VIP Events and Weddings

What VIP Events and Weddings does

VIP Events and Weddings LLC is a privately held, Dana Point, California-based venue aggregation and event planning company founded in 2008. The company acquires exclusive contracts with luxurious private venues — estates, mansions, vineyards, and ranches — across Southern California and bundles them with full-service event production under the "Venues In Paradise" brand. Its active portfolio comprises five named venues: The Amalfi Mansion (32,000 sq. ft., Orange County, capacity 250), Villa Contempo Vineyard Estate (10-bedroom estate in Orange, capacity 350), Malibu Oaks Vineyard Estate (Tuscan-style Malibu mansion, capacity 150), Shangri-La Ranch (Thai-inspired Temecula Valley retreat, capacity 175), and Villa Bella Vina (20-acre Malibu Wine Country estate, capacity 120). Many venues are described as exclusive to the company and unavailable elsewhere.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a website portfolio (browse, inquire, schedule tours), supplemented by phone-based sales (866-957-2228) and a single inquiries email. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by venue, date, and event requirements. The company serves four customer segments: wedding couples and corporate event planners (primary), plus social event hosts (Quinceañeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, galas) and photography/film productions (secondary). Geographic scope is restricted to Southern California, and headcount is reported at 11-50 employees. Sean Strelec is identified as CEO. The company is independent, with no institutional investors, parent entity, subsidiaries, or public-market listing disclosed. No patents, awards, regulatory actions, M&A, or external partnerships are evidenced in the source data.

Name

VIP Events and Weddings

Legal name

VIP Events and Weddings LLC

Website

https://vipeventsandweddings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VIP Events and Weddings is a private Southern California venue aggregator and event planner that holds exclusive contracts on five luxury estate venues (mansions, vineyards, a ranch) and serves wedding couples, corporate clients, and social event hosts with full-service event production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHAAAK

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

SECONDARYHSACABAM

Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Wedding Planning & Bridal Services

SECONDARYHSACABAD

Destination Wedding Planning

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Wedding Planning & Bridal Services

SECONDARYTHAMAEAA

Ultra-Luxury Villas & Estates

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Luxury Villas & Premium Rentals

Keywords

• Private estate venues
• Wedding venue rental
• Event planning services
• Luxury event venues
• Corporate event spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Dana Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

VIP Events and Weddings acquires exclusive contracts with private estates, mansions, vineyards, and unique properties across Southern California and rents these venues to customers while providing full-service event planning and production. Its portfolio spans five named estate venues (The Amalfi Mansion, Villa Contempo Vineyard Estate, Malibu Oaks Vineyard Estate, Shangri-La Ranch, and Villa Bella Vina) and serves weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and production shoots.

Product overview

VIP Events and Weddings operates under the 'Venues In Paradise' brand as the premier venue and events company in Southern California. The company acquires exclusive contracts with luxurious private venues including Estates, Mansions, Yachts, Islands, Vineyards, and Castles. Their portfolio consists of six distinct venue products: The Amalfi Mansion (32,000 sq. ft. European-style estate in Orange County, capacity 250), Villa Contempo Vineyard Estate (10-bedroom, 5-acre estate in Orange with canyon views, capacity 350), Malibu Oaks Vineyard Estate (Tuscan-style mansion in Malibu with mountain views, capacity 150), Shangri-La Ranch (Thai-inspired retreat in Temecula wine country, capacity 175), and Villa Bella Vina (20-acre Malibu vineyard estate, capacity 120). The company provides event planning and execution services for various occasions including weddings, Quinceaneras, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, charity functions, and product launches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venues In Paradise Brand and tagline covering VIP Events and Weddings' portfolio of luxury private estate venues for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations across Southern California.
• The Amalfi Mansion A 32,000 sq. ft. European-inspired luxury mansion venue in Orange County, CA featuring 10-foot crystal chandeliers, 35-foot ceilings, marble floors, a rock scape pool with grotto and waterfalls, and dual sweeping staircases; capacity 250 guests. Targeted at couples and event planners seeking a grand private estate for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations.
• Villa Contempo Vineyard Estate A 10-bedroom rustic modern vineyard estate on 5 acres in Orange, CA featuring 30-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, canyon and mountain views, a 5,600 sq. ft. guest house, indoor/outdoor pools, waterfalls, grottos, media rooms, and luxury overnight accommodations; capacity 350 guests. Targeted at large weddings, corporate gatherings, and multi-day celebrations.
• Malibu Oaks Vineyard Estate A private Tuscan-style mansion in Malibu, CA with 360-degree views of the Santa Monica Mountains and rolling hillsides, including an outdoor reception poolside area; capacity 150 guests. Targeted at weddings, receptions, and corporate events requiring scenic mountain and vineyard backdrops.
• Shangri-La Ranch A Thai-inspired Buddhist-owned estate retreat in Temecula Valley wine country featuring a glass infinity pool, 400-year-old hand-built Thai courtyard entry doors, statues and artifacts, yoga/massage/meditation rooms, and luxury overnight accommodations on a two-acre flat grassy lawn shaded by 200-year-old oak and sycamore trees; capacity 175 guests. Targeted at weddings, retreats, and cultural celebrations.
• Villa Bella Vina A private Malibu Wine Country vineyard estate on 20 acres featuring ocean and vineyard views, lush tropical gardens, and two ceremony locations (Fountain View Garden and Vineyard Garden); capacity 120 guests. Targeted at weddings, receptions, and photo shoots.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tagvenue: Online marketplace for booking private and unique event spaces for parties, weddings, and corporate events. Comparable venue-aggregation model with a similar focus on non-traditional event locations.
• Here Comes The Guide: Wedding venue directory and marketplace primarily serving the Western US. Directly comparable as an aggregator of event and wedding venues with a strong regional focus overlapping with VIP Events and Weddings' SoCal market.
• Peerspace: Online marketplace for booking unique event spaces by the hour, including private estates and mansions. Directly comparable as a venue aggregator targeting event planners and hosts, though operates as a marketplace versus an exclusive-contract model.
• Splacer: Marketplace for unique and unusual event spaces, including private residences and estates. Comparable as a curated venue aggregator serving similar customer segments (weddings, corporate, photo/film) with online booking.

Broad incumbents

• Eventbrite: Large-scale event ticketing and registration platform with venue directory components. Comparable as an event services platform though focused on ticketed public events rather than private luxury bookings.
• Cvent: Enterprise event management platform with venue sourcing tools. Comparable in the corporate event segment though serves a different (enterprise) customer profile and does not specialize in luxury private estates.
• The Knot Worldwide: Largest US wedding planning platform including venue marketplace, vendor directory, and planning tools. Comparable as a wedding venue lead-generation channel, though operates at much larger scale and serves the full wedding stack.

Regional players

• Calamigos Ranch: Malibu-area luxury event and wedding venue offering private ranch settings. Comparable as a premium SoCal private estate venue serving similar high-end wedding and corporate clientele.
• Bella Vista Groves: Private estate and vineyard wedding venue in Southern California. Comparable as a high-end private SoCal estate venue competing for the same wedding and corporate client base.

Others

• Pelican Hill Resort: Luxury coastal resort in Orange County with dedicated wedding and event venues. Comparable as a competing premium SoCal venue for high-end weddings, though operates as an owned-asset resort rather than a venue aggregator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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