440 Elm

440 Elm's Italian Renaissance columns only hint at the Grand Ballroom that greets guests inside. Few expect the height of the 30' coffered ceilings as they walk through leaded glass mahogany doors. Our couples value an elegant and unique setting, highly personalized experiences, and the option to bring the energy of music and dancing late into the night. This is a rare Southern California venue where a black-tie or formal reception unfolds naturally and photographs accordingly. Built by Elmer Grey in 1913, immediately following the Beverly Hills Hotel, you can feel the craft of a major work by a master architect. 30' Coffered ceilings, grand chandeliers, multi-story stained glass windows, leaded glass doors, a black and white foyer - you feel like you've stepped back into a more elegant past. The venue was remarkable, even for that era, and was featured in The American Architect (1914) and Architectural Digest (1922), among others. The full day exclusive reservation provides design and timeline flexibility with setup or activities starting in the morning and music and dancing up to 1am. Multiple-part events and multi-day events are welcome. Select from indoor and outdoor options for ceremony and cocktail hour with the combination of passionfruit vine-walled Plaza and exposed brick Parlor. Bespoke menus can draw on American, Asian, European, Indian, Latin, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences in any service format: incorporate family favorites, fuse cuisines across cultures, throw in a college flashback in your late-night snack. Our 20K sq. ft of event space are well suited for wedding parties from 100-425 with dance floor. Schedule a tour to see if this feels right for the wedding you envision.