Palihouse Santa Monica Wedding
by Lulan Wedding Photography and Videography
About Palihouse Santa Monica Weddings
Located one mile from the Santa Monica Pier, Palihouse is a Mediterranean architecture boutique hotel that has been operational since 1927. At only five miles from the Getty Villa, this revival-style beach venue provides a picturesque venue for modern weddings. “Aesthetically pleasing” if you will. Inside the boutique are beautifully decorated penthouse for classy and modern getting ready photos.
Why we love it:
Useful links:
Palihouse Santa Monica Directions
Official Palihouse Santa Monica Website
Pros:
All-in-one venue
Makeup and hair done in the venue
Beautiful Bridal Rooms
Getting Ready at Palihouse Santa Monica
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 Palihouse Santa Monica
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 Palihouse Santa Monica
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 Palihouse Santa Monica
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 Palihouse
1:00pm Photographer/Videographer arrive at Palihouse
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
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
7:15pm Guests start to find their seats
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 Wedding Over
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