The Oviatt

Historic penthouse with rooftop event space..

The Oviatt is a 1928 Art Deco landmark in downtown Los Angeles, and its historic penthouse and rooftop event space once served as the private residence of the building's original owner. Weddings here pair original Deco details — ornate ceilings, vintage fixtures — with an open-air rooftop framed by the downtown skyline, giving ceremonies a genuinely cinematic old-Hollywood feel. The split of indoor penthouse and outdoor terrace also provides a natural weather backup. When enquiring, confirm which areas are included in your booking, any restrictions that come with the building's historic status, the evening noise rules common to downtown rooftops, and current guest limits. Also confirm the venue's vendor list and whether outside caterers are permitted, elevator and accessibility arrangements in the historic building, downtown noise and curfew rules, and how the penthouse and rooftop are typically split between ceremony and reception. The Deco interiors reward a photographer familiar with low-light historic spaces.

Venue highlights

• Rooftop / upper-level event space