Calamigos Ranch in Malibu

I had the most beautiful wedding at Calamigos Ranch. Everything was incredible and magical.. I'd love to give them the 5 star but I can't. Be very careful when you pay them the last balance which they ask for in cash or cashier's check. At our rehearsal, 5 days before the wedding, we paid them in cash. They called us back later that day(during our rehearsal dinner) that they're $500 short. They asked to pay or they'll charge the credit card.. it was very stressful specially right before the wedding..

I had my wedding on Oct. 2, 2011 at Calamigos Ranch and it was everything I ever dreamed of and more! The location is absolutely gorgeous and it is so pretty from the moment you drive in! Even the drive to the venue is nice because the road cuts through the Santa Monica mountains and the venue is very private and secluded. It is near a couple of different wineries. We had our ceremony and reception at The Oaks. There is a peaceful waterfall behind the alter and the whole patio area is surrounded by oak trees. After the ceremony, our guests were allowed down to the meadows (a large open grassy area below the ceremony deck) and this is where we had our cocktail hour. We went with 4 different tray passed hors d'oeuvres. I only got a chance to try the stuffed button mushroom caps and they were delicious! For the dinner reception, we went with buffet and chose the prime rib and salmon entrees. They were OUTSTANDING and the catering manager took great care of me and my husband. They made us a plate and we actually got a chance to sit down and eat for a little bit! My only negative is that Samantha was our day-of coordinator and I think she must have been new. We had been working with a lady named Claudia throughout the planning, and she was awesome, but she ended up moving to a sister venue about a week before our wedding. This was unfortunate. Samantha almost had me walk down the aisle right after the flower girl and ring boy and my music hadn't even started playing yet. She was also suppose to help me fix my dress before I walked, but I had to remind her. Also, before the ceremony, when all of my vendors were arriving to set up, no one knew were Samantha was and we needed her help to direct everyone! Other than that, the event was amazing and the whole wedding went very smoothly. Many of our friends and family said it was MAGICAL, and it was! Calamigos Ranch was the perfect location for an outdoor ceremony/ indoor reception!Lastly, although it is a gorgeous place for a wedding, it is definitely pricey $$$$!!!

One of the most magical gems in Malibu. The grounds are spectacular and breathtaking! The staff was just amazing to work with, always professional and courteous.

Loved the calamigos ranch. We got married in the garden patio/main dining room. It was wonderful. Everyone said it was the most beautiful wedding location they had ever been to. You can't taste the food ahead of time, but it was wonderful. We had the buffet food stations and there was so much food. It look very impressive. We had the prime rib which everyone loved. Claudia was worked with us through the whole process and was our coordinator on the day of. She was incredible and a life saver. We loved her. The staff for the reception was great too. Very attentive. We loved every aspect of this venue. It was an incredible day.

PROS: Everything, except... CONS: No tastings (but the food is great, so don't worry!) We just celebrated our wedding at Calamigos in July 2011 and it was truly an event to remember! We chose the Oaks as our venue. It's one of the smaller locations, and it was just right for our 85 guests. The entire place was very impressive and photo-friendly... even the path leading up to the ceremony and reception areas. All around the property were fountains, nice landscaping, and trees with hanging twinkle lights. The vineyard and horse sculptures at the entrance were also very picturesque. The entire staff was a pleasure to work with - the Weddings & Banquets team, the wait staff, the bartenders, the valet, and even the groundskeepers and cleaning crew! They were all very professional and super-helpful. Everyone at the head office kept very good notes. Throughout the planning process, I called often, asked a lot of questions, and even dropped by to take measurements and drop off payments, and they were always very friendly and accommodating every time. I even got to "hugging terms" with a couple of the reps because they saw and spoke to me so often... mainly, Claudia and Cindy, who were absolute dolls! As many of the other reviewers have already mentioned, they don't offer tastings, but there's nothing to worry about... the food is very good and plentiful! We chose the sit-down dinner option and the portions for the salad and entree were huge! We also added the Passed Hors d'Oeuvres and they were absolutely delicious!!! I would highly recommend adding them, if your budget is permitting. It was worth it for us since many of our guests were foodies, had big appetites, or both. I also appreciated the fact that almost everything was taken care of by one point of contact. They provide a lot in their packages. The only things that we were responsible for were the officiant, photographer, cake, music, and flowers. Everything else (catering, wait staff, bar service, rentals, valet, etc.) was taken care of by Calamigos. (I couldn't imagine having to book all of those vendors individually!) And since everything is readily available on their property, they can also do things like add extra tables and chairs and things like that at no additional charge... which is nice. I would definitely recommend Calamigos for your wedding or special event. All of our guests were complimenting us on the venue. It's definitely not the typical hotel or country club, it's much much more.

We got married in the Main Dining Room and could not be happier with the overall experience. We have had so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and magical our big day was. From the waterfalls and twinkle lights dangling from the weeping willows outside to the waterfall room, it is truely a one of a kind venue. Calamigos has so many opportunities for photo ops. Although we were a little nervous with not being able to taste the food, it was all amazing: both the appetizers and the main course. Calamigos is a little pricey compared to other venues, but I think it is completely worth it. Enjoy your day because it goes by so quickly!

I cannot say enough about the location and the staff at Calamigos Ranch, they did an amazing job and were so eas going, which is a plus when your planning your own wedding. They accomodated us the day of the wedding as we were affraid ain might ruin things...they quickly moved everything indoors so our guests could enjoy the event without freezing to death!

