Curating Your Love Story
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located in Long Beach, CA, the Long Beach Museum Of Art is a stylish and sophisticated beachside venue for weddings and nuptial events. Nestled on some of the West Coast's sandiest beaches, next to awe-inspiring views of the great Pacific, this fine art gallery presents itself as a spectacular spot for your sun and sea "I dos."
The Long Beach Museum Of Art offers thousands of square feet of exterior space and accommodates parties of up to 250-300 guests comfortable seated and up to 1500 for cocktail style receptions. And with a host of celebration areas up for grabs, this unique venue brings a wealth of opportunities to the table. You and your sweetheart can kickstart forever with an open-air ceremony in the museum's tropical, evergreen gardens, which showcase breathtaking panoramas of the city's open waters. As the party moves into full swing, your guests are more than welcome to take a quaint stroll around the premises and bask in the rich and diverse glory of the Golden State. They can also head to the gallery's outdoor patio, where a full-service bar with ice-cold refreshments awaits. As the sun sets over the Pacific's horizon, watch as the gallery's glorious garden transitions into a bold and daring banquet area for your starlit wedding feast. Showcasing ample space for dining, dancing, and a DJ, you and your guests are bound for a bash to remember.
The event staff at the Long Beach Museum Of Art work day in and day out to create meaningful and memorable wedding experiences. With event rentals, they make sure you have all the equipment for a sensational celebration, from dining furniture and tableware to a dance floor and lighting. And when it comes to catering, the museum's culinary experts are all systems go, serving delectable dishes that resonate with who you are and what pleases your palate. The team will also take care of setup and cleanup, allowing you and your partner to kick back, relax, and savor the bliss of your new beginnings.
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Long Beach Museum of Art is highly praised by couples for its stunning setting and exceptional staff, with particular appreciation for Gabrielle's organization and helpfulness. The venue's ocean view, beautiful fountain, craftsman buildings, and access to the art museum during cocktail hour are highlighted as standout features. The in-house catering from Claire's is described as delicious, the rentals and coordination services are commended for making the planning process seamless, and the overall experience is described as stress-free and memorable. Couples highly recommend LBMA for a dream wedding venue with excellent service.Review photos
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Courtney B
5.0
5/29/2025
We are so grateful to have gotten married at Long Beach Museum of Art! The staff are incredible, so kind and helpful, and the setting is stunning. From the start of our wedding process LBMA was wonderful to work with, super prompt with answering all of our questions and true experts. On the day of the event, everything was well organized, the setting was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the vibes we are amazing. LBMA will forever be part of our story and we are so grateful for it! We are so glad we chose LBMA as our wedding venue!
shell f
5.0
5/04/2025
We had our wedding 4/12/25 and it was perfect! We came across LBMA very early in our search for venues. We fell in love but ultimately decided to keep looking so we could find something more affordable. After months of looking, it turns out that the prices were pretty average for what we were looking for. We saw LBMA again and knew we had to book it. From the first email to our goodbyes the night of the wedding, everything was excellent. We were planning from New York which made things a little more stressful but with LBMA, the stress melted away. They answered all of our *MANY* questions for the 9ish months leading up to our big day. The whole team was amazing to communicate with. The responses were fast and detailed. Gabrielle was our day-of coordinator and we also worked with Andrii. The food from Claire's, their on-site catering, was amazing. During our tasting, it was hard to choose the food because it was all delicious. We thought it was awesome that our guests could go in the museum during cocktail hour. The location is gorgeous so our photos turned out better than we could have imagined. The day-of went very smoothly from our point of view. Lots of behind the scenes stuff to make it a wonderful experience for us. The guests raved, saying our wedding was beautiful and fun while complimenting the food. If we could do it all again, we don't think we would change anything! Highly recommend LBMA
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Olivia G
5.0
10/04/2024
We just had our wedding at LBMA and it was beyond our expectations! This venue is so beautiful both day and night! All our guests commented and it was so lovely to have so much room in the incredible beach weather! We had 150 people and it felt incredibly spacious!! We loved every minute.
Alanna R
5.0
10/01/2024
Long Beach Museum of Art was an absolute dream wedding venue! We got married here in July 2024 and it was the best night ever! Gabrielle and the entire team at LBMA were so easy to work with and they made the whole wedding planning process feel like a breeze. The wedding venue is gorgeous with the sparkling ocean view, beautiful fountain and craftsman buildings, and of course the stunning art museum. It was a dream wedding and the kindness of the people that work there made it the absolute best place for ourselves and loved ones to celebrate our marriage. Thank you so much LBMA!
