Houdini Estate Wedding
by Lulan Wedding Photography and Videography
About The Houdini Estate Wedding
The Houdini Estate is a truly magical venue that exudes the elegance and style of homeowner Harry Houdini, one of the most famous magicians of the early 1900s. Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, this hidden gem has an old Hollywood charm that is accentuated by its secluded location. The estate boasts historical rooms, terraced gardens, props from magic acts, and secret tunnels. We are well acquainted with this venue, and highly recommend it if you're looking for a 20th-century feel.
Why we love it:
The Houdini Estate offers an incredible range of photography and videography opportunities, with a diverse selection of picturesque sites to choose from. The interior decorations are simply stunning, providing the perfect backdrop for getting ready photos. The beautifully maintained gardens are a real highlight, and many of the locations are naturally shaded throughout the day, allowing photographers to be less-restricted in terms of site and direction. As a result, we often spend up to an hour photographing the venue with the couple, capturing every magical moment.
Useful links:
Official Houdini Estate Website
Pros:
All-in-one venue
Makeup and hair done in the venue
Beautiful Bridal Rooms
Getting Ready at Houdini Estate
Houdini Estate offers wedding parties the use of a vintage bridal suite for multiple hours before the wedding ceremony. This is the perfect opportunity for the bride and her bridesmaids to relax, and create memories together. The stunning natural surroundings of the estate also provide a picturesque backdrop for bridal party photography.
At Lulan Wedding Photography, we feel privileged to be entrusted with capturing all of the special moments of your big day, no matter how big or small. We understand that your wedding photography and videography are incredibly important, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet all of your needs.
Couple’s Session at Houdini Estate
From the moment you arrive, you're enveloped in the magic and charm of the estate, with its lush gardens, unique architectural details, and vintage decor. As you move through the different spaces on the property, you'll be captivated by the unique features that make Houdini Estate so special. It provides a truly one-of-a-kind backdrop for your wedding photos. Whether you're looking for dramatic, romantic, or playful photos, Houdini Estate offers an incredible range of settings to work with. Our team of photographers and videographers will take advantage of the estate's many unique features to create truly unforgettable images that you'll treasure for years to come.
Wedding Ceremony at Houdini Estate
The Houdini estate offers a range of outdoor spaces to host your ceremony, depending on your preferences and the size of your wedding party. For larger ceremonies, the lower floor, in front of the waterfall is an ideal location for its breathtaking view and lush garden as your backdrop. This location also allows the photographer to be at different locations to photograph. Alternatively, you can host your ceremony by the estate at entrance of the wishing well.
Wedding Reception at Houdini Estate
Reception at the Houdini Estate is usually hosted at the floor below the estate. Noise ordination is 10pm for outdoors.
Sample Timeline
Here is a sample wedding day timeline we have previously used for a wedding with two photographers and videographers for 9 hours of coverage. You can utilize this as your start building an idea for your wedding day timeline.
11:00am Hair & Makeup arrives at Houdini
1:00pm Photographer/Videographer arrive at Houdini
1:00-1:15pm BTS Photos with Groom/Guys with Photo #1 & Robe Photos with Ladies/Bride with Photo #2
1:15pm - 1:30pm Groom Getting Ready photos with Photo #1 & BTS Photos with Bride with Photo #2
1:30pm - 1:45pm Groom solo shots & Bride gets dressed
1:45pm - 2:00pm Bridal Beauty Portraits
2:00pm - 3:00pm First Look/Sweetheart Photos at bottom of stairs
3:00-3:45pm Wedding Party Photos
3:45pm-4:15pm Family Photos
4:15pm - 4:30pm B&G go back to rooms/freshen up
4:45pm Guests begin to arrive
5:00pm Invitation time
5:30pm - 6:15pm Ceremony
6:15pm - 7:15pm Cocktail Hour – driveway
7:15pm Guests start to find their seats on lawn
7:30pm Grand Entrance
7:35pm First Dance
7:40 B&G Welcome Speech
7:45pm Parent’s Speeches
8:00pm Dinner Served
9:15pm Toasts
9:20pm Father Daughter Dance
9:25pm Cake Cutting
9:30pm Formalities Over/ Open Dancing
10:00pm Music off outside, Party Moves to Pool Area “Wedding Over”
2:00am After Party Over/Hard Out
FAQ
Q-How many guests can I invite to my Houdini Estate wedding?
A-The largest number of guest would be around 200
Q-Can I choose my own caterer?
A-Yes
Q-Can we stay the night at the venue?
A-Yes! The venue has a couple of intimate accommodations that you can rent for your wedding night and never have to leave the property on your wedding day. Houdini Estate is located at 2400 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046