To Our Community
We care about you and think about you everyday. We are all in this together and we will get through this together. It is important that we stay in touch, stay safe and give you an update on how we are doing. We are hanging in there and can’t wait to get back to our regularly scheduled programming.
We have joined the already 12 Million Strong, Live Events Coalition created during the current pandemic. Together we can advocate for our industry, create awareness, gather resources, align with other events coalitions and find long term solutions for our industry’s needs and challenges. We are proud to stand with our live events community so drastically impacted by this pandemic.
We continue to follow the official City guidelines and are are working primarily from home. Contact us anytime via email, inquiry@ebelloflosangeles.com or phone 323-931-1277. We will respond as soon as we can, Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
We look forward to gathering again and until then, stay safe and well.
Your Special Events Team
EVENT SPACES
& FLOOR PLANS
Looking for a place to hold your next meeting or event? The Ebell of Los Angeles & Wilshire Ebell Theatre provides the perfect environment to inspire your guests.
Located on Wilshire Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles, the Ebell is home to a historic Clubhouse which includes:
two ballrooms
art salon
courtyard garden
1200 seat Broadway-style theatre
Art Salon & Lounge Dining Room & Garden First Floor Exclusive Theatre Venue Details
Cuisine
& Mixology
At The Ebell of Los Angeles, we take pride in everything we do, especially when it comes from our kitchen.
Ebell Executive Chef supports local farmers and goes out of his way to ensure sustainable sourcing and high quality ingredients. Together with Mixologist, Alex Sierra and Executive Chef works with our guests to design a dynamic menu to perfectly fit your special occasion.
It's National "I want you to be happy" day.
What makes you happy?
📸: @fitzcarlileweddings
Planner: @weddingsbysabrina
🎼: @supermoondjs
💐: @sibylsophiafloraldesign
🎹: @jeremyweinglass
Photobooth: @papermoonshoppe
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Mrs. Sumner P. Hunt became the 5th president of the Ebell of Los Angeles in 1902. Her husband, Sumner P. Hunt is the architect to whom the city owes so many notable buildings including our own! ⠀
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Mrs. Hunt became the president of The Ebell Building Association in April 1904. This Association, incorporated in May 1903, was a stock company with a capital stock of $50,000 and had powers to issue stock, buy and sell real estate and build and own buildings. This Association was formed because the Ebell Club as a literary organization had no power to issue stock. ⠀
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With eyes on a new home for their club, the Association sold 2,000 shares at $10.00 each to it's members in order to repay Mrs. Burdette (2nd president of The Ebell) who had secured a lot on Hope Street and Ninth for $14,500. They later sold that lot in March 1906 for $31,900 making a nice profit to be later used to purchase a lot on Figueroa. ⠀
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The Ebell women were smart, savvy and if they couldn't find a way, they made one. We wouldn't be here today if it weren't for these amazing women. We celebrate them today and everyday. Happy #Women'sHistoryMonth!! ⠀
Cheers to a rockin' weekend! ⠀
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📸: @linandjirsa⠀
💐: @laceandstems⠀
Planner: @topeventplanner ⠀
🎶: @soundwavepros⠀
Walking into the end of the week like...
#weddingwednesday #isitfridayyet
Venue: @ebellevents
Photographer: @sergiosandonaphotos
Planner: @3littlebirdseventplanning
Florals: @lorisflowersweddings
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Let's get this week off to a great start! We absolutely love this unique reception layout of the Lounge. What do you think? ⠀
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Coordinator: @weddingsbysabrina⠀
Photo: ⠀
@fitzcarlileweddings⠀
Florals: @sibylsphiafloraldesign⠀
Pianist: @jeremyweinglass
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#socalweddings #socalweddingvenues #weddingstyle #eventplanning #events #laweddingvenue #vintagevibes #laweddings #eventideas #socalwedding #wedding #weddingdetails #vintagevenues #weddingreception #loveislove #eventdesign #exclusivevenue #elegantwedding #weddingglamour #sayido #loveandmarriage #dreamwedding #celebratelove #ebellbride #realweddings #weddedbliss⠀
#weddingprofs #weddingday #brideandgroom #romantics ⠀
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Today is #loveyourpetday2021 and we thought it would be a great time to introduce our Director of Special Events, Anessa and her sweet green cheek conure @passionfruitbird
The first pic is at The Ebell where he goes to work with mom sometimes. Second picture is her wedding day in Yosemite!
@necheska and husband Glenn take Passhie everywhere they can. He’s been to 7 National Parks and loves to hike and camp too!
He’ll be 16 in June. Green cheek conures can live 30-35 years so plenty of time for more adventures!
Anessa started out as an Ebell waiter in 2005 and worked her way up to Director. She is coming up on 16 years here in June! 🙌🏼👏🏼
What pets are lucky to get your love today and everyday? Please tell us in the comments!