Photos by Lark & Lavender Photography
Lisa G
5.0
6/07/2024
LBMA was a beautiful venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. Gabrielle and staff were always so professional, communicative, and courteous when answering my questions (and believe me, I had like a million questions!). A lot of rentals and food & beverage are in-house, which was definitely a stress-saver on our end. The food was great, the ocean view background was gorgeous, and the staff were there every step of the way to help us plan our memorable day! We are so happy to have chosen LBMA as our venue and would definitely recommend for prospective couples!
shaina p
5.0
5/06/2024
I really loved this venue for our wedding. Gabrielle was really well organized and everything went smoothly leading up to the event and the day of the wedding. I also liked that they were really flexible with us dropping off the stuff the day before and picking up the day after.
Highly recommend this venue.
Gary C
5.0
9/27/2023
We had our wedding at Long Beach Art Museum in September of 2023 and could not have had a better experience.
They planning team was professional and very helpful as we scheduled and planned the event. They had a good selection of chairs, silverware, linens etc for rentals and having them coordinate all that day of was a huge help.
Everything went smoothly day of. The venue was beautiful and the food was great. (Seriously, not overdone and dry like banquet style food sometimes is.) Staff was very attentive and polite to our guests.
Could not say enough nice things about Long Beach Museum of Art.
Alex G
5.0
9/02/2023
Wow! This venue was amazing for us. The venue team was so great to work with. They were professional and communicative and also very personable. They were willing to provide advice about wedding planning details and happily accommodated some of our less traditional aspects. They provide their own food, which is nice because you don't have to coordinate a caterer. Their food is also delicious so that works out! They even open their art gallery to guests during cocktail hour. For how gorgeous the location is it was one of the more affordable locations in Long Beach. We first put our deposit down for June 2020 but COVID postponed the event. They kept helped us retain a date for THREE YEARS until we could have our wedding. They even honored the original prices we signed up for that many years ago. Gabrielle, you rock!
Kristin A
5.0
5/29/2023
This is the best wedding venue ever — the view, Andrii, Gabrielle, and team were all amazing! The coordinators are so accommodating and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed and looked forward to each and every meeting with them. From picking linens to organizing our timeline; they made everything so easy and fun. Also, the food is incredible! Book your wedding here and you will not be disappointed at all :)
Tara S
5.0
1/29/2023
They have the best organizer team ever! I HIGHLY recommend this venue and the team at Clare's for your wedding. They are amazing at communication, transparency, preparation, and everything. Couldn't be happier of how our wedding turned out!
Melanie U
5.0
11/22/2022
Long Beach Museum of Art was the absolute perfect venue! The ocean view background, the twinkly lights, the historic building, the greenery - so gorgeous!
Andrii, Keith and Gabriella were amazing! They were so nice and accommodating and made the whole process so much fun and enjoyable. The day of, they made sure everything ran so smoothly. They are the best team ever!
Daniella C
5.0
9/24/2022
Stunning location! Water, palm trees, outdoor, and even the opportunity for guests to check out the art inside the museum during cocktail hour. with a 5:30 ceremony, the space was shaded and there was a light breeze, which was perfect for a hot summer wedding. Andrii and his team were very professional and took care of all our needs. Rentals and catering were included which removed a lot of guess work. We are so happy tp have chosen LBMA as our ceremony and reception venue. Highly recommend!
Kevin C
5.0
6/23/2022
The venue itself is beautiful - between the ocean sunset in the background, the balcony overlooking the palm trees, the actual museum and grounds full of art, and the huge stately tree just outside the entrance, there was an endless number of places for us to take wedding photos. But more importantly, the events team at LBMA made the entire planning process smooth, painless, and efficient. We were planning our wedding by ourselves from out of state, but they were happy to accommodate us with Zoom meetings and always responded to our e-mails within at least 3-5 days. On the day of, the staff got every detail just as we planned, and made it so we didn't have to worry about anything - they ran through our whole itinerary like a well-oiled machine. We would especially like to thank Andrii, who calmly guided us through the whole event, directing us when to walk down the aisle, handing us our toast speeches when we needed them, ushering us to photos, and even reminding us to eat! We could not have asked for a better wedding and would recommend this venue to anyone in a heartbeat.
Akira Olivia K
5.0
5/23/2022
Andrii and the LBMA team worked with us every step of the way to plan the most magical, wonderful night of our lives. The tables and linens they offered were exactly what we wanted, the lighting and ceremony set up was accessible for all of our guests, and the food from Claire's was phenomenal, everyone loved it! It was also a budget friendly venue compared to a majority of the venues in the area that we looked at. From the beginning, we were honest about going with the cheapest options for everything, and they really helped us stay on fiscal track without trying to upsell us. The setting is gorgeous -- sunset wedding right next to the beach! We highly highly recommend this venue for your wedding <3
Robyn B
5.0
1/17/2022
The view of Long Beach and the ocean from this venue is gorgeous and, even in December, it was perfect for an outdoor wedding. Giselle and Andrii were so helpful during rescheduling our 2020 wedding and were so supportive and available to talk through the planning process. The food was amazing and we heard lots of compliments on the food! Our guests enjoyed going through the art gallery during cocktail hour and complimented the beautiful sunset. We are so happy with our choice to get married here and an added plus is we can visit our venue anytime to see the art exhibits or eat at their restaurant!
