Taking a Tour of Hummingbird Nest Ranch!

With FOUR incredible main venues on the Hummingbird Nest Ranch property, the Jamison Events team couldn’t pass up the chance to tour this wedding venue site! With Ariel, from Magnolia West Photography, able to capture the incredible tour moments — here’s what we discovered, so you don’t have to.

Hummingbird Nest Ranch is one of Simi Valley’s best kept secrets AND a spectacular site for special events including weddings, private parties, movie/tv and photo shoots…

This extraordinary property has “an exquisite main villa with regal Spanish architecture and décor, a gorgeous array of outdoor spaces perfect for ceremonies, receptions and private events, giving guests a feeling of unsurpassed warmth and luxury.”

We had a full touring day ahead of us, so we took a golf cart around the venue with the welcoming representatives from Hummingbird Nest Ranch. As we visited each of the 4 wedding venue locations, the sales rep was able to show us incredible inspiration photos of how to use each space. Scroll down below to see each of the four sites!

1. The Villas

This venue site is located in front of the main house, with a gorgeous courtyard and rippling fountain in the center. Lush plants fill the empty space and bring life to this location. If you love this location, you can find inspiration photos HERE. This wedding spot is also right by where the couple and guests can book villas for the entire weekend!

2. The Sitting Bull

From the Villas, we took a golf cart to this beautiful Italian courtyard space with olive trees and brick walls. This space reminded me of an Italian piazza, which can perfectly fit a luxurious cocktail hour. You will find lush green bushes and trees as well, with a lovely blue pool for admiring OR a post-wedding dip! Find wedding inspiration photos for the Sitting Bull HERE.

3. The Main Barn

The main barn is a breathtaking, high ceiling space that is perfect for a romantic or country style. We were so impressed by how large the indoor space was; 300 horses could have fit! You can fill this space with a laid-back vibe or elevate the space with drapery and and pops of greenery. While the indoor space is lovely, you can also host a wedding on the outdoor space on the lake & lawn area. Find wedding inspiration photos HERE.

4. Q Vineyards by Hummingbird

Q Vineyards is the all inclusive venue, in conjunction with Command Performance catering. This location has a helicopter pad, and a barn with twinkle lights inside. Keep an eye out in August for a styled shoot COMING SOON, with all wedding inspiration on how to use this event space!

After touring each STUNNING location, here are few things to know if you book the Hummingbird Nest Ranch for your wedding:

Wedding Planning Tips & Things to Know

1. There are some wonderful accommodations such as: 24-hour rental of the event space, bridal party dressing suite, dumpsters on site for vendor trash disposal, restrooms & restroom attendants.

2. You will find the most beautiful onsite villas to rent for guests and/or the bride & groom! You can rent them for the entire weekend, plus, they are affordable! (Q Vineyard does not include overnight stay)

3. Hummingbird Nest offers a list of exclusive catering companies from which events are required to select their catering vendor. They offer many diverse caterers, with many ethnic and Kosher options.

4. If you need wedding transportation, their vendor Performance Limo LA by Scott Rouge (transportation is required at Q Vineyards).

5. This venue requires security and valet (which is always a great addition to your wedding), through exclusive companies, to be contracted separately at an additional cost.

6. Lastly, the cost of this venue is determined specific to each wedding. Everyone has different budgets, but expect to spend a minimum of $70,000 for most Villa or Sitting Bull weddings. For Q Vineyard weddings, expect to spend a minimum of $40,000.

Check out the Hummingbird Nest Ranch website for more info! And follow on insta: @hummingbirdnestevents

Ariel Nuñez

AND This entire blog wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Ariel, at Magnolia West Photography’s stunning photos of the Hummingbird Nest Ranch! She will be joining Jamison Events on quite a few more venue tours adventures this year so look out for that too! You can find her socials, website, and more HERE to learn more about her.

Katie & Ryan - Riviera Mansion Wedding in Santa Barbara

This couple’s wedding was held at one of my favorite venues, the Riviera Mansion! However, when Katie and Ryan booked Jamison Events, they originally had a venue set in Santa Barbara at a private estate. Due to the pandemic, that option fell through, so they had to find a new venue and Riviera Mansion ended up being the perfect option for their big day!

The Riviera Mansion has a historic, castle-like vibe, so the décor & design the couple had Jamison Events help create was a mix of modern set in a charming private estate venue. It translated beautifully.

My favorite part of the décor aspect was the Ghost Chiavari Chairs. Oh gosh—and I personally had not worked with Chiavari Chairs as a ghost chair before, so I was really excited about it!! In searching for these special chairs, I found Three Little Birds Event Rentals and we were a match made in heaven. Such a great company to work with- we now have several weddings in the further together. 

Another fun design idea Katie wanted was a champagne wall — we did a unique spin on a champagne wall, by adding a place card in each glass. This was a nice way to offer a glass of champagne and have guests find their seats. 

One note we did run into- anytime a slight breeze would hit, the cards would fly off. Ha! So we did ALL we could to make sure it looked picture perfect for guests when it was time to reveal the champagne wall. 

Events from the BIG DAY —

Katie and Ryan did something extra special during their first look, they each read their own personal vows to each other. This was an intimate moment with just the two of them and it made it extra special. 

Then Katie and Ryan had their Ceremony on the Lawn, as you can see from these photos below.

And while guests were enjoying Cocktail hour and Dinner, we worked hard to flip the Lawn for the dancing portion of the night!

For the reception & dancing, Katie had a stunning dress-change so she was comfortable to dance the night away. Her caped short dress was literally stunning!!

