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The whole celebration will take place in the heart of the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
Venue
Information
Bearded Beagle (Outdoors)
5820 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Ebell Club (Indoors)
131 S Ave 57, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Dress Code
Colorful Cocktail + Ethiopian Formalwear
Think cocktail attire but we encourage you to have some fun with it. We would love to see you in bright colors, playful patterns, and anything that feels festive and joyful. A little unexpected is very welcome. No colors are off limits (traditional Ethiopian dresses are almost always white or ivory). Do not worry about “outshining the bride”, Tana said she’d love to see you try! It’s no secret we’re maximalists.
Suit jackets are optional, but we love a good tie (yes bolo ties count!). Come polished, comfortable, and ready to celebrate. If it makes you feel good and brings some color to the party, it’s perfect.
Formal Ethiopian traditional clothing is very much welcomed and encouraged.
Please keep in mind the Ceremony space is two blocks away from the reception location so we recommend comfortable shoes!
Schedule
We’ll be adding a page devoted to the timeline,
but the core schedule is below :)
3:00: Ceremony Start (Bearded Beagle)
3:30: Cocktail Hour (Bearded Beagle)
5:00: Dinner + Live Ethiopian Bands (Ebell Club)
6:00 - 12:00: Drinkin’ & Dancin’ (Ebell Club)
Parking
Highland Park has plenty of parking, but it’s primarily metered street parking, throughout the neighborhood. We recommend taking an Uber or rideshare, or using the train where possible for the easiest experience.
If you are driving, please note you will need to pay attention to posted signage and time limits. There is also a parking app you can use to pay for metered parking in 3-hour increments, which makes things much more convenient if you plan to leave your car in one spot while you explore or attend the event.
What’s With the Chicken Boy?
The Chicken Boy is a quirky and beloved piece of local history in Highland Park that captures the neighborhood’s creative spirit. Built in the 1960s as a roadside attraction on Route 66, he originally stood outside a fried chicken restaurant and is part of a group of large advertising figures known as Muffler Men, but his chicken head and bucket make him especially memorable.
After the restaurant closed, he was nearly lost until artist Amy Inouye saved and stored him over a few years before reinstalling him in Highland Park in 2010, where he has since become a symbol of preservation, community effort, and the playful character that defines the area. Keep an eye out when you're in the neighborhood! He’s hard to miss 🐔
Gifts and Wedding Registery
It’s one of those, “your presence is a gift” situations. Truly, we’re inviting you because we love you, and want to have a moment with our community to celebrate, eat well, dance, clink glasses, and leave even closer knit.
