Indian weddings are wondrous affairs steeped in tradition and filled with ritual and celebration. With their many festivities over several days, it can be daunting to find a location that accommodates all of an Indian wedding’s gatherings and ceremonies. With its array of superb facilities, L.A. Banquets is the perfect answer. We’ve helped many couples celebrate their unions in Indian tradition. What’s more, from sangeet to mehndi to mandap and beyond, we know how to plan wonderful events that are affordable without sacrificing style. You’re welcome to choose from one of our preferred Indian caterers, or bring in your own favorite. Either way, skilled Anoush staff will be attentive, whether tray-passing, presiding at bountiful buffets, or presenting dinner with fine plated service or family-style. Our accomplished bartenders will delight with signature cocktails or mocktails as you wish. We offer a beautiful variety of ballrooms and smaller spaces for every step of your Indian wedding. For the Smaller Gatherings The Legacy Lounge in Glendale is an ideal space for sangeet or mehndi. Classic sophistication is the keynote, with seating for up to 64 guests at square tables designed for easy conversation. To highlight its intimate size, careful attention has been paid to every detail, with graceful sconces providing gentle lighting, and a burnished wood floor that complements any color scheme you choose for linens and flowers. There’s even space for performance or musical entertainment. Le Foyer Lounge in North Hollywood offers lavish ornamental details, tiled stone walls, spectacular carved arches, and a gently bubbling fountain. Le Foyer Lounge accommodates up to 70 guests and can be arranged with round dining tables or one long table down the center of the room. The front of the room also offers space for a stage if you’d like. The Brandview Patio in Glendale is just the spot to take advantage of our wonderful Southern California weather for a traditional event or for a casual parting brunch or luncheon. This spacious open air deck accommodates up to 100 guests under the warm daytime sun. The space features comfortable lounge seating and even a fire feature to keep guests cozy. For the Larger Events The Glenoaks Ballroom in Glendale is extravagantly appointed with classic architecture, handcrafted woodwork, high ceilings, imported marble, mirrored walls, and a 60-foot crystal chandelier that will take your reception to the next level of elegance. With 4,500 square feet to accommodate up to 450 people, this sophisticated ballroom imparts the style of yesteryear from the moment your guests step into the red-carpeted entry. The Glenoaks’ open floor plan allows for your choice of seating options on both sides of the gleaming white dance floor, and the bridal party can take its place at the head of the room in front of a crystal-encrusted backdrop. The Glenoaks Ballroom offers a generous stage and, if you wish, the room can be customized with an alternate dance floor and your choice of materials to drape the walls to fit your design scheme. The Brandview Ballroom in downtown Glendale offers a sophisticated venue with 13,000 square feet, and can host up to 550 guests. Located in the historic art deco-inspired Huntley-Evans building, this premier banquet hall retains elegant stylistic details reminiscent of a bygone era but has been completely renovated for modern convenience. Your guests will enter via an amazing spiral staircase featuring a two-story crystal chandelier. The ballroom has Italian onyx chandeliers, breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows, and a sparkling white dance floor. The space is completely customizable with seating and dance floor arrangements to suit your wishes. The Brandview also features a beautifully outfitted suite for the bride and her party to use for dressing or touch-ups during the reception. The Le Foyer Ballroom in North Hollywood has 5,500 square feet and can accommodate up to 550 guests who will enter through a foyer of imported Italian marble that features a breathtaking 25-foot fountain. The venue can be arranged to suit your needs, and the ballroom’s 16 arches and beautiful chandelier make a beautiful backdrop for any photos. Once dinner has been served, our lighting options can instantly transform your formal reception into a lively dance fest. Le Foyer also offers full butler service in its fully appointed bridal suite. All of our locations offer state-of-the-art lighting, Wi-Fi, full audiovisual capabilities, and valet parking. Whichever venues you choose, you’ll have at your disposal a talented and thoughtful L.A. Banquets event planner who can help you coordinate your catering, decorating, and other planning needs for a truly memorable wedding celebration.
