{About Indian Weddings at Terranea Resort}
The exclusive Terranea Resort is in Rancho Palos Verdes is your wedding weekend escape in Los Angeles. This luxurious resort features unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean immersed in 5 star service.
Terranea has hosted many Indian weddings; with outdoor ceremony venues than seat up to 900 guests. Whether you’re a local Angelino or planning a destination wedding, Terranea Resort will surely bring your wedding dream to life.
{Location & Airport Info}
- Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
- Approximately 20 miles southwest of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The resort is pretty close to LAX Airport (SoCal definition of close), making it very convenient for your guests arriving from across the globe.
{General Indian Wedding Venue Features}
- Outside Catering Allowed? Yes
- Baraat Allowed? Yes
- Consumption Bar Option? Yes
- Hospitality Room Available? Yes
- Special Room Rates? Yes
- Scroll down for: Sikh, Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Christian weddings

Photo: Lin & Jirsa Photography


{Terranea Resort Capacity}
- Outdoor Ocean View Ceremony: up to 900 guests
- Ballroom Receptions: up to 900 guests
{Reception Venues at Terranea Resort}
The Marineland Ballroom features gold and yellow hues and reflects grace and elegance. Seating up to 350 guests for a reception.
The Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom is ideal for Indian weddings with capacity for up to 900 guests. Step outside onto the west-facing Palos Verdes Terrace to catch your breath from bhangra. Also host your cocktail hour under the stars amidst the cool ocean breeze.
The Catalina Room features floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjoining terrace for a seamless cocktail hour with views of the ocean. The Catalina Room seats up to 220 guests.

Photo: Lin & Jirsa Photography




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{Hindu Wedding Features}
- Outside Catering? Yes
- Outdoor Ceremony Flame? Yes
- Indoor Ceremony Flame? Approved on case-by-case basis
- Special Room Rates? May be an option
- Consumption Bar Option? May be an option
- Horse Baraat? Yes
- Elephant Baraat? Yes
- Car Baraat? Yes
- Hospitality Room? Yes
For any dietary restrictions, your caterer will work with you to prepare cuisine according to your needs and preferences. At the venue, each dish should have a description card detailing what it is, whether it’s vegetarian/non-vegetarian/suitable for Swaminarayan and other religious sects/gluten-free etc. (See the photo below).
{Jain Wedding Features}
Terranea Resort is fantastic to host your whole wedding weekend. Alternatively, the closest Jain Center is the Jain Center of Southern California which is approximately 40 miles west of Terranea Resort. You could opt to host your garba/sangeet at the Jain Center followed by the wedding and reception at Terranea.
Jain/Vegetarian Cuisine. With regards to Jain food, vegetarian and/or vegan food, Terranea allows outside catering. Work with your caterer to prepare the desired cuisine. At the venue, there will be separate buffets for each type of cuisine and dish cards describing what is Jain, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.

- Outside Catering? Yes
- Outdoor Ceremony Flame? Yes
- Indoor Ceremony Flame? Approved on case-by-case basis
- Special Room Rate? May be an option
- Consumption Bar Option? May be allowed
- Horse Baraat? Yes
- Elephant Baraat? Yes
- Car Baraat? Yes
- Hospitality Room? Yes
{Muslim Wedding Venue Features}
Terranea would be a beautiful venue for a nikah, mehndi or walima. Additionally there are several Masjids in Los Angeles. You could opt to host your nikah at at nearby Masjid followed by a walima or reception at Terranea Resort. Refer to this list to find Masjids in Southern California.
- Outside Catering? Yes
- Special Room Rate? May be an option
- Non-alcoholic Beverages Only? Yes
- Hospitality Room? Yes
- Horse Baraat? Yes
- Elephant Baraat? Yes
- Car Baraat? Yes
{Sikh Wedding Venue Features}
Terranea Resort would be a stunning venue for an Anand Karaj. However if you prefer a Gurdwara for your ceremony, you could host the reception at Terranea. There are three Gurdwaras that are pretty equidistant to Terranea Resort – 1 north of the resort and 2 that are west of the resort:
- Guru Ram Das Ashram is approximately 40 miles north of Terranea.
- The Gurdwara Singh Sabha and Buena Park Gurdwara are both in Buena Park and approximately 40 miles west of Terranea Resort.
- Ceremony Per Sikh Maryaada? Yes
- Outside Catering? Yes
- Special Room Rate? May be an option
- Consumption Bar Option? May be allowed
- Horse Baraat? Yes
- Elephant Baraat? Yes
- Car Baraat? Yes
- Hospitality Room? Yes
Note: the photos below are not from weddings at Terranea Resort. They’re for your reference to illustrate how other couples have setup an outdoor Anand Karaj. You might also like our guide on tips for a non-Gurdwara Anand Karaj.



{Western Wedding Venue Features}
Terranea Resort is very experienced in Western weddings. You can opt for outside catering, in-house catering or even a combo of both.
- Outside Catering? Yes
- Special Room Rate? Yes
- Consumption Bar Option? May be allowed
- Hospitality Room? Yes
{Two Ceremony Weddings}
If you are planning to have two ceremonies that honor each of your traditions and cultures Terranea Resort is happy to work with you on setup and logistics for a seamless day of celebration.
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