Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can our guests stay that is clean, fun, close to Culver Events and won't break their bank?
   1. A wide range of hotels and motels in Marina del Rey, Venice, Santa Monica, Century City, Beverly Hills and Westwood are within a 5 to 20 minute drive time. We have listed three of our favorites.
   2. InnAtVeniceBeach.com  on Washington Blvd is by far one of the most popular Venice Beach hotels, offering comfortable and ideally located hotel accommodations just a few blocks from the famous Venice Beach boardwalk. Being so close to all the vibrant excitement of Venice Beach has its advantages. Make your reservations today to begin planning your visit to this part of California’s coast.
   3. MarinaIntlhotel.com on Washington Blvd is a relaxed home away from home. Out-of-towners looking for a charming, low-key hotel with a caring staff, swimming pool and small restaurant close to the action, withing walking distance of the Venice Board Walk, will love their generous rooms and Bungalows. 
   4. Rodeway Inn Culver City is across the street from Culver Events. Holiday Inn Express on Washington Blvd is two miles west.
2. How can we reduce costs?
   1. Culver Events Basic Wedding Packages melt the bride and groom's fears of hidden costs with an all-in-one price. The price includes tables, chairs, linens, table decorations, a sound engineer to play your Ipod and MC your event, a bartender and assistant, all the set up, breakdown and cleanup. The best part is that you have possession for 14 hours from 10 am until midnight. You can relax and enjoy the whole day.
   2. Use our tried and true vendors. They have passed three tests: 1. Thoughtful and pleasant.  2. Reasonably priced. 3. On time. No drama kings or queens here.
   3. Gloria Rose, our florist is calm, creative, experienced, knows our venue, and is affordable.
   4. Raul and Veronica, our caterers are both experienced, easy to deal, and reasonably priced. Their portions are plentiful and they provide dishes, glasses, flat ware and service staff.
   5. Adolfo, Fabian and Theressa, our photographers offer a range of service, experience, and packages.
   6. Eddie, our sound engineer is congenial, helpful and knowledgeable. You provide your music on an iPod with a play list. He'll play it on our professional Bose sound system at no extra charge.
   7. Provide your own beverages. Our experienced servers will handle the bar. Save money. Avoid a big bar bill.
   8. Consider a "reduced rate" weekday wedding. Suggest some "very LA" weekend activities to your guests following the wedding. You may even want to join in.
3. Where can our guests go before and after the wedding to "experience LA?"
   1. Venice Beach is fun for breakfast, people watching and a stroll. It is one the most visited places in Southern California and its straight up Washington Boulevard. Beach WebCam Beach WebCam
   2. Santa Monica Things To Do.
   3. Stroll or bike Ballona Creek through the wetlands to the ocean. See pelicans, egrets, herons and ducks along the way.
   4. Other local beach cities:
      1. Manhattan Beach Visitor Info
      2. Hermosa Beach Activities
      3. Redondo Beach Things To Do
      4. Malibu's 1920's Adamson House
4. Guests will be flying into LAX (Los Angeles Airport). How close is Culver Events?
   1. A 5 to 10 minute drive. We are less than 5 minutes from the 405 (San Diego Freeway) and 10 minutes from the 10 (Santa Monica Freeway). Map
5. Do we need a wedding consultant?
   1. Our wedding coordinator, Shannon, will ask you all the right questions. She’ll gently guide you through your important decisions in a matter of hours, not days. She’ll help you anticipate every detail of your wedding and reception now, so you can literally "be a guest at your own wedding."
6. Is there a comfortable, private place for the Bridal Party to get dressed?
   1. Yes. The Bride and her attendants can assemble in the Bridal Salon. It’s quiet, private, well lighted, and it has full-length mirrors. It’s relaxing, cozy atmosphere is perfect for pre-wedding photos.
   2. The groom and his friends can assemble in the large, mirrored Dressing Room.
7. During the reception, what do you recommend we do to entertain our young guests?
   1. We have a Children's Parlor. Bring some entertaining DVDs and have someone sit in with them.
   2. One couple delighted their young guests with a "face painter."
   3. Video games are another favorite.