Garden-Inspired LA Wedding: Kristen + Taylor

440 Seaton wedding

We love a wedding that can feel as lush as this one does + then find out it took place in the heart of the city! Who says your day can’t be garden-inspired, regardless of the location? Kristen + Taylor love nature, so exchanging their vows in a verdant east side conservatory, with a super fun reception (filled with pretty floral + foliage details) was just right for them. Let’s hear a bit more about the day, which was designed gorgeously by Tori of Sitting in a Tree Design, from the beautiful bride, Kristen:

We both love the outdoors and finding hidden places but also both love the city. We were able to incorporate both of those loves with our two locations. We also wanted the juxtaposition of a beautiful elegant wedding within a cool graffitied la warehouse. We enjoy the unexpected. Also, we had karaoke at the reception…we love karaoke!

Big thanks to Rad + In Love for the gorgeous images. As Kristen tells it, Our wedding was the greatest day/night of our lives filled with unbelievable moments. We tried to take them all in as fully as possible. Now we have the most beautiful pictures to remember them! We love hearing that! :)

floral arch

bride entrance

Our Favorite Memory

Both of us agree that the first time we saw each other down the aisle was tops.

outdoor ceremony

outdoor ceremony

outdoor ceremony

bridesmaid flower crown

outdoor ceremony

Our Musical Choices

Processional
Original music written by the groom + played live on guitar by Kellen Mills
Recessional
Legends – An original song written by the groom + played live on guitar by Kellen Mills
First Dance
Shot at The Night – The Killers

bride and groom

wedding party

black bow tie

groomsmen

floral socks

pink flower crown bridesmaids

We love Taylor + Kristen’s wedding day looks and are pretty into these pastel ‘maids dresses, too! Shop our fave finds from this pretty wedding below:

bouganvillea bouquet

bow tie groom

bouganvillea bouquet

illusion neckline dress

That gorgeous Cali light + that beautiful lace dress!! What a perfect capture!

illusion neckline dress

wooded portraits

wooded portraits

groom wearing hat

LA wedding

LA wedding

LA wedding

LA wedding

groom wearing hat

groom wearing hat

Everyone moved to 440 Seaton, in Downtown LA’s arts district, for the reception + Poppy Hill helped bring the outdoors in with lovely green + white centerpieces and even a fresh flower wall!

440 seaton wedding party

440 seaton warehouse

green vases

anemones

gold flatware

floral wall

favors

heart dance floor

floor decal

cake

dinner

flower crowns

first dance

dancing

dancing

Our Advice

Don't let ANYONE stress you out. People will be stressed. Let them.

Other Vendors in This Wedding

Photography: Rad + In Love // Venue: 440 Seaton // Florals: Poppy Hill // Wedding Dress: Inbal Dror // Hairpiece: Inbal Dror // Bride's Shoes: BHLDN // Bridesmaid Dresses: Various (they chose their own) // Groom Attire: Topman // Paper Goods: Paper Kisses // Catering: Hellafraiche

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