Elegant White and Gold Affair at the London West Hollywood Hotel

Melissa Baran
January 8, 2019
Categories: Real Weddings, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

If you’re in search of a chic rooftop wedding with a backdrop of the Los Angeles skyline… look no further babes. Equal parts elegant and glam, this SoCal fete at London West Hollywood Hotel is city love at it’s best. Vera Wang, Prada and Valentino all make in appearance in the Bride and Groom’s style choices, while planner Kevin Lee (a childhood friend of the Bride!) dressed the day with his signature touch. And thanks to Caroline Tran, we get to be a virtual guest to it all, right here.

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From the Bride… The wedding weekend kicked off with a formal Chinese Tea Ceremony to pay respects to the elderly and family. Since Eric and I were having a westernized wedding, we wanted to incorporate some key traditional elements to honor our Chinese heritage. Our wedding guests were a mixture of out of town-ers and Los Angeles natives so we wanted a venue that showcased the beauty of Los Angeles. The London Hotel West Hollywood provided just that with a touch of Hollywood glamour – a chic rooftop with a backdrop of the Los Angeles skyline. Eric and I have always leaned towards modern and classic designs, so we kept our colors very simple – white with gold accents. For my gown, I chose a contemporary yet timeless mermaid design from Vera Wang which I felt fit perfectly with our venue. The top half of the gown is simple and form fitting but the bottom half added an element of romance and flair that I loved. I accessorized it with a custom made belt and a few understated accessories to compliment the beauty of the dress.

I’ve known my wedding planner, Kevin Lee, since I was 11 years old. My first memories of Kevin were following him around while he planned fabulous parties for my parents. It seemed only fitting to have him plan my own wedding! For the reception, my husband and I wanted to create a warm and intimate environment for our guests. My favorite flowers are orchids, peonies, and hydrangeas which were incorporated in all aspects of the design. The ivory/gold tent along with a plethora of warmly-lit candles, lush floral arrangements, and long mirrored tables led to a very romantic and dreamy feel to the night. Even to this day, we’ve received so many compliments about how beautiful and fairytale-like everything was. We owe it all to Kevin Lee and his team for bringing our vision to life and orchestrating the day flawlessly.

While Eric and I loved the look of a live band, we also preferred dancing to DJ remixes. Kevin recommended another alternative, a DJ with musical accompaniments – a singer, a percussionist, and a violinist. I had no idea this existed! Our guests loved the energy and danced the night away with LED light up balloons. This option also kept us within budget, which is always a plus! As for dessert details, my husband and I have a penchant for anything sweet and delicious. Dessert has always been our favorite part of a special meal. In addition to an all-white theme candy bar filled with our favorite indulgences, our guests were treated to a Vanilla Panna Cotta dessert with Ice Cream and a 5-tier cake comprising of 2 flavors (Chocolate Almond Cherry w/ Cherry Cream Cheese Buttercream and Almond Cake w/ Toasted Almond Cream Cheese Frosting) designed by Butter End Creamery.

Our wedding day flew by so fast but we were so fortunate to have such an incredibly talented and attention to detail team of photographers (Caroline Tran and Husband) and videographers (Life Thru Frames) capturing every magical moment. Because of them, my husband and I will be able to relive our special day over and over.