#Houdini mansion party zip

( Click here to see another wedding with tacos!) Soooo delicious, for real. Taco Chihuahua served super fresh, entirely authentic Mexican tacos for a true SoCal twist on wedding catering, which I LOVED. The couple made their grand entrance and toasted the guests + people that made this gorgeous day possible. Guests sipped cocktails and horchata from Taco Chihuahua. The large wooden tables were crafted by Breanna’s dad and they looked incredible! Eric’s mom did the florals for each table and I think they added such a beautiful pop of color to the reception! Bistro lights hung above the dancefloor. Guests went to the outdoor Houdini Estate reception lawn, down a brick ramp inlaid with black handcuffs (in classic Houdini style). Friends and family had traveled thousands of miles to celebrate, so they wanted to spend every possible moment with them! We squeezed in a few moments of portraits at the end of cocktail hour. I love playing around with veil shots - check out this wedding for more bridal veil inspo! By doing as many photos beforehand as possible, they were able to enjoy cocktail hour. Spending lots of time with guests was a high priority for Bre + Eric. The last line of Breanna’s vows really got me, quoting Ben Harper’s song “Forever” “cause not a day less will do.” Her