Karen and Anthony celebrated their wedding at The Mitten Building in Redlands. The historic brick building on North 5th Street started out as a citrus packing house in 1890.
Their day had western touches, rich colors and a dance floor that never slowed down. Here are some of our favorite moments.
Getting Ready
Karen got ready with her bridesmaids, who wore matching rust satin robes. The details had a western touch, including a pair of white cowboy boots. There were also her heels, her earrings and a letter to read before the ceremony. Anthony got ready in a dark green tuxedo.
A Church Ceremony
The ceremony took place in a church with a tall wooden ceiling. Karen walked down the aisle, and the two of them exchanged vows and rings in a traditional ceremony surrounded by family and friends.
Portraits Under the Oaks
After the ceremony, we headed to a park with a white wooden fence and big oak trees. The bridesmaids wore a mix of sage, blush and mauve, and the groomsmen wore tan suits. Karen's lace cathedral veil made for some of our favorite portraits of the two of them.
A Reception in a Historic Packing House
The reception was at The Mitten Building in downtown Redlands. It was built in 1890 as a citrus packing house, and it still has its original brick walls and high ceilings with exposed beams. Green uplighting, string lights and red tables with gold chargers filled the space.
Toasts, Cake and Dancing
The wedding party danced into the reception under the string lights. Then came toasts at the sweetheart table and a cake displayed on a wooden barrel. After the first dance and parent dances, the dance floor stayed full for the rest of the night.
Planning a Mitten Building Wedding?
Here are a few tips from our time at The Mitten Building:
Step outside at dusk for a few portraits. The brick front of the building looks great in the evening light.
Use lighting to warm up the space. Uplighting and string lights glow against the old brick walls.
Choose rich colors for your details. Deep tones like red and gold stand out against the brick and wood.
As a Los Angeles wedding photographer, I also travel for weddings in Redlands and across the Inland Empire. See our wedding photography and videography packages or contact us to check your wedding date.
See another historic venue: Marcus and Demitrus's wedding at The Sanctuary in Long Beach.