Ashley & Andrew - Candle Lit, Romantic Franciscan Gardens Wedding

Tucked away in the heart of San Juan Capistrano is the beautiful San Franciscan Gardens. This venue is a LITERAL romantic hideaway wedding venue with historic charm. From the elegant wooden gates to the flourishing fountain, this garden is blossoming with opportunity!

The lucky couple who I got to work with were Ashley and Andrew, who originally booked me at their venue in Ventura County. However, after the pandemic shut downs, they decided to get married closer to home in Orange County.

I have to say, it was my first chance to work at the Franciscan Gardens and I’m obsessed!

Also, I got to work in tandem with 24 Carrot Catering for the first time; a delicious, elevated catering company located in Costa Mesa. They are known for luxury events within LA and they did not disappoint! Professional, easy to work with and on top of everything!

On the big day, Ashley and Andrew did their first look at the Mission, which I highly recommend to any couples having their wedding at the Franciscan Gardens. It was an easy walking distance from the venue.

The entire event was candle lit, romantic, luxury and fun! Everyone could feel the bliss and romance that Jamison Events dreamed up for this special couple. You could say the design was pulled straight from a romantic novel. And their guests danced the night away.

A HUGE thank you to these people & vendors, because without them, none of this would be possible!

Amazing vendors included-
Venue @franciscangardens
Planning @jamisonevents
Photography @karareynoldsphoto
Catering @24carrotscatering
Florals @jlfloralboutique
DJ @djcavemanla
Cake @serranoscakes
Churros @jrschurros
Beauty @beautybylex_xoxo

Dana & Scott - A Romantic Boho Wedding at Spanish Hills Club

Dana and Scott’s romantic boho wedding at the Spanish Hills Club was nothing short of an absolute DREAM ! Jamison Events had the honor of working with this couple for full wedding planning, which means they got a custom moodboard and other useful resources to build their wedding from top to bottom.

Their vibe was overall a gorgeous romantic, fall aesthetic with pampas grass and greenery. Dana and Scott had such a unique color palette as well with terracotta, rust, grey, white and greens! I absolutely loved it; check out pictures from ceremony and reception below.

As you can tell from these BEAUTIFUL photos, Dana and Scott hired one of my favorite photographers; Nicole Henshaw, who always nails the romantic boho vibe in her editing style & coloring.

The wedding day was overall such a fun production, especially since the couple were both genuinely kind human beings, mellow, and a joy to work with!

See a wedding vendor you might want to inquire for your wedding? Here’s a list of all the awesome vendors that put together D + S’s big day!

Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Associate Planner @coordinationbycasanova
Photographer @nicolehenshawphoto
Video @mr.lokiproductions
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @fairytalehairandmakeup
Florist @b_besame
Cake @sweetartbakeshop

Jake & Katelyn - A Breathtaking Wedding in Rancho Vista Dedios

Watch this beautiful wedding unfold in the Santa Rosa Valley. Jake and Katelyn were married at this newer venue, Rancho Vista Dios, which is on a mountain overlooking the valley and also filled with beautiful twisting trees that will ensure beautiful wedding photos.

Cred: Michael Anthony Photography

See this gorgeous ceremony view at this home venue below! The homeowner of this venue handmade the door that lead to the Ceremony processional, creating a rustic and traditional scene.

Their wedding colors were blue, gold, and burnt orange with natural brown tones from the trees and wooden signage. See the aisle décor, welcome table, reception area, cake table, etc. + Check out their fun bridal party!

Overall, Jake and Katelyn had a relaxed, romantic design that embraced the fall season. Don’t miss their choice of catering: The Habit Burger Grill! The reception + dinner was such a hit !!

Congratulations Jake & Katelyn! Here are all the vendors involved in this gorgeous wedding:

Venue #ranchovistadedios
Planning @jamisonevents
Food Truck @habitburgergrill
Bar @nationalbartendingto
Video @austinhatchervisuals
Photo @michaelanthonyphotography
DJ @bouquetsound @jasonwesley_
Flowers @staceyspetalsandstems
Rentals @partypleasers
Restrooms @luxflush
Production Assistants-
@coordinationbycasanova
@bffjencreations

Sarah and Harry's Romantic Fall Wedding - Los Robles Greens

For a family-centered wedding in the peaceful outdoors, enjoy this beautiful November wedding with subtle white pumpkin and burgundy details for Sarah and Harry!

This wedding was traditional Jewish, with a large wedding party, lots of guests, and beautiful colors. The men wore blue suits and the ladies wore burgundy dresses. To keep the colors soft and romantic, many of the colors shared similar shades of burgundy and minimal decor.

For this wedding I had the opportunity to work with one of my favorite florists, Village Florist. She did all of the bouquets, centerpieces, ceremony altar arrangements, and added florals to the cake.

I loved seeing all of the beautiful Jewish traditions, like for the Ketubah signing, they had a beautiful and private lounge area away from the arriving guests, which made a perfect spot for that tradition. 

Occasionally a Jewish wedding will require a Kosher meal offered. For this wedding, we only needed one meal. That meal was brought in by Herzog Winery and we serve fully Kosher utensils with the meal to ensure all needs are met.

Overall, the couple was celebrated their wedding with a warm, welcoming embrace from all of their family and it turned out to be such a great night! A huge thank you to all of the vendors involved:

Venue @eventslrg

Photo @campbellfamilyphotography

Florist @villageflorist

DJ @djsotaentertainment

Desserts @kupcake_kitchen

Beauty @mobileradiance

Production Assistant @coordinationbycasanova