If next June marks a milestone number of years since you graduated from high school, now is the time to start planning a spectacular reunion. It takes more time than you’d think to contact everyone and make all the arrangements. Plus, getting together with old friends to plan everything is half the fun. The first thing you’ve got to do is pick a date and find a venue. Happily for you, we’ve got four great locations, and one of them is going to be perfect for you. A Spectacular Reunion for a Big Crowd The Brandview Ballroom in downtown Glendale is the area’s premier event venue. Offering a sweeping 13,000 square feet of style and sophistication, it can more than comfortably host up to 550 guests. Located in the historic Art Deco-inspired Huntley-Evans building built in 1921, the ballroom has been completely renovated for modern convenience yet retains elegant stylistic details reminiscent of a bygone era. Guests will enter via a dramatic spiral staircase enhanced with gold-leafed railings and set off by a two-story crystal chandelier, giving each of your classmates the chance to make a grand entrance. The ballroom itself is graced with Italian onyx chandeliers, tufted walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The space is completely customizable with seating and dance floor arrangements to match your plans. There’s even room enough for your school’s whole pep squad to lead the crowd in a nostalgic cheer. In addition to the Brandview’s stunning bar, you can designate part of the ballroom as a comfortable cocktail lounge. Adjacent is the outdoor Brandview Patio, which you may include as an intimate spot for cocktails, conversation, and hookah, too, if you’d like. A Trip Back in Time for the Whole Class The Le Foyer Ballroom in North Hollywood is today’s answer to the luxury of old Hollywood. With 5,500 square feet of exquisite architectural detail, it can accommodate up to 550 guests who will enter through a foyer of imported Italian marble that features a breathtaking 25-foot fountain. The ballroom’s sixteen arches are highlighted by a dazzling chandelier, and the room can be arranged in any of a number of ways to create the setting that suits you. Once dinner has been served, our lighting options can instantly transform your reunion into a lively, nightclub-inspired dance fest for showing you’ve all still got the moves. Guests who would like some fresh air can stroll out onto the patio and enjoy a hookah bar while sipping cocktails. An Elegant Evening for Everyone The Glenoaks Ballroom in Glendale is extravagantly appointed with classic architecture, handcrafted woodwork, high ceilings, imported marble, mirrored walls, and a 60-foot crystal chandelier that will take your reunion to the next level of elegance. With 4,500 square feet to accommodate up to 450 people, this sophisticated ballroom imparts the allure of yesteryear from the moment your classmates step into the red-carpeted entry. The Glenoaks’ open floor plan allows for your choice of seating options on both sides of the gleaming white dance floor, and special presentations can be made in front of a crystal-encrusted backdrop. The ballroom also offers a generous stage for the program and musical entertainment. All of our ballrooms are complete with capacious dance floors, full audiovisual capabilities, Wi-Fi, and state-of-the-art lighting that can be tailored to suit the mood as your reunion progresses from cocktails, through dinner, and on to dancing. Each of the locations also offers convenient valet parking. Anoush catering is another reason to choose one of these impressive venues. Our master chefs delight in creating delectable fare, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan requests are handled with ease. Skilled staff will pamper everyone, whether you choose a buffet, bountiful family style dining, or fine plated service. Anoush bartenders will add special flair with signature cocktails. And whichever venue you select, you’ll have at your disposal a talented and thoughtful L.A. Banquets event planner to work with you and make sure your reunion is everything you want it to be. This is the ideal time to book your 2016 high school reunion to assure the date of your choice. If your class was small, or you don’t expect a crush of people, we also have spaces in Glendale and North Hollywood that are ideal for 100 or fewer guests and offer the same exceptional style and service.
