The Oviatt - Penthouse & Rooftop Event Venue - Los Angeles, California

Fatima Elreda

The Oviatt is one of the most unique and most special venues in Los Angeles. As a wedding photographer, it's absolutely so much fun to photograph. It's vintage, and quirky on the inside, lending itself to so many photo opportunities with a couple on their wedding day. The outdoor space is also beautiful and different than most in LA as it is on a rooftop in DTLA, surrounded by skyscrapers. Aside from the venue itself, the team behind it could not be beat. They are so incredibly professional, friendly, and are truly there to make your day go as smoothly as it could. Cherry on top is that they're amazing to vendors too! I would be honored to work there again and I know my couple had only amazing things to say about it and the team that runs it.

Erin and Rob Wedding

My wedding day was the most fun I’ve ever had, and it all began with choosing the Oviatt as the venue. One of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made! It all started with our first phone call with Gabe. We were just a week or two into wedding planning, and quickly becoming overwhelmed with options and prices. When we expressed this, Gabe helpfully and realistically said “I’m going to give you a list of things we DON’T provide that you will have to budget for.” This was so refreshing after meeting with other venues that had hidden fees and aggressive sales tactics. We felt so comfortable right away, and when we scheduled an in-person tour, we fell in love. Not only were the prices competitive (we had all but ruled out being able to get married in LA proper on our budget), but the space was so unique that we knew it would provide a memorable experience for all of our guests, both local and from out-of-town. Gabe continued to lead with kindness as we reserved our date, throwing in a complimentary champagne welcome after I had expressed excitement over the idea on the tour and offering that we could split our deposit into two payments because he knew my union was on strike at the time.

As we got deeper into the planning process, we worked closely with Lindsey, who much like Gabe was so fun to work with! She helpfully broke down all the little decisions we needed to make, answered all questions promptly, and was so helpful during our final walkthrough. What really worked for us with this venue is that aside from the bar, which you have to do through them (but the prices are very reasonable), you can bring in outside vendors as long as they fit the criteria. We were also able to rent linens and table settings through them and hire servers to bus and pour wine during dinner. There were never any hidden fees or surprises, and on the wedding day, everything went wonderfully! We even heard later that Lindsey gave some of our wedding party a tour of all the venue’s unique features during the reception, something our friends are still talking about. We felt so well taken care of, and the venue is so stunning minimal decor is needed! I am so happy we got married at the Oviatt. It is a gem, as are Gabe and Lindsey and the entire staff, and we are so grateful!

Pauline

Gabe, Lindsey, and Alejandro are such a dream team to work with. I'm so happy my wedding was here. I'm so happy to have been a chaperone for prom here. I keep thinking about all the happiness this place brought me--and it's not just because they were fun events at a beautiful venue! The whole team that works there, including those they employed for the bar, etc., were so responsive, professional, and adaptable, which was incredibly important to me while planning this wedding by myself. Beyond ease of planning, the venue is amazing to visit as a guest! It's gorgeous, obviously, but it's also rich in history and mystery. Lots of pockets to explore, which is right up my alley. I hope Angelenos get to explore such a wonderful fixture in our city because I couldn't think of a greater spot to spend an event!

Andrew Hancock

The oviatt was a super cool venue for this old Hollywood themed wedding. The only disappointing thing was that the neon on the clock was not functioning. I went behind it to see if I could fix it but I didn’t have the right tools. It was cool to see the elevator motors though!

muchoamor

Gabe & Lindsey were amazing to work with. My husband and I stopped by in August and sealed the deal a few weeks later with an easy electronic deposit. Our wedding was held on a Sunday, March 24th. We opted for the cheaper beer & wine package, and Gabe was flexible with our budget offering two additional specialty cocktails (tequila, soda water & pineapple juice + a whiskey old fashioned) We did not opt for the coffee station, thus Espresso Martinis are not an option in the budget package.
A month into planning our wedding planner bailed on us, but as a former event planner, and with Lindsey's amazing response time, we were able to pull this off DIY.
When I say DIY, the venue allowed our guests to help as vendors from florist, to DJs, sound and dessert. We only were required the event insurance and I was able to provide my personal DJ policy (as I spin myself).
A friend made the cupcakes and the staff saved room in the fridge to store them. We brought in our own sound, however the indoor area has a quality sound system to play among the rooms and indoor bar and lounge during cocktail hour and getting ready time, which you can bring your own laptop, ipad etc. they even had adapters if you brought your phone to be the inside playlist DJ.
We were granted access to the venue for 11 hours with no additional charge in our initial quote. No hidden fees incurred and the bar was open for 5 hours of that time.
Right during photos before the ceremony, Lindsey kept watch of the weather and informed us, "I's a 100% change of rain in 10 minutes!" However, this turned into a beautiful moment as all guests stepped up to move the décor indoors, and we decided to hold the ceremony with 80 guests inside. Once it was over, the rain stopped and my husband and I, whom wrote an album based on our vows were able to perform outside right after. Staff had provided us with trash bags to cover our gear in the rain in the meantime.
We did not use a preferred caterer, but they were still able to provide linens, napkins, flatware and glasses, with many colors to choose from. We booked Border Grill who had worked at the venue before and were a great help! Gabe even allowed us to order pizza for delivery for the kids (picky eaters).
The day went by so fast, I loved the bridal suite, hair and makeup found it easy to set up and Lindsey assisted with power cords to run as outlets are sparse, but the building is so classically beautiful and pristine vintage it was absolutely worth it! Pricing was so affordable and I would do it at the Oviatt all over again!

Meimei

Amazing rooftop event space with history in the heart of Downtown LA. Pricing was reasonable and Gabe from GABevents was very accommodating and made us feel comfortable along the way from initial contact to last goodbye. Ask for a tour and info, great history, and they answered every question and took their time to make sure we had what we needed. We would definitely recommend this top floor venue! A tip for a wedding couple that wants to not see each other when getting ready is if you don't want to share the bedroom suite to prepare, it's very easy to close off and keep private, but not a lot of room for the groom and his party to prepare so recommend they do it ahead of time or well before guests arrive. This place was perfect for our wedding of around 100 people (initial plan was 60-70) and pretty much our every wish was accommodated. It was very nice to be able to get chairs, dishes, and bar all in-house. Photos are from the tour before we picked the venue. We came back although saw several locations all over town. I'm happy we chose this for our special day (10.1.23) and everyone said it was the best possible venue for us and were amazed of the whole set up, even a friend who had previously visited the building.

Teri Bocko

One of the most remarkable wedding venues in Los Angeles. I had the honor to photograph a wedding there in 2023 and was completely blown away. Everything about the Oviatt Penthouse provides an elegant and unique experience for wedding couples and their guests. It's like taking an elevator ride into a bygone era of the 20's and 30's. Gabe and his team really strive to make each couples vision come alive in the space and are there to support them every step of the day. The rooftop views are incredible, sometimes you forget that you're in LA and how wonderful. I can't say enough positive things about this venue and cannot wait to return!

Heather Arntson

This is the best wedding venue ever, for many many reasons. In short, the management is super attentive and communicative, flexible and accommodating, professional and kind. You'd be amazed at how many wedding venue staff members are cold and rude...but not The Oviatt! The venue itself is STUNNING and we received so many compliments on it...you need very little decor as the venue shines on its own! I can't say enough positive things about our experience here and if we ever need an event venue again, we'd definitely go back! Thank you Gabe and Lindsey and all the staff for making our wedding magical!