Wedding Gallery at The Neighborhood Church | Brian & Gavi

Feb 6

Written By Lulan

Photos by Alli

bride getting for her wedding day at the neighborhood church

bride first look with her dad on her wedding day at the neighborhood church

groom getting ready on his wedding day at the neighborhood church

bride and groom first look on their wedding day at the neighborhood church

wedding ceremony at the neighborhood church

bride and groom location shoot on their wedding day at the neighborhood church

wedding reception at the neighborhood church

chinese tea ceremony at the neighborhood church

Wedding at The Neighborhood Church: Photography Guide

If you want a coastal, historic setting that feels elevated without being flashy, this venue is one of the most photogenic ceremony locations in the South Bay. The church sits on a bluff with sweeping ocean views, and the property is part of the historic Haggarty Estate—a 1920s oceanfront mansion estate known for hand-painted walls/ceilings and classic architectural details. (The Neighborhood Church)

Why it photographs so well

A real “wow” interior. The sanctuary has a classic, timeless feel that reads beautifully in wide aisle shots and close emotional moments. (The Neighborhood Church)
Ocean + architecture in one place. Cliffside views and estate-style features (balustrades, gates, and other historic details) give you variety without needing to travel elsewhere. (The Neighborhood Church)
Guest-friendly ceremony scale. The sanctuary accommodates up to 300 guests, which helps the room look “full” in photos (and makes processional/recessional shots feel grand). (The Neighborhood Church)

Best photo moments and locations on-site

These are the shots that consistently deliver at this venue:

Full-aisle ceremony frames
Wide shots from the back during the processional + recessional capture the architecture and the crowd energy.
Front-of-aisle “first kiss” + recessional celebration
This is where you get the biggest emotional payoff—plan for a clean angle and steady framing.
Architectural detail portraits
Lean into the venue’s historic estate features (murals, classic lines, textured walls) for editorial-style portraits. (The Neighborhood Church)
Cliffside/ocean-view portraits
Schedule 15–20 minutes for couple portraits where the coastline becomes the backdrop—this is the “only in Palos Verdes” look. (WeddingWire)