We got married at The Garden Patio and had the reception in the main dining room, 2 weeks ago. I'm still amazed with how abaolutely amazing it turned out. I can't tell you how many of our friends that came to us and said it was one of the most beautiful weddings they've ever been to, and I largely credit the venue for that.The place is magical. Simply put. From the moment we saw the place, you feel like you're walking in some enchanted place. Waterfalls, trees, lights everwhere, HUGE venue with so many great photo opportunities. The place is amazing.We were originally looking at doing Calamigos in Burbank, and while also a great venue, I am so glad we went with Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, even though it was a bit farther for us. SO worth it. And not gonna lie, it wasn't the cheapest of venues we looked at, but I don't regret it at all. Erin Bagasson was our contact through out all the planning and was really helpful. I was a little surprised when we were there during the rehearsal and all of a sudden found we had a different coordinator, but she was great too (can't remember her name).The wedding went great, the food was SO YUMMY - even though we barely ate any of it because we were going around all the tables. The food staff was so nice and accommodating and prompt. The place was just perfect. Would highly recommend.

Calamigos Ranch did a great job for us. Everything was just beautiful on our wedding day. It's probably prettier than how it looks in pictures. The one sticking point I had was not being able to taste the food ahead of time for a tasting. It wound up turning out delicious but it definitely caused some stress going into it blind. I also found when I had questions prior to our wedding, so long as someone picked up the phone, I was reassured with answers. But since you're not going to work with any one person in particular (it's basically the luck of the draw), sometimes when I left messages no one would call me back. Other than that, the whole event ran smoothly and I couldn't have been more pleased.

Calamigos was beautiful and the most amazing location to have my wedding! I still get compliments about how gorgeous of a venue Calamigos is, and how amazing the food is! All of my guests were in awe of its beauty! The grounds are kept up and they really take pride in their venue. I got a lot of guests who thought that I spent a fortune on this venue because of the class and elegance of the place! I would recommend this place to everyone!!!!! A real GEM!

BEAUTIFUL wedding sites - nice to have choices to choose from. On the day of the wedding, they took over and we didn't have to do a thing! The service was impeccable. If you have candles, you will need to get your OWN fire permit. Also, don't forget to get $1 million in liability insurance. We didn't know until the week before and we had to scramble. They shut us down PROMPTLY at 11:00 p.m. so make sure you are aware that will happen. Other than that, it was a PERFECT evening!

Calamigos was a dream! The venue is gorgeous. The staff is amazingly supportive, on-top-of-it and cheerful. The food was astonishingly better than we'd expected. We went with the buffet which included one entree (chose artichoke chicken - perfection), grilled veggies, endless spectacular salad and everyone's fav: pasta bar. No one went hungry including the chauffeur. The food was more than abundant. They've thought of everything for you, deal with curve balls, and are so reasonably priced. They are also the perfect blend of friendly-casual and totally professional. You really cannot beat this magical venue. Hollywood knows this. They film there constantly. And you can drop into Malibu cafe for a delicious, fun and reasonable lunch during the planning phase. We had our rehearsal lunch there. It was super fun.

The staff at Calamigos is extremely friendly and professional. From the initial meeting to the day of the wedding they provided us with the best service. We received many compliments from our guest about the venue and the wonderful food. We would recommend this location to anyone who wants a beautiful and unforgettable wedding day!

Calamigos was a BEAUTIFUL site for my wedding. It could not have been more magical and amazing. The staff at Calamigos are amazing and made my night truly wonderful.

OMG!!!!! Calamigos is out of this world!! Our wedding couldn't have been more beautiful! The location did most of the work for us...I didn't have to worry about caterers, event rentals, or bar, everything was included in the price of the ceremony and reception venue...makes it easier for brides who don't want to spend a lot of time stressing over the little things:)The staff there was very pleasant, and got back to me with answers to my questions super quickly via email. After the wedding was over, they re-opened M Cafe for us so we could continue the celebration! Definitely a plus, since the reception seemed to go by so quickly. One of their staff members was even so kind as to give me and my groom and a couple of bridal party a ride back to town instead of making us wait for a taxi! They won't let you taste the menu before the event, but don't worry the food was incredible...got so many compliments from my guests! Wish I could have eaten more of it:)A little pricey, but this place is certainly worth it...I will recommend to all new brides I come across:)

Calamigos is a beautiful location and our wedding was wonderful. The staff was great, the food was delicious and everything looked so pretty. My one comment would be that I had my wedding at the Main Dining Room outdoor location and during the ceremony, we did hear a truck drive by. It was not a huge deal and many of the guests did not notice it but a couple of us certainly did.

Everything was absolutely perfect at Calamigos! The service, the staff, the food, the extra touches, just amazing! I would do it all over again if I could!

Calamigos Malibu is by far one of the most beautiful venues I've seen (may be a little biased). We were married at the Cottage (underneath the big oak tree) and had our reception in the Pavilion tent. Both spectacular locations. The service on the day of was exceptional. Our only gripe is with the little flexibility they had in regards to their bar service. The only way we could have premium alcohol (whether cash bar or open bar) was to pay $25/person, even considering that more than 70% of our guests do not drink. It was very difficult to get them to budge as their liquor license is still rather new. If this is not a big deal to you, I would recommend Calamigos, otherwise it can be a deterent for those wanting the beauty of Calamigos as well as the alcohol to please your guests.

