Celebrate Your Couture Wedding in a Landmark Venue with Grand Ballroom

440 Elm Weddings: Exclusive Access with Bespoke Menus in a Landmark

Your wedding lives forever in the photos and memories of a special day where everyone you love joins you to witness the formation of a new family. 440 Elm infuses those moments with soul...the spirit of a venue built by a master architect to uplift spirits and bring people together in a grand space and has been doing so for 100+ years. Couples select 440 Elm not just for the breathtaking architecture, but also for the time and space to share memory and stories as you make the venue your own.

Built in 1913 by Elmer Grey, architect of the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Pasadena Playhouse, 440 Elm is more than a historic space. It’s a landmark designed for grand entrances, sweeping vows, and unforgettable receptions, with soaring 30-foot ceilings, two-story stained glass, distinctive chandeliers, and a 7,000-square-foot ballroom. It has hosted candlelit dinners, large wedding receptions, full-scale live bands—even glowing angels suspended above the crowd during California Wedding Day’s over-the-top Best of gala. The exclusive control of the entire 20K sq. ft grounds creates a private setting that honors the occasion and allows for a flow through multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. The bespoke menus from Bite Catering Couture combine a high service standard with the flexibility to include cultural traditions and food as memory across a completely personalized food and beverage experience.

440 Elm evokes the emotional reactions luxury couples expect but rarely find. Here, you don’t just rent a room. You build a narrative. From floorplans to lighting design, everything is tailored to your aesthetic, your pace, and your guests’ experience. The natural ambiance allows you to focus on where you want to add your personal touches, tell stories, and create memorable experiences.

Weddings That Feel as Good as They Look

Whether you're hosting 300 guests under the chandeliers or curating a micro-ceremony in the Parlor, we bring the same care to every detail. We offer the scale and legacy that make a strong first impression. The infrastructure and coordination support that lets you stay in control. The flexibility to shape an emotional, immersive guest experience. And the hospitality mindset that welcomes your family, traditions, and values.

The moments matter—ours is just the frame that helps you hold them.

An Urban Garden, Hidden in the Heart of Downtown

Our private outdoor Plaza is a fully enclosed garden oasis—framed by architectural lines, culinary herbs, and dappled natural light. Ideal for golden hour ceremonies, al fresco cocktail hours, or open-air dancing, it offers a tranquil counterpoint to the grandeur inside.

Planning a ceremony-first experience or a full evening affair? We’ll map the layout that fits your vision—and ensure the space supports every moment with intention.

This Isn’t a Pre-Set Package. It’s a Conversation.

We welcome weddings of every tradition, faith, and format. Whether you're planning a multiday Indian celebration, a Catholic wedding mass with a reception at 440 Elm, or a hybrid celebration that blends multiple cultural threads, we’ll meet you where you are.

Our in-house catering team works with you to design menus that reflect who you are—elevated, thoughtful, and delicious at scale. Tray-passed or plated. Late-night or multi-course. We don’t hand you a menu. We build one with you.

No Chaos. No Compromises. No Weddings That Don’t Feel Like Yours.

What we don’t allow: food trucks, cash bars, or inexperienced vendors learning on your event.

What we do: protect your investment, your timeline, and your peace of mind.

Let’s Talk About Your Wedding at 440 Elm

Schedule a tour, download our pricing guide, or RSVP to an open house. However you want to begin, we’re ready to meet you there.

We’ve seen fathers pause in the foyer to gather themselves. Couples step into the Parlor to take one breath together before it all begins. Guests who walked in skeptical—then stayed until the last dance.

Your wedding will have its own version of these moments. We’d be honored to help you shape them.