Gay LA Wedding

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.

Millwick Wedding, Arts District

Vivi + Ninh

The amazing coordinator and Millwick site managers rescued a weak hummingbird from inside the venue and nursed it back to life until it was strong enough to fly off on its own. So sweet. There’s a photo of the little guy below. <3

Millwick Wedding | Elegant Tiki Celebration in Los Angeles Arts District

We’re more behind-the-camera than behind-the-keyboard people, so we let AI help us put some words together for this one:

No venue in Los Angeles strike the balance between urban edge and lush escape quite like Millwick in the Arts District. With its tropical greenery, mid-century touches, and modern open space, it’s no wonder it has become one of our favorite wedding venues in Los Angeles.

For Vivi + Ninh, Millwick set the stage for an elegant tiki-inspired celebration—a night that blended playful design, great food, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Millwick is known for its tropical, garden-meets-urban aesthetic. The towering plants, clean architectural lines, and natural light make it an ideal setting for couples.

One of our fav moments, the Marvimon site managers and the wedding coordinator rescued a weak hummingbird that had flown into the venue. They nurtured it carefully until it regained its strength and eventually flew back into the Los Angeles sky. That little story feels symbolic of what Millwick does best—creating a space where beauty, care, and magic happen all at once.

Vivi + Ninh envisioned their wedding as a stylish, modern spin on a tiki party—elevated design, warm hospitality, and a guest list of about 120–130 loved ones. The result was festive yet refined: a space filled with laughter, energy, and an atmosphere that encouraged everyone to truly enjoy the night.

Attire: Vivi wore a gown by Khaite, paired with modern details that matched Millwick’s contemporary backdrop.

Coordinator: Ingrid Yeh

Catering: Hungry Bear

As Los Angeles wedding photographers, we specialize in creating space for couples to feel at ease—whether you’re planning an Arts District rooftop celebration, a garden-inspired greenhouse wedding, or a tropical modern party like this one at Millwick.

Representation and inclusivity are at the heart of our work, and we’re proud to document love in all its forms across Southern California. We’re an LGBTQ+ photography team, which means representation and inclusivity are at the heart of how we document weddings.

If you’re planning your Millwick wedding or searching for an inclusive Los Angeles wedding photographer to capture your story, we’d love to be part.

We’d love to tell your story at Millwick—or wherever your vision leads.