Happy anniversary to Marsha & Christopher, 2/19/17.
We wish you all the love & happiness life can bring.
📸 🎥: @judyandgavin
💐: @losangelesfloralcouture
🍰: @vanillabakeshop
Linen: @elegantdesignsca
💡: @stagelabs
Our kitchen hasn't had any action since Mid-March, 2020.
Did you know that we can handle an 800 person event out of this industrial kitchen? Anything above that entails branching out into the West lot and we've done it many times. The Grammy Nominee reception is one of them.
Looking forward to entertaining again and cooking up a storm with our amazing culinary team. Counting the days...
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8 years ago today, Iriet & Marty were married at The Ebell of Los Angeles. They were engaged 9 years ago in NY during Valentine's week. They now live in NY with their beautiful cat, Catherine. They love to travel, play golf, visit CA and spend time with friends and family. Not to mention their love for Star Wars!
They are an amazing and fun couple and we love them dearly. Forever and always, they will be part of our #EbellLegacy
02/17/13 - Happy Anniversary love birds!!!
@eareat and @mschulman007
Wedding Photos: @rebeccafishman
Star Wars Cake and figurines: @shakarbakery
Photo 6: Engaged 2012
Photo 9: Special Events Director @necheska and @eareat in 2017
Photo 10: A visit to The Ebell in 2018
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Life is better together...
Coordinator/Florals: @loveissweetevents
Photographer: @sunandsparrow
Videographer: @aprilstoryfilms
Gown: @allurebridals @bellasposawedding
Wedding & Engagement rings: @caprijewelryinc
Hair & Makeup: @autumnontuesdays
Bride Shoes: @ninashoes
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When love sweeps you away....
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Bride: @dian_ray
Groom: @kennyjamal
Wedding Planner: @moxiebrightevents
Photography: @mikiandsonja
Florals: @winstonandmain
Band: @dartcollective
Photobooth: @hashtagphotobooth
Cake: @susiecakes
Linens: @luxelinen
Invitations: @bellafiguranyc
Makeup: @slimsheadymakeup
Hair: @farmercarla
Gown: @lihihod
Veil: @julieharrisdesigns
Tux: @zegnaofficial
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Grab your girlfriends and have a fun #Galentinesday!
Did you know that Galentine's Day was first celebrated in Season 2, episode 16 of the show "Parks and Recreation"? The female cast members celebrated the holiday with brunch and a gift exchange on 2/11/10. @parksandrec
In 2011 it was a trending topic on Twitter.
In 2014 Galentine's Day was celebrated again on "Parks and Recreation". This annual unofficial holiday and a cultural phenomenon is celebrated all over the world!
Click the link in our bio for more fun facts about Galentine's Day.
Photo: @tiffanyjphotography
Planner: @everynightsaball
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Let’s join the more than 2 billion people celebrating #lunarnewyear today. It’s the largest annual holiday of the year for many Asian cultures.
We love any celebration that involves tradition, family, food and drinks! 🧧🎎🥟🍶
May the year of the Ox bring you love, prosperity and joy all year through!
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📸: @mayiosotaluno
Planner: @cclweddings
Click link in our bio for more photos from this gorgeous wedding!
Some film productions have a larger footprint than others.
This one used both of our lots, the Methodist Church Lot and Lucerne! This was a film production using the #wilshireebelltheatre in November 2020. They will be back in March for recurring scenes, yay!!
#filmingfriday
#studioebell
#throwbackthursday to a showcase event in 2009 for "Your Wedding Day" Magazine.
This stunning Marie Antoinette design of our Dining Room was designed by @weddingjeannie with the help of the following event pros...
Florals: @tictockflorals
Linen: @wildflowerlinens
Lighting: @g2audioandlighting
Gowns: @moniquelhuillierbride
Cake Divas, Royal Events,
Fete Accompli, The Studio Agency
Let's do it again!!
A romantic kiss on our French Room balcony.
Such a perfect photo op for any couple madly in love.
Have you been on this balcony? Add it to your shot list for your wedding day with us, we can't wait!!
📸: @andyseostudio
Planner: @gatherevents
💐: @larchmontvillageflorist
It's National Pizza Day!!
One of our favorite tray passed hors d'oeuvres is flatbread, the fancy name for pizza. Guests will scope out the waiters to get a slice of our margherita and/or pepperoni flatbread.
We love being taste testers and Chef always saves some for us.
Now that you know it's #nationalpizzaday, what's on your menu today?
📸: @luminberry
On this day in 2020, Rolake and Justice "jumped the broom", a tradition widespread among African Americans, popularized in the 1970's by the novel and miniseries "Roots" but originating in the mid 19th century as a practice in antebellum slavery in the United States.