Amy B
5.0
9/06/2021
TL;DR: This is the perfect wedding venue with world-class staff, 10/10, would recommend to everyone.
The venue was very accommodating with all the COVID-induced date changes. Andrii and Giselle were very responsive and helpful—they are both really great individuals to work with, and made the entire wedding planning process feel very low stress, even during COVID times. They are so incredibly hospitable and friendly, and it was a joy to work with them over these past 2 years. They worked with us to host an event in as safe a manner as possible.
The venue is incredibly organized and everyone works quite efficiently. On the day of the wedding, everything was exactly where it needed to be when it needed to be there – champagne was ready to go when we arrived in the bridal suite, while beers were on ice and waiting in the groom’s suite. They worked seamlessly with our wedding planner, Aisha Harris, such that everyone was always on the same page and timeline management was top notch. At some point between the ceremony and dinner, during our cocktail hour, the entire lawn area was flipped from being a ceremony space to being a dinner space. However, this occurred so smoothly and seamlessly that we did not even notice and were distracted by guests, appetizers, and beverages.
We were so thankful that the site could accommodate our Pomeranian, Yukihiro, and allowed him to stay in the bridal suite after the ceremony. He was a focal point of our wedding and also the ring bearer, and they made it quite convenient for him to take a nap upstairs before we had our family drive him home.
The site itself is stunning, and the lighting and view were absolutely perfect and memorable. In the late evening, with the light breeze, palm trees, crashing waves, and sunset backdrop, there are few locations in LA that can offer such an impactful and romantic atmosphere. We held our ceremony at 5:30pm in August, which ended up being the perfect time of day, as the museum casts a nice shadow over the lawn and keeps guests cool in the summertime shade. After sunset, the existing overhead lighting of the outdoor space worked wonderfully with the DJ lighting.
The chef on site at Claire’s is a culinary genius and the food was PHENOMENAL – one of the best meals that we’ve ever had in Long Beach (and probably one that our guests will remember for the rest of their lives). It is a rare thing to dine like royalty at a wedding. Every single appetizer or side dish was polished and perfected to the same degree as the entrees (Chilean Sea Bass and Braised Short Rib). The cocktails, wine, and beer selection were impressive and garnered high praise from our guests – everyone found something that they enjoyed.
The best choice we ever made was marrying each other, but the second-best choice we ever made was choosing this venue. I wholeheartedly recommend LBMA as the perfect venue for any event, and have nothing but praise for those that worked so hard to make our wedding day perfect.
Erik A
5.0
8/07/2020
Today would have been the day that we were going to get married at the Long Beach Museum of Art's venue. We had our tasting and seating planned as well as food and a guest list and were absolutely thrilled for our day to arrive. However, due to unforeseen circumstances and the COVID-19 pandemic we made the decision back in June to cancel.
Throughout the entire process Giselle and Andrii made planning our special day the easiest, least stressful, and most fun experience we could have ever had. Through our challenging decision to cancel they were supportive, caring, and always had our best interest in mind.
We highly recommend Long Beach Museum of Art as a venue for the beautiful location, caring and amazing team, as well as the delicious food!
Lora W
5.0
11/28/2018
My husband and I had our wedding at the Long Beach Museum of Art and it was truly magical! The location is so beautiful. Andrii was absolutely incredible!!! He’s so knowledgeable and he really guided us through the entire process. He made excellent suggestions, he provided outstanding customer service and made the whole experience so much FUN from beginning to end!! He made sure all of our needs were taken care of the day of the wedding. Adreanna & Dahnia were also wonderful to work with and so great at what they do! The food was absolutely delicious. Our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We can’t thank Andrii, Adreanna, Dahnia, the chef and everyone who was involved enough! It was a night we’ll never forget thanks to all of you. We give LBMA our highest recommendation!
Matt B
5.0
11/06/2018
The LBMA features a beautiful outdoor setting that is exactly what we were looking for. It got a little chilly outside at night, but they provided blankets to as many of our guests as they could. The special events crew was very helpful and accommodating, particularly with our tastings and the many questions we threw their way in the months before our event. There was some confusion at the end about what was done with our leftover cake, so we would advise other couples to be clear about what your plan is for all of your leftover items at the end of your event. That said, they were friendly, helpful, and communicative while we tried to sort everything out. Overall, our guests (mostly from out of town) loved the venue and loved attending a wedding there. Thank you LBMA!
