The 1909

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Tucked into the heart of Topanga Canyon, The 1909 offers couples the perfect blend of rustic and intimate. Featuring an amphitheater, meadow, and two story building (bridal suite included), we provide a variety of space to suit the need of every couple. Hold your ceremony beneath the protected California Oak trees just before enjoying dinner alongside our babbling brook. We provide in-house catering that can be adjusted to suit your taste, which features organic and local fare freshly prepared at our restaurant next door. Tours are conducted on an appointment basis.

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Seated guest capacity

  • 150

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
1909 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290

Our event spaces

Amphitheater

Get married beneath the sheltering arms of the Topanga, CA protected oak trees.

This amphitheater built naturally to carry sound during ceremonies can seat up to 90 guests in the tiered seating, and 90 guests on the deck.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

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

Meadow

Enjoy dinner beneath the stars in our bistro-light illuminated meadow nestled alongside the Topanga creek.

The meadow provides ample seating for all of your guests. Space allows for lawn games, cocktail hour mingling, and a fully seated dinner. Dinners are made on site by our in-house caterer and brought directly to your guests for the freshest meal possible.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

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

Ballroom

Complete your celebration within our ballroom featuring rustic furnishings and celtic trim.

The ballroom provides a large space for guests to dance and celebrate in an intimate, yet spacious setting. In addition to an outdoor bar station near the meadow, a second bar station is provided within this room, as well as a large wooden farm-style table. Large windows surround the room allowing ample light for daytime events; special sound-proofing curtains are available at night to ensure you are not disturbed for the remainder of the evening.

Guest capacity

Up to 110 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

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

Amphitheater

Get married beneath the sheltering arms of the Topanga, CA protected oak trees.

This amphitheater built naturally to carry sound during ceremonies can seat up to 90 guests in the tiered seating, and 90 guests on the deck.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Ideal for

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

Available services that can be provided by The 1909

Services & amenities

  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

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  • Enchanting Venue with an Amazing Team to work with

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    •Alison•Sep 17, 2024

    The 1909 stood out among the 15 venues we considered, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. From the start, we were captivated by the stunning ceremony deck, and during our in-person visit, the venue's unique charm won us over completely. It perfectly embodies the romantic, woodsy vibe we were searching for, with lush greenery that feels worlds away from the busy LA metro area, yet still conveniently close to it—especially for those of us familiar with the Valley. Nestled in the heart of Topanga Canyon, The 1909 offers a serene escape from city life. The venue provides a variety of rental options that seamlessly complement the natural setting, and everything is meticulously maintained. What really impressed us was the rental package—it includes access to the entire event space, from the beautiful ceremony deck and reception lawn to the indoor dance floor and bridal suite. As a first-time wedding planner, I also appreciated The 1909’s transparency with their pricing, which made the planning process much smoother. A special shoutout goes to Cristina, the venue manager. She patiently answered all of our detailed questions and coordinated multiple walkthroughs with us. Her support was instrumental in making our wedding a success, and I can’t thank her enough. If you’re planning a wedding at The 1909 with Cristina, rest assured—you’re in great hands.

  • Beautiful and pet friendly

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    •Abby R.•Apr 30, 2024

    The venue was perfect for us. It had that beautiful natural fantasy feel that we wanted but with the option for that indoor tavern vibe for the reception. We were able to have our dog there all night, and we did a maypole dance on the lawn. Some stuff to note: there is no outside catering allowed which was fine for us bc their food was amazing, but if you had something else in mind for catering that may present a problem. There was also some confusion/miscommunication with invoices, so if you are like me and wait for invoices to know exactly when/how much to pay and where to send the money you may run into some frantic days in the last few months. But overall, the day was amazing.

  • Wedding venue of our dreams

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    •Savannah F.•Jul 11, 2023

    From the moment we stepped foot on the property, we knew that we were somewhere special. The 1909 was the most romantic and peaceful backdrop to our wedding day, from the time that we got there in the morning to get ready until 11:00pm when we were out the door. Everything was so easy, the food was incredible, and we felt so supported by the staff (who quickly became friends to us). We cannot The 1909 enough for hosting us and our family and friends for will forever be one of the most cherished days of our lives. Thank you so much!!!! Warmly, Mr. and Mrs. Little

  • Flawless

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    •Dena S.•Nov 27, 2022

    The1909 was absolutely amazing! Our wedding was perfect. I couldn’t say enough about how fantastic the staff was. I would highly recommend The1909 to anyone. Thank you

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