Romantic Wedding at Carondelet House in DTLA
The Carondelet House is an Italian-style villa built in the late 1920s with an urban flair.
Samantha and Kevin are such a romantic and playful couple. You can instantly tell that these two are truly best friends. When they reached out for wedding videography, we were super excited! Before we take on new wedding videography clients, we always send them a thorough list of questions so we can get to know them better and make sure we’re a perfect fit for their wedding day. When we asked Samantha and Kevin who they are as a couple and how they would be incorporating it into their wedding day, they said they wanted to emulate an intimate, romantic dinner party. “We want all of our best friends together to celebrate love, especially after this wild year!”
This lead this couple to chose Carondelet House because they loved how romantic and moody it was. The Carondelet House is an Italian-style villa built in the late 1920s with an urban flair. Full of exposed brick and old-world charm, the Carondelet House is one of the most unique venues in DTLA! Samantha and Kevin loved the old Hollywood vibe and different spaces within the space too. This venue has over 7500 sqft to work with, both indoor and outdoor.
On the morning of their wedding day, Samantha and her bridal party got ready together at The Westin Bonaventure in Downtown LA. The ladies had a relaxing morning having their hair and makeup done by Elwynn and Cass. When we arrived to start shooting the wedding video, everyone was looking absolutely gorgeous! Samantha was wearing a beautiful and unique wedding dress handmade in Australia by a family-run company called Made with Love Bridal. Samantha even had a heart sewn into her gown that was cut from her mom’s wedding dress.
Photos by Krista Ashley
Before the wedding ceremony, we like to give you the option of a video interview. Typically, we will interview the bride and groom separately before seeing each other or walking down the aisle. During these interviews, we ask questions about how you're feeling and what you're most excited about. During these interviews, we are able to capture your raw and authentic emotions. Samantha and Kevin opted for our wedding videography interview, and we can’t wait to share it with you! For a sneak peek of their wedding video, click here!
Vendors:
Venue: @carondelethouse
Planner: @popthechampagne
Florist: @withlovefloralco
Photographer: @krista.ashley
DJ: @secondsong_official
Caterer: @treaslacatering
Cake: @susiecakesbakery
Hair + Make Up: @elwynnandcass
Wedding Dress: @madewithlovebridal
Dress Alterations: @loveandlacebridalsalon
Groom’s Suit: @theblacktux
Decor + Linens: @stephanieslinens
Jewelry: @maisonroe
Portola Springs Wedding - Marcella + Herman
Marcella and Herman had a beautiful wedding at the Portola Springs Community Centre in Irvine, California. Keep reading to find out the huge secret these high school sweethearts shared during the reception!
The first time we met Marcella and Herman, we knew their wedding day was going to be absolutely magical. Marcella and Herman had been together for 13 years before their wedding; since high school to be exact! The couple have three beautiful children, but at the time of filming their wedding video, they only had two. During this sunny California wedding, Marcella was actually pregnant! But, no one knew (yet). Marcella and Herman announced the news at their wedding reception, and in May of 2020 they brought home a beautiful baby boy.
These two are so in love with one another, and their guests exuded love right back to them. The wedding ceremony and reception were held at the Portola Springs Community Center in Irvine, CA. Portola Springs Community Center is a beautiful multi-use facility. It is directly across from the Limestone Canyon Regional Park, which makes for some seriously gorgeous views.
Marcella wore an absolutely gorgeous crepe fit and flare wedding dress with a sweep length train and that keyhole back from Anomalie. This was paired with a unique jeweled belt around her waist. As she walked down the aisle, arm in arm with both of her parents, she wore a white flat-brim hat. Talk about style! The groom and groomsmen looked dapper in brown tweed 3-piece suits from Grooms Grotto, matched perfectly with brown leather shoes. All of the gentlemen opted for no tie or boutonniere, which gave a playful and modern vibe to their outfits.
After the beautiful ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests headed to the dance floor, which was outside on the terrace. Everyone had so much fun dancing alongside their friends and family, and busting out some signature dance moves. Marcella and Herman know how to throw a real party!
Bride - Marcella Tutson: @marcellalyn
Ceremony: Lawn of Portola Springs Community Center
Reception: Patio of Portola Springs Community Center
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: @weddingsbykatlin
Florist: @unforgettablemoments13
Wedding Photographer: @keith.robertson
DJ: @la_regg_ent
Dress: @anomalie
Suit: @groomsgrotto
Saxophonist: @hayesjralvin_
Our Feature on Southern California Bride
As seen on Southern California Bride. This styled elopements’ initial inspiration came when we took a look at the white cherry blossom trees that bloom every spring and it reminded us of fluffy white clouds! We pictured an elopement that looked as if it were suspended in the sky itself with a beautiful moon as the backdrop.
As seen on Southern California Bride
"This styled elopements’ initial inspiration came when we took a look at the white cherry blossom trees that bloom every spring and it reminded us of fluffy white clouds! We pictured an elopement that looked as if it were suspended in the sky itself with a beautiful moon as the backdrop. This unconventional combination of flowers mixed with astrology turned out to create such a romantic and ethereal look to the entire photoshoot. We wanted to create a magical atmosphere where the entire focus could be solely on our couple. We were very blessed with some of the most talented vendors participating in this elopement.
The Paper Moon Shoppe provided an absolutely amazing moon and clouds for the ceremony set up! Our florist created colorful and ethereal flower arrangements that fit perfectly for the entire feel of our shoot as well. Our Videographer Johnathan created a stunning yet tear-jerking video of this madly in love couple that we seriously can't stop watching over and over again. We had spot-on planning and coordination from Rayanne Rose Weddings and Jazzed Up Planning. Archive Rentals provided rentals for a perfect tablescape setup that only dreams are made of.
Gilded Swan Paperie provided invitations and vow books that had a beautiful star and moon embellishments all over them. The bride’s dress was rented from a rental company called Lael Collection. We saw the dress advertised online and immediately knew it would be the perfect fit for this elopement! Friars provided the powder blue and grey suite that complimented our entire color scheme perfectly. And I (Sam Rae Makeup + Photography) provided photography, makeup, and a little bit of hairstyling! I had a vision for the hair and makeup to be super soft and natural but also ethereal and magical. I picked out the hair accessories and earrings as well to add even more to her entire look.
Our beautiful couple was recently married and they are no strangers to elopements! During COVID 19 they decided to have a small backyard wedding with some of their closest relatives in an intimate way. This styled shoot was a really beautiful moment for them as it created some more happy memories and gave them an opportunity to celebrate once again!"
Vendors:
Planning & Design: Rayanne Rose Weddings
Photography: Sam Rae Makeup + Photography
Day of Coordination: Jazzed Up Planning
Rentals: Archive Rentals
Ceremony Arch: Papermoon Shoppe
Video: Venture Outbound
Florist: New Creations Flower Co.
Invitation Suite & Vow Books: Gilded Swan Paperie
Beauty: Sam Rae Makeup + Photography
Models: @vianka.raines @austinmaximilian
Dress: Lael Collection
Tux: Friar Tux