Elizabeth C
5.0
10/04/2018
This venue was really beautiful! The venue coordinator (Andrea) worked well with our coordinator. She seriously helped with making the day run extremely smooth. We would definitely recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful outdoor wedding. :)
Jennifer L
5.0
9/23/2018
We love LBMA and wish we could re-live our wedding! First, the LBMA team are all-stars: we had the pleasure of working with Adreanna and Andrii, who were personable and offered the highest level of customer service from start to finish. Second, the ocean views and photogenic premises made it a perfect venue for our all-outdoor event. Third, the food and signature cocktail selection are excellent! We would recommend LBMA in a heart beat!
Amelia M
5.0
8/19/2018
My wife and I married at the Museum a couple weeks ago and we are still in aw of how magical our night was. The museum was everything we could have imagine and more. Our guests were amazed by the venue and the ability to utilize the museum during cocktail hour. Andrea and her team were amazing and walked us through the entire process. We are Vegan/Vegetarian and the chef was not only able to accommodate, but the food was amazing! It truly was a night we will not forget!
Juliette E
5.0
7/30/2018
It's two venues in one! Beautiful outdoor venue with ocean views AND a museum wedding with art exhibits! The views are amazing, the food is delicious, the staff is so helpful... It all went great! They were so on top of everything, and I never had to worry or wonder about anything. Highly recommend!
Kimi C
5.0
4/17/2018
Great price, high quality!
We had our daytime wedding at the Long Beach Museum of Art and our wedding was better than we could have imagined. The planning process was very easy, thanks to Andrii and his Special Events team. They were very communicative, responsive, professional and so kind. We felt very confident in their ability to deliver what we planned.
The venue is absolutely stunning! With an ocean view and charming craftsman building, it makes for a beautiful venue. Since the venue itself is so beautiful, very minimal decorations are needed (in my opinion).
What I appreciated most about this venue is they are very honest and straightforward. There are no hidden fees nor false advertisement. They do not require you to purchase things you don't want to purchase. While you do have to use their restaurant for your catering, it's absolutely worth it. The price is right and the food is delicious! I did not feel pressure to upgrade to another package nor did I feel they were too pushy. Andrii listens to what you want and makes sure you feel comfortable. They are willing to work with you and make you feel like a person, not a credit card.
You get the most bang for your buck at this venue and the price is very affordable. You will not find an oceanfront venue in Southern California for this price. I highly recommend having your wedding or event at LBMA. The price is right and you will not be disappointed!
Carol G
5.0
3/08/2018
LBMA can only be described as a dream venue. Objectively, the rustic style of the venue combined with views of the ocean is unbeatable. I fell in love with LBMA as soon as I walked in. What then further sold me on the venue is getting to interact with the AMAZING staff. I cannot rave about them enough. Our point of contact was Andrii and he was absolutely perfect. He not only listened to us, he understood us, and went above and beyond to ensure that our night was perfect. He worked with us tirelessly to create a wedding within our vision and budget, to answer any questions we might have, and even gave me his cell phone number so I could text him like a psycho on the days leading up to the wedding (thank you and sorry Andrii). I literally do not have a complaint or concern about my experience with LBMA. I just wish I could relive the day.
If you’re a bride and you want an amazing venue and to feel like your vendor is on your side to make your dream happen, LBMA is for you. I 1000% recommend getting married here.
Hannah N
5.0
7/18/2017
Words can't express how grateful my husband and I are to have had the wedding of our dreams at LBMA!!!! There is no other venue in the world that I would have rather had my wedding take place. Everything down to the finest details were taken care of so seamlessly by the attentive and caring staff. From food and alcohol tastings, to mapping out our tables and selecting our chairs and utensils, to the month of meeting, the LBMA staff was there listening and prepared to deliver on our big day. They provided input and guidance and were more than gracious in making sure every request of ours was met.
A very special shout out to Adreanna and Dahnia for going ABOVE AND BEYOND to deliver and exceed our expectations. They took care of us from start to finish and treated my family as if we were their own. When Adreanna left on maternity leave, Dahnia stepped in full time and was so quick to respond to every email and phone call we had with questions regarding even the smallest details. Our experience would not have been the same had these two incredible ladies not been a huge part of making our wedding flawless. I cannot wait to return to the venue for brunch at the delicious Claire's restaurant and share our wedding book with Dahnia and Adreanna. 10/10 would recommend this venue to anyone that is looking for a beautiful and charming venue with incredibly delicious food and drinks, a stunning view of Long Beach and a staff and coordinators that will do everything possible to put you at ease not only on your wedding day, but in all of the months leading up to it as well. I am eternally grateful for all of the fond memories I will have and those that were made possible by everyone involved at LBMA.
