Urban Elegance Awaits at the Los Angeles Athletic Club

There are some places, some buildings, that are so inviting and magnetic that you just don't want to leave after you arrive.  The historic Los Angeles Athletic Club is one such building.  As you pull up to the 100 year old Beaux-Art style building, it's very presence says "Welcome" to you and your guests.  It is - without question - one of the most elegant, spacious, stylish, and memorable venues for your Los Angeles wedding. 

The history of the building adds depth to the venue.  The Los Angeles Athletic Club began it's life in 1880 at a location on Spring Street downtown.  When a hotel was demolished on the current 7th Street location, they seized the opportunity to build their club building, and opened this location in 1912.  It was the first building in Los Angeles to have an indoor pool on an upper floor.  Entering the building, you sense the feeling of time, the feeling that you are almost taking a step back to another time and another place.....that embodies our romanticized visions of what glamorous Los Angeles life was like over the course of the past 100 years.  It is at once comforting and refreshing, and offers a perfect backdrop for your event.

The ballroom floor will make your jaw drop from the time the elevator doors open.  It is simply beautiful and welcoming.  The high ceilings, dramatically large windows, the rich flooring and detailed carpet, the warmth of the wood paneling, the feminine touch of the intricate chandeliers, the spaciousness that allows your guests comfort throughout your day are all magnificent.  The Los Angeles Athletic Club is one wedding venue where your guests will never feel cramped or claustrophobic.  You and your guests have the entire third floor at your disposal...the ballroom, the foyer, the club room with a quintessential wooden bar, and the vast hall.  

The rooftop is available for both ceremonies and receptions as well.  When you step onto the rooftop, it takes your breath away.  On one level, it almost makes you feel like a kid again, looking up at the skyscrapers surrounding you like a modern day forest.  The iconic Southern California skies shine down on you and your guests as you celebrate your love and your future in a place that so few people will ever see.  It is magical.  At An Amazing Affair, we recommend having your ceremony on the rooftop, and your reception in the ballroom for a perfectly wondrous event (although you can do both in either place).  

But what about the food?  Certainly your food choices are one of the most important aspects of your wedding!  Rest assured - the food at your LAAC wedding will be memorable for all of the right reasons!   The gourmet food is not only delicious and varied, it is also beautifully presented and graciously served.  

Working together with the chef, you can personalize your Los Angeles Athletic Club wedding menu to reflect the style and taste of both of you, as a couple.  

There is a delightful Bridal Lounge where the bride and her attendants can relax and prepare for the big event.  It is private, quiet, and offers to opportunity for some great candid shots and posed portraits.  The bridal party has access to this lounge throughout the event, offering a refuge from the madding crowd if needed!  

One of the reasons we love the Los Angeles Athletic Club is because the attention to detail, the style, the feeling, the romance, permeates the entire building.  Frankly, in some venues, the foyer and entryway are nice, and the front of the ceremony room might be nice, but the rest of the place may be vanilla and plain.  Not so at the LAAC - every detail - down to the newly built women's restroom on the third floor - is authentic, inspiring, and beautiful.  

If you are considering a Los Angeles Destination Wedding, you definitely need to look at the LAAC.  The boutique hotel is highly rated, and newly renovated.  Your guests will be treated to breakfast each morning, and will be able to use the gym as well during their stay.  Having your wedding at the LAAC makes it easy to turn it into a whole weekend event, maximizing the amount of time you have to spend with friends and family creating memories that will last a lifetime.

As far as style goes, this is a venue that allows you to have any type of style or theme at your wedding that you desire.  If you are considering having an Art Deco themed wedding, it would be hard to find a place better suited than the Los Angeles Athletic Club.  

A few practical notes about having your wedding at LAAC - 

*  Even though it has a vibrant downtown location, parking is no problem as they have their own private parking garage.

*  The LAAC Ballroom and third floor will accommodate up to 350 guests wonderfully.  The rooftop will hold 200 guests comfortably.

Contact us for more information or to schedule a tour of this iconic, historic, romantic venue at bridgetanndooney@anamazingaffair.com.  An Amazing Affair will be happy to help you create the wedding of a lifetime for you and your loved ones.