Plate
$270
Hotel Avg
$380
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
45km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in MalibuComplete guide for your wedding in Malibu
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Malibu, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Pacific coast glamour nestled between endless beaches and cinematic golden sunsets. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.5/10 in romanticism, Malibu offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Malibu has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Malibu
Main advantages
- Cinematic views of the Pacific Ocean with unmatched sunsets.
- Access to world-class wedding planners and elite vendors.
- Temperate Mediterranean-style climate almost year-round.
Points to keep in mind
- Extremely high prices for venue rentals and catering services.
- Unpredictable traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) for guest transport.
The style in Malibu
Dominant Style
Beach Luxury
Local Tradition
Barefoot cocktail party on the sand facing the Pacific at sunset
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Malibu
Calamigos Ranch
A historic canyon oasis with waterfalls and centuries-old oak trees.
Malibu Rocky Oaks
A mountaintop vineyard estate featuring a 360-degree infinity pool.
Adamson House
Historic Spanish Revival beachside estate with beautiful custom tilework.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Malibu
Precio medio: ~350€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Malibu
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Búsqueda en tiempo real con Google Flights
Que hacer en Malibu
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Malibu cost?
The average menu price per guest is over 250$. A full wedding for 100 guests easily ranges between $50,000 and $100,000.
What is the best month for a Malibu wedding?
September and October are ideal, escaping the early summer coastal fog ('June Gloom') while offering warm temperatures.
Is it easy for foreigners to get married in Malibu?
Yes, a marriage license can be obtained quickly from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk with valid passports.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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