Chinatown Wedding Photography Pasadena Los Angeles | Kim + Scott

Kimberlee and Scott traveled all the way from Ohio to have their wedding here in Pasadena (so that family and friends can share their joyous day).  I remember that Kim and I played phone tag with each other (more than a few times) so when we finally got a chance to talk, it was like old friends catching up.  Since they were both in Ohio, all our correspondence were via phone calls and email.  I was so excited to finally meet with them for the first time on their wedding day!!  It was like going on a first date with someone you’ve been talking to for 6 months.  I was super excited to meet them!!  But read on for our day of Chinatown wedding photography!

Pasadena Wedding Photography

Wedding Preparation at the Westin Hotel in Pasadena

We showed up at the Westin Hotel, Pasadena where Kim was getting ready in the morning.  She was nothing but smiles and giggles! I’m not kidding when I say there isn’t a second of the day where Kim was not smiling!!  See for yourself…

Westin Pasadena
Westin Pasadena
 Westin Pasadena Wedding Details
Westin Pasadena Wedding Details
 Westin Pasadena Wedding Preparation
 Westin Pasadena Wedding Preparation
 Westin Pasadena Wedding Preparation
 Westin Pasadena Wedding Preparation
 Westin Pasadena Wedding Preparation
 Westin Pasadena Wedding Preparation
Westin Pasadena Wedding Preparation

Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena

They had their wedding ceremony at the Unitarian Neighborhood Church in Pasadena, a modern church that is welcoming of all people.

Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Wedding Ceremony in Pasadena
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Sand Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
First Kiss
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony
Neighborhood Church Pasadena Wedding Ceremony

Ambassador Mansions and Gardens

After their ceremony at the Unitarian Neighborhood Church, we headed out to the Ambassador Mansions and Gardens for the bride & groom wedding photos.

Ambassador Mansions and Gardens Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Pasadena Wedding Photography
Wedding Photography Pasadena
Wedding Photography Pasadena
Wedding Photography Pasadena

Chinatown Wedding Photography

And on our way to their banquet reception, we stopped by old Chinatown for a quickie session.

Chinatown Wedding Photography
Chinatown Wedding Photography
Chinatown Wedding Photography
Chinatown Wedding Photography
Chinatown Wedding Photography
Chinatown Wedding Photography
Chinatown Wedding Photography

Chinatown Wedding Reception

Kimberlee’s family folded her 1000 origami cranes to wish her and Scott a lifetime of happiness and prosperity.

1000 Cranes for a wedding
1000 Cranes for a wedding
Chinatown Wedding Reception
Chinatown Wedding Reception

Kim and Scott decided to have a family style dinner at Ocean Seafood Restaurant.  It was pretty intimate in that everyone sat down to eat (the 11 course meal) and chatted among each other as the bride and groom made their way to personally visit each guests at each table.

Chinatown Wedding Reception
Chinatown Wedding Reception

Check out all these yummy dishes!! They were so sweet to reserve two seats for us at their guest table as well.  =)

Chinese Wedding 10 course Dinner
Chinese Wedding 10 course Dinner

After the cake-cutting (around 8:30pm),  Kim and Scott sneaked away from the reception and went to LAX to catch their red-eye flight to Australia!!

Chinatown Wedding Reception Cake Cutting
Chinatown Wedding Reception Cake Cutting
Cute Wedding Ring Photo
Cute Wedding Ring Photo

Congratulations to Kim and Scott!!  Best wishes to you both and thank you for having us!

This wedding shows us doing Chinatown wedding photography in Los Angeles (right north of downtown LA). We started at the Westin Hotel in Pasadena. Then we had their wedding ceremony at the Neighborhood Church in Pasadena. Then we did some quick Chinatown wedding photos (with lots of Chinese lanterns in the background!).