By Sun and Sparrow
Calamigos Ranch in Malibu is a staple venue for the Los Angeles area. Tucked away in Malibu’s Agoura Hills, it hosts 4 wedding locations all with unique features. Calamigos Ranch is set on 130 acres of land and it has wide open fields as well as intimate treetop spaces. Sun and Sparrow has been a Calamigos Ranch Wedding Photographer for over ten years and we would love to bring our expertise to photographing your wedding!
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The Oak Room
Our favorite wedding space to photograph at Calamigos is the Oak Room. The Oak Room has a fairytale waterfall, with a huge window design covering the reception space that is full of magical sparkle. There are ivy-lined walls and walkways, secret paths that feel like you are going to a hidden garden, and a magical waterfall with chandeliers to be married under. The sun also sings through the old oak trees at golden hour. Calamigos is one of the most magical places on earth!
A Magical Oak Forest
As you walk into the vicinity of the Oak room you encounter an oak forest where light flows through the trees like fairy dust and causes you to breathe in deeply. The space is magical and gives the impression that spring has arrived regardless of what season is happening on the outside. The venue is full of life and warmth as the forest welcomes you with hanging chandeliers and a waterfall as if you were walking into an elegant estate.
A Note From Your Photographer
This is one of my favorite spots to use because the oak trees create an arch over the space. I like to put the couple in it to create a beautiful backdrop and frame around them that brings the eye into their emotional connection. I like to add whimsey in this space by using the plants as a foreground to create a hidden garden feeling. The veil toss always works beautifully in this space because it gives it that feeling of flutter in a space that is also fluttering.
Featuring Multiple Waterfalls
One waterfall is the focal point of the ceremony, hugging the background of your guests’ view and giving you and your wedding party a magical backdrop. The other waterfall is on the pathway through the oak forest. You can hear it on the path before you get to it. The sound is comforting and makes you pause and puts you in the moment.
Picture your guests feeling calm and comfortable as you get married. No one wants to worry about how everyone is feeling on their wedding day but a lot of people do. At the Oak Room, you can put your worries aside as the waterfall comforts and calms the space and your guests. It is calming to hear the waterfalls as you walk into the space. It gives a grand but natural vibe that I am absolutely in love with
One of the largest Ceremony Arches
Any Calamigos Ranch Oak Room Wedding Photographer will tell you that the arch in the Oak Room’s ceremony space is a key feature of the venue. The arch goes from one side of the deck to the other. It frames an entire waterfall behind it, creating a whimsical feeling. The arch is covered in climbing branches and looks beautiful on its own. But the arch also provides florists with a beautiful canvas to work with. I often see florists fill the branches with their designs.
We can’t help but take pictures of the bride and groom near the arch, especially when there is cascading greenery. The arch is one of the more fairytale spaces in the venue!
The Reception Space mirrors the Beauty of Wayfarer’s Chapel
The Oak Room reception space has a huge glass wall with a large circle and crisscrossed wooden beams. The Ceiling is incredibly tall and has draped fabric decorating it. The window makes the space feel incredibly large and overlooks the mountains. For a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room Wedding Photographer, the reception space really is a marvel
On the other side, there are lower ceilings with hanging chandeliers and a beautiful ornate fireplace. The fireplace makes the reception feel cozy and I always hear guests remarking about how wonderful it feels to be there. The oak room is the perfect combination of Grandiose and cozy to make your Fairytale wedding day wonderful for you and your guests
The Redwood Room
If you are dreaming about a fairytale garden wedding that is tucked away in a dream forest, then the Redwood Room at Calamigos is right for you! At The Redwood Room, there are stone pathways and tall trees, hidden waterfalls that soothe your heart as you walk through. We often come to Calamigos and love to just walk through this space because of how beautiful the light hits the trees in the day.
The Birchwood Room
One of Calamigos’ Ranch’s smallest venues is The Birchwood Room. Don’t be fooled by the word small, however! The size of this space is overshadowed by its beauty and charm. The venue is surrounded by waterfalls and covered in beautiful ivy. There is also access to a beautiful field that catches the afternoon light gloriously.
The Pavillion
The Pavillion is one of the largest venues at Calamigos Ranch. It boasts a beautifully covered reception and has access to a large field with the Ferris wheel. This is a beautiful space for those who love ever-green trees and wide open spaces, but a glamorous reception.
The best part about this amazing venue is that with its four unique spaces, including the Redwood Room, the Oak Room, The Birchwood Room, and the Pavillion, they all sit far apart from one another and you feel as if your wedding is the only wedding on the property. Calamigos not only has four stunning venues, but they also can host guests at their beautiful guest ranch, tucked away in the Oak Tree groves.
Why You Should Hire Sun and Sparrow To Be Your Calamigos Ranch Wedding Photographer
Experience
I have been shooting weddings as a Calamigos Ranch Oak Room Wedding Photographer for over a decade and I will put that experience to work for you! When you hire Sun and Sparrow you get whimsical and dreamy photographs for your fairytale day and you also get an advocate who will make sure that your day is organized and planned for the best possible outcome.
Planning
I will work with you and your coordinator to plan your photo itinerary and the style of your wedding. I will make sure to come with all the items I need to style your getting-ready portraits and your flatlays. I will also make sure to learn what types of photographs are important to you and I will prioritize those photos and interactions!
Vision
In every space I go into, I find frames to accent the couple and the people that are going to be in the pictures. I often find a lot of variety in the spaces as well so that I have backup plans. I have a strong sense of what stylistic choices will create the right theme that matches your wedding day and I am proactive in styling pieces that will complement your vision and tell your story.
Storytelling
During our initial consultation, I learn who you are and what you like. Are you bubbly and giggly, deep and thoughtful, or perhaps calm and serene? I use that information to focus on those moods on your wedding day. I bring out the best parts of your personality and learn all of your details so I can make your vision come to life with colors and details throughout the wedding day. I also love to capture candid and real moments between your friends and family so that we can tell the real story of the day, and capture natural along with curated moments.
Expertise
I work at Calamigos a lot so I am very familiar with the space. I can always change the plan because I have photographed many different wedding days at the Oak Room. There is value in my expertise because I know how to modify my choices based on where the light is going to be and how many people will be in a space. The awesome thing about the oak room is that there are a lot of spaces that allow for a variety of looks. I know all of the best spaces and looks and exactly how to make your wedding photos tell your story.
We can’t wait to be a part of your magical fairytale days.
We Want to Photograph Your Calamigos Ranch Wedding!
To see more photography from Calamigos Ranch venues, click on any of the links below.
The Oak Room | The Redwood Room | The Pavillion | The Birchwood Room
Where is Calamigos Ranch Located?
(818) 889-6280
