Quaker Ceremony, Shuffleboard and a Fabulous Green Dress

September 19, 2012 at 4:12 pm · Filed under African Mammal Hall, Dance, East Garden, East Stairs, Expo Park, Natural History Museum, Special Offer, Thank You, Vendors, Wedding

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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.

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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.

ImageAfter 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.

ImageImagePlace 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!

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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.

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

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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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Thinking about having your next event at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles? Give us a call at 213-763-3221 or send us an email at specialevents@nhm.org and see how we can help make your next event a memorable one!

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Whats the Scoop?

September 12, 2012 at 12:08 pm · Filed under Expo Park, Natural History Museum, Southern California, Wedding

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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 .

Give us a call at 213-763-3221 or send us an email at specialevents@nhm.org and see how we can help make your next event a memorable one!

 

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New Event Spaces!

May 2, 2012 at 11:41 am · Filed under 1913 Garden, East Garden, East Stairs, Expo Park, Home Garden, Natural History Museum, New Gallery, Party, Southern California

ImageAfter a much anticipated await, NHM’s East Garden is finally available for events! This space encompasses the oft photographed East Stairs, the Home Garden and the 1913 Garden.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Congratulations Pieter and Paula!

April 17, 2012 at 2:08 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

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Although the Butterfly Pavilion is not generally a rental space for events, we made an exception for Pieter and Paula! This couple has been together for over 15 years and didn’t want to wait one more minute to say their vows!

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Pieter played “Saved the Best for Last” on his iPod complete with portable speakers. I held the laptop so Paula’s daughter and grandchildren could see the ceremony from their home in Iowa via Skype.

ImageWith only two witnesses and an officiant we were able to find a cozy corner in the Pavilion of Wings- a part of the museum that holds special value to the couple. The ceremony itself was less than ten minutes, but one of the most touching I have had the pleasure of witnessing here at NHM!

ImageWhile the Pavilion of Wings was perfect for a wedding of only 5 people, most brides have a few more guests than that! Fortunately the Natural History Museum has space inside the building for up to 300 for a seated dinner as well as standing room for 1000! But if it is an outdoor space that you are looking for, keep checking back for updates on our new outdoor garden spaces, slated to open by the end of April 2012!

For more information on hoisting your event here at NHM, please call the Special Events office at 213-763-3221 or send us an email at specialevents@nhm.org.

 

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Congratulations Leah and Alan!

February 15, 2012 at 12:11 pm · Filed under Dance, Expo Park, Natural History Museum, Party, Photographers, Rotunda, Southern California, Thank You, Vendors, Wedding

 

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In December the Natural History Museum was very busy with weddings! Towards the end of the month we were happy to congratulate Leah and Alan, who were married in the Haaga Family Rotunda.

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Whimsical centerpieces along with colored uplights really brought a sense of fun to our North American Mammal Hall where guests danced the night away under the watchful eyes of the bison!

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And no wedding would be complete without a photo shoot in the adjacent Exposition Park Rose Garden! The Haaga Family Rotunda can be seen in the background of this fun shot! On your wedding day at NHM we encourage you to advantage of all the wonderful areas for photo ops! All the amazing photos on this page were courtesy of James Johnson. You can see more of his work at www.jamesjohnsonphotography.com

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Their wedding planner Tobey Dodge (www.tobeydodge.com)  was so thorough and thoughtful, no stone was left unturned! Our good friend Mark Rivera from TGIS Catering (www.tgiscatering.com/) once again provided an amazing dinner and helped coordinate the rentals from Signature Party Rentals (www.signatureparty.com)

Thank you to Leah and Alan and their families (Hi Denny!) for choosing to spend this very special day at the Natural History Museum. We enjoyed meeting you all and hope you come back to visit! Here’s to a long life of happiness for the Ticklers!

 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.

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Brazil Day in LA!

November 30, 2011 at 1:28 pm · Filed under Children, Dance, Festival, Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, Non-Profit, Page Museum, Page Museum Terrace, Party, Photographers, Rancho La Brea, Southern California, Tar Pits, Thank You, Vendors

Once again, Hancock Park and the La Brea Tar Pits were the backdrop for Brazil Day in LA!

Each year this event brings out the crowds! Vendors selling everything from churrasco and coxinha  to jewelry and clothes surrounded Hancock Park’s grand circle.

Entertainment included bands, drummers, Capoeira demonstrations and a very colorful Carnival Parade! For a list of the performers please visit http://braziliandayla.org/main/performers/.

 

 

And it just wouldn’t be a Brazilian Festival without dancing, dancing and more DANCING!!

To learn more about Brazil Day in LA please visit their website at http://braziliandayla.org/main/ And a big thank you to our friends at the Brazilian Consulate for a wonderful day!

The photos are all from the works of Liza Lemsatef Cunningham. To see more of her work, please visit http://photography.ellelens.com/ or contact her at Liza@ellelens.com.

For more information on holding your festival or outdoor event in Hancock Park, please call 213-763-3221 or email us at specialevents@nhm.org.

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Your Overnight Adventure Awaits!

September 21, 2011 at 3:41 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Spaces are still available for Camp Boo and Goo at the LaBrea Tar Pits!

October 28-29

What spook-tacular adventures await you in the dark of the Tar Pits? Come to this hands-on overnight and find out! 

When the visitors have left for the day, YOU can come out and play. Join us for an extraordinary night filled with fun activities, a behind-the-scenes experience, and the opportunity to sleep in our enchanting exhibit halls inside the George C. Page Museum. Costumes are encouraged!

The cost  is $75 per person for members and $85 per person for non-members. 

Family Overnights Include:

  • The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sleep alongside our world-famous exhibits
  • Adventurous activities and games designed for the whole family
  • Hands-on science demonstrations
  • A casual dinner
  • Continental breakfast
  • After-dark tours, and much more!

Registrations are only accepted by phone. Please call Katy at (213) 763-3536  to register for the program. Payment in full is due at the time of registration. Once you have paid for the program, a confirmation letter containing information pertinent to the overnight adventure (including a parental consent form) will be mailed to you. Parental consent forms for the family overnight can be mailed to the overnight program office in advance, or may be brought with you on the night of the event.

Family Overnight Adventures are for groups of fewer than 10 people with adult participation. If you are a group of 10 or more, please look at our Group Overnight Adventures dates at http://www.nhm.org/site/activities-programs/overnight-adventures.

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