Nicole and Elbert got married at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park. The modern hotel on North Atlantic Boulevard has a large ballroom, plus an outdoor terrace lined with palms.
Their day was full of lavender, family and happy tears. Here are some of our favorite moments.
Getting Ready
Nicole got ready at the hotel with her bridesmaids, who wore soft lavender gowns. The details included a sparkling tiara and a personalized dress hanger. Her bridesmaids helped her into her gown, while Elbert got ready in a black tuxedo.
A First Look
Nicole and Elbert saw each other for the first time inside the hotel, in front of a textured accent wall. Elbert got emotional, and the two of them shared a long hug. Afterward, we took photos with their families and the wedding party.
A Lavender Ballroom Ceremony
The ceremony was held in the hotel ballroom. A lavender floral arch stood at the front, with purple lighting across the room. Nicole walked down the aisle, and the two of them exchanged vows and rings surrounded by family and friends.
Portraits on the Terrace
After the ceremony, we stepped outside to the hotel's terrace for portraits. The palms, greenery and modern architecture made a clean, simple backdrop for the two of them.
The Reception
The reception stayed in the ballroom, with lavender florals on every table and a simple white cake topped with berries. Nicole and Elbert made a grand entrance and shared their first dance under the purple lights. Then came parent dances, speeches and a big group photo with their guests.
Planning a Courtyard by Marriott Monterey Park Wedding?
Here are a few tips from our time at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park:
Plan your first look inside the hotel. The modern walls make a clean backdrop, and you stay cool and comfortable.
Step outside to the terrace for portraits. The palms and greenery give you an outdoor look without leaving the hotel.
Leave time for a big group photo. It's the easiest way to get everyone in one shot.
Thank you to Events By Dawnee for coordinating Nicole and Elbert's day.
As a Los Angeles wedding photographer, I love photographing hotel weddings in Monterey Park and the San Gabriel Valley. See our wedding photography and videography packages or contact us to check your wedding date.
See another San Gabriel Valley wedding: Melissa and Joey's wedding at The Little White Church in Pasadena.