

You can also choose for the ceremony a lower lawn (where we had the reception). The capacity of this area is approximately 300 persons, so it’s more than enough for large events. The ceremony that I had shot was right outside the house on the mosaic terrace next to the clock tower. At the wedding where I worked as a photographer, the bridal party decided in favor of sneakers instead of high heels.

I recommend having flat shoes, the area is really hilly.
#Houdini estate la movie#
You will also discover many amazing and unexpected decorations in the garden: for example, a big vintage clock, a Mongolian yurt, or the alien from the Alien movie hidden in a small cave.īe ready to walk if you’ll decide to go down into the garden for photography. Some shots we made on the stone bench under the trees. Walking around we found many lovely hidden tunnels and caves like the stone arch in the photo down. Surely, we used the maze of stairs as a perfect backdrop for couple photos. Most of the walkways are ringed by trees: you will have many shady photographic sceneries without problems. The grounds are very huge yet well-shaded: it’s important if you start your First Look in the afternoon in summer.įirstly, we tried some quick shots under the trees on the pathway. There are lots of hidden areas where you can get lost wandering around. Here you will find a maze of stairs to walk down, terraced lawns, many small waterfalls, and a beautiful wishing well (brought from France if I remember right).

The garden is without a doubt the most fascinating area of the entire property. The best is to take your caterer with you and have a look at how all the things are located.įirst Look & Couple Pictures at the Houdini Estate So, judging by the reviews, the management highly recommends to take a walk through the area before booking.
#Houdini estate la plus#
The venue is up in Laurel Canyon and the estate is on a steep hill, plus the estate has two separate entrances for vendors.
#Houdini estate la full#
You have to make the full cleanup after your event. But you can enjoy indoor music until 1:30 a.m. Also, outdoor music has to be at a certain level due to noise restrictions. The venue is ready to help with recommendations.Ĭity noise ordinances mandate 10 P.M. You have to bring your own vendors: caterers, musicians, equipment, and decorations. The venue provides only the house and grounds, plus maintenance staff. It does not include additional service charges. For example, the current rental fee for an event of up to 150 people will cost $19,990. Houdini estate wedding costs will depend on your guest count. There are a lot of nice amenities on the property for relaxation: a heated pool, an outdoor spa, outdoor fireplaces, and barbecue patios. You can book an overnight stay for your guests as well: the house’s 4 bedrooms can accommodate 8 persons. The minimum vacation rental is 3 days and 2 nights. The Houdini Estate offers a stay without booking an event. You can also book the venue to stay longer after your big day enjoying your honeymoon. The following morning after the event you can stay at the Houdini estate until 11 a.m. You will enter the grounds in the early morning to prepare for your wedding, and host your celebration spending the night at the property. You will have the entire estate for your celebration for 8 hours including one day and night. It’s available for special event rentals, including grandiose Houdini estate weddings.įacilities & rental fee of Houdini estate Now Houdini Estate is a great historic (though not original) venue full of amazing souvenirs, pictures, and memories about the talent and personality of the famous illusionist. The main mansion building itself was burned by a fire in 1959 and was rebuilt after and open to the public. Probably, Houdini’s wife also lived in the cottage some years after Houdini’s death. The owner of the main house was Houdini’s friend Ralf Walker. In 1919, he and his wife just rented a guest cottage next to a grand mansion of the property.

However, he never lived in the mansion on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in LA. He was successful enough to be able to afford luxurious homes such as his house in New York. Harry Houdini after whom the property is named was a world-famous magician and illusionist performing his escape acts in the 1900-the 1910s. It has on-site parking for 80 cars and up to 150 cars with a valet. It is just 6 minutes from Sunset Boulevard, 10 minutes from Beverly Hills, and 13 minutes from Universal Studios.Ĭoming here, you will see a historic stately mansion with well-cared gardens able to host really lavish celebrations: more than 1,500 persons outdoors. The Houdini Estate is a 5-acre property located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, on the Laurel Canyon Blvd.
