SmogShoppe

Thank You for providing the absolute perfect day! Staff is amazing! Smooth from start to finish, they work so well with all the vendors and especially the wedding coordinator and Bride.
Thank You.

I’m about getting ready to book my wedding ceremony + reception here. This is such a gorgeous venue perfect for a wedding of approx. 100. If you’re not a banquet hall/​golf course/​country club kind of person and you want a venue that’s unique, off the beaten path, but still genuinely beautiful, check this place out.
I’ve been in a lot of back and forth conversations with a lot venues, and this is the only one that had the perfect combo of gorgeous venue + reasonable prices + 12 hour rental that lets you stay past midnight (gasp!) + lets you choose your vendors + wonderfully accommodating, knowledgeable staff.
Nicolette, thank you for being so helpful through the whole process — answering my many, many questions over email and in person. Having been in event planning myself in a former life, I ask a lot of questions around run-​of-​show and logistics, and you’d be surprised how many other venues I approached easily got irritated by their potential clients wanting to know details about potentially one of the most important days of their life.
I’m loving SmogShoppe so far, and will definitely re-​review as the wedding planning process continues, if we sign the contract and after the wedding itself.

SmogShoppe was amazing! My husband and I had our reception here and everything turned out gorgeous!
First off the staff was very very organized and on top of things. They were easy going and very accommodating. They have a preferred vendor list you can use which made it easier for me to find my caterer.
The staff at SmogShoppe, my vendors and my day of coordinator worked well together and everything ran smoothly without a hitch.
The venue is simply stunning and unique. I had 125 guest and it was set up perfectly and felt comfortable. I used the tables they had with no linens and it looked great. They have 2 sets of furniture, we moved outside with the photobooth/​flipbooth and bar. My guest loved the outdoor setting with the huge succulent walls.
SmogShoppe also had an upstairs suite for you and your wedding party. They had a little lounge area and a full bathroom. It’s a nice area to take pictures in and a place to getaway from your guest for a couple minutes.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this venue if you have a little more money to spend. It was well worth it! My guest were extremely happy and amazed with the uniqueness of the venue. Plus, the venue photographed beautifully!

I was the DJ and Emcee for a wedding here. (
if youre in the market for your entertainment). My clients were so artistic and out-​the-​box, I could not have imagined a better venue. Its beautiful, quaint, artsy, and well… a smog shoppe!!!
Alison of the smog shoppe was a 1000% pleasure to work with. There are a few options for the DJ to set up depending on their energy level. Im more high energy and fun interaction with my clients, so I chose to DJ on the dance floor. The main sound controls however are upstairs, so having Alison up there manning some of the controls made my night. She was the Robin to my Batman and I hope to work with her again in the future.
Loading in is an ease. Parking is an ease. Follow the rules here as a vendor and they will treat you well.

Recently went to a wedding there. It’s a great low key venue. I don’t like it for weddings but for other events it’s a nice venue.
The valet is on the other side of the entrance. It made no sense.
I give it only two stars because after we were all seated, as we start to eat dinner. They ask us to move because they wanted to close the door. Why wouldn’t hey have arranged the tables accordingly??? It was very unconformable and very unprofessional. We asked to wait until we are done eating, the staff responds, ok u have 3 minutes
The bathrooms are very old too.

Everyone: Please, do yourself a favor. Get married here.
My husband and I had our wedding reception here on August 1^st, and all I can say is THANK GOD. It was the best venue. Sure, the price tag is steep, but as they say, «you get what you pay for.» Working with the SmogShoppe team was easy. We primarily worked with Dana, and she was exceptional — a true joy to work with. With Dana and our wedding coordinator (Melissa Younce of Engaged to be Wed), I felt like we were in great hands 100% of the time. I had no issues with unexplained charges. Yes, you have to use their valet, but because we had a shuttle service set up, they waived the valet charges for us.
Planning a wedding can get stressful. It’s important to be in love with your venue and your vision. Other than marrying my husband, walking into SmogShoppe and seeing the vision complete was one of the BEST feelings of the day. Our tables looked fantastic, the furniture that SmogShoppe owns was a hit, and our personal logo on the overhead (followed by a silent playing of Point Break) rocked. It doesn’t hurt that EVERYONE looks fantastic in pictures where the vertical gardens serve as the backdrop.
If brides are reading this review and are looking for frame of reference, we had about 100 guests. We used 10 guest tables (without linen), and rented one long head table to go down the center of the room, with linen. There was plenty of room for a bar (in front of the bookcase) and dancing (in front of the screen). It was the perfect indoor/​outdoor reception area, which is important on hot summer nights.
If I could rewind and relive our wedding, I would choose, again, to have our reception here. It was perfection.

