Casey and Brendan’s Documentary Wedding in Grass Room DTLA, Los Angeles, CA
DETAILS
St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
Grass Room DTLA
Los Angeles, CA
Wedding Photography
Super8
Urban Chic Meets Candid Romance in the Heart of LA
Casey and Brendan’s wedding day was the definition of effortlessly cool, totally authentic, and unapologetically fun. Think editorial charm meets urban romance, with a side of flash, laughter, and funky dance moves. Their Los Angeles wedding had all the ingredients of a modern-day love story: a heartfelt ceremony at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Koreatown, a high-energy celebration at Grass Room DTLA, and a couple that couldn’t care less about perfect poses—as long as they were surrounded by the people they loved most.
From the moment we hopped on our first discovery call, I knew Casey and Brendan were my people. They told me up front: “We love candid wedding photos. We want everything to feel natural and unstaged.” And they absolutely meant it. These two wanted their wedding to feel like them—laid-back, joy-filled, and full of genuine moments. No stiff timelines, no forced poses—just connection, laughter, and good vibes.
Their wedding day felt exactly like that.
Casey & Brendan’s Wedding in Dreamy Super8 Film
We rolled Super 8 film throughout the day, and let me tell you—those dreamy, nostalgic shots captured the vibe perfectly. There’s just something about vintage film that hits differently when the moments are real.
Grass Room DTLA: The Ultimate Eclectic Party Spot
Their Grass Room DTLA reception was an explosion of color and character—equal parts chic and relaxed, modern and playful. The design leaned into bright pastels, floral pops, and a totally non-traditional layout that felt like an art-forward dinner party in the best way. With its industrial textures, soft natural light, and eclectic charm, Grass Room made the perfect backdrop for Casey and Brendan’s vision.
20-Minute Portraits? Let’s go!
In true documentary-style fashion, Casey and Brendan gave themselves just 20 minutes for portraits. That’s right—twenty! We raced around the streets of downtown Los Angeles and captured the kind of city magic that feels straight out of an indie magazine. Skipping the over-scheduled stress meant they had more time for what really mattered: quality time with their guests.
Because when you prioritize moments over photo ops, you end up with memories that feel like you.
When the Speeches Hit Just Right
Let’s talk about their bridal party made up entirely of family. The speeches were the kind you never forget: packed with adorable childhood memories, embarrassing anecdotes, emotional stories that hit right through your heart, and enough laughter to make your cheeks hurt. Tears, claps, belly laughs—it was like watching a story book unfold in real time. The crowd was all in, and so were we.
Why Candid Wedding Photography Tells the Real Story
What made this wedding so iconic was how deeply Casey and Brendan stayed true to themselves. They leaned into the realness—the fleeting glances, the laughs between speeches, the hugs from grandparents, the chaos and joy of the dance floor. And that’s what makes documentary wedding photography in Los Angeles so special. It’s not about curating a moment—it’s about being in it.
So if you're planning a wedding in LA (or anywhere in the world!) and your biggest priorities are staying present, being playful, and capturing memories exactly as they happened—I got you.
