Rustic villa wedding inspiration found in the heart of Southern California

Pomegranate & persimmon, copper & gold, this warm rustic wedding inspiration is giving us old-world charm as we imagine our dream Autumnal wedding decor.

Taking place in Pasadena, this villa venue has more in common with the rustic wineries of Tuscany than any could imagine in Southern California. Rows of tall cypress trees, grand balconies, and opulent dressing rooms, with the help of talented planner & designer Cynthia Alexander Events we’re instantly transported to the countryside of Italy just miles from Downtown LA.

The old-world scene is complemented by so many little details. For one, our bride’s Claire Pettibone wedding gown featuring pastel floral embroidery gives a delicate air of the past. Meanwhile, Aiza Photography captures the scene in analog, giving this rustic scene vintage appeal thanks to creamy, film photography.

From Aiza Photography

I recently challenged myself to attend my first film photography workshop. Patricks Lee’s Apollo Workshop was focused on film photography and artificial lighting. I am very honored to be the first individual who entered his workshop along with three other amazing photographers in the fine art industry.

The workshop took place in the famous city of Pasadena in Southern California. Our models were composed of a real couple which made the photo session so much more fun and romantic.

Both the wedding planner, Cynthia, and the florist Rogue and Fox Floral did an amazing job. The flower wall in the ceremony was magnificent. I never seen anything like that before, it seemed as if they were floating in the air.

For the venue, I knew instantly there was no other choice than Villa Del Sol Doro. The entire property is full of these meticulous details that I cherish as a photographer and designer, which played perfectly into the inspiration of the couple’s profile.

When I opened the doors in the balcony on the second floor of this villa I was impressed by the view. The tall trees stood perfectly standing across from one another and created a long, endless tunnel. It’s hard to describe how amazing the view was with words.