspace reviewer: “What a lovely venue and a lovely host. It was so easy to work with Ferrah, and the location was so beautiful. There was so much space for everyone and needed very little decor because it was so gorgeous.”

3. This hillside retreat in Northeast LA

This sprawling venue offers plenty of options for an outdoor wedding in LA. With 8,000 square feet of space and a relaxed California vibe, you can host your ceremony on one of three large decks, all with impressive views of the city and a backdrop of palm trees. Pricing is dependent on the number of guests, so be sure to coordinate with the host before finalizing your booking. There are also some restrictions on noise levels, so this space may not be suitable for live bands or loud DJs.

This is another popular venue with Peerspace reviewers! Take it from this reviewer who booked the space for a small event: “This venue was awesome. Definitely highly recommend it. Cindy was great from the beginning to the end. She was very flexible and was very easy to communicate with. The space is very open and even had string lights and other decorations included!”

4. This historic mansion in Mid City

Not everyone in Los Angeles wants an outdoor wedding, so consider this indoor space if you’re looking for an intimate wedding venue in Los Angeles. This 1913 mansion in Mid City has over 7,000 square feet of space, with a grand staircase, formal living and dining rooms, a wraparound porch, and more. Your caterer can use the kitchen and pantry, while the two upstairs bedrooms can be used as a bridal suite or a changing room. The venue can host a maximum of 100 guests. There’s also a front and side yard, patio, and fountain that will look great in your photos.

This mansion is, perhaps unsurprisingly, very popular for productions besides events. And as one producer who booked the space for such a purpose recalls in her review: “Jon was a great host! Very responsive, flexible, and a pleasure to work with! The location is so cool. Great original architecture and fixtures. A lot of different looks with the various rooms.”

5. This home with sweeping mountain views in Malibu

If you’re looking for intimate wedding venues in Los Angeles that showcase the region’s splendor, look no further than this incredible home. This private residence includes interior access as well as a beautiful, spacious gazebo overlooking the mountains and the ocean. You and your guests will have access to the kitchen, infinity pool, hot tub, and heated veranda.

Thanks to the home’s design and layout, it’s a popular production space. And as one producer who booked it points out, the hosts are a dream to work with, which any wedding can benefit from: “This house is INCREDIBLE but almost more importantly, Kathy and her husband were the best hosts I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Truly an amazing day filming here. Would recommend to all other productions.”

6. This enchanting outdoor patio in Beverly Grove

This covered backyard space near the Grove makes for a lovely intimate wedding venue in Los Angeles. With room for about 50 guests, you’ll have a large table beneath a veranda, a fountain, and lush green landscaping throughout. There’s an on-site kitchen for food prep, as well as an outdoor grill that your caterer can use. While the rental doesn’t include the interior of the home, the Spanish-style architecture will lend a memorable backdrop to your wedding ceremony.

It’s a wonderful venue if you’re hoping for a serene outdoor wedding. As one Peerspace reviewer puts it: “We rented the outdoor garden for a private wedding. It was absolutely stunning. It felt like a secret garden with tranquil energy. Leslie was extremely accommodating. We highly recommend! ^_^”

7. This modern church in Pasadena

Finally, if you’re looking to have a church wedding with a “modern attitude,” consider booking this bright and spacious venue in Pasadena. As with other Peerspace rentals, you’ll have the option of arranging for catering and furniture rentals through our Concierge team. You can choose to host your ceremony and reception in the church sanctuary, the Fireside Room, or the Hall. You can serve beer and wine, but keep in mind that no hard alcohol is allowed at this venue.

One Peerspace reviewer sums up their experience with this venue particularly well: “The location is beautiful and Nancy was incredibly helpful and accommodating! All of our guests were complimenting me on the beauty of the location and had a fantastic time. Most importantly, my parents, the guests of honor were so happy with the celebration. Will definitely consider this location for future parties.”

Los Angeles offers an impressive range of intimate wedding venues for any style of wedding and at any time of year. From covered outdoor spaces to large mansions and churches, this list curates a great selection of spaces that you can rent from local hosts on Peerspace. But if none of them are quite right for your wedding, you’ll find hundreds more with a simple search on Peerspace, where you can filter the results by venue type, size, price, and more. Restrict your search to downtown LA, or head out to the beach or mountains for even more options!

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