Historic Greystone Mansion and Park
905 Loma Vista Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310) 285-6830Average Cost: $28,000
*Average cost for THIS venue is calculated by figuring a 125-person guest list for a Saturday night wedding using their facility rental fees, average catering costs, tax and gratuity. Transportation to venue, entertainment, decorations, flowers, tents, tables, etc. are not included. Price is rounded up to the nearest thousand.
How it breaks down:
Facility Rental Fee for Interior:
NOTE: This is required for each event and includes the main staircase/entry through the card room and two restrooms alongside the entrance
Interior event fees are for a four-hour block of time. Fees for additional time (if available) are as indicated.
| Resident Rate | Non-Resident Rate | |
| Events on Mondays-Thursdays | $3,863.00 | $4,829.00 |
| Events on Fridays-Sundays | $4,378.00 | $5,482.00 |
| Each additional hour/per hour | $309.00 | $386.00 |
For Exterior:
Rates are per hour. Ceremony/Reception minimum is four hours. Ceremony-only minimum is one hour.
| Resident Rate | Non-Resident Rate | |
| Up to 100 guests | $447.00 | $568.00 |
| 101-200 guests | $568.00 | $709.00 |
| 201-300 guests | $675.00 | $849.00 |
| 301-400 guests | $785.00 | $981.00 |
Cypress Walk
Reflection Pond
Event Prep/Strike Time
Rates are per two hours, with a four-hour minimum for all events.
| Resident Rate | Non-Resident Rate | |
| Up to 100 guests | $231.00 | $282.00 |
| 101-200 guests | $282.00 | $359.00 |
| 201-300 guests | $338.00 | $425.00 |
| 300+ guests | $394.00 | $492.00 |
Additional Costs Include:
Park Ranger hours are required in addition to Use Fees at the hourly rate of $56.00 per Ranger. Multiple Rangers may be required depending on the scope of your event.
| Refundable Cleaning Deposit | $600.00 |
| Maintenance Fee | $314.00 |
| Kitchen Cleaning Fee | $275.00 |
So….what do all those prices translate to for the average Saturday night, 6 hour wedding of 125 guests for a California Resident? $10,175
The Manion Courtyard. Photo via Love and Lemonade
Courtyard
What this includes: Nothing
Additional Info:
- Wedding parties (either person) who reside in the City of Beverly Hills, and possess proof of residency, may secure their event date up to 12 months in advance. Non residents may secure dates up to 9 months in advance. Parties who wish to apply for a permit for wedding photography without a ceremony or reception may secure dates up to two weeks in advance.
- No smoking is allowed on the property.
The Pool
Food: Catering must be approved by one of Greystone Estate’s approved caterers: Jackson Catering, SRC Event Group, and Wolfgang Puck Catering. Typical catering rates run $100/per hour with alcohol and up.
The Formal Garden. Photo via JPhotoblog.com
More Stats:
Space Type: Inside and Outside
Bridal Suite: Yes, there will be access to a changing area
Size: Ceremonies usually take place in the Formal Garden, and cocktails in the Cypress Walk or Forecourt. The Pool, Mansion Courtyard, Terrace, or Reflection Pond are typically used for a reception, which can hold up to 225 guests for a seated meal. Interior locations include a Grand Ballroom which can accomodate up to 60 guests for formal dining, and the entire first floor (which consists of multiple rooms) can accomodate up to 300 guests.
The Forecourt
Food Service Type: Depends on caterer
Parking: Yes
How Will Grandma Get There? Beverly Hills and the surrounding West Hollywood have tons of hotel options, from Hilton’s to Hyatt’s to the grand Beverly Hills Hotel.
The Terrace
Party On!: Events can run anytime between 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. (exterior venues) and 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. (interior venues). Set-up may begin at 8 a.m.
The Report:
Built in 1928, the Greystone Estate is owned by the city of Beverly Hills and is registered as a National Historic Landmark. Edward Laurence Doheny was the original owner of the property, and he along with his friend Charles A. Canfield were the first to strike oil in Los Angeles. He and his wife, Carrie Louella Wilkins, had a son “Ned” who eventually inherited the land as a wedding gift in 1926. Construction of the estate began in 1927 and cost over $3 million (a lot of money back then). At one point the 12.58 acres of land contained a stables and kennels, tennis courts, a fire station, gatehouse, swimming pool and pavilion, a greenhouse, a lake, babbling brooks and cascading waterfalls.
Woman Getting Married Says:
This might be the closest you’ll get to Versailles (or at least the outside of it) in Los Angeles. While the grounds are breathtaking, keep in mind that the majority of your event will take place outside if you have an event larger than 60 guests for a seated meal. Which, considering the weather in Los Angeles is not a big deal, but if you’re looking for one big open space this will not be the best bet for you. Many couples choose to only have a ceremony here, but given the fact that this is Los Angeles and everybody hates to drive (and should) that’s not always ideal. I also wish that they would make the pricing options a little less complicated for this venue. I understand that there are several different options that you want to show potential renters, but if you have a minimum of four hours required for an event, please don’t list an hourly rate. Four-hour blocks and an additional hour fee listed out work just fine. It’s just too confusing otherwise.
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