Inn of the Seventh Ray
Topanga, CA 90290
(map) Phone: (310) 455-1311 Capacity:150 or less
Style:restaurant
View:creek / river, garden / park, waterfall / fountain
Reviews for Inn of the Seventh Ray
We chose Inn of the Seventh Ray because it is such a beautiful location and because they cater to smaller parties. They have two coordinators, Angelica for weddings up to 50 people and Carol for 50+. We're working with Angelica and have had a pretty good experience so far. She was somewhat difficult to get a hold of before we booked them, but has been prompt since we put our deposit down. :) I'll update again after we have our planning/tasting meeting...and of course after the wedding!
Also, the $$$$ indication on this entry is not entirely correct, it's actually less expensive. Check out their website for more accurate numbers.
Post-Wedding Update:
The wedding went off without a hitch, the food was amazing and great drinks too. The only issue was that our rehersal time (right before the wedding) was double booked. We were able to get a quick one in, but it was very stressfull.
I think Inn of the Seventh Ray is one of the most beautiful locations in LA, very romantic, outdoor setting, absolutely exquisite food and friendly staff. The food and drinks are very reasonably priced, but you also pay rent, so overall it is not cheap, but I think it is still totally worth it. Our guests were enchanted by the ambiance there.
Our experience with the Inn was overall great except for a bit disappointment that came after I looked at our wedding pictures: our placement cards were shaped as butterflies and were supposed to be set on the edge of champagne flues, instead they put them inside the glasses and entirely ruined my idea and presentation. I thought it was pretty common sense, especially I discussed it in advance with a wedding coordinator Andrea, but.... things happen.
Other than that, everything was great, Andrea was helpful and gave me a few great ideas, Lucile is a doll and was very cooperative all the way.
I highly recommend you order a cake from the Inn, it is one of the best wedding cakes I've ever had! Plus it has no sugar-Agave nectar instead-yum!
We chose the Inn because we wanted a location for both the ceremony and reception that was outside and naturally very beautiful. The Inn is spectacular, romantic, quaint, and perfect. I would encourage every bride with a smallish wedding that wants to be outside to look at this venue. It's gorgeous and just about everything is included (tables, chairs, linens, flatware, plates, votives, even flowers, if you want them). We worked with Carole on our 80-person wedding and she was great. I really can't say how much I loved this place. Our wedding there just felt magical. And I'm not sure what a previous reviewer was saying about bland food. Our food was absolutely delicious and we are still getting emails about it.
Beautiful location. Saw a deer drinking from the creek while dining outside. However, for the price the food was really mediocre...even downright bland. I wouldn't suggest doing a large function there unless you get to select (and taste) your menu first.
Really good for a more intimate shower, you can sit outside right along a creek.







