As people looked toward the West during the mid 19th-century, the presence of African-American cowboys in the cattle herding industry was overshadowed by depictions of a romanticized frontier at the reign of White cowboys. In Southern California, cattle ranchers like Rancho Los Cerritos ownder John Temple were being swept away with the booming demand[…]
Reverend Hathaway’s Fight for Freedom
By Rancho Intern Uncategorized Feb 18, 2017
Guess who was published in The Knot?
Gallery By Rancho Staff Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Receptions, Uncategorized, Weddings Feb 13, 2017
…We were! The Rancho was so excited to hear that we were featured in The Knot California for their spring/summer issue. The ceremony was beautiful and we couldn’t be happier that this wedding made history!
Behind the Scenes of our Styled Shoot 2017
Gallery By Rancho Staff Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Receptions, Uncategorized, Weddings Feb 13, 2017
This past month we hosted our first Styled Shoot of 2017! It went so well and the vendors*, as well as the Rancho, had a great time. We will post the professional pictures soon, but in the meantime enjoy a couple of behind-the-scenes shots! *If you would like to know which vendors we worked[…]
Parlor Games for a Victorian Thanksgiving
By Rancho Staff Uncategorized Nov 17, 2016
Thanksgiving is almost here, and we thought it would be fun to look at some of the parlor games popular at the turn of the last century. We especially enjoyed this one, from “Games for All Occasions” by Mary E. Blain, published in 1909. NUTS TO CRACK Pass pencils and paper to each guest with the[…]
Kim and Jim Scott Wedding
Gallery By Rancho Staff Cermonies, Engagement Photos, Events, Receptions, Uncategorized, Weddings Nov 03, 2016
The bride and groom may have gotten married in a church, but they celebrated with us at Rancho Los Cerritos! They hosted with signature drinks, bean bag toss, and lots of dancing. The decor was adorable and fit in perfectly with the beautiful rancho scenery. Their wedding was nothing short of a good time!
Newest Member of Rancho Los Cerritos
By Rancho Staff Events, Long Beach, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events, Visitor Information, volunteers Oct 03, 2016
We are happy to introduce Nora Cristobal as one of our newest members of the Rancho Los Cerritos staff! She will be helping with all things Wedding/Event related. If you have any questions about booking, setting up a walk-through, or our preferred vendors please do not hesitate to contact her. Nora’s info is as follows:[…]