Taryn C
5.0
6/03/2017
I cannot rave ENOUGH about Long Beach Museum of Art! I've been a wedding planner for the past 10 years and the team at LBMA is one of the absolute best that I've worked with. Every one of my couples who sees LBMA instantly falls in love (what's not to love about a waterfront view??). The food is also not only great for "wedding food", it's stellar food!! Their staff is so detailed, the customer service is unparalleled, and they're a fine tuned machine. Could not recommend them more highly!
Nicole S
5.0
12/12/2016
LBMA made our wedding day truly memorable, special, and fabulous. I'm so happy we had our reception at this wonderful venue. It was just as we had hoped and discussed with the staff! Thank you!
Amanda D
5.0
11/28/2016
LBMA was the best possible place to have our wedding! They are a well-oiled machine and delivered incredible service from start to finish! LBMA is one our favorite places - pure perfection!
Kristen E
5.0
9/09/2016
This place and Sara are amazing!!! We had such an beautiful wedding and it was so easy!!! We couldn't have found a better venue, and trust me we looked at about 11 up and down the coast! Just simply the perfect place and they are the BEST!! Plus all our guests were blown away with everything including the food:) Don't look any where else you found it!!!
Holly L
5.0
2/03/2016
I'm not sure I can put into words how well our wedding went at the Long Beach Museum of Art, but I'll try: Perfect.
Sara was an AMAZING coordinator who take care of every single detail. She knew our questions before we asked them, she didn't flinch at our ideas, and on the day-of, she was everywhere and nowhere all at the same time.
Martin did a fantastic job in the kitchen, our guests were raving about his food all night long.
The pre-wedding meetings were perfect, the wedding itself was perfect, the view is always stunning...
Ten stars if I could.
Thank you thank you thank you LBMA! You're the BEST!!
Anne
5.0
10/22/2015
The wedding day exceeded out expectations! Our daughter and her future husband fell in love with the venue and we could see why they did. With the amazing assistance of Adreanna, we were able to plan a wedding from Chicago. She answered all questions clearly and promptly and made us feel so comfortable. Every step of the way was so well planned and organized. The venue is gorgeous, the staff so professional and helpful,and the food was the most delicious wedding food we have ever tasted. We were so anxious at the rehearsal and start of the wedding, but Adreanna had a sixth sense and seemed to know what we needed and took care of it all instantly. I would highly recommend LBMA as a wedding venue. I can't thank everyone at the venue enough for making this such a smooth process and a phenomenal night. Anne
Meredith M
5.0
5/18/2015
From the moment my now-husband and I met the team at LBMA, we knew that it was the wedding venue for us! The location is gorgeous (a view of the ocean was a non-negotiable), and it is much more affordable than many venues on the coast in the LA area. The Special Events team are rockstars, especially Sara, and they made us feel as though we were a part of the LBMA family before we even signed our contract! Sara was there for us for nearly a year (and patiently answered all of my random and very detailed questions) - and on the day of, she and her team made everything run smoothly. They were so accommodating with all of our requests and ideas - and seemed to have fun helping us plan both our ceremony and reception. The venue offers lots of perks and was able to accommodate all the ideas we had (setting up our personal decorations throughout the venue, using sparklers, pet-friendly, taking photos at different points throughout the day - in the museum, at the ceremony site, on the beach) and - most importantly - the team made sure that we were well-fed in the midst of all the activity! Speaking of the food, by Claire's at the museum, many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. We loved everything we tried at our tasting (narrowing it down to a menu was the hard part!) and the staff made sure we had a little bit of everything throughout the day. The signature cocktails were delicious, and the beer/wine selection appeals to all tastes. Lastly, they have a rental company they work with for all your table/chair/linen/place setting needs and it was great to not have to worry about coordinating that on our own.
Our day was exactly what we had hoped for and more - largely in part to the LBMA. Our photos are gorgeous, our guests had a great time, and we were able to "customize" the wedding to fit our personalities (which is not always possible at a more "standard" venue). I want to do it all over again! Thank you LBMA! Love, Meredith & Doug Anderson
Mui Sue K
5.0
5/06/2015
My husband and I had our dream wedding at the Long Beach Museum of Art a few weeks ago and can’t recommend this place enough.
Location/Venue
+Located on Ocean street it’s gorgeous. You have the ocean backdrop, the beautiful brick buildings, and the lush grass. It’s like you’re getting all the aesthetically pleasing things you could possibly wish for. You could spin the wedding into a Nautical wedding, a garden wedding, a black tie affair. It’s just that versatile. We walked in the first time and instantly fell in love with the venue!
+You can also have your guest browse the museum if it’s available. How awesome is that?
+You can put parts of your wedding indoor and parts of it outdoors.
+You have a cute bridal room upstairs to get ready in and the boys get a separate building (champagne for the girls and beers for the boys are included).
+Everything is very well maintained
+Some string lights are included with the wedding which add to that nice glowing night ambiance
-Your event has to start by 5:30 and end by 10. Our wedding felt very short. There’s no possibility for extending the wedding because it functions as a museum in the day time and there’s a night ordinance for sound.
