The Ebell Club of Long Beach

We held our August wedding (ceremony & reception) at the Ebell and could not think of a better place to get married! My favorite thing about the Ebell is the venue itself and how it is utilized during the wedding. The ceremony takes place in the indoor courtyard, cocktail hour in the parlor, dinner in the grand hall and dancing in the transformed indoor courtyard. The evening just flows from one area to the other...ending up with everything being open by the time dancing comes along. The historic building is beautiful yet cozy and the Ebell staff is outstanding. Liz, our coordinator, did an excellent job of making sure things ran seamlessly and really went the extra mile to make sure the wedding was exactly how we wanted it. She is so organized and has a lot of great ideas. Liz was easy to get in touch with and made sure that everyting was under control and stress free for us during the planning process and during the wedding itself.

Parking: Parking is an extra expense since it is off site but is handled really well and efficiently by the shuttle service.

Catering & Cake: The only downside with the Ebell is that there is only one caterer (Jay's) and Cake Baker (Rossmoor Pastries) to choose from. We were not impressed with Rossmoor at the tasting and opted to get the cupcakes from Jay's instead. Overall, Jay's did a fantastic job with the menu planning, food, bar service, set-up, food service and clean-up. Although we were happy with Jay's and only encountered a few mishaps with them (they made the wrong cupcakes and forgot to make our gluten free meals for two of our guests), it would have been nice to have another option. That being said, Jay'd did remedy the gluten free meal situation right away but the cupcakes were not what we had ordered (the ones that they brought did taste good but were not what we had planned for).

Not to be missed: One of the best things about the Ebell is the food tasting event they host with Jay's. They set up the venue like a real wedding and treat you to an evening of food tasting and cocktails. You get an opportunity to meet with the vendors and visualize what your wedding will look like. You will love it!

Beautiful historical building. Built in 1927, restored in 2003. I am so glad we picked this place to have our wedding. EVERYONE commented how beautiful the place is. It's unique and the building itself is beautiful I didn't have to spend $$$ to decorate the place. I highly recommend this place if you don’t paying parking and day-of-coordination, that are mandatory!(eek!)

I looked everywhere for a ceremony and reception site and couldn't find anything that was quite right. I live up in Sherman Oaks and hadn't seen anything that was perfect for both the ceremony and the reception as I wanted to have them both at the same place and was about to book a different location when I saw the Ebell Club. I hadn't looked down in the South Bay area at all and when I went to see it I knew it was perfect as soon as I walked in. It is a beautiful historical building and the architecture and history and charm was just perfect for my wedding. The staff is amazing and every question I had was answered immediately. They took care of everything and the day of the wedding I was stress and worry free which is exactly how I wanted it! We had a few bumps with the caterer they use, Jay's Catering but it all turned out perfect! The only downsides of the Ebell are the parking offsite and having to have guests shuttle in, but it can't be helped! ( Also a large shuttle fee!) Also the building is beautiful but it is in a slightly strange neighborhood but no one notices anything as soon as you walk in to the Ebell Club it feels like being transported back in time to a historical, elegant evening!

We LOVE the Ebell Club of Long Beach!! The staff and venue were terrific! We only did our reception at the Ebell and when we totally got lucky when we found the Ebell. It was our 1st venue we looked at since we didn't want to do it a hotel. We didn't want to spend a lot of money to NOT make it look like a hotel. The Ebell is perfect. The wood floors in the Grand Hall, the Parlor on the side with a fireplace & piano and the courtyard with a fountain and tile floors. This venue is intimate and really has a feel of elegance. I wish I could relive our reception! FANTASTIC!

Words can't express how amazing the Ebell Club and its staff are. My daughter was married there two years ago, when it was very new as a wedding venue, and I can honestly say I can't tell you a single bad thing about it. And this box isn't big enough to tell you everything good there is to say. Tracey and her staff treated us like royalty. There was not a detail they didn't attend to. They protected us from any stress or interruptions. They handled everything, and I mean everything for us.

We happened to choose Jay's for our catering (they had not become exclusive for Ebell yet at that time), and I understand fully why the Club chose to contract with them. The food was spectacular...our guests still comment on it. Tamera handled everything for us on that end, just as Tracey did with everything else.

I highly recommend the Ebell Club for all your wedding needs. We are so grateful to the staff, to Jay's and to Nickson Photography for making our daughter's special day absolutely flawless.

Unique location and a great staff to work with. I would highly recommend checking this place out for your wedding.

I didn't think the perfect wedding was possible but we had one at the Ebell Club. The history of the Ebell is just as amazing as the building itself and we knew the minute we saw it, it was where we would be married. The three rooms allowed for intimate conversations in addition to having fun and celebrating. The dinner service was flawless; meals were served hot and by very attentive and polite waiters. Not to mention the food was delicious! The cake options included in the catering allowed for choosing exactly what I wanted. The cake was not only beautiful but delectable too! I interviewed other photographers but decided to go with Nickson. They captured every detail and moment. They were attentive and professional and our pictures are absolutely spectacular! This venue is everything a bride and groom are looking for and still affordable, even with the mandatory requirements.

WHAT A GREAT LOCATION FOR A WEDDING!!! EVERYTHING IS IN ONE PLACE. NOT MANY LOCATIONS THAT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO THE CEREMONY, COCKTAILS AND RECEPTION UNDER ONE ROOF. FOODS GREAT AND THE STAFF IS WONDERFUL.

RICK BURGESS
OWNER
BLACK TIE EVENTS

I don't even know where to begin. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience and am so pleased with the way everything turned out! We found the Ebell Club in the Art District of Long Beach and were stunned at how gorgeous and unique the building was. The staff was incredible and helped us out with everything. They personalized my wedding, were there to answer any and all of my questions, and helped with every step of the way leading up to and the day of my wedding. This place is a beautiful venue to hold a ceremony and reception. My favorite part of the entire evening was my grand entrace from the top of the balcony. My guests still talk about how shocked they were to see me up there. The parking is off site but not an issue at all. They have shuttles that take guests to and from the builing in a matter of minutes. Jay's catering is incredible! You've got to get the chocolate chip cookies and shot glasses of milk for your guests. Check it out! You're going to love it!

An architecural gem in Long Beach. Everything about this venue is stunning. The ceremony area feels like an Italian Villa. The reception room is adorned with glistening chandeliers. Did I mention the Bride's room? It has a full length mirror, a gorgeous antique sofa, and another chandelier. It's the perfect backdrop for your "getting ready" photos. My favorite feature of this venue is that bride gets to make her walk across the balcony above the ceremony area. What a dramatic entrance!

Wonderful old building! Great staff:) Everyone here is very helpful. I absolutley love doing flower arrangements for this venue:)