Ella + Daniel
Ella and Daniel's spring celebration by the sea was exactly that. Set against the waters of Redondo Beach at The Portofino Hotel, their day unfolded in a way that felt both effortlessly romantic and deeply personal.
Details documented on digital + film
Ella + daniel
The Portofino Hotel & Marina | Los Angeles, CA Wedding
the bride
GETTING READY
Photos
There's a particular kind of joy in these early hours, full of laughter, happy tears, and the slow realization that today is finally here.
Blue was the color of the day, woven through every detail from the bridal suite to the bridesmaids' gowns to the softest accents.
Daniel's morning had a quieter energy — shoes on, suit sharp, and his closest friends and family around him.
the groom
GETTING READY
Photos
Tucked away in The Living Room of The Portofino, Ella and Daniel shared their first look + exchanged personal vows privately.
the
first look
Photos
the wedding party
The time between the first look and the church was a bit of a blur — the whole wedding party together; energy building, laughs getting louder. Then the rides arrived, and just like that, it was time.
Portraits on film
the
ceremony
Photos
Inside American Martyrs, the ceremony unfolded with all the tradition of a full Catholic mass — soft light, a church filled with family and friends; every moment felt intentional.
cocktail hour +
family
Photos
With the ceremony behind them and the evening ahead, guests gathered to celebrate at The Portofino with drinks (and seafood appetizers) in hand.
the REception
The Portofino came alive for the reception. Toasts, first dances, cake cutting, and a crowd that needed no convincing to get on the dance floor.
The art of observation
DANCING
the nught away
No captions needed
Ella + Daniel — thank you for letting me be part of your day.
This one was special.