-You have to use their catering services and rentals on site.
-You must use their preferred vendor for valet parking. It was an additional expense we weren’t planning on (~$1000 for 150 guests) but in the end it was nice not having to try and find parking on that busy street.
Cost
+Very reasonably priced. Especially if you book off season and/or on a Sunday. You can save thousands so it’s something to consider. We did a lot of venue shopping and for what you’re getting, it’s a great deal. A lot of ocean front venues were double the price.
++There were NO hidden fees. A lot of other venues I saw reviews where there was a ton of miscellaneous fees like a cake cutting fee per person but there was none of that. You pay everything up front two weeks before and that’s it.
+They returned our full security deposit 3 days after the wedding.
Food & Drinks
+The food is delicious. There’s no doubt about it. I was bummed that we had to use their services but was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was complimenting the fish and the steak meals. ANDD the coconut shrimp. Don’t forget to get that as an appetizer.
+You get a full on tasting to set the menu. You’re able to bring 2 guests so the 4 of you can dine sumptuously with 6 bottles of wine. That was a definite plus.
+Drinks were good and bartenders were very quick at serving. They do NOT serve hard alcohol so you can’t order shots but it’s a wedding, it’s okay to keep it classy and do champagne, cocktails, beer and wine!
*Staff (Especially Sara!)
+Staff was all pleasant and professional
+Sara is the most amazing person to work with. She’s the event coordinator and your day of coordinator. We didn’t have a wedding planner but we didn’t need it. Sara was the one behind the scenes making sure everything was running smoothly, making sure we ate first, making sure we had everything we needed, basically our everything that day. Not only that but she has the sweetest disposition and positive energy so you will LOVE working with her.
joi s
5.0
4/09/2015
I was married at the LBMA on April 3, 2015. The entire day was amazing. Not only that but the process was effortless. Sara, Martin and their teams were beyond fantastic. They handled every point with precision, smiles, and the most amazing customer service I've ever had in my life. We had a small ceremony and luncheon of 30 people. Every detail I imagined for my day was executed flawlessly and I am so thankful to them for all they did. I couldn't have asked for a better occasion!
Betsy M
5.0
11/02/2014
We had our wedding at the LBMA on October 4th, 2014. It's an absolutely beautiful venue and overall, we had a very good experience working with the staff to plan our wedding.
Shortly after we booked the LBMA, our original coordinator (Andrea) left the LBMA. After that our coordinators were Sara and Nallely and then just Nallely, and she was awesome! Nallely made our meetings (food, wine, and beer tasting and month-out) so much fun and throughout the planning process, she was super helpful and flexible. She made suggestions when we couldn't make decisions and she was accomodating to special requests.
At the rehearsal and the day of, Nallely was fabulous! She coordinated our rehearsal very professionally and was super sweet when people were late. Our wedding day was amazing! We were on, or ahead of, schedule the entire time, the food was absolutely delicious (we got many compliments), and the staff was friendly and professional. We were especially pleased with all the extras that were included in the cost of the venue and catering, including lighting and the gallery being open for cocktail hour.
We did, however, have some communication issues during the planning process. We were particularly frustrated by the LBMA's email system. They have one email address that several people monitor, so when we sent an email to our coordinator, any one of 4 or 5 people would respond. This was a problem as we often had to repeat conversation history with whomever was responding. We sometimes received double responses from different people, and had to be vigilant about our paperwork to make sure it stayed accurate.
Despite the communication kinks, we felt very well cared for by the LBMA and Nallely. The venue is gorgeous and the quality of the food and service really made our wedding day perfect!
Trisha L
5.0
7/23/2014
I had my wedding here on July 5, 2014. We did book the Long Beach Museum two years in advance when we initially got engaged, and our on-site coordinator, Sarah was AMAZING! Sarah and her staff helped guide my fiancé at the time and I along our two year engagement and planning process. We were the first to ever book the venue so far in advance, but the whole facility was willing to work with us and made our day special! We wanted an outdoor venue for both our ceremony and reception, and the Long Beach Museum of Art was the absolute perfect place to make this happen. The whole venue was a blank white canvass for me, a DIY Bride, to be able to add as much or as little details to create the ideal wedding day that I had imagined in my head during the planning process. There was great open communication between the venue and us. It is nice that the Long Beach Museum of Art has there own catering company on-site and a rental company that they use to get all the of the tables, linens, and chairs ordered through. In the end, this only meant that I had to look for a bakery, florist, DJ, photography/videographer. The food catered by Claire's was delicious and savory. There are many varieties of appetizers, main course selections, and sides to choose from and everything that were tasted during our food tasting meeting was delightful. The hardest part was figuring out what we wanted to serve on the actual day! Throughout the whole process, Sarah worked with us on making sure we were able to get what we wanted within our budget. On the day of our wedding all of the staff did an INCREDIBLE job. Sarah and her team made sure we stayed on time with what we wanted to get done during our time at the museum, and made sure we were content as the Bride and Groom with our food and refreshments during the dinner reception. I would recommend this venue to any bride and groom who are looking for an outside venue with a stunning ocean backdrop. Bonus is if any brides are like me and enjoy making things, this venue really allows you to make the wedding of your dreams! We are so happy with our decision to get married at the Long Beach Museum of Art after two years of planning that we would not have had it any other way!
