Smashbox Studios

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Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Smashbox Studios is a top tier event venue located in the heart of LA’s westside in Culver City. Celebrate your special day in a remarkable venue that can be transformed into your perfect wedding experience. Smashbox Studios is home to 5 spaces, each with state-of-the-art design and amenities. The studios can be configured in any way to meet your needs for your most special day!

Seated guest capacity

10-250

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Industrial Spaces
Urban Locations

Venue setting

8549 Higuera St, Culver City, CA 90232

Our event spaces

LIGHTBOX

Lightbox is one of the most desirable and exclusive studios in LA.

Drenched in southern, western and eastern light, it is a truly unique space for both shoots and events. Lightbox is the largest studio within the main campus (4,250 SF) and offers a 300 square foot VIP Mezzanine and a stunning 750 square foot outdoor private patio. It is ideal for events up to 225 guests plus staging and decor.

Guest capacity

1-225 Seated

1-255 Standing

Square footage

4,250

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Included in this room:

4,250 total sq. ft. 3,600 sq. ft. stage 28’W x 30’L x 22’H cyc 22’ ceilings Plus private 750 sq. ft. patio Private 300 sq. ft. VIP Mezzanine South, west & east exposures 4 skylights 1,800 AMP, 3 phase iMac, printer & scanner 1Gb internet & wireless network Premium cable TV iPad controlled AV Multi-zone HVAC Private restroom & shower Kitchenette Private hair, makeup & wardrobe Valet parking 10’x10’ Roll-gate 16’ x 9’ HD projector & screen

Room cost

$6,500 for 15 hours, overtime fee of $650/hour

SOFTBOX

Gorgeous natural light ensuring that the glowing couple will shine on their special day.

Softbox gets its name from the amazing, soft, western light that pours into the studio. Photographers and directors alike appreciate the natural light quality of this special space. The studio and its large, outdoor patio make for an exceptional event space.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

2,775

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

2,775 total sq. ft. 2,090 sq. ft. stage 31’L x 35’W x 22’H cyc 22’ ceilings Plus patio Overhead lighting grid Western exposure 1,200 AMP, 3 phase iMac, printer and scanner iPad controlled AV Multi-zone HVAC 1Gb internet & wireless network Private VIP Lounge Kitchenette Private Restroom Private hair, makeup & wardrobe Valet parking 10’x10’ roll-gate

Room cost

$4500 for 15 hours,

BLACKBOX

Offers distinguished clients state-of-the-art design and services in an exceptionally renovated crisp clean and transformable space.

Blackbox boasts a large corner cyc and 22’ ceilings complete with a grid making it an ideal space for film and photo shoots. Easily combined with adjoining Skybox for an additional 1,400 sq. ft. of studio space.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

2,460

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding shower, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party

Included in this room:

Can be combined with Skybox for additional 1,400 SF, 35’L x 31’W x 22”H corner cyc, 22’ ceilings, 1200 AMP, 3 phase, Overhead lighting grid, iMac, printer & scanner, Premium cable TV, iPad controlled AV, Multi-zone HVAC Kitchenette, Private restroom, Private hair, makeup & wardrobe, Valet parking, 10’x10’ Roll-gate 22’ ceilings 1200 AMP, 3 phase Overhead lighting grid iMac, printer & scanner Premium cable TV iPad controlled AV Multi-zone HVAC

Room cost

$4500 for 15 hours, Overtime fee of $650/hour