Calamigos is absolutely the best! Calamigos was the first venue we went to see, and all other places paled in comparison. Our wedding took place at The Cottage (ceremony) and The Pavilion (reception). The grounds are so beautiful, we have such amazing pictures. In fact, our wedding was featured on a popular blog and in the Fall/Winter issue of Brides Southern California magazine. I really attribute it to such a beautiful setting and an amazing photographer (Jenny Liu). After reading some other reviews, I was a little worried about the staff and not being able to taste the food before (that might have changed now since they opened the restaurant). But I have to say, I found everyone at Calamigos to be very accommodating and friendly. Erin was so great to work with! She was with us through the process from the beginning to end. She is good at what she does, she is funny and she really works with you. I couldn't have asked for anything more. The food was great! We opted for the buffet as it offered guests more options, and it was elegant and delicious! We heard so many positive comments about the food. We went with the Pecan Crusted Chicken, which I heard was excellent (I don't eat meat, but I trust the sources, ha ha). The veggies were so good, and the pasta bar added an extra flair. Although it might seem like a lot to invest, you really get a lot with Calamigos. I loved not having to worry about rentals and catering. And having the Ceremony and Reception all in one place was convenient for everyone (guests, vendors, and wedding party). Vendors, if they have been in business for any length of time in LA, are usually familiar with Calamigos, which makes it easier. Thank you for helping make our wedding beautiful!

When my fiance (now husband) and I were looking around central and southern California for potential wedding venues, we focused our search around oceanfront venues exclusively - there was no question about it; we wanted to get married by the ocean, which had so much meaning for both of us. With this in mind, we were visiting a handful of venues around Malibu and happened to check out Calamigos Ranch on a whim. We instantly fell in love, despite there being no ocean view at all!Instead what we got was the most amazing, gorgeous foresty venue. We fell in love with the draping trees, twinkle lights strung around the entire property, the amazing staff, the variety of wedding sites, and overall the tranquil feeling of the place. The food options were great, and the bar service was amazing (instead of making all your guests wait in line, the wait staff brings around trays to fuel your guests. They also surprised us by waiting at the exit of our ceremony with champagne for the wedding party!). We felt very attended to by the wait staff during the reception; my husband and I were total newbies so they even helped us through the cake cutting and champagne toasts!Many people feel that it's sort of a "wedding factory" since they do SO many weddings, but there's a reason why so many couples marry here - it's just so gorgeous and awe-inspiring. Our contact, Erin Bagaason, was incredibly responsive and put us completely at ease. We also harassed the rest of the wedding office staff with our questions and they were all so professional and experts at what they do. Never did we feel passed around or nickle and dimed for every single little thing we needed for the wedding (which is one of my peeves with wedding vendors). Anything I asked, they were very knowledgeable about and could handle effortlessly (such as needing tables of various sizes, relocation in case of rain, alternating tablecloth colors, wedding site switching, etc etc). We made a ton of changes to our wedding early on and in the last days right before the wedding, and everything was handled perfectly!Thanks to all of the reviews I had read about Calamigos, I knew what to expect so I didn't run into any problems. So things to be aware of include (for your reference!):1. No food tastings: Don't worry, it was really good! Better than hotel food for sure!2. You have to get all of your stuff out of the dressing rooms prior to the ceremony: Just assign people to help you move your belongings to the car and plan ahead!3. You do end up talking to a lot of different people in the wedding office: They kept really good notes so even if we were talking to someone new, they had all our information on file. We also were in good contact with our original sales person (Erin), so any contract questions were handled immediately by her.4. The rooms for rent might be shady: I didn't personally stay in the rooms they had for rent in Calamigos. At first, I thought it would be fun to stay on the venue, but TripAdvisor and other sites had comments that seem to all agree that it's pretty sub-par. Just stay at the Renaissance Agoura Hills which is on the way back to the freeway!5. Keep track of your timelines: They don't call you to remind you about payments or anything. I just wrote it all down in my calendar and didn't have a problem remembering payment due dates and such myself!

This place is amazing. The first place we looked at and within minutes we knew it was the place. No food tasting allowed, but there is no need because the food was amazing. Cost is pricey; we kept our guest list to 80 to afford it, but well worth it. The coordinators were all friendly and accommodating and allow you much more time then they originally say to setup and even stay after the event. Day of, the wait staff was amazing with the timing of food, always keeping the booze flowing and general courtesy to all guests.

Extremely disappointing. Staff was inflexible, invoice for services was higher than quoted. We read all the glowing reviews and chose this location for our special day. It was a huge mistake. Several people in our wedding party got sick from the food. Several who stayed overnight in the cabins commented they were dirty.
Expected more for the price.

I've been to several weddings at Calamigos and I love it. The place itself is just beautiful and they have a bunch of different areas that you can use to get married. They also have facilities where you and your guests can stay overnight!

If you are looking to have a picture perfect wedding, Calamigos is it! I knew my special day was going to be beautiful but it turned out to be magical. The people at Calamigos were great to work with, special Maria. It was a bit of a shock that we couldn't taste the food prior to the event, but come to find out the day of the even that the food was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend you go see Calamigos before you make any plans for your wedding. Everything turned out to be perfect.

This is an absolutely stunning venue. The best of the 3 areas that they offer is the smallest one -- The Oaks. Our wedding was here and we were amazed at how beautiful it was on the day of the wedding. Unlike other brides, I had no problem with the staff in the wedding department. Although you do deal with multiple people, they keep very good records and I was always able to confirm details that I had set previously with other members of the coordinating staff. They got all of my placecards and table details out according to my instructions and the ceremony itself started on time. The only small problems I had were that the salad was served before the champagne was poured (which delayed the grand entrance a bit) and that although I asked them to cut all three layers of my cake (because they were all different), they only cut the bottom two, probably because there was enough cake in those layers to go around. So, my only advice is to be particularly clear about your preferred timeline and special instructions. I had a friend on-site during the set up of the reception to double check that everything was set up as planned and that all vendors were accomodated, which I would also recommend.
Although they don't do tastings of the food, which originally worried me, the entrees were delicious. My guests raved. The passed hors d'euvres were average, but good, and they allowed me to supplement their very light selection of beer with a darker choice, no additional charge. They serve Saddlerock wine, which is local to Malibu and adds a nice touch.
The location is just stunning, and I was glad to have chosen someplace that really knows how to put on a wedding -- it eased alot of the stress going into the wedding the few weeks before. I have no doubt that we made the right choice!

