Valentine Downtown Los Angeles Wedding

This day was unforgettable because it was my first taste of understanding that a wedding day can look however you want it to. It should reflect who you are as people. You don’t have to follow any rules or fit into a box. For me, this was both refreshing and inspiring to see people doing things their own way.

Alex is a talented photographer and Michael is a musician with work that includes composing the music for the Netflix hit show Stranger Things. Together they are a force to be reckoned with. I knew that this day would be magical and it was. The Valentine is a photographer’s dreamland with skylights, plants and murals. These elements were complemented by tons of soft pastels and dried florals. A + M got ready separately in their own home and then had a sweet first look in the backyard.

In true Stranger Things fashion, eerie synth music played throughout the venue all day as well as during the ceremony processional. The vibes were a surreal mix of coastal meets occult. The entire wedding party wore a mixture of white linen and handmaid metal jewelry from Affect Metals.

The ceremony was non-traditional, short and sweet and the couple whispered their own vows. I liked that they kept it just between the two of them. Regardless of there being a standard sized guest list, it still felt so intimate and sweet and I think that says a lot about them and how much thought they put into the details. Thank you so much for bringing me to LA and trusting me with your wedding day.

The absolute dream team I had the pleasure of working with:

Planning: Heartthrob Weddings

Florals/Design: Tropic of Flowers

Second Shooter: Marisa Cherie Photography

Venue: Valentine DTLA

Catering: Room Forty

Hair/MUA: Brielle with Belle Beauty

Photographer: Lauren Parr Photography

DJ: Ben Aqua

Rentals: La Pinata Party

Gown: Loho Bride // Cortana Bride

Jewelry: Affect Metals

Cake: Nicole Bakes Cakes