Pasadena
Throop Memorial Church Wedding Photographer
A light-filled 1923 Unitarian sanctuary in the heart of Pasadena, known for soaring ceilings and jewel-toned stained glass.
About Throop Memorial Church
Throop Memorial Church is a light-filled 1923 Unitarian Universalist sanctuary in the heart of Pasadena, known for its soaring ceilings and jewel-toned stained glass, with an adjoining hall for receptions. Couples love the timeless architecture and glowing stained-glass light at a genuinely affordable price, plus the freedom to hold both the ceremony and reception under one roof.
Capacity · Sanctuary seats up to ~275 for a ceremony; Throop Hall seats ~120 for a plated dinner
Catering · Ceremony and reception on-site; outside or self-catering with use of the on-site kitchen
Budget · Sanctuary-only ceremony ~$1,350; ceremony + reception package ~$3,500; plus cleaning and site-rep fees
Best for · Historic, affordable ceremonies with an on-site reception
Good to know · Added fees stack up, including a cleaning fee and a required site representative.
Info · throopuupasadena.org/rental-info/weddings · (626) 795-8625
What couples love
Couples love the historic 1923 architecture and dramatic stained glass. It is affordable compared with LA-area venues. You can host both the ceremony and reception in one place. The staff is welcoming and inclusive.
Good to know
Added fees stack up, including a cleaning fee and a required site representative. Outside catering means you coordinate and rent more yourself. It is an older building with limited on-site parking.
A typical wedding day
1:00 PM — Detail and getting-ready shots in the Fireside Room
2:30 PM — First look on the patio
3:30 PM — Guests arrive; prelude music
4:00 PM — Ceremony under the stained glass
4:35 PM — Family and wedding-party photos
5:00 PM — Cocktail hour while the hall is flipped
6:00 PM — Reception and dinner in Throop Hall
9:30 PM — Last dance and send-off
Photographing Throop Memorial Church
Best spots: the 1923 sanctuary with soaring ceilings and large stained-glass windows, the wood-floored Throop Hall, and the lit outdoor patio. It suits classic, editorial and backlit stained-glass portraiture with warm, painterly indoor light.
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