Desert Wedding at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Natalie and Chris were married on October 31st, 2020 in Palm Springs. While you may be thinking, “wow, a Halloween wedding?!” it actually wasn’t! The wedding dates just worked out that way. Natalie and Chris met in 2015 on a dating app. While on a trip to Maui in 2019 for his 31st birthday, Chris proposed to Natalie in front of a gorgeous fountain at the @grandwailea!

For their wedding, Natalie and Chris wanted a warm and romantic vibe with desert tones and fall-inspired decor. They absolutely love the desert palm trees and mountainscapes. An open and airy venue was really important to them, so they could have indoor and outdoor space. When they found the Rancho Las Palmas Resort, they were ecstatic! With the San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains encompassing you, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa provides extravagant indoor and outdoor areas to accommodate intimate ceremonies, lavish soirees, and everything in between. They instantly loved the openness of the venue and were so excited to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of the desert, with the reception on the rooftop giving beautiful views at sunset.

On the day of their wedding ceremony, Natalie and Chris exchanged gifts with one another. After recording their personal video interviews, it was time to capture the first look. Natalie opted to do a first look with her father as well, as he wasn’t able to join her when she said yes to the dress. Natalie wore a gorgeous gown from L'amour by Calla Blanche. After the ceremony, the bride and groom as well as their guests headed to a beautiful outdoor space to host the reception. Dinner and drinks were flowing, followed by wedding speeches and first dances. Chris and Natalie finished their wedding night surrounded by friends and family, and were sent off into their future through a sparkler exit! 

Vendors:

Coordinator: @weddingswithpamolson
Event Manager: @whimsicalweddingsbycarly
Photographer: @arcfilm
Videographer: @venture_outbound
Decor: @vasobello
Make Up: @marissatorres + @_beautysanctuary_
Hair: @lalas_hair
Minister: @joyfulweddingsevents
DJ: @crowdcontrolent
Rentals: @sigpartyrentals
Dress: @styledbytc

Romantic Wedding at Carondelet House in DTLA

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

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_