Grassroom Lesbian Wedding for Sara + Emily!!
We loved being the photographers for this gay DTLA wedding. <3
Joyful Lesbian Wedding in Downtown Los Angeles | Sara + Emily
Sara and Emily’s wedding day was joyful, vibrant, and completely centered on love and community. Their celebration took place in Downtown Los Angeles at Grass Room, with getting ready just down the street at Flora Chang. From start to finish, this was the kind of wedding that reminds us why we love photographing LGBTQ+ weddings in Los Angeles.
From College Move-In Day to Wedding Day
Sara and Emily first met while moving into their freshman-year dorms. They didn’t start dating until years later, when a mutual friend reconnected them in New York, a friend who would eventually officiate their wedding. After more than six years together, their day felt less like a formal production and more like a celebration that had been building for a long time.
They share their life with a very cute and very chaotic orange cat named Duck Duck, love rewatching favorite TV shows, spending time with friends, and exploring cocktail bars around the city. That energy showed up everywhere on their wedding day.
Sara and Emily chose to get ready together at Flora Chang, with about 15 people sharing the space. Hair and makeup happened side by side, followed by getting dressed separately and then a first look. The decision to share the morning set the tone for the day. Calm, connected, and full of anticipation rather than nerves.
A Festive Ceremony and Celebration at Grass Room
The ceremony and reception took place at Grass Room in Downtown Los Angeles, a venue known for its bold colors, plants, greenery, and relaxed, non-stuffy feel. With around 130 guests and a wedding party of 14, the space felt alive.
Sara and Emily loved the vibrancy of the venue. The ceremony was emotional and joyful, and their first dance to Dreams by The Cranberries started with just the two of them before family and friends joined in, one of those moments that perfectly reflected their priorities.
What They Wanted Most in Their Photos
If Sara and Emily could walk away with just a handful of images, they wanted:
The two of them, simply being in love
Family photos that feel natural and meaningful
Candids full of joy and movement
Ceremony moments that reflect how it felt to be there
They were clear about one thing they didn’t want: anything that required being overly serious or posed. That clarity made it easy to photograph the day in a way that felt honest and relaxed.
Photographing Lesbian Weddings in Los Angeles
As gay LA wedding photographers and queer wedding photographers in LA County, we approach weddings like this with a documentary mindset. Our focus is always on capturing real connection, not forcing moments that don’t feel natural. Sara and Emily’s wedding was a perfect example of how vibrant, joyful, and intimate a Los Angeles wedding can be when it’s built around the people and the energy that matter most.
Vendors
Venue: Grass Room, Downtown Los Angeles
Getting Ready Location: Flora Chang
Bar: Pop the Champagne
Bar: Little Branch
Beauty: Angeleno Beauty
Music: DK Keelez
Rentals: Fundamentals
Planning a Wedding in Los Angeles?
We photograph weddings throughout Downtown LA, Los Angeles County, and Southern California. If you’re looking for gay LA wedding photographers, LGBTQ LA wedding photography, or a Los Angeles wedding photographer who prioritizes candid moments, joy, and real connection, we’d love to chat.
