A bride and groom walking hand in hand near a swimming pool with a waterfall feature at sunset, with mountainous terrain and palm trees in the background.

About NOOR

Overall Recommendations: ★★★★★
Photo Style: Mansion, Vintage Interior
Getting Ready: ★★★★☆
Ceremony: ★★★★★
Couple Photos: ★★★★☆
Reception: ★★★★★

NOOR has won the title “Best of Pasadena” for nine years now. It features two elegant ballrooms and a picturesque outdoor courtyard, as well as a terrace that are all available to host your special day. One of the ballrooms is art-deco designed while the other is art-nouveau inspired. The ballrooms are full of history and beauty with advanced lighting and audio-visual systems to make every photo and video come out crystal clean. Whether you love an indoor or outdoor setting, this hotel gives you the best of both worlds.

Tip 1: Always ideal to start early and get photos at the Pasadena Cityhall before heading to NOOR
Tip 2: There are two getting ready rooms at NOOR

Getting Ready at NOOR

There are a wealth of spaces in this iconic building for photo ops–under the imported Austrian crystal chandeliers and massive wood-beamed ceilings, in the cast bronze stairwells, next to the historic embroidered tapestries, in front of carved marble fountains and columns. At this venue, everywhere you look there’s elegance and grandeur.

We at Lin and Jirsa Wedding Photography would be honored to capture every moment and emotion of your monumental day, big and small. We don’t just take pictures and videos–we create photo heirlooms that couples treasure for a lifetime. We have a wealth of experience photographing weddings from a variety of cultures, from Indian weddings to Chinese weddings to Muslim weddings, etc. Whatever your heritage and traditions, we would love to capture that in all of its beauty.

A bride in a white wedding gown and veil standing with five bridesmaids in black dresses, all holding bouquets of white flowers, in a long arched hallway.

Bride in a satin robe looking at a white wedding dress hanging on a wall

A bride in a white wedding gown with six women, in a room with white walls and floral wallpaper, helping her with her dress. Some women are kneeling while others stand, holding the train of the dress. One woman has a small white dog.

Black and white photo of five men dressed in tuxedos with boutonnières, some sitting and some standing, in a dimly lit room.

Couple’s Session at NOOR

Be sure you take some quiet time out of your magical day for some couple’s photography. You’ll make intimate memories together in the grandeur of this otherworldly location.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss on a staircase at a wedding venue with white walls, a large window opening, and a hanging lantern.

A bride and groom standing on a grand, curved staircase with ornate black railing, inside a building with elegant architectural details and a large window above, illuminated softly with warm lighting.

A bride and groom stand closely on a balcony at dusk, with the groom kissing the bride's forehead. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with lace detailing and a veil, and the groom is in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie. A tower with a dome is visible in the background.

Silhouette of a couple, likely newlyweds, kissing under a large archway in a grand building with ornate ceiling details and an open view outside, including palm trees and parked cars.

Wedding Ceremony at NOOR

This hotel boasts many sumptuous, regal spaces to host your wedding ceremony. Pictured below, the Gold Room is a split-level space that was once a dining room for nobility, dignitaries, and celebrities. Dating back to Prohibition days, it features hidden liquor compartments and ceiling panels for the press to take secret photos of events. It’s the epitome of luxury with grand wood-paneled walls, a gold plaster-cast ceiling, and arched mirrored windows on three sides of the room. You will never forget the moment you tie the knot in an exquisite space like this.

An elegant indoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of black chairs facing a floral arch and draped curtains, illuminated by chandelier lighting.

A newly married couple celebrate their wedding walk, holding hands, with the bride raising a bouquet in the air. They are walking down the aisle surrounded by applauding guests in an elegant, decorated indoor venue.

Empty outdoor event space with a fountain, white drapery walls, seating, and string lights, likely prepared for a wedding or celebration.

A man in a tuxedo walking down an aisle at a wedding reception, surrounded by seated guests on either side, with elegant floral arrangements and chandeliers overhead.

Wedding Reception at NOOR

There are also plenty of luxurious spaces for a reception, each one more opulent than the last: the Emerald room with its hand-painted flora and fauna and plaster-cast ceiling, the Tiffany Room with its relief sculptures depicting ancient explorers, and the Crystal Ballroom (pictured below) with its soaring 30-foot vaulted ceilings, carved marble columns, and hand-painted fresco, which were painted over a period of seven months back in 1922 by Italian artist John Smeraldi and his team.

Elegant banquet hall decorated for a wedding reception with a long head table and place settings. The head table has black tablecloths, floral arrangements, candles, and place cards labeled 'Michael' and 'Jori'. The background features draped curtains, a shiny reflective floor, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A bride and groom share their first dance at a wedding reception, illuminated with soft lighting, with a table of flowers in the background and a reflecting dance floor.

Elegant banquet hall decorated for a wedding reception with a stage, floral arch, large chandelier, curtains, and tables set with tableware and glasses.

Bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception with guests dancing and socializing around them in a dimly lit ballroom.

Sample Timeline

10:00 AM Hair & makeup services begin

1:00 PM Lunch break

2:00 PM All hair & makeup to conclude

2:15 PM Photography services begin

Detail shots of dress, shoes, accessories, invitations
Bride & Bridesmaids getting ready photos
Groom & groomsmen getting ready photos

2:45 PM Bride gets into wedding dress

3:10 PM Groom & Groomsmen leave for Pasadena City Hall

3:20 PM Bride & Bridesmaids leave for Pasadena City Hall

3:30 PM Bride & Groom first look + photos at Pasadena City Hall

4:10 PM Bride, groom, bridal party photos

4:30 PM Immediate Family to meet Pasadena City Hall for photos

4:50 PM Bride, Groom, Immediate Family Photos

5:15 PM Bride, Groom, Family leave city hall for Noor Bridal Room

5:30 PM Invitation seating start time

Detail shots of ceremony

6:00 PM Ceremony Begins

6:30 PM Ceremony Ends/Cocktail hour begins

Extended family photos – list provided to photographer

7:00 PM Bride & Groom to join cocktail hour – photos with guests and friends

Detail shots of reception

7:30 PM Guests invited into reception

7:50 PM Grand Entrance & First Dance

7:55 PM Bride & Groom Thank You & Welcome Speech

8:00 PM Parents of Bride Welcome Speech

8:05 PM Parents of Groom Welcome Speech

8:10 PM First course served

8:25 PM Maid of Honor speech

8:30 PM Best man speech

8:35 PM Entrée Course Served

8:55 PM Table Greetings (~ 2 min per table) – photo with each table

Cake Cutting – No announcement – Bride & groom to cut cake for photo purposes

9:30 PM Mother/Son Dance

9:35 PM Father/Daughter Dance

Bride & Groom Thank You Speech

9:40 PM Photo with all guests on dance floor

9:45 PM Open Dancing

12:45 AM Last song

12:50 AM Sparkler send off outside on bridge

1:00 AM Event concludes

FAQ

Does the hotel have a bride’s dressing area?

Yes, both a bride’s dressing area and a groom’s area are available at the hotel.

How much time will we have for our reception?

The Biltmore allows you five hours for your reception, excluding setup and cleanup.

How many guests can we invite to our wedding?

The venue accommodates up to 400 guests.

NOOR is located at 300 East Colorado Boulevard #200 Pasadena, CA 91101