Los Angeles River Center & Gardens

Setup, event, and breakdown included in 12-hour block Events with >100 guests require 2 hours for breakdown No events scheduled during January Penalty fee of $1,000.00 per hour for exceeding departure time Vehicles must vacate property by set departure time Overnight vehicles must be picked up by 10:00 AM next day Children over three years old counted in guest count San Fernando Courtyard lawn strictly for ceremonies, lawn games, and photography Cocktail hour/reception prohibited on San Fernando Courtyard lawn Fireplace wood must be provided by permittee No food allowed in fireplace Max two logs stacked at one time Two designated smoking areas; $1,000 penalty for smoking elsewhere Day of coordinator and cleanup crew required Trash must be removed from bins and thrown into dumpster Dance floors prohibited on tiled floors or lawns Stepping in, wading in, or decorating fountains prohibited Main Courtyard wooden doors may not be closed California building exhibit area may not be moved or covered Liquids/solids may not be dumped in planted areas, lawns, or drains Food/dirty dishes must not be left outside overnight Counters and sinks must be wiped clean; floors swept of major debris Fireworks and sparklers strictly prohibited Driveways and corridors must remain clear for emergency access Alcohol must be served by professional servers Alcohol must arrive before guests; no alcohol brought in after guests arrive Host bar required; no beverage sales without ABC permit Bar must close one hour before guest departure Security deposit required; 50% refund if canceled >8 months prior Forfeiture of all funds if canceled <8 months prior $1,500 fee for changing event date <8 months prior Table decor allowed; no decorations affixed to buildings, structures, trees, or vegetation No rice; bubbles or birdseed suggested Balloons, butterflies, doves, confetti, pom poms, silly string, or paper streamers prohibited Fresh flower petals allowed on San Fernando Courtyard lawn only Bubbles prohibited in fountains Balloons prohibited inside or outside facility Silk flower petals allowed on concrete patio; must be swept up Candles allowed in glass/metal holders on tables/bar; must be tall enough to contain flame Candle use may be prohibited during Red Flag conditions Battery operated candles preferred Generators over 7,500 watts require Fire Marshal/water truck Putt-putt generators (<7,500 watts) require 10lb ABC fire extinguisher All children must be supervised Pets allowed in ceremony on leash; must be in kennel/cage/carrier otherwise Service animals must remain on leash unless required for service