First up is the Grand Centennial Celebration on Saturday, June 8. We will be  serving cocktails in the new Nature Gardens and you will be treated to a preview of the new Nature Lab and Otis Booth Pavilion. Dinner looks to be an exquisite experience with a menu designed especially for this event!

The after party dessert reception will dazzle your senses with an amazing light and sound show. With the dual purpose of celebrating our 100th anniversary and unveiling the glorious new Otis Booth Pavilion, this party will be amazing! Also making his debut in his new home in the Otis Booth Pavilion is our iconic fin whale! Hosted cocktails and an array of delectable desserts will top off this most memorable evening!

Sunday June 9 is the 100 Birthday Bash!

Guests will be able to join Adam Steltzner from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for a discussion about Mars Curiosity rover, they will enjoy tours of our brand new Nature Garden, and enjoy the delicious food from the ever popular food trucks. Entertainment on hand will be DJs Raul Campos, Anthony Valadez and Canyon Cody in the North American and Mr and Mrs Samuel Oschin Family Hall of African Mammals, and outdoor shows with DEVO and GZA/The Genius!

For more information on tickets for these events please visit http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/nhm-100/events Tickets are expected to sell out so make sure you check this out right away!

As the Rotunda does not have a designated “wedding ceremony” area, couples are welcome to choose any section of the room to set up the ceremony. Amanda and Tom chose to say their vows in between two of the exhibit cases at the end of an aisle marked by  rose petals in shades of purple, blue and cream. Fabrics in similar hues cascaded from the mezzanine level to make a lovely backdrop.

As guests moved from the ceremony to cocktails and on into dinner, nothing could have prepared them for the sight of the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Hall of African Mammals deck out in its finest!

Dinner tables of various shapes were enhanced with a massive array of flowers, manzanita trees and greenery provided by Romance, Etc (romance-etc.com).

Salads were pre-set by Tender Greens (www.tendergreensfood.com) prior to dinner being served so the guests would not have to wait to eat as the speeches were being delivered.

After dinner the dessert bar enticed guests with three wedding cakes from Vanilla Bake Shop ( www.vanillabakeshop.com) and snacks such as lemon and grasshopper bars and shortbread and jam treats!

Thanks to the fantastic lights brought in by A Rental Connection (arentalconnection.com), guests were able to dance the night away to the sounds of City Connection (cityconnectionent.com) under the twinkling bulbs.

A big thank you to Kim White at Two’s a Party (twosaparty.com) for all her hard work into making this a spectacular event! Also thank you to Lauren Avila for allowing us to use these amazing photos! To see more of her work please visit www.laurenavila.com.

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A beautiful fall day provided set the scene for Becca and Ben’s wedding at the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. And, as always, local street musician Charlie Cox was at his usual post serenading the guys with his catalogue of music!

Inside the museum the open air atrium was a great place for the couple to have a first look and make use of the tropical setting for some amazing photos! 

Once tended by George C Page himself, the atrium is the center of the Page Museum.  This popular exhibit is a quiet spot to stop, take a breather and enjoy the nature. 

Becca and Ben chose to have their ceremony on the Page Museum Terrace overlooking the atrium and has sweeping views of the La Brea Tar Pits, Hancock Park and the Hollywood Hills. Their 120 guests easily fit in the space and everyone had a great view!

The arbor  full of local flowers as well as flowers from Ben’s native Australia provided a stunning backdrop for the couple during the ceremony.

After cocktails on the terrace, guests moved into the Page Museum for dinner with an ice age theme.

Each table was labeled with an ice age mammal and actual fossils stood guard over the terrariums and tiny ice age mammal figurines. 

After dinner everyone passed under the tusks of the Columbian Mammoth on their way to the dance floor!

A big thank you to April and her team at at April Smith & Co. Photography for letting us post these fantastic photos! If you would like see more of her work please head over to www.aprilsmithphotography.com or check her out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aprilsmithphotography. Of course you can always pick up the phone and give her a call at 909-957-5795.

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“Seriously – Sweet Lucie’s is as good as it gets! We had the pleasure of having Sweet Lucie’s at our wedding and one month later, our guests are still talking about the unique idea, the freshly made organic ice cream and sorbet (it was made the morning of our wedding), and the delightful staff.”- Courtney O. via Yelp.com

“The owners were very friendly to me and have a great reputation in the wedding & event industry, so now that I’ve tried their delicious ice cream I will definitely be recommending the ice cream truck/cart to my clients!” – Jennifer via Yelp.com

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 ”I was wowed by the taste of the various items I sampled during the cocktail hour, delighted by the inventiveness of the food presentation, and appreciative of the excellent care the staff took of the events attendee’s. The dinner and dessert were equally delicious… Kudos TGIS!!!” -Michelle K. via Yelp.com

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“The entire crew was fantastic. Thank you for creating such a warm environment for Christopher and I to enjoy our happiest day. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they’d ever been to! And I can safely say I am not one of those brides that didn’t eat at her wedding. I ate…a lot. Please send my compliments to your chef(s)!” – Kristin 11/4/12 Wedding

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One of the things we love about our brides here at the Natural History Museum is the unique individualism of each and every one. Back in November we were wowed one again by the vintage-style wedding of Kathy and Guiliano.

Kathy’s dress was delicate and full of lace, adding to the antique look of the event. The fact that the weather was not cooperative actually added to the old time feel of the photos. The outdoor shots were taken in the Exposition Rose Garden, adjacent to the Natural History Museum.