After the wedding ceremony and reception, a traditional Yoruba wedding ceremony took place followed by a Nigerian buffet.
It was a joyous celebration filled with love, tradition, family and friends.
Happy first anniversary!! We wish you continued happiness and love.
Click the link in our bio for their feature in The New York Times.
Bride: @rolakebamgbose
Groom: @justice512k
📸: @william_innes_photography
Planner/Florals: @2twinperfections
🎥: @matrimonyfilms
Linens: @luxe_linen
Nigerian buffet: Folu’s/Veronica’s Kitchen
Dessert/Cake: Nara Bakery
DJ: Sam Awalope
Traditional Nigerian outfits: @ninieofficial
It’s Super Bowl Sunday and we have a fun throwback to share. In 2018, we hosted a showcase event with one element entitled “sporty” and arranged by @firstpick.
Isn’t this a fun tablescape? We love all of the details from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter menu designed by @jasminmichelledesigns to the turf table runner from @brighteventrentals and the football inspired cake by @thebutterend.
Any sports fan would feel right at home with this design.
Will it be Tampa Bay or Kansas City for the win today?
📸: @jennysmithandco_
Napkins: @latavolalinen
Chair decals: @ten23designs
Lighting: @pacificeventservices
In 1900, Mrs. Williams T. Lewis became the 4th President of The Ebell of Los Angeles. In 1901 the ladies moved the club into Cumnock Hall at 1500 Figueroa Street where they remained for 4 years until their new clubhouse was built. They had over 500 members at the time.
While President, Mrs. Lewis inspired the club to participate in many movements for civic betterment.
In May 1901, U.S. President William McKinley was a special guest to the city of Los Angeles. Mrs. Lewis along with 5 other Ebell members rode on horseback in La Fiesta de las Flores de Los Angeles parade. The horses were adorned with yellow mustard and the ladies wore yellow dresses, black gloves and feather trimmed hats. They carried black wands with yellow ribbons. That year was the first and only time The Ebell had an entry. In September of that same year, McKinley was shot by an assassin and died.
Mrs. Lewis was from Racine, WI and lived in CA in the winter. The later years of her life were spent in FL although much of her time was spent in Paris, where she was a member of The American Women’s Club. She was a member of the National Council of Women, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and an honorary member of the Wisconsin Federation of Clubs. She retained Ebell membership until her death.
Picture 1: Mrs. Williams T. Lewis
Picture 2: Cumnock Hall, 5th home of the club
Picture 3: Mr. and Mrs. McKinley at the parade in LA, 1901
Picture 4: La Fiesta de las Flores Parade
Follow @ebellofla for current events of the Ebell women’s club.
Here’s looking at the weekend!
Alyssa and Lauren tied the knot in 2017 and had a fun photo shoot on Wilshire Blvd. 💖
Our property has so many photo ops. What’s your favorite?
📸: @kimfoxphoto
Planner: @chicambiance
Alyssa’s 👗& earrings: @kays_bridal
Alyssa’s 👠: @badgleymischka
Hair & Makeup: @monique_powers
Lauren’s suit: @thuycustomclothier tailoring by @studiounbiased
Lauren’s 👞: @giuseppezanotti
Lauren’s hair: @ayeshathebarber @ninthchapterla
Click the link in our bio for more pics from this awesome wedding.
Don’t you love seeing before and after pics? Here’s a set from a filming last Fall in the President’s Tea Room on the third floor.
Pic 1: typical set up of the space
Pic 2: completely cleared
Pic 3: prep for film set
Pic 4: final film set
What do you think?
#studioebell #transformationthursday
Have you been inside our 1238 seat Broadway-style theatre?
#wilshireebelltheatre is host to everything from podcasts to First Ladies.
Not sure if the theatre will be able to host more than filming this year but fingers crossed we will!
Did you know that we can host screenings in our parking lot? Our East Lot is over 46,000 square feet and can hold 90 cars for a screening style set-up. Last weekend we rented the lot to a film maker screening her documentary, Wild Daze that is up for Oscar nomination consideration.
Wild Daze trailer is posted in our IGTV. You can watch this movie on Apple TV+.
The Ebell of Los Angeles takes pride in supporting filmmakers, especially documentarians. The education that documentaries provide to our community and world at large is part of our mission, “to participate in and encourage the educational, cultural and social growth of the diverse LA community”
We encourage you to watch the film and support Phyllis Stuart.
Thank you for reading!! Click link in bio for more info about Wild Daze.
📸: @moses.sparks and @mytruck75
Filmmaker: @phyllisstuartfilm
Location: @ebellevents @ebellofla
Film: @wilddazethemovie
News coverage: @abc7la
Press: @360popculture
