Weddings at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Weddings at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Downtown Los Angeles are intimate, fun, and feel like a private oasis away from the bustle of the city. Here’s your guide to weddings at this hidden gem venue!
About Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
The Japanese American Cultural and Community Center opened in Little Tokyo in 1980 and was founded with the vision that the site would be home to a celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture, art, and tradition. Since then, the space has hosted countless community-produced events, performances, and exhibitions.
Weddings at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Wedding ceremonies at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center are hosted in the James Irvine Japanese Garden. This gorgeous outdoor haven has a capacity for 30-55 guests. A 170-foot stream flows throughout the space. The stone pathways that run throughout the garden allow for couples to get married at an elevated spot where all the guests can have a great view as you say “I do.”
Wedding Receptions at JACCC
Wedding receptions are held in the Toshizo Watanabe Culinary Cultural Center Event Space. It’s a large banquet room space with really cool light fixtures (they remind me of glowing jellyfish). Two sides of the room feature large glass doors that open to the outdoor space, which is great for having an open-air feel and allowing guests to flow from space to space during your event.
Bridal Suite
For weddings at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, there is a modestly-sized bridal suite on-site that makes it a convenient place to put on the finishing touches before you head down the aisle. It also gives you and your bridal party a secure place to store personal belongings during the event. The room features a vanity space, wall hooks (great for hanging your gown), a large ottoman, and two of the walls are floor-to-ceiling mirrors.
Services & Costs
JACCC offers couples the option to use their catering and bar or bring in your own.
For weddings at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Ceremony costs start at $2500, and Receptions start at $5950. Site fees include access to the bridal suite, tables, chairs, and setup.
Contact & Booking for JACCC Weddings
You can visit JACCC’s website for more information on how to host your wedding at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center.
Wedding Photography at JACCC
The James Irvine Japanese Garden makes for beautiful wedding photos! The space features a 170-ft stream, a cute little bridge, and plenty of lush green foliage that makes for a dreamy backdrop.
Still need a photographer for the big day? I’d love to help you get amazing photos from your wedding at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (or anywhere else you might be hosting!). Contact me for more information and a personalized photography quote.