By admin
September 23, 2015
If you’re looking for a wedding location in Glendale, your choice couldn’t be easier. You don’t have to search any further than these five exquisite venues, each with a personality of its own to lend its special magic to the wedding of your dreams. We’ve listed them here from largest to smallest capacity, but whether designed for more than five hundred guests or fewer than one hundred, every single one of our locations is complete with the luxury details that will make your wedding stand out. 1. Is Your Dream an Opulent Wedding With 550 Guests? The Brandview Ballroom in downtown Glendale is the area’s premier banquet hall. It offers a spacious 13,000 square feet of style and sophistication, and can more than comfortably host up to 550 guests. Located in the historic art deco-inspired Huntley-Evans building built in 1921, the ballroom been completely renovated for modern convenience but retains elegant stylistic details reminiscent of a bygone era. Your guests will enter via an awe-inspiring spiral staircase enhanced with gold-leafed railings and boasting a two-story crystal chandelier that gives new meaning to the term grand entrance. The ballroom itself is graced with Italian onyx chandeliers, tufted walls, breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows, and a sparkling white dance floor. The space is completely customizable with seating and dance floor arrangements to suit your wishes, and in addition to the Brandview’s stunning bar, you can designate part of the space as a luxurious cocktail lounge. Just a few steps away is the outdoor Patio at Brandview, which you may want to include in your reception as an intimate spot for your guests to enjoy conversation and hookah. The Brandview features full audiovisual capabilities and Wi-Fi, and a beautifully outfitted suite for the bride and her party to use for dressing or touch-ups during the reception. 2. Is Your Perfect Wedding a Grand Affair With 450 Guests? The Glenoaks Ballroom is extravagantly appointed with classic architecture, handcrafted woodwork, high ceilings, imported marble, mirrored walls, and a 60-foot crystal chandelier that will take your wedding to the next level of elegance. With 4,500 square feet to accommodate up to 450 people, this sophisticated ballroom imparts the Hollywood style of yesteryear from the moment your guests step into the red-carpeted entry. The Glenoaks’ open floor plan allows for your choice of seating options on both sides of the gleaming white dance floor, and the bridal party can take their places at the head of the room where they will be seated in front of a crystal-encrusted backdrop. The Glenoaks Ballroom also offers a generous stage for musical entertainment and toasts. If you wish, the room can be customized with an alternate dance floor and your choice of materials to drape the walls to fit your personal design scheme. The Glenoaks Ballroom features full audiovisual capabilities, Wi-Fi, and state-of-the art lighting that can be tailored to suit the mood as your reception progresses from cocktails, through dinner, and on to dancing. 3. Are You Hoping for an Open-Air Wedding With 100 Guests? The Brandview Patio is just the spot to take advantage of our wonderful Southern California weather. This spacious open air deck accommodates up to 100 guests for a marriage ceremony and reception under the warm daytime sun or an evening’s star-filled sky. This contemporary space can be arranged to suit whatever you have in mind, and your plans can include comfortable lounge seating near the bar. The patio’s fountains add soft ambiance to the background, and there’s even a fire feature to keep guests cozy if the evening turns cool. Catering at all of these distinctive Glendale locations is by Anoush and its exemplary service staff, with Anoush Signature bartenders to add special flair. All locations offer valet parking. Whichever venue you choose, you’ll have at your disposal a talented and thoughtful L.A. Banquets event planner to work with you and make sure your every expectation is surpassed.