The ceremony was in our elegant Haaga Family Rotunda. Prior to the ceremony the groom was so nervous and it was refreshing to see him relaxed and back to his old self once the vows were completed!

And who could forget the couple’s daughter Sophia who was front and center for all the excitement!

And of course, what is a wedding at the Natural History Museum without a photo in front of the bison in the North American Mammal Hall?

A big thank you to Leah and Rob of Vis Photography. The vintage-style photos are truly beautiful. They also do amazing non-vintage work. If you would like to take a look, please visit http://visphotography.com/. They can be reached at leah@visphotography.com or at 951-295-2910.

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The ceremony took place in our Grand Foyer under the ever-watchful eyes of our iconic dueling dinos. The couple was serenaded by a personal friend who delivered a stirring a Capella performance.

Cocktails were help in the same area and guests rocked out to the sounds of P3 as they celebrated the newlyweds! Afterwards, the party moved into the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Hall of African Mammals for dinner…

Dancing…

And dessert!

A huge thank you to Jessica Schilling for the use of her gorgeous photos. If you would like to see more of her work, please visit Jessica Schilling Photography at http://jessicaschillingphotography.com or call 323.529.3686.

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We are so lucky to have such a beautiful outdoor area for rent here at the Natural History Museum. With several different types of gardens, we will surely be able to help you find the perfect ceremony location!

Sara and Matt were one of the first couples to take advantage of this new area. They chose to use the east garden for their ceremony, which was a perfect size to seat 120 guests.

Sara, being walked down the aisle by her mother, made a dramatic entrance from our Rotunda and down the staircase which was the original entrance to the museum in 1913.

With the Exposition Park Rose Garden as a beautiful backdrop, the ceremony was only the first of what is sure to be a hot spot for NHM weddings!

After the ceremony, guests retreated to the ever-popular the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Hall of African Mammals for dinner against the backdrop of the African savannah.

A big thank you to Michael T Regan Photography for letting us post these beautiful photos on our site. If you would like to see more please visit http://michaeltregan.com/ or you can contact Michael directly at 215.275.2252 or email mike@michaeltregan.com. If you would like to continuous updates via Twitter, go ahead and follow @MTR_Photography

For more information on holding your wedding here, please call the Special Events Information Line at 213-763-3221, email us at specialevents@nhm.org or visit http://www.nhm.org/site/about-our-museums/event-rentals-filming/event-types/weddings.

One of the things I love about weddings here at the Natural History Museum is how diverse they are. Even within the same faith I find that couples always manage to throw in their own personal touches to really make the ceremony their own. This time I was fortunate enough to get to see my first Quaker ceremony.

The ceremony took place in the Rotunda. JJ and Nathalie were seated on chairs adorned with greenery while family and friends faced them in a semi circle. After a period of reflective silence guests would periodically stand to give a blessing to the couple, or pass along well wishes or even share a memory.

After the ceremony guests headed outside to sample of of the most unique cocktail menus I’ve seen in quite some time. Aside from the signature drinks, there were craft sodas such as ginger, cream and two kinds of root beer.

 Tables and bar stools were set up along with the bar on the portico. Guests also took advantage of the gorgeous weather to take some time for a stroll through our newly opened gardens.

Once the cocktail hour was over guests were ushered through the dinosaur hall and into the Africam Mammal hall for dinner by Heirloom LA and dancing to music provided by DJ Eva Kim.

Place cards not only showed how to make a shadow puppet of the table animal, it listed the name in French. Animal masks were provided so guests could blend in with the surroundings and opera glasses were on hand just in case someone wanted to get a closer view of the local wildlife!

Tables were set the length of the room and were adorned with a variety of fresh green foliage put together by Heather Reeves from Holly Flora. Blub lights strung the width of the room gave the area a festive feel.

Whether it was dancing or shuffleboard, everyone had a great time under the watchful eye of the African elephant!

A huge thank you to Jen Roper for allowing us to use her amazing photos! To see more of her work please visit blog.jenniferroper.com .She can also be reached at 323-660-3157 or at jenroper@mac.com.

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Are you considering having your next event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles? Your guests won’t be disappointed! We offer one the most unique event venues in Southern California. Whether your guests fancy dinosaurs or art, gardens or mammals, we have something to compliment any event! 

But don’t take our word for it, read what our past clients have to say!

Project Wedding

http://www.projectwedding.com/vendor/show/natural-history-museum-of-los-angeles-county

Wedding Channel

http://local.weddingchannel.com/Wedding-Vendors/Natural-History-Museum-of-Los-Angeles-County-Profile?ProfileId=504644

Photos by Sarah Rhodes from Apple and Arrow. You can view more of her work at www.appleandarrow.com or shoot her and email at hello@arrowandapple.com .

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Each of the spaces offers a unique feel and whether it is a wedding ceremony or a corporate cocktail party, these area will make for an amazing event!

Capacites vary depending on your event, so give the NHM Special Events Department a call at 213-763-3221 and set up a time to come take a look and discuss what you have in mind. The possibilities are endless!

If you are interested in holding an event in our garden or one of our amazing museum galleries, please call the Special Events Department at 213-763-3221 or email us at specialevents@nhm.org. We will be happy to speak with you and look forward to helping you plan an amazing event!