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Pre-Wedding Guide


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Explore our favorite locations for pre-wedding shoots — complete with photos, pricing, outfit recommendations, and booking links to make planning simple and stylish.

Pacific Palisades


Palisades Villa

Luxurious Tuscan-style villa with ocean views.

A couple dances beneath a crystal chandelier on an ornate spiral staircase in a grand interior.
A couple stands outside a neoclassical building with grand columns and arched windows.
A couple embraces by large windows overlooking a balcony with bright natural light streaming in.
A couple stands in an ornate room with checkered walls and antique furnishings.
A couple poses in an elegant room with checkerboard walls and vintage furniture.
Elegant outdoor staircase with palm trees and Mediterranean architectural details at a luxury venue.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, red, cream, olive green, or — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.


Book Here

Beverly Hills


Greystone Mansion

Grand stone architecture with manicured gardens.

A couple walks along a brick-lined path between historic walls and manicured hedges.
A romantic moment on stone balustrade surrounded by autumn foliage.
A couple shares an intimate moment on stone steps surrounded by autumn foliage and cypress trees.
A couple descends elegant stone steps beside a historic building with autumn foliage.
A couple ascending stone steps surrounded by coral-colored trees and ornate stone fountain.
A couple poses by a reflecting pool with formal gardens and stone architecture.
A romantic moment in a lush garden with stone walls and purple flowers.
A couple poses in formal attire against a stone wall with manicured hedges and classical architecture.
A couple stands in a lush garden setting with blooming flowers and greenery.
A couple stands on grand stone steps framed by blooming coral trees and classical statuary.
A formal garden terrace with symmetrical steps, hedges and a central fountain.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, ivory, navy, emerald, or blush — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.


Book Here

Sierra Madre


Villa del Sol d'Oro

Italian Renaissance-style estate ideal for timeless portraits.

Black and white checkered floor with ornate staircase and chandelier in a grand ballroom setting.
Mediterranean style building facade with ornate ironwork and cypress trees in decorative planters.
Elegant scene at Mediterranean building entrance with ornate ironwork and cypress trees.
Playful dance scene against Mediterranean building facade with ornate ironwork details.
Elegant white dress flowing against peach-colored colonnade with terracotta tile flooring.
Romantic moment under arched colonnade with classical architectural details and warm lighting.
Romantic scene against peach-colored building exterior with ornate architectural details and potted cypress trees.
Elegant arched colonnade with peach-colored walls and terracotta flooring creates romantic ambiance.
Romantic scene on stone balcony with classical balustrades and lush trees in background.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, ivory, navy, emerald, or blush — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.


Book Here

Northwest Los Angeles


westlake village

A romantic, luxury destination with a European flair.

A couple shares an intimate moment in a sunlit garden walkway with blooming flowers.
A couple dances together on a stone patio surrounded by vibrant pink bougainvillea.
Elegant couple posing between stone columns in a manicured garden walkway.
A couple walks through a romantic garden tunnel covered in climbing vines and greenery.
A couple embraces under a covered walkway with vine-wrapped columns.
A couple shares a romantic moment along a Mediterranean-style building's walkway at sunset.
Couple sitting together on a stone fountain ledge in a romantic garden setting.
Romantic moment captured in a sunlit garden courtyard with lush greenery.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, ivory, navy, emerald, or blush — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.
San francisco


Filoli Garden

Perfect for couples seeking classic, natural, and sophisticated vibes.

A romantic photoshoot along a path lined with tall cypress trees and flowering cherry blossoms.
A serene reflecting pool surrounded by manicured gardens and mountain views.
A couple strolls along a tree-lined path with mountains visible in the distance.
A romantic moment captured under an ornate brick archway in a formal garden.
A couple poses together against a brick building surrounded by lush green foliage.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, ivory, navy, emerald, or blush — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.


Book Here

San Marino


Huntington Library & Gardens

Romantic Parisian-inspired elegance with lush garden landscapes..

Intimate moment captured against lush green garden foliage.
Couple lounging on classic white stone architecture with elegant columns.
Couple walking through a blooming rose garden at sunset in formal attire.
Romantic scene in a classical garden gazebo surrounded by blooming roses.
Romantic dance poses captured in a garden gazebo surrounded by pink flowers.
Intimate moments captured along a columned walkway in soft lighting.
Romantic photoshoot in a garden with pink and white roses blooming.
Couple relaxing on white stone steps in formal attire with flowing pink floral dress.
Couple in formal attire shares romantic moments along a columned walkway at sunset.
Flowing pink floral dress twirling against classic architecture and garden backdrop.
Couple in formal wear poses on grand white stone steps of classical building.
Elegant couple photographed between white columns with green foliage overhead.
Elegant couple posing against white classical architecture with ornate details.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, ivory, navy, emerald, or blush — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.


Book Here

pasadena


Pasadena Museum of History

Timeless elegance, with a touch of classic beauty and sophistication.

Couple sharing intimate moments on white balustrade during golden hour.
Two people perform a graceful dance sequence on an elegant white stone patio.
A romantic dance sequence shows a couple in green and grey formal wear on an outdoor terrace.
Romantic dance poses on sunlit terrace with lush greenery backdrop.
A couple in formal attire dances elegantly on a white stone terrace surrounded by lush greenery.
A couple shares an intimate moment on a white balcony with classical architecture and columns.
Couple in light and emerald attire dancing on sun-dappled terrace.
Elegant interior with arched glass ceiling and white walls creates dramatic lighting.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, ivory, navy, emerald, or blush — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.


Book Here

central los angles


Historic French Château

Where royal elegance meets timeless romance and European grandeur.

Couple sharing intimate moments on white balustrade during golden hour.
Two people perform a graceful dance sequence on an elegant white stone patio.
A romantic dance sequence shows a couple in green and grey formal wear on an outdoor terrace.
Romantic dance poses on sunlit terrace with lush greenery backdrop.
A couple in formal attire dances elegantly on a white stone terrace surrounded by lush greenery.
A couple shares an intimate moment on a white balcony with classical architecture and columns.
Couple in light and emerald attire dancing on sun-dappled terrace.
Elegant interior with arched glass ceiling and white walls creates dramatic lighting.
Recommendations


Her

  • Long, elegant dress in solid colors like black, ivory, navy, emerald, or blush — think classic and flowing.
  • Soft glam hair & makeup — polished waves, bun, or updo with natural glam makeup.
  • Minimal accessories & neutral heels — keep it refined.


Him

  • Tailored suit or tux in black, navy, or charcoal with a white dress shirt.
  • Simple tie or bow tie and classic dress shoes (leather, polished).
  • Groomed hair & clean look — beard neatly trimmed or clean-shaven.


Book Here