Calamigo's Ranch is an absolutly beautiful venue. Everyone said our wedding was "Magical" The grounds are parklike with lights in every tree & hugh waterfalls. Maria, our consultante was so hepful and quick to respond to our needs. The whole event went smoothly, just too fast.

My husband & I got married here at the beginning of the month and it was beautiful! The staff did an excellent job and the food was incredible. People are still raving about how delicious everything was. I would definitely recommend having your next event here.

This place was very accomodating and all went off with out a hitch. They have a small staff and each say they can help you. I highly recommend sticking with the same person throughout the process.

I found Calamigos online after researching a ton of wedding venues. I planned my entire wedding from out of state, I didn't even get to see the site in person until rehearsal, which was a day before the wedding. I basically made the venue decision based off reviews and photos. We had the Ranch House location, which is a beautiful location for a smaller wedding. I worked with Claudia the whole time and she has been nothing short of awesome! They were very willing to work with us on payments and really made everything extremely easy for us. The day of the wedding was perfect. The staff there was excellent and the food was scrumptious! It looked absolutely breathtaking with all of the decor. My guests & my husband & I are thrilled with how everything turned out. We definitely made the right decision with Calamigos.

The location is BEAUTIFUL and the staff is very nice, however they have fairly strict rules about what is and isn't allowed--and be prepared to pay if you want to bring anything in. They do have cottages at the site that you can rent overnight which is definitely a plus if you have out of town guests or friends and family you want to keep close by.

We had our ceremony and reception at Calamigos. I couldn't imagine a more beautiful place to be married. Everyone that works there is very helpful and patient. i called a million times and asked a million questions and never did i feel like i was bothering anyone. They are very professional and i have no regrets!

We were very happy with Calamigos. There was literally only one mistake on the day of and it was a minor thing that nobody else even noticed. We had a great time! Our guests were so impressed with how spectacularly beautiful the location is. We have recieved many compliments! The staff is super helpful and very experienced. They were very flexible and didn't try to throw in bogus cake cutting fees or any of that other nonsense other places try to pull! Watch the dates on your paperwork, sometimes they don't jive with what they tell you in the office.

From the first time I visited Calamigos Ranch until my wedding day, I continued to be impressed with this venue. This was the first venue I looked at and despite visiting a few other locations, I knew this is where I would get married. Calamigos Ranch is a gorgeous location that has a magical feel to it. We chose to get married at THE OAKS, which features an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. I cannot say enough about this venue. The staff is courteous and friendly and the day of coordinator was SO helpful! While this can be a pricey location, the value for the cost is worth it - The only thing I had to worry about was cake, officiant, flowers, music and photographer. It was SO nice to be able to enjoy my wedding day and not have to worry about all the little details. I would certainly recommend this venue to anyone getting married or having any other event.

Absoulutly perfect! Just off of the Beach of Malibu, resting in the beautiful trees is Calamigos Ranch. Surrounded by waterfalls, pathways, and lush greenery. This was a our DREAM wedding. The services where all included and I have to say that I didnt' find out about anything going wrong.......the people at Calamigos made sure that my husband, and I and OUR guests where taken care of before and the day of the wedding. Anything we needed....grab the bouquet> They where on it!! and Such good food!! The appetizers, especially the crispy ravioli, was so tasty and all of our guest kept raving about their meals..... such a pleasant experience and compared to the prices around the Los Angeles County area, a much better deal as well.

Calamigos Ranch was an incredible venue for our big day! You could not have asked for better service, food and surroundings. Every member of the staff was first class! The only negative was on our overnight accomodations.The cabins and cottages are described as rustic, however, it was our experience that they were in need of renovations.Some of our wedding guests were able to stay at The Four Seasons Hotel for the same price, so it would seem that for accomodations you can fare better elsewhere.

Calamigos Ranch has built a reputation for excellence, and this reputation is fully warranted! The staff was incredibly helpful and professional and truly cared about us as people. Our Maitre d' was incredible-- she coordinated much of the evening with grace and wisdom, making sure that we ate and checking to ensure that we hadn't left anything behind. We loved her! The ceremony coordinator (yes, they have a ceremony coordinator which is included in the price!) was incredibly professional, hilarious, and thoughtful. She helped to ease our nerves. Our wedding was in the Garden Patio/Main Dining Room, both of which were absolutely magical. Strongly recommended.

Great service, great staff, they dont nickel and dime you! We had a great experience! Awesome food also, all the guests left satisfied with the great food!

Calamigos was the best choice of venue! It is a gorgeous site and the staff knows exactly what to do - which was especially helpful because I was planning my wedding from San Diego. They go above and beyond; for example, I was winging it with the cake table. I set out two cakes on cake stands, with two more to go in the back for Calamigos to cut & serve and paid the florist to decorate the cake tables how she saw fit. When I picked up the cakes, they were much prettier than I expected, but just stayed the course. Calamigos put all of the cakes out, tiered them, and the florist decorated the table. It was GORGEOUS! It was wonderful to trust the professionals and for them to deliver. I highly recommend Calamigos Ranch. You will not be disappointed!