My (now) husband and I had quite literally the best day of our lives at SmogShoppe, and I can’t rave about the venue and staff enough! We got married here in early July. I was my own wedding planner and I had no idea about anything wedding-​related until I got engaged 10 months prior. After searching through 30 or so venues somewhat similar to SmogShoppe in uniqueness, the minute my then-​fiancée and I walked into SmogShoppe, we knew that this had to be the place that we would hold our wedding. We had both our ceremony and reception there, and during the entire process the staff that I worked with (Arturo, Dana and Helen) were always there to answer what felt like a million questions I had. One of the best parts of the experience were how flexible they were with what we were looking to do during the big day. We wanted a food cart, a giant movie to play and we even hired a bartender to hold a whiskey tasting within their coat closet! It was fun and unique and the staff supported our planning the whole way through.
In the end, we traveled from our hometown of San Francisco and dragged 150 guests with us because this place is THAT COOL. I would give six stars if I could — Thanks SmogShoppe for making my big day so super awesome!

I’m a server w/​a popular, large catering & events company. We catered a wedding last night at the Smog Shoppe, I’ve seen many of venues and this is by far the cleanest I’ve ever seen! All of it, especially the women’s bathroom & kitchen. I did not go into the men’s but I’d be betting it’s immaculate. The atmosphere is casual modern with a homie feel. Last nights event catered to 152ppl, it was a little tight esp. during the sit-​down dinner.
Valet Parking needs to be a must here. very limited parking in the area.
The succulent wall is gorgeous. Nice balance of openness and seating. Has a separate eating area that can be somewhat closed off or all open.
The ceremony location in the venue is intimate to perfection.
I obey the rules of my employer by not taking photos or posting any thing associated with our clients events. I have a variety of tastes for venues, foods etcetera. I could see many types of occasion taking place here.
I like it!

Nice spacious place to have an event and they also offer valet. I was here for the Paris France tourism seminar and the place was busy. The chef and his helpers made the hors d’oeuvres at a large table in front of us which was very unique. It was a chilly night so the only drawback was that they did not provide patio heaters for us freezing folks. Management should get on that because YES it does get cold in Los Angeles during the spring.

Oh what a wonderful space. Went recently for a wedding and was blow away. The outdoor has the most amazing succulent wall, inside was spacious and decorated wonderfully. This is truly a hidden gem for an event.

We had our wedding there on Valentines day. It was amazing. The team are great. Dana was super helpful, everything ran like a dream. I wish I could do it all over again.

Got to assist in wedding coordination here through Winnie Phung Weddings & Events.
A gorgeous small place to throw an event. The entire environment is beautifully done (a good place for photos). The manager Allison and her team are very kind and easy to work with.
This place gives a very personal feel if that’s what you’re looking for. They also have a big projector screen to use!

I had my wedding here a week ago and it was truly a magical day. From the first visit to our wedding day, Dana, Helen and Lia were all so spectacular in making my husband and my wedding dream come true. We wanted a sort of «off-​beat» wedding and the venue space was just perfect — so us! I highly, highly recommend SmogShoppe for any sort of event space. Not only because of its beautiful aesthetic, but also because the staff is so amazing, communicative, organized and downright AWESOME!

We had our wedding at SmogShoppe 2 weeks ago and it was perfect! Dana was amazing — communicative, organized, prompt and super sweet.
The venue was perfect, stunning and was everything that we had imagined it would be for our event.
It has so much character and personality — it really speaks for itself and doesn’t need a lot of «stuff» in order to make it beautiful. The succulents are fabulous and add so much greenery to the place.

