SmogShoppe
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
Once a 1980s smog-check center, SmogShoppe is now a 100% solar-powered, private 6,500 square foot indoor/outdoor haven for desert plants, vertical gardens and chic vintage furnishings. The combined interior and exterior areas allow for quintessential California entertaining, making an ideal vintage wedding venue. The generous floor plan can accommodate up to 150-person garden ceremonies, 150-person formal sit down dinners, and 250-person cocktail parties. SmogShoppe is conveniently located in the heart of the Culver City art/design district, immediately off the 10 freeway, just minutes to Santa Monica, LAX, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles.
Our event spaces
Courtyard Garden
SmogShoppe is one of the most sustainably designed urban spaces both in Los Angeles and the United States
SmogShoppe’s spacious courtyard area is a peaceful respite and provides a welcome surprise to guests. It’s an oasis within Los Angeles, surrounded by garden walls filled with over 2,000 sq ft of greenery.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Grand Hall
Exceeds nearly every requirement/category for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum Certification
The Grand Hall area has soaring 15ft ceilings and 18ft oversized glass rollup doors. The generous floor plan can accommodate up to 250-person live events and cocktail parties or 150-person formal sit down dinners.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
1,820
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
12 hand-crafted wood tables, seating 8 people each, vintage bentwood and folding chairs for 96 guests, wood bench seating for up to 100 guests, casual lounge furniture, HD Cinema and projector, DJ-ready sound system, private upstairs VIP suite, interior and exterior vertical gardens
Courtyard Garden
SmogShoppe is one of the most sustainably designed urban spaces both in Los Angeles and the United States
SmogShoppe’s spacious courtyard area is a peaceful respite and provides a welcome surprise to guests. It’s an oasis within Los Angeles, surrounded by garden walls filled with over 2,000 sq ft of greenery.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Grand Hall
Exceeds nearly every requirement/category for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum Certification
The Grand Hall area has soaring 15ft ceilings and 18ft oversized glass rollup doors. The generous floor plan can accommodate up to 250-person live events and cocktail parties or 150-person formal sit down dinners.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-250 Standing
Square footage
1,820
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
12 hand-crafted wood tables, seating 8 people each, vintage bentwood and folding chairs for 96 guests, wood bench seating for up to 100 guests, casual lounge furniture, HD Cinema and projector, DJ-ready sound system, private upstairs VIP suite, interior and exterior vertical gardens
Available services that can be provided by SmogShoppe
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Lighting/Sound
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
4 reviews
Perfectly unique wedding venue
The team at SmogShoppe was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Their communication was prompt, efficient, and incredibly helpful as we planned our wedding. The venue itself is truly unique and funky, with a fun and photo-friendly vibe that was perfect a laid-back wedding. Dana offered great suggestions and expertise to help us craft our idea of what our wedding would look and feel like, and the on-site staff were responsive and effective in executing everything seamlessly on the event day. We had absolutely no complaints - the venue was the perfect choice for us, and the entire SmogShoppe team was as friendly, helpful, and professional as we could have hoped. We're so glad we went with SmogShoppe.
The Most Amazing Venue Ever !!
The team at SmogShoppe provided excellent, consistent, and clear communication throughout the entire wedding planning process. Their spacious, well-organized, and unique venue was the perfect backdrop for our special day. The staff's exceptional attention to detail, from organizing the venue layout to setting clear expectations with all our vendors, ensured our wedding day ran smoothly from start to finish. I would highly recommend SmogShoppe to any couples searching for a one-of-a-kind wedding venue with top-notch service.
SmogShoppe is one of a kind!
I had the pleasure of planning and coordinating a recent wedding at SmogShoppe, and let me just say this venue is such a vibe! Working with Dana, Clare, and the rest of the Marvimon team again was such a joy, as they always make the whole planning process a breeze for myself, the bride and groom, and everyone involved in the big day. The venue itself is so unique, eclectic, and has a ton of character that little to no decor is needed. Even still, the clients and I had a lot of fun personalizing the setup to create a fun and unique vibe that highlighted their personalities on their special day. If you're looking to host your next celebration at a one-of-a-kind venue that's far from your standard hotel ballroom—you've found it at SmogShoppe!
Best Venue!
We had our wedding at SmogShoppe this past August and we are so happy we did! The space is amazing, the Marvimon team aced it, and we had a blast! The Marvimon team is great to work with, they are communicative, understanding, and fun - they do a great job of hyping you up for your event. We're still hearing from our guests about how much they loved the venue and never would have guessed an old automotive shop could become such a beautiful event space. We loved the eclectic look and feel of it all, especially all the greenery! I would recommend leaning into the look of the SmogShoppe, it has a personality all its own. I was worried we would hear traffic the whole time but the high walls really do separate you from the main street and block the sound. They have a great team of recommended vendors that made our lives so much easier, and all of them were the same fun vibe that we were hoping for. Definitely recommend hosting your event with SmogShoppe, and I'm sure the other Marvimon locations are just as great!
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