Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles

If you are thinking of getting married while you are in Los Angeles, you couldn’t do better than to pick the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church for your venue. Actually, even if you are not thinking of tying the knot, do visit this lovely church complex situated on North Rodeo Drive.

The original church was built in 1926 and its 68 feet steeple from the first building has been joined to a two storey complex surrounding a wonderful central courtyard full of statues, leafy walkways and beautiful flowers. There is a huge chapel hall for wedding receptions.

The church is a favorite venue for weddings – not least because being located on the most famous shopping street in the world might give you the chance to get a few famous people in your wedding snaps!

If you want a small, intimate ceremony you have the choice of the Walker Chapel, which is simply decorated and will hold up to 50 guests, or the Chancel itself where 30 guests can sit in the choir area.

The Main Sanctuary is the ideal place for a grand wedding, with its 106 feet central aisle and dark wooden pews that can seat up to 500 guests. Its wrought-iron candelabras and 12 stained glass windows light the bride’s way up the aisle to the Chancel which is lit by 4 antique chandeliers and a beautiful rose window above the altar.

There is a choice of musical instruments to accompany the bride: a Muller pipe organ, a grand piano or a harpsichord. If you are feeling very extravagant (and rich) you can also hire the church choir.