I attended a wedding here in December. What a beautiful oasis in the heart of LA and easy access to the 10 freeway. I have to say that I was completely blown away the by how nice this place is on the inside and how its just off the beaten path of the rest of the crowds on La Cienega so the neighborhood is not sketchy at all. There a succulents adorning the walls make it so beautiful. The staff was able to convert the wedding area into a very hip hangout spot complete with couches benches and heaters for the cold weather. Inside the sound system was very adequate and really no need for a DJ. The wedding party had hired a live band but the music that played in-​between kept the party going all the time. The staff was very nice and accommodating. I totally would recommend this place to anyone who would want a unique place to have an event in LA.

My friends had their wedding here and it was so pretty. Gorgeous space! Walls are covered with succulents and vibrant greenery. The indoor is furnished with vintage/​antique odds and ends. Just a great space for weddings and events on the west side.

I got married at Smog Shoppe in August 2014 and it will always hold a special place in my heart. It is by far the coolest wedding venue I’ve ever seen and I feel so lucky that I get to call it my wedding venue. My husband and I love succulents, so needless to say we knew this would be our venue. I love how it is an urban oasis and you would have no idea what’s inside when you pass by on the street. I love that a succulent wall is the backdrop to my ceremony! The décor of the venue is so awesome and I like that it’s one open space, it makes it more intimate. We had 140 people and it felt pretty cozy so I wouldn’t go too much higher than that.
Dana at Smog Shoppe was so helpful in our planning process to give us ideas of what works and doesn’t work in the space. I like that you can customize the layout to your needs and bring in your own décor and food. They even let us bring in a late night pretzel cart! They were really cool about everything! We even built a photo wall and had it in front of a succulent backdrop. The only downside I would say is that in August, it got HOT inside the hall. Everyone was sweating, but it just meant everyone was dancing and having a great time!
Smog Shoppe also had great vendor recommendations, we used their recommended vendors for our coordinator, photographer, and caterer.
So many people told us it was one of the best weddings, and we agree! We had the time of our lives. I just hope another friend gets married so I can be a guest there too!

I had the privilege of marrying the love of my life at the SmogShoppe on July 13, 2014, and it was simply awesome! The venue is so unique, beautiful and accommodating, and it fit my hubby and I’s quirky and funky style, so it had us at hello. But a place does not capture you alone, it’s the people who bring the hospitality and warmth, and that they did! From the moment I made contact to inquire about availability for our long awaited event, Helen and a team of gracious, warm and professional people interacted with us. From start to finish they kept in fantastic contact, kept us on track and made us feel like we were the only ones who had ever held an event there, and with hugs along the way! Our speakeasy themed wedding celebration was a huge hit! Thank you SmogShoppe for making it seamless, all we could hope for and so much more! You guys rock!

I got married at this venue on May 2013, and fell in love with its contemporary landscaping, and how they incorporated with rustic elements and also some vintage flavor as well. Once I saw the furniture this venue provides, and the succulent wall, I needed to reserve this venue. The Smog Shoppe provides you an onsite contact in case you needed any questions, scheduling, and vendor details. With added cost, they will provide valet, and an onsite manager.
The downside of this venue is all of the added cost. With added cost, you will need to hire their valet company. Another added fees were meetings with the onsite manager, clean up fees, furniture moving fees, onsite manager on the day of the wedding, certificate of insurance of liability… It became very costly. The Smog Shoppe is only a venue, so you will need to hire a caterer, staff, and bartender. Also, the venue only moves their furniture (with added cost), but they don’t do any other decorations, so you will need to either have a professional wedding coordinator, or your bridesmaids. Also, at the end of the reception, after the guests had left, the onsite manager hassled us to clean however, I could have sworn that our contract did state that cleanup fee was also noted under service.
But still, I really wanted to get married at this venue, so I just bite the bullet, and just let things go with the flow. After all that said and done, I’m still very happy that my husband and I got married at this venue. Our wedding photos all looked amazing at Smog Shoppe.

I came here for my girlfriend’s work party. The space is really something else, especially considering that right outside is a sort of shady sort of nondescript neighborhood. Inside, they really create a whole different world. The space is large enough to host a fairly large group and seems to be pretty versatile.
Plus, the open indoor /​outdoor space is key in Los Angeles, where its warm enough to be outdoors for 11 out of 12 months. However, since this happened to fall on the 12^th month, they could have used a couple more heat lamps.