All June 2013 Dates now filled… but some availability is still open

for July-Sept.

The weather was warm enough to bring out the natural perfume of the flowers ~ and the golden light accents topped off the perfect picture for the bride  and groom ~Tamara Bachant & James Zabala!

The day began with guests anxiously awaiting the extraordinary inner-courtyard gates to open and have the bride walk up the aisle to be greeted by her wedding party and the perfect stage for a natural and heartfelt ceremony.

After a vivacious cocktail period guests sauntered back to their assigned tables in the expansive backyard festooned with a perfect blend of natural and elegant table settings and lighting.

The food was extraordinary and dancing topped the evening as the natural ambiance of the intimate and private event space was embraced by the stars reaching down to shine on the magical evening!

Congratulations to Tamara’s family & vendors to help create a memory of which fairytale bride’s dream!   Special thanks to the creative team ~  Lindye @ Galloway Events (lindyegalloway.com); Patti R. at Jay’s Catering (jayscatering.com), Megan @ Honeyandpoppies.com with antique embellishments from Foundrentals.com.

Sarah and Nick’s wedding at Rancho Los Cerritos was a day that couples dream of.  Fun, intimate and chock-full of creative details, the late-afternoon ceremony and reception charmed and delighted guests as they celebrated through the evening.  This wedding’s seamless blend of classic features and DIY elegance came together to create the perfect “backyard” wedding, complete with hand-painted wooden signs, picnic games such as bocce ball and bean bag toss, and a catered meal with burgers and fries.  Personalized and romantic, this wedding is sure to have Sarah and Nick’s guests still talking!

Photos by Susan Sabo Photography

Rancho Los Cerritos was thrilled to host ABC-GLA’s August Workshop & Networking Mixer- a monthly meeting of the great wedding-planning minds of Southern California.  The workshop’s them, “Building a Better Brand”, guided attendees on how to define their brand and style and other essential marketing lessons.  Guests were treated to tasty, gourmet fare, courtesy of Jay’s Catering.  Special thanks to featured sponsors: Blair deLaubenfels and Junebug Weddings, Designer Specialty Linens, Shawna Yamamoto Event Design.

Photography by Stephanie Ortiz at Studio EMP

Rancho Los Cerritos is truly a setting where romantic weddings make history. This Long Beach historic venue is a genuine beauty, where serene and intimate spaces greet you down every winding path. Our expansive backyard, canopied by a 140-year-old Moreton Bay Fig, creates a tranquil and private setting for even the largest of weddings, and can accommodate as many as 400 guests.  The green and natural spaces are complimented by a summer cottage, wood-planked water tower and secret gardens.

Built in 1844, the Rancho’s two-story adobe home is a visual feast and serves as a backdrop for your day of celebration. But the old adobe walls contain a few secrets of their own: an intimate inner courtyard complete with bricked walkways and terrace, a reflecting pond and natural landscaping.  Don’t miss seeing this sensory delight – pay us a visit!  Pricing & Details. Most dates already secured for 2013, some August dates still available — Now scheduling Spring through Fall 2013.

Photographer: Gavin Wade Photographers
Shoot Stylist: Gloria McCune of Grand Engagements
Food Stylist: Jay’s Catering
Flowers: Heavenly Blooms

This behind-the-scenes shot is just a taste of the fabulous photos that are soon to come from a recent photo shoot at Rancho Los Cerritos!  Stay tuned for a full spread with these stunning snapshots and the awesome vendors who made it possible.

It doesn’t get any sweeter than the purples, pinks and oranges of spring- colors that Rancho Los Cerritos has in abundance right now thanks to Mother Nature. Stroll through rambling paths on the arm of your sweetheart and take your engagement photos amongst these blooming beauties. Hidden wooden staircases add a rustic feel, while statuesque, mature trees create the perfectly private and intimate setting necessary to capture those romantic moments.

Details for formal photography at Rancho Los Cerritos can be found here.

We were so pleased to host International Special Events Society, Orange County Chapter (ISES OCC) at Rancho Los Cerritos this past August for a roundtable discussion on industry trends.  The evening’s highlights included tours of the adobe home and grounds with Living History docents, live music under the Moreton Bay Fig, delicious food presented by Thank Goodness It’s Sofia (TGIS) catering, and the perfect summer breeze to top it all off.

Living History docents allowed ISES OCC members to explore the Rancho through the eyes of a previous owner and worker as they shared their personal stories and experiences.

Mouthwatering fare and friendly conversation greeted guests at multiple food stations.

Full and happy ISES OCC members are ready for the evening’s discussion- a roundtable talk about trends within the special events industry.

Ingrid and Tim were married on a beautiful August afternoon here at Rancho Los Cerritos. The couple’s creative use of the setting resulted in a variety of sensory delights for the lucky guests: a fresh lemonade stand, sparkling live music, and generous pops of teal and yellow per the wedding’s color palette. The happy couple incorporated the backyard’s expansive Moreton Bay Fig into their ceremony and used it as the backdrop for their nuptials, while it provided the added bonus of a natural canopy for the bridal party and guests. All in all – the perfect day for a deserving couple!

Congratulations Ingrid and Tim!

Photos by Sweet Monday Photography