Black Tie optional -- we want you to look fabulous and feel your very best! While there isn't a "theme" per se, the venue does have a distinct Hollywood in the 30s / Art Deco vibe, in case you need some inspiration. Note also that we'll be mostly outdoors, and a Los Angeles evening in early October is usually in the mid-60's. There will be heat lamps, just in case.
Early October in LA means it'll either be 100 degrees or 70 degrees during the day. However, once the sun sets you should expect a cool evening in the 60s. We'll have heat lamps and plenty of alcohol to keep you warm so don't worry.
It all depends on what you'd like to do when you're not actively at the wedding. There are quite a few excellent hotels in Downtown LA, but Pasadena and Silver Lake are close by. Staying near the ocean is great, but keep in mind it'll take you an hour or more to get to wedding from your hotel. If you're going the Airbnb route, Pasadena, Highland Park, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz all have lovely residential areas.
Los Angeles is definitely a driving city, so if you're planning on being here a few days you should really rent a car. Lyft and Uber are also readily available, and we recommend taking those to the wedding (so you can party and not worry about it). If you decide to drive, complimentary valet parking is available at the venue.
That's not technically a question, but sure. The James Oviatt Building is a 1928 Art Deco landmark in downtown Los Angeles. The ground floor (formerly James Oviatt's fashionable department store) houses a restaurant and supper club. We'll be on the top floor -- in Oviatt's personal penthouse and on the large outdoor rooftop deck. For more information, visit https://www.theoviatt.com/history
Good question. There will be a full bar with curated specialty cocktails (both alcoholic and non) and delicious wines. The food menu has a little bit of something for everyone, and don't worry, we've taken all of your dietary restrictions into account.
Smoking / vaping etc. is ONLY allowed in the designated smoking lounge above the penthouse. Please note that we'll incur a $2500 fine if you misbehave.