We had our ceremony and reception at Calamigos. I couldn't imagine a more beautiful place to be married.Their service is impeccable and the location is breath taking. Calamigo's Ranch is an absolutly beautiful venue.I am very and was pleased with calamigos from the start.You’ll feel at right at home with the warmth that this venue gives you as soon as you step foot on the grounds. The tranquil, romantic ambience is the perfect place for your wedding. Everyone there was so helpful and so friendly. There are several different places on the property to get married, but I chose The Oaks.Great service, great staff, they dont nickel and dime you! We had a great experience! Awesome food also, all the guests left satisfied with the great food!It was absolutely beautiful!

We had a wonderful wonderful experience with Calamigos! They answered all of our questions clearly and promptly. They worked with us to incorporate our traditions into our wedding ceremony and reception. They swiftly corrected any minor problems that arose without disrupting my and my family's time during the wedding. Our wedding was truly the best day our of lives!

The venue itself is beautiful and the food was really quite delicious and generous in its size. However, the staff are disorganized and don't care much if you need anything. I had labeled every box that I personally delivered there and they managed to royally screw up where things were supposed to go. Also, they didn't seem to care that things were disorganized and not on schedule. Finally, we rented a cottage there to use for babysitting and when we checked in, the room was dirty - beds with soiled linens, food all over the place. When they did finally clean it up, we had left the food for the kids in there and found that someone from their staff actually ate the food (as in, a piece of pizza was missing!). I would not recommend this place for its service. If you love the setting, just make sure you get your own wedding planner to aggressively direct their staff.

We had a great experience with Calamigos. Their prices are quite reasonable, and with many venues to choose from on the property, I'd imagine most people could find that perfect outdoor space. Our wedding and reception were held at the Ranch House, the smallest venue on the property. We had many guests tell us that they hadn't ever been to such a beautiful venue. The staff was great to work with, and I just adored our day-of coordinator. She kept everything running smoothly, and if there were any problems, I certainly never heard about them!The only caveat is that they were slow to respond to emails. It took anywhere from 2-5 days to hear back from them, which is a long turnaround for any business.

Calamigos was such an inspiring venue. We used the main patio for our ceremony site and the main dining room for the reception. The area looked exactly as I imagined it on the day of my wedding. Calamigos is very flexible and will work with you to get the look and feel that you want. They don't put a ton of restrictions on you. We found them to be very professional and friendly. The costs are pretty much up front so that you don't find yourself surprised by a bill of charges after your wedding. Our guests raved about the site and how beautiful it was. If I had to do my wedding all over again, I would absolutely work with them again.

We could not have been happier with this location! We got married in the Main Dining Room. Perfect for 100 guests. The outdoor ceremony site is so beautiful, green and lush! The staff on the day of the wedding were amazing! I was so happy with everything! The food was great - which I was worried about because they dont do tastings. We had some passed appetizers - all were hot and fresh and plentiful. For sit down dinner we had a choice of prime rib or pecan crusted chicken. Everyone raved about it! Our glasses were always full. Every waiter was smilling and everything went smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend this site!
They give $10 per person off for sunday and weekday weddings.

The venue is gorgeous. It offers five different ceremony/reception sites. We had our ceremony in the Garden Patio and the reception in the Main Dining Room. Our only two complaints were that they require you use their onsite caterers but don't offer a tasting and that couples aren't assigned an onsite coordinator. As a result, we talked to four different coordinators and were told slightly different things about Calamigos' policies from each one. Although everyone was nice, we would have liked a bit more personal attention. We didn't find out who our onsite coordinator would be until the day before the wedding, although she didn't end up doing anything more than cueing us to go down the aisle. To be fair, we didn't really need her to do anything else. However, the positives far outweigh any negatives. The venue itself is beautiful. The food was wonderful. We had the pecan crusted chicken breast and prime rib (their two least expensive sit down meal options). Both were moist and piping hot. The guests raved about the appetizers, especially the shrimp puffs and chicken skewers. The wait staff was exceptional. The valets were very friendly and efficient. Although expensive, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Calamigos. They've been doing weddings for a long time and it shows.

Calamigos Ranch is a beautiful location, not without their quirks.Pricy = expect this in Malibu. Though it looks all-included, make sure to know that things like upgraded chairs and ceiling treatments are extra.Customer Service = Lacking. Their response time was quick when it came to payments, slow when it came to the actual event.Food = Amazing food. Though it was pricy, the buffet was the best option we could have done, and everyone was raving at the pre-plates as well as dinner itself. Some of the best wedding food I have had, and on par with any Cheesecake Factory type of restaurant. Overall = a beautiful spot with great accommodations and the perfect location - if you are willing to pay for it and overlook the flaws.

We had our wedding at the Ranch House location (there are a few different locations at the ranch). The food was great! The venue was perfect for a summer night wedding and almost everything was included with the venue! Great place and value!

The things I loved: the setting is GORGEOUS. All the venues are beautiful. The food was excellent and the service staff at the reception in the dining room were really amazing.The things I would change: the consultations weren't as personal as I would have liked - we met with a different person each time we were there. The event coordinator assigned to us during the ceremony wasn't as helpful as I hoped - she disappeared a few times and couldn't be found.

This is a great venue for a wedding. It's all inclusive. Chairs, linen, china, silverware, food, beverages. My wedding is in Aug 2008 at the Garden Patio. Everyone at the venue is nice and helpful. You can't taste the food, but heard everyone rave about it. It's a great location for 150 guests.

