Best Los Angeles Wedding Venues for Editorial Weddings
Best Los Angeles Wedding Venues for Editorial Weddings
There’s a reason Los Angeles continues to inspire so much fashion, film, and design work.
The city naturally lends itself to weddings that feel intentional, stylish, and personal without needing to feel overly traditional. Some venues here feel cinematic by default. Others are quieter and more understated, but photograph beautifully because of the light, architecture, or atmosphere they create throughout the day.
As a photographer, I’m always drawn to venues that allow people to actually be present while still creating space for imagery that feels refined and timeless. The best editorial weddings never feel overly staged to me — they feel relaxed, emotionally honest, and visually thoughtful at the same time.
Below are some of my favorite Los Angeles wedding venues for couples planning a more editorial-inspired wedding day.
Modern & Architectural Wedding Venues
Carondelet House
Carondelet House is one of those venues that feels warm and cinematic immediately when you walk in. Between the natural textures, moody interiors, and soft light throughout the day, it photographs beautifully on both digital and 35mm film.
What couples love:
European-inspired interiors
Intimate atmosphere
Incredible candlelit receptions
Strong indoor/outdoor flow
Best for:
Intimate weddings
Editorial styling
Fashion-forward celebrations
Official Website:
Carondelet House
The Ebell of Los Angeles
The Ebell feels timeless in the best possible way. The architecture, long hallways, and historic spaces naturally create imagery that feels elevated without trying too hard.
What couples love:
Historic architecture
Large indoor ceremony spaces
Grand staircases
Old Hollywood atmosphere
Best for:
Classic editorial weddings
Black tie celebrations
Couples wanting timeless imagery
Official Website:
The Ebell of Los Angeles
Outdoor & Garden Editorial Weddings
Hotel Bel-Air
Hotel Bel-Air has this quiet luxury feel that works incredibly well for editorial wedding photography. Everything feels intentional but relaxed.
The gardens here are especially beautiful for film photography because of how soft and natural the light stays throughout the day.
What couples love:
Garden ceremony spaces
Private atmosphere
Beautiful landscaping
Luxury guest experience
Best for:
Intimate luxury weddings
Editorial outdoor ceremonies
Multi-day wedding weekends
Official Website:
Hotel Bel-Air
Greystone Mansion
Greystone Mansion feels cinematic in almost every direction. Between the stone architecture, gardens, and views, it’s one of the strongest venues in Los Angeles for couples wanting imagery that feels dramatic without losing intimacy.
What couples love:
Historic estate feel
Incredible architecture
Multiple portrait locations
Iconic Los Angeles atmosphere
Best for:
Editorial portraits
Estate weddings
Couples wanting timeless architecture
Official Website:
Greystone Mansion
Coastal & California Editorial Weddings
Shutters on the Beach
For couples wanting a softer California coastal feel, Shutters is hard to beat. It feels elevated while still relaxed and approachable.
The light near sunset around the property and beach is especially beautiful on film.
What couples love:
Oceanfront location
Relaxed luxury atmosphere
Coastal interiors
Strong guest experience
Best for:
Coastal editorial weddings
Weekend celebrations
Intimate luxury weddings
Official Website:
Shutters on the Beach
San Ysidro Ranch
Technically outside Los Angeles, but worth including because so many LA couples gravitate toward it.
San Ysidro Ranch has this incredibly timeless California atmosphere that photographs beautifully year-round. It feels private, romantic, and understated in a way that translates incredibly well to film.
What couples love:
Garden ceremony spaces
Luxury cottages
Historic California feel
Incredible food and service
Best for:
Destination-feeling California weddings
Intimate editorial celebrations
Film-forward wedding weekends
Official Website:
San Ysidro Ranch
Rooftop & City Weddings
The Proper Hotel Downtown LA
The Proper has become one of the more visually interesting venues in downtown LA. The rooftop spaces, interiors, and design details all feel naturally editorial.
What couples love:
Rooftop city views
Modern interiors
Design-forward atmosphere
Great welcome party potential
Best for:
Modern city weddings
Fashion-forward couples
Editorial reception coverage
Official Website:
Downtown LA Proper Hotel
Why Editorial Weddings Photograph So Well on Film
A lot of couples use the word “editorial” to describe wedding imagery, but to me the best editorial weddings don’t feel overly posed or performative.
They feel intentional.
The styling, lighting, venue, and atmosphere all work together naturally without taking away from the actual experience of the day.
That’s also why I love incorporating 35mm film into weddings like these. Film naturally softens moments in a way that still feels timeless and honest while keeping texture and atmosphere intact.
Los Angeles venues especially photograph beautifully on film because of the architecture, tones, and quality of light throughout California.
Planning an Editorial Wedding in Los Angeles?
I photograph weddings throughout Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, New York, Colorado, and destinations across the U.S. using a blend of digital and 35mm film photography.
If you’re planning a wedding that feels intentional, relaxed, and visually timeless, I’d love to hear more about your plans.
You can reach out here:
Samuel Marz Photography Contact