From a Happy Mr. & Mrs. Lee
Julianne C
5.0
6/25/2014
When looking for venues for our reception (we got married in a Catholic church) I wanted something more unique than your typical hotel ballroom. As soon as I visited LBMA, I knew it was perfect! The beautiful ocean view and unique location was just right for my reception.
After the wedding, guest continuously commented about how beautiful/unique/amazing/perfect the LBMA was! I was so happy to hear they loved it as much as I did!
Not only is it beautiful, the staff is amazing! We worked with both Sara and Andrea and they were so nice and helpful and accommodating through the entire wedding planning process, and on the day of! They couldn't have been better!
Overall it was definitely a 5+ star experience and I highly recommend it!
Samantha M
5.0
10/20/2013
I have nothing but great things to say about this venue. It was a perfect location to have both the ceremony and reception in one place, and the view is amazing! They are very accommodating to your budget and schedule, and the staff alone was impeccable!
They have a bridal & groom suite at separate housings in one location, and the bridal suite was in the main historic mansion. They provided bucket of beers for the boys and a bottle of champagne with cheese and fruit platter for the ladies! We ordered more from the menu and the food is absolutely delish!
They allowed groom photography to take place in the museum and I can't wait to see them!! The staff was helpful throughout the whole 10 month process, and they went above and beyond with their services. Sara and her team was amazing with our dog as well. They made the day of stress free and everything went smoothly even in the sudden temperature drop that week! They filled in the gaps seamlessly and I was very impressed!!
I would do it all over again with them but thank goodness it's a one time thing for us because we didn't hire a wedding planner. However, they did a superb job following through and stepping it up as event coordinators. I adore them!! I can't wait to go back just to say hello. We're now part of the LBMA family! :)
5.0
10/03/2013
Every single element at the Long Beach Museum of Art was absolutely fabulous for our wedding in September 2013. The wedding coordinator Sara is the most professional, fun-loving, and genuine person that we have worked with in any planning business. From the beginning of the planning process all the way through to after the wedding, she gave us peace of mind and helped us enjoy every moment of our experience. The highly trained staff at LBMA worked seamlessly together as a team. We are still receiving comments from our wedding guests saying how perfect the venue, staff, and our entire day was. Thank you LBMA for your wonderful service. The food was absolutely perfect as well. Claire's at the Museum did the catering and everyone was raving about how great it was. I would recommend LBMA to anyone looking at venues. Everything was perfect for us!
Stephanie L
5.0
8/26/2013
We absolutely loved Long Beach Museum of Art, especially working with the amazing Andrea! The venue was beautiful and everything went beyond smoothly. Even our guests remarked on how shockingly smoothly the whole wedding went. Andrea was accommodating, very quick to reply to any questions and concerns, and overall just an amazing person and coordinator. It was such an ideal and beautiful setting. One thing to keep in mind is the noise from the beach below during your ceremony!
Natalie W
5.0
8/20/2013
We had so many compliments from our wedding guests about the venue, even had a few tell me they would think about LBMA when it's time for them to get married. Everyone loved the view of the ocean and heard many good comments about the dinner (we had chosen the marinated tri tip and fresh tilapia). My husband and I had picked this place for our wedding because it was one of the few venues where the ceremony and reception were outside, whereas many of the hotels we looked at along the coast had only the ceremony outdoors and the reception in their ballrooms. Plus, LBMA was more in our budget in comparison with the hotels and other venues we had seen. Also, because LBMA comes with their own catering, bar, and seating and dining rentals, it took away a lot of the stress of finding vendors for all of that. Andrea was my main contact throughout the process and she was amazing. I didn't know what I was doing really and she made it an easy process and offered suggestions and was as sweet as can be. Our wedding went off without any problems and it was an amazing experience having it there. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and family.