In the beginning, they are very attentive about getting you to book your wedding. The girls in the office were usually quick to respond to phone calls. I was told that a wedding coordinator would not be necessary because they provide one. This is true, except she leaves after the ceremony. I also brought things to be set up, for example a wedding wish tree. I spent tons of time cutting out hearts and putting bows on them to be hung from the wish tree. Imagine upon walking down the isle at my ceremony, I see that she had people putting the hearts inside a birdcage that was meant for cards. Later I find that the cards people brought were falling off the gift table instead of being in the birdcage. And the wish tree was empty. This all sounds like not that big of a deal, but I spent A LOT of timing preparing these things. As I stated before, our coordinator left after the ceremony. She did not leave instructions with the night people on where some of our things were. So at the end of the night we were running around trying to find them. For all of the money we spent there, I wish Calamigos could have at least provided better help and communication. All in all, it is a very beautiful place. If you plan on marrying there, hire a coordinator for the day.

I love the one price deal. They are very straight forward. They provide a personal coordinator on the day of your wedding to help everything run smoothly. My coordinator had to keep an eye out for my florist who showed up almost two hours late and to the wrong location, dropped all the flowers and left. They took it upon themselves, to document that the flowers arrived late and took pictures so I would have evidence so I wouldn't have to pay. They also went to another wedding being held at the same time and asked their florist to help out (see review for Floral Fields). This was awesome and above and beyond. The food was amazing and the location is just beyond beautiful. I have met several brides who had weddings there, and all have said the same thing. It was truly a fairytale wedding if you want to get married outside a church.

i am and was VERY pleased with calamigos from the start. everyone there was SO helpful and SOOO friendly. all of my guests LOVED the scenery & the kindness of the staff. i HIGHLY recommend calamigos ranch.

Not only is Calamigos Ranch breathtakingly beautiful, but the service is incredible. Our contact was the amazing Erin, who really knows her stuff. She could answer any crazy question we threw her way, and was very willing to work with us and our budget for add-on items like the open bar, fabric draping, chiavari chairs, etc. With her and the rest of the staff's years of experience, none of our unique requests (such as a signature cocktail menu) were a problem to accommodate. We felt very confident in being in her hands for our big day, and rightfully so, as I was pleased to see everything set up exactly as I wanted when I arrived at the reception. I also appreciated that the head waiter made sure my husband and I had passed hors d'eouvres during cocktail hour when we were taking our pictures, and that we had a chance to eat and drink at dinner. In line with other reviews of CR, you don't have to worry about the fact that they don't do food tastings, as the food is superb. And even though it was one of the hottest days of the year, the entire garden patio was shaded by the tall trees, so none of our guests baked in the sun.

It rained a bit in the morning of our wedding day. The coordinator set up an indoor and outdoor back up plan, which I wish we discussed before. I wish we were assigned the same person throughout the whole planning. However, they are all knowledgable and work well as a team.

Calamigos Ranch made our wedding day so easy and relaxing! They truly handled everything so that we could just enjoy ourselves. I was planning the wedding long-distance, so the fact that their package included tables, chairs, linens, cutlery, catering, and both ceremony and reception venues meant that I didn't have to deal with a bunch of different vendors and pay rental fees to all of them. It was all taken care of! Our wedding site was idyllic, and the reception hall cozy and beautiful. The serving staff was excellent, and I felt like a queen - my husband and I were served first to make sure we ate, and anything we or the guests needed was there in seconds. I had specific instructions about when to have the passed champagne service and thanks to our day-of coordinator, it went off flawlessly. All of the food, from the appetizers to the buffet, was delicious. There's nothing negative to say about them!

We had such an unforgettable wedding. All our guest had so much fun and the service were excellent. We couldn't have pick a better location. Everything was just perfect on the day, and was captured in our wedding photos.

Although I do recommend this place as it is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL, I did have many glitches during my whole working relationship with them. First, I was told that I would be able to taste their food after I committed with a deposit and later found out that the food tasting would be absolutely NOT available. Second, you talk to several different people during the planning process at the office making the whole experience less personal, also leaving room for miscommunications and room for someone to drop the ball. Third, I was told that at first I could bring my own alcohol and then later (from a different person) told that I could only bring in beers and wine/champagne. Fourth and last, they do not have sufficient closet space where guests and wedding party can leave their personal belongings that would not be accessible to anyone else. (This becomes very important as there are thieves who take their opportunity in the chaos and high activity with most weddings)....I did have a tainted experience with Calamigos but with better communication and better planning, I believe it would have gone much better. DO NOT GO WITH THIS VENDOR IF YOU ARE SET ON SPECIFIC TYPES OF FOOD AND WANT TO TASTE WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely loved having our wedding at Calamigos. We got married at "The Cottage" which happened to be the only venue available on my date, as well as being my favorite. While it rained on my wedding day, I had fallen in love with the venue for the ceremony site, not the reception site, and they did everything they could to make it work in the rain, including bringing out large umbrella's etc, getting towels to wipe down the seats for my guests, etc.They were a pleasure to work with, were always available to answer questions on the phone or meet in person and really helped us plan a smooth event. We were upset to hear that they didn't do food tastings, but it didn't matter - all the food was wonderful and we were very happy with our choices.We didn't have a wedding planner of our own, and I had organized a lot of extra things, and they really helped us to get everything ready.The only negative was that they did lose our guest book and on the night of the event, they were coming up to me asking me what it looked like, where I had left it, etc (it had been dropped off to their offices with everything else 3 days before). While we didn't get anyone to fill it out and never got it replaced, which is a little upsetting, they did reimburse us for the costs of the book after the event was over, which was all they can do at the time. My one tip - when you drop off your stuff at your rehearsal, clearly mark the boxes, and put bride/groom's names and box 1 of 4, box 2 of 4, etc. (They do store all items for all weddings in the same room and we think our stuff just got mixed up with someone elses).Overall everything went so smoothly and I definitely recommend them - however, please check to ensure they don't have another event at the same site on the same day. They did at ours and they ran late getting it taken down and getting ours set up. It all worked out okay, but there were no signs up for our event directing early guests and vendors where to go on their huge grounds.

