✨Capturing Elegance!
Step into a world of refined beauty with Lily Tapia’s stunning styled shoot at Wrensmoor Castle. From the bride’s ethereal Glaudi gowns to the groom’s classic Friar Tux suits, every detail exudes sophistication.
Lily’s lens brings to life the romance of the occasion amidst the castle’s grandeur. With lush florals and candlelit receptions, each moment is a testament to love’s enduring magic.
Join us as we journey through a day of elegance and enchantment, where every frame tells a story of timeless grace and beauty.
A word from the photographer, Lily Tapia:
Imagine walking down the aisle, surrounded by the lush greenery and blooming florals of a stunning European Villa, while the warm summer breeze gently blows through your hair. The Venue is in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles; Wrensmoor Castle is a unique luxurious castle built in a chateau-style in 1925, making it a perfect destination for your dream summer wedding.
Our styled shoot is designed to inspire you with every detail carefully crafted to transport you to the heart of Tuscany’s sun-drenched beauty and lively spirit.
We have chosen a color palette that captures the essence of the Italian countryside. Its earthy tones of olive groves, the calming allure of lavender fields, sunlit yellows, vibrant greens and blues, and rustic terracotta accents infuse European elegance into every corner of your celebration.
Whether planning an intimate elopement or a grand affair, our styled shoot is a love letter to the timeless charm and grace of a European summer wedding. So please sit back, relax, and let us take you to a world of unforgettable romance and beauty.
Fashion:
The Bride wore two gowns from Glaudi’s collection. One Lucinda- was more elegant and off the shoulders, so when the bride walked down the aisle, the train followed. Classic and timeless mermaid gown, of a kind bridal satin—off-the-shoulder style and pleating for the perfect fit. The second dress was all about bringing the glitz and fun. Charlotte is a beaded gown with a floral design! Blush undertone color with see-through. Hugging the model in all the right places so she can dance the night away with her husband
We can’t leave the groom behind with the fashion he wore two timeless suit pieces from Friar Tux: a black velvet tux for the ceremony and a traditional black tux for the reception. It was so beautiful to see the different styles come together.
Her hair and makeup were simple and elegant, with sleek, low vintage curls and a natural makeup look.
All about the Wedding Florals
The florals captured the natural organic growth of the countryside with movement and elegance to match the castle, serving as the backdrop. Floral and greenery selection was seasonal, focusing on local sourcing and eco-friendly mechanics, using moss and natural branch structures to create the base of the designs and retaining that free spirit with an eye for timeless inspiration. The colors blended beautifully, reflecting the vision’s love, energy, and romance.
The bride carried a lush hand-tied bouquet filled with the season’s premium offerings.
The groom’s boutonniere included a more structured element to tie in with the arch’s design. The asymmetrical arch was designed to reflect a natural growing structure, with color blocking highlighting the selected colors and varieties.
The Sunset Reception
The reception area had many romantic, modern, and a color palette, which included shades of the Italian countryside color palette that capture the essence of the Italian countryside, with earthy tones of olive groves, calming allure of lavender fields, sunlit yellows, vibrant greens and blues, and rustic terracotta accents.
The elements of elegance were always connected to each part of the day.
The clear glassware and nude napkins brought a unique depth to the vintage table escape, so my eye as a photographer captured all the beauty. The florals were the focus. The candles brought romance, and the golden utensils brought an upscale feel.
Cake
The joy continued on the delicious cake! The Italian-inspired cake was just what we needed to bring everything together, like the brush strokes of an Italian painting like the Birth Of Venus, which was delicate yet astonishing.
Ceremony
The yellow flowers and lush colors of the florals used at the arch of the ceremony were a sight to behold. Each step up was a step closer to happily ever after, as the natural beauty of the florals blended seamlessly with the grand architecture of the building. It was a breathtaking scene, a combination of elegance and nature, making for the perfect backdrop to a dream wedding ceremony.
We ended the wedding shoot at the elegant water fountain as the Sun Set.
The Venue
Every inch of the venue was like an escape to a chateau in Italy. The food and drinks created were for a menu of summer weddings with Citrus drinks to drink and appetizers to enjoy the celebration.
The Wrensmoor Castle is a true gem in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, offering a unique and luxurious castle built in the style of a chateau from the 1920s. The venue exudes an allure of elegance that cannot be matched, making it a perfect destination for dream weddings.
The stunning European Villa is surrounded by lush greenery and blooming florals, offering a variety of options for both indoor and outdoor weddings. The castle’s vintage chandelier and elegant wallpaper add a touch of old Hollywood glamour, making it feel like you’ve returned to a more glamorous era.
With such a perfect combination of old Hollywood and Italian Villa charm, this styled shoot truly captures the essence of timeless elegance. The venue’s versatility transforms it into any couple’s dream wedding venue, with endless possibilities for stunning photo backdrops throughout the property.