Shannon P
5.0
8/16/2013
There are so many words that I could use to describe how perfect the whole experience was planning and having my wedding/reception at the Long Beach Museum of Art; however, I do not feel that any of them can fully communicate my thoughts. From the very beginning, our event coordinators, Sara and Nallely, were so friendly, energetic, and knowledgeable. Both of them made me, my husband, and our families feel like we were old friends. They offered their advice based on their experience of planning many events, and problem solved with us when we wanted to be creative with our plans. They were well organized, communicative, and flexible. On the day of the wedding, they were such a relief to have there to keep us on schedule and take care of any needs we may have had in such a kind and gracious way. As for the venue, it is pure and simply beautiful. The historical house, the grounds, and the views were absolutely breathtaking the evening of our wedding. I am still hearing from my guests how gorgeous the museum was for the site of our wedding. There was a perfect amount of space for dancing, the restaurant (house) was available for extra crafty decorating ideas, the food (Claire's) was delicious, the service was great, and I could go on and on...On top of all the wonderful qualities, the venue was affordable. If I had to go back and plan the whole thing again, I would not hesitate to choose the Long Beach Museum of Art; and I would recommend this venue to anyone who would like a personable, memorable, and classy event.
Betzabeth R
5.0
7/29/2013
I had an amazing experience with the LBMA; everybody in our wedding had a great time! I got lots of compliments on the venue and the food!!! Sara was a sweetheart, and it was great to work with her, she answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to meet our requests. I definitely recommend this place.
My hubby and I couldn’t have been happier with any other place Thanks so much to Sara and all the LBMA staff for being so helpful and accommodating!!!
5.0
7/22/2013
I had an amazing experience with the LBMA; everybody in our wedding had a great time! I got lots of compliments on the venue and the food!!! Sara was a sweetheart, and it was great to work with her, she answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to meet our requests. I definitely recommend this place.
My hubby and I couldn’t have been happier with any other place Thanks so much to Sara and all the LBMA staff for being so helpful and accommodating!!!
Ken R
5.0
6/18/2013
Andrea and her entire team did an amazing job to make our wedding day event an incredible success. Both me and bride were extremely thrilled and happy with how everything went. It was the best possible wedding day at the best possible venue. The whole thing exceeded all our expectations so we couldn’t be happier. We also got so many great comments from all the guests (and vendors) about what a fantastic and gorgeous venue the Long beach Museum of Art is. The food was fantastic, cost was reasonable, service was outstanding, and the ocean views were breathtaking. We can't say enough great things about this venue.
Cindy W
5.0
6/18/2013
My wife and I fell in love with the venue when we first saw it. After all the meetings, planning, and the actual wedding, we love it even more. It's perfect for 200 people or less, it has a great view of the Long Beach harbor (including the Queen Mary!), the indoor and outdoor layout allows for a lot for creativity, and the staff can follow your schedule to the T. Only drawback I can think of is parking, but that's the problem with most beach venues. If you're in the area, you must have a tour!
Teiona Y
5.0
6/17/2013
My husband and I were married at the Long Beach Museum of Art two weeks and two days ago! I could not have asked for a more perfect setting for our wedding- the venue was absolutely beautiful and aside from us loving it- we got so many complements on it! Seriously, imagine walking down the aisle seeing your handsome groom surrounded by palm trees and the ocean in the background- it doesn't get much better than that.
Aside from the aesthetics of the venue, our coordinator Andrea was beyond amazing. She actually played a big role in our decision to have our wedding at LBMA. Andrea is so sweet, easy to work with, and someone you can totally get excited about your wedding with! She is so incredibly organized and on top of things- I could not imagine having planned our wedding without her! She was always quick to respond to e-mails, flexible to schedule last minute appointments or change appointments, and helped our day run so smoothly. I knew I could trust her opinions and rely on her to be there for our big day and that's exactly what she did. :)
The food was also nothing short of amazing. We got so many complements on it and people kept talking about it even after our wedding- and the portions were a good size too.
I would choose this venue over and over again if I had to start from square one again. It was the perfect setting for our first moments together as husband and wife and I couldn't imagine having gotten married anywhere else. Everyone at LBMA was wonderful from start to finish. I couldn't have dreamed up a better team to help pull off such a sweet day.
Thank you to all at LBMA, and especially Andrea!! xox
Lorena G
5.0
5/28/2013
Although it was all really fast paced because of the time, it all worked out really well. The ceremony overlooking the ocean was beautiful! I loved how the ceremony and the reception were all held at the same place so guest didn't have to travel anywhere else. The staff there was wonderful and Andrea the coordinator was amazing!
Margaret F
5.0
5/24/2013
We had an incredible experience with this venue--both our ceremony and our reception were here. Our day-of coordinator, Sara, was great. On the day of the wedding, she did a superb job making sure everything was ready and ran smoothly. She has a great attitude and clearly enjoys her job.
Having the wedding outdoors was a fantastic experience. You can have your reception indoors, but I recommend having it outdoors if possible--the surroundings are beautiful and make the party feel very special. The light is great as you may from day to evening to night.
The food was good--I was especially happy with the appetizers. I also appreciated having the lovely bridal suite upstairs. I had my hair done up there and there was plenty of room.
All in all, very happy with this venue. I can't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else.
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