Calamigos Ranch is amazing. The venue is beautiful, the people are accomodating, and they take care of everything. This place is well worth the price. The food was delicious, and the head waiter never stopped making sure we (the bride and groom) were taken care of. We were able to relax and not worry about a thing. We would definitely reccommend this place to anyone looking for a wedding site. AWESOME!!!

If you are looking for a truly beautiful location to have your southern California wedding, this is the place! Perched up in the mountains near Malibu, Calamigos is a GORGEOUS location with 5 different venues to choose from depending on the size of your wedding and reception. My husband and I had our wedding in the main garden and our reception in the adjacent main dining hall - both were phenomenal. The garden is a beautiful setting for an outdoor evening wedding like ours with tons of twinkle lights strung throughout the trees and foliage and two peaceful waterfalls surrounding the area. It fit our 130 guests easily with plenty of room and the natural light at sunset with the twinkle lights and water was AMAZING. The reception in the main dining hall was fabulous - there is a huge dance floor area with lots of mirrors and a separate dining area through sets of cute french doors. There is a built in area for the bar and also a big stone fireplace - the ceilings are super high and dramatic so if you are looking to do fabric on the inside, it's great for that! On top of everything was the phenomenal food - we had the steak/potatoes and baby greens/candied nuts/bleu cheese/vinagrette and it was sooooo tasty! The appetizers were also delicious - my guests ate them up, along with the strawberry-capped glasses of champagne. The staff was incredibly professional and their wedding planning team helps you through the entire process and is always happy to answer your questions - I planned my wedding all the way from school in Chicago and I had NO PROBLEMS. For the money, it's a STEAL - 13,974 for a wedding and reception of 130 that included set-up, bar, food, staff, deposits, etc- perfect in every way and will definitely give you the goosebumps you've been dreaming of.

My perfect place! It is in the hills of Malibu and when you enter it is like you are being transported to somewhere completelt different! There are several different places on the property to get married, but I chose The Oaks. The venue makes gorgeous photos and is very private for you and your guests!

I would recommed Calamigos to anyone wanting to have an amazing wedding for a reasonable price. They are wedding masters and they have multiple weddings at multiple venues on their property daily during wedding season. The venue that we had was the "Ranch House" and it was beautifully secluded and decorated with lights in the evening for a magical look. Since Calamigos already has plants and flowers it was easy to only have the florist bring minimal flowers. This helped quite a bit with pricing. Most of our guest said that they had never been to such a beautiful wedding and magical was how they expressed the setting. Calamigos is much better than going to some LA hotel and having everyone walking through your ceremony and getting in the way.

I loved a lot of things about our wedding at Calamigos Ranch, but what our guests loved the most was the food. We chose the buffet with steak (you can also choose a sit-down menu). Our family and friends still rave about how wonderful dinner was that night!

This place is absolutely wonderful. The per person price includes 3 hours bar, all the ceremony chairs, mike, reception area, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, champagne toast, and the meal. We requested a brunch, which they don't offer everyone, and it was amazing. Everyone said how beautiful the location was and how great the food was. It is up in the hills off of Kanan Rd. A little known secret, a wonderful treasure.

From beginning to end, our experience at Calamigos was AMAZING! They were so easy to work with, everything was taken care of, and we had no worries! We were married at the Oaks and it was perfect for our group of 140 - just full enough to be cozy, just crowded enough to keep the energy high. Our ceremony was so intimate and the setting was breathtaking - our East Coast guests were especially impressed. The photo opportunities were stunning - different natural beauty backdrops at every turn. For dinner, we opted for the buffet and it was unbelivably delicious! Everyone raved about it! When they say "premium bar" they mean it! Everthing was abundant and fabulous!

I absolutely LOVED Calamigo's. I fell in love from the day I went to visit. It was a breath of fresh air when I met the staff and discovered the cost. Calamigo's was willing to work with us on all the little things and they allowed us to supplement the catering, which was very important. Our reception and ceremony was in the main dining room. My only problems include:The lockout policy from the dressing rooms. They forced us to get ALL of our stuff out of the dressing rooms right before the ceremony. This was horrible, especially on a hot day. The dressing room as well as the reception hall were HOT!! It's too bad. In addition, our food came out late. Everyone was looking forward to dancing, and we had to delay because of the food. Overall, it was an excellent place to get married. I would do it again...with Calamigo's

My wedding is booked for May 2007 at the main dining room/Garden and I can hardly wait! They do a wonderful job (I've been to events there many times), the staff is easy to work with and you have the freedom to do pretty much whatever you choose.

I'll be able to tell more after the wedding but so far so good! :D

From the moment I walked through the twinkle-lighted trees over the tiny brook and up to the the waterfall, I just knew that this was the place I wanted to get married. Not only were the settings right out of a fairytale, but the service was sensational. Everyone was helpful in answering all of my many, many questions. MonLi, was the kind woman "assigned" to me, and she did everything in her power to make my day all that I knew it could be. Included in the price (about $80/person) is free valet, white runner, use of bride and grooms rooms before ceremony, complementary champagne(before ceremony), use of ceremony and reception sites, all tables, linens, silverware, etc., unlimited wine & beer for 3 hours, choice sitdown or buffet style dinner (go w/ buffet, way more options and a beautiful presentation), and a day-of coordinator. They also include champagne w/ strawberries for each guest right after the ceremony! For all the service they include, the price seems just unbeatable, then add the twinklelights and the night of your life is yours for the taking!

