Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can our guests go before and after the wedding to "experience LA?"
1. Venice Beach is fun for breakfast, people watching and a stroll. It is one the most visited places in Southern California and its straight up Washington Boulevard. Beach WebCam Beach WebCam
2. Santa Monica Things To Do.
3. Stroll or bike Ballona Creek through the wetlands to the ocean. See pelicans, egrets, herons and ducks along the way.
4. Other local beach cities:
1. Manhattan Beach Visitor Info
2. Hermosa Beach Activities
3. Redondo Beach Things To Do
4. Malibu's 1920's Adamson House
2. Can you recommend a motel or hotel?
1. A wide range of hotels and motels in Marina del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, Century City, Beverly Hills and Westwood are within a 5 to 20 minute drive time.
2. InnAtPlayaDelRey.com is next to the Ballona Wetlands and within walking distance of the Pacific Ocean. Drive time is 10-15 minutes max.
3. EconoLodge is across the street from Culver Events. Several others are within a mile or two.
3. Guests will be flying into LAX (Los Angeles Airport). How close is Culver Events?
1. A 5 to 10 minute drive. We are less than 5 minutes from the 405 (San Diego Freeway) and 10 minutes from the 10 (Santa Monica Freeway). Map
4. Do we need a wedding consultant?
1. Our wedding coordinator, Jeanette, will ask you all the right questions. She’ll gently guide you through your important decisions in a matter of hours, not days. She’ll help you anticipate every detail of your wedding and reception now, so you can literally "be a guest at your own wedding."
5. Is there a comfortable, private place for the Bridal Party to get dressed?
1. Yes. The Bride and her attendants can assemble in the Bridal Salon. It’s quiet, private, well lighted, and it has full-length mirrors. It’s relaxing, cozy atmosphere is perfect for pre-wedding photos.
2. The groom and his friends can assemble in the large, mirrored Dressing Room.
6. During the reception, what do you recommend we do to entertain our young guests?
1. We have a Children's Parlor. Bring some entertaining DVDs and have someone sit in with them.
2. One couple delighted their young guests with a "face painter."
7. How can we reduce costs?
1. Avoid add-ons and unexpected, last minute charges with Culver Events all-in-one price. It includes tables, chairs, linens, table decorations, service staff and cleanup.
2. Visit our florist, Gloria Rose, who is creative, knows our venue, and is affordable.
3. Use our caterers, Jerry and Raul. Their reasonable prices include plentiful portions, dishes, glasses, flat ware and service staff.
4. Hire our creative, experienced, budget- minded photographer.
5. Provide your music on an iPod or an MP3 player. We will play it on our professional Bose sound system at no extra charge.
6. Provide your own beverages. Our experienced servers will handle the bar.
7. Consider a "reduced rate" weekday wedding. Suggest some "very LA" weekend activities to your guests following the wedding. You may even want to join in.