A birthday is something to celebrate, whether it’s a 1st or a 100th. The Los Angeles area offers many venues, but the trick is to find a location that’s exciting and different and that will make the event memorable for everyone involved. You don’t have to search any further than these very special places: 1. A Pull-Out-All-the-Stops Bash for a Crowd For celebrating a major milestone birthday and inviting everyone you know, the Glenoaks Ballroom in Glendale can accommodate up to 450 people in a spacious 4,500 square feet extravagantly appointed with classic architecture, handcrafted woodwork, high ceilings, imported marble, mirrored walls, and a 60-foot crystal chandelier that will take your event to the next level of elegance. This sophisticated ballroom imparts the Hollywood style of yesteryear from the moment your guests step into the red-carpeted entry. The Glenoaks’ open floor plan allows for your choice of seating options on both sides of the gleaming white dance floor — comfortable cocktail lounge on one side and dining tables on the other, for example — and the celebrant and special guests can take their places at the head of the room where they will be seated in front of a crystal-encrusted backdrop. The Glenoaks Ballroom also offers a generous stage for musical and other entertainment. If you wish, the room can be customized with an alternate dance floor and your choice of materials to drape the walls to fit your personal design scheme. The Glenoaks Ballroom features full audiovisual capabilities, Wi-Fi, and state-of-the art lighting that can be tailored to suit the mood as your party progresses from cocktails, through dinner, and on to dancing until the wee hours. 2. A Party That Feels Like a Movie Premiere Le Foyer Lounge in NoHo offers an ambiance that is pure Old Hollywood, with lavish ornamental details, tiled stone walls, spectacular carved arches, and a gently bubbling fountain. Le Foyer Lounge accommodates up to 70 guests and can be arranged with round dining tables or one long table down the center of the room. The cozy bar can be set up for cocktails, or you can offer tray passed service. The front of the room offers space for a stage if you like, the ideal spot for live music or a DJ. 3. A Sophisticated Soiree The Galleria Lounge in Glendale is another ideal space for a smaller gathering to celebrate in style. Classic sophistication is the keynote, with seating for up to 64 guests at square tables designed for easy conversation. Despite its small size, careful attention has been paid to every detail, with detailed pale ivory walls, graceful sconces providing gentle lighting, and a burnished wood floor that complements any color scheme you choose for linens and flowers. There’s even a dedicated dance floor and space for a musical combo or DJ. 4. A Birthday Party for the Younger Set The Brandview Patio in Glendale is just the spot to celebrate under the sun in more contemporary, casual style and with plenty of room for the kids to have fun. This spacious outdoor deck accommodates up to 100 guests and can be arranged to suit whatever you have in mind. Your plans can include buffet or plated service at round tables, cozy lounge seating, and even a bar set up to dispense ice cream sundaes. The patio’s fountains add soft ambiance to the background, but the sky is literally the limit for adding musical or other entertainment. Of course the Brandview Patio is also available for more grown-up birthday parties, whether daytime or beneath the nighttime stars. Catering at all of these distinctive locations is by Anoush and its exemplary service staff, with Anoush Signature bartenders to add special flair. All locations offer valet parking. Whichever venue you choose, you’ll have at your disposal a talented and thoughtful L.A. Banquets event planner to work with you and make sure your every expectation is not only met but surpassed.
It’s always cause for joy when two people find each other and fall in love, not always an easy thing to do in this world. Now that laws are changing with the times, and marriage in California and other states is available to same-sex couples, we’d like to help you celebrate. To begin, we have a staff of wedding planners committed to making your wedding everything you want it to be. Our collaborative team and hand-picked vendors will work with you to get every detail just right, from flower arrangements to table settings, from food to décor, from the lighting to the music. Creating new traditions or honoring the old, we will move mountains to make sure your special day is flawless. We Can Help You Plan the Wedding of Your Dreams For smaller events, our modern Legacy Lounge and lavish Le Foyer Lounge each accommodates 70 guests, and the new open air Patio at Brandview accommodates 100 guests and is ideal for daytime or nighttime weddings. For larger events, consider the Legacy Ballroom, Glenoaks Ballroom, Brandview Ballroom, or Le Foyer Ballroom. Look through our image gallery for full 360-degree tours of each space. If you don’t have the picture of your perfect wedding in mind yet, our planners will listen to your ideas and use their own experience and expertise to bring them together in the most creative and cost-effective way possible. It’s Your Special Day — Make the Most of It Many same-sex couples want to put their own spin on what’s always been the typical wedding reception, breaking away from the routine that calls for a first dance, a dance with parents, a cake-cutting, and a bouquet (or boutonniere) toss. We say go for it! Your wedding should reflect your own taste and personalities, and should be a day made to order for the two of you. You may want a cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner, or decide to have a lavish cocktail buffet instead. Our catering and bartending staff will be delighted to create a custom menu that suits your style and is presented with impeccable flair. We’re also happy to help you locate entertainment that will keep your guests engaged without the traditional wedding formula. As you know, the Los Angeles area has many fine professional musicians and performers who can add a special touch to the festivities. For example, you may not want to hire the entire 250-strong Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, but members of the chorus are available to perform for you in groups ranging from a dozen to one hundred voices and are certain to bring the house down. At the other end of the spectrum, there are wonderful solo pianists, cellists, and classical guitar players, as well as anything else you can imagine. Same-sex couples are forging new territory and making new traditions, and L.A. Banquets is eager to make the experience an authentic expression of your commitment and a true joy for you and your guests.
By admin
November 24, 2014
Milestone birthdays are something worth celebrating. And when you steer a company that plans and caters parties for other people, you know how to celebrate in style. When L.A. Banquets’ CEO Vrej Sarkissian took over the Glenoaks Ballroom to host 200 people in honor of his 40th birthday, that style was hard to miss. Vrej’s wife Ani Keshishian transformed the already elegant ballroom to reflect the guest of honor’s personality, draping the walls and ceiling, and bringing in black carpets and a gleaming black dance floor. Ani created a lounge in half of the room, and placed five long rows of transparent Plexiglas tables and chairs to extend throughout the other half for seating reminiscent of a royal banquet.Red roses were everywhere: 4,000 of them massed in high and low arrangements down the centers of the tables. Candle light shone from floating votives in tall crystal holders and from pillars in suspended glass bubbles.The whole feel of the event was completely magical. For a remarkable 360-degree tour of the re-imagined ballroom, click here. A server dressed as a champagne table set the festive mood and welcomed guests as they entered. Inside the ballroom, the array of appetizers prepared by Anoush’s chefs was dizzying.Among the tray-passed specialties were lobster skewers with watermelon and feta cheese, tuna tartare with cucumber and sesame seeds, fig bouche with Gorgonzola mousse, beef sliders with sharp cheddar and onion jam on brioche, and ceviche toast points served with cucumber gazpacho shooters. Served table-side were risotto croquettes with saffron aioli, flank steak skewers with Peruvian chimichurri, chicken satay with coconut-peanut dipping sauce, and mini cheese beoreks. A magnificent display of European cheeses and charcuterie was surrounded by fresh fruits, nuts, and breads, and yet another display offered Mediterranean, French, Spanish, and California-style olives. As if those weren’t enough, there was also eggplant caviar, hummus, baba ghanouj, mouhammara, kimchee, and tzatziki. In the cocktail area, the stunning,mirrored bar featured flaming alcohol shots and a full selection of premium liquor, including Anoush Signature Cognac. Poster-size photographs of Vrej as a child lined the walls in mirrored frames. Every surface reflected light and added to the magical feel of the evening. And just when the guests thought there simply couldn’t be any more food in the Anoush kitchen, dinner was served:Waldorf salad with figs, green apples, goat cheese, candied pecans and balsamic vinaigrette, followed by lamb chops and kabobs of chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables. Then, an astonishing and strikingly decorated five-tier upside-down birthday cake was presented, and Vrej blew out the candles as family, friends, and the entire L.A. Banquets and Anoush Catering staff cheered. Renowned Armenian singer Tigan (Tiko) Asatryan entertained to accompaniment from his six-piece band as guests took to the dance floor under dramatic red laser lights.Everyone was having such a wonderful time that the party went on until the wee hours of the morning. It was an extraordinarily special night for Vrej because he and his beautiful wife Ani were married in the Glenoaks Ballroom in 2002, and it was also in that room that they celebrated the christenings of their children. We wish them many more joy-filled occasions to share. Check out this sensational time-lapse view of the party from start to finish: Venue: Glenoaks Ballroom by L.A. Banquets Catering: Anoush Catering Entertainment: TigranAsatryan, AraMartirosyan, Highclassdj Serge, SamvelSahakyan, Vic Antonyan Flowers: Petals LA Video & Photo: Jay Jay Productions Planner: Terri Castillo, Bellisimo Events Mixology: MasisMkrtchyan, Anoush Catering Signature Bar Cake: Ruben’s Cakes Rentals: White Night Rentals, CMC Rentals
By admin
October 13, 2014