Calamigos Ranch was a beautiful place for our wedding. It gave us the best of both worlds...an outdoor wedding and an indoor reception. They had many different sites for the ceremony and reception. The staff was knowledgeable and they were flexible when we wanted to have an outdoor jazz band. Our pictures came out great because of the romantic setting they provided. We got everything we wanted out of this venue and stayed within our budget.

The reception and the ceremony were wonderful. Everyone was very knowledgeable and answered my questions capably. The food was delicious and all the guests raved about the location. Despite the fact that there were several locations on the property for weddings that could go on at the same time, I felt that my wedding had their full attention.

I was so happy with Calamigos Ranch and their staff. They were so friendly and knew what they were doing. I didn't have to do much and they made it easy for us. Everyone at the wedding said it was one of the best they had been to. (probably being polite). When i look back on my wedding i wouldn't have done it any different. It was the perfect place. The food was good too!! We got engaged in December and the date we wanted to get married was already booked (they book fast)....but a weekend day opened in May. It was a mad dash to get the wedding together and they did it and made it look like i planned for a year. The pictures came out so nice because of the setting. I just can't say enough. We go back every year on our anniversary just to walk around and see the ranch and talk about our wedding day. Good luck on a happy marriage.

If I could do it all over again I would...it was absolutely beautiful!

The venue was perfect, the decor and ambiance were exactly what I hoped for. The food was excellent and they really accomodated us. The only thing that was not good was the person assigned to our wedding as coordinator. She was basically rude the entire time. Rude to me, rude to my wedding party and to guests. She was not friendly at all. The first time i met her, she did not know my name or get up to introduce herself. I had to correct her and introduce myself to her. At the wedding, she was efficient at her job, but seemed to forget it was my wedding, not just her job. She should have been friendlier in general and nicer to everyone. Sadly, everyone complained about her behavior. It was still a great day and we had a wonderful time.

I was quite impressed with the service and the relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place to others!

This is a beautiful venue, rain or shine! I've shot here numerous times and every wedding is uniquely beautiful. Your ceremony and reception are set among giant eucalyptus and willow tress dripping with strings of white twinkle lights, which is gorgeous for photos and creates a magical ambiance.

Nestled away in Malibu Canyon, this location is a hidden gem. It's waterfalls, gorgeous ceremony site and reception tent are all there, waiting to be photographed. The white lights adorning the giant tree overlooking the ceremony site are enough to recommend it. They make for stunning photos! And the light there is amazing! I loved shooting at this venue and would recommend it to any bride and groom looking for an all-in-one location!

A simply elegant, reliable, and beautiful place to have a wedding. Many lovely sites to choose from, a terrific staff, all nestled under the trees of the Malibu countryside. Just lovely.

Wonderful place for Wedding. Their service is impeccable and the location is breath taking

Calamigos Ranch in Malibu is one of my favorite places to work. They have beautiful surroundings, great service and a very knowledgeable staff. They treat every wedding as if it is their most important wedding. I would recommend this location to and bride and groom who are looking for a wonderful place to host their special day.

Love, Love to shoot wedidngs here. Garden Setting and beautiful growns. Staff is wonderful.

Always a great venue and an amazing supportive team.

Beautiful venue! One of my favorite places to photograph at. All parts of the ranch are decorated with hanging tea lights, and are just breathtaking for night photography. MarinaBelle Studioswww.bellestudios.com(310) 980-7840

Working at Calamigos as a Vendor it great!! They have a wonderful way of helping Us vendors for all of our needs. My client was extremely happy and I was in heaven the grounds are well keep and that make my job a lot easier I don't have to be driving around to find the perfect spot for photos. I love to work there and I can wait to be there this year!!Thank you Calamigos Staff.

I love this beautiful venue and have done several lovely weddings there. They have several ceremony settings that have peaceful and natural gardens all around.

I love this beautiful venue and have done several lovely weddings there. They have several ceremony settings that have peaceful and natural gardens all around.

I love this beautiful venue and have done several lovely weddings there. They have several ceremony settings that have peaceful and natural gardens all around.

Calamigos Ranch is the perfect wedding location for any chic wedding couple looking for a venue. There are so many beautiful things about Calamigos, including the charm and landscaping.

If you want a fairytale wedding, Calamigos is the place to go! They truly take care of their clients and know how to host a beautiful event!

You can’t get more spectacular natural surroundings then Calamigos Ranch. You’ll feel at right at home with the warmth that this venue gives you as soon as you step foot on the grounds. The tranquil, romantic ambience is the perfect place for your wedding. The service and staff is very accommodating and great to work with. They make sure every little detail is tended to. As a vendor, Calamigos is really one of my favorite venues to work. Thank you to all the wonderful ladies in the office for your continued support over the years.

The perfect location for your wedding !

I love working at this location. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is on it. It's always nice when a location can help set the tone for an event just by the way it looks.

They are a great Location, their variety in rooms provide an amazing setting for any wedding. Staff is courteous and they are very accommodating. As a vendor is nice to find another vendor (specially a location) that has the client's interest and well being as their main goal. We love working with them.

Cake Studio is proud to endorse Calamigos Ranch in Malibu.

Calamigos Ranch offers so many options you're sure to find a space that complements the style and size of your wedding. Knight Photo & Video is proud to endorse Calamigos Ranch in Malibu.

Calamigos Ranch offers a wonderfully rustic, and beautiful natural settiing. Their staff is accomodating, experienced and very professional! I have officiated in each location and each has something unique and special whether you are looking for a small intimate setting or one that can accomodate a large party, you will find what you are looking for at the Calamigos Ranch. Mary Jean Valente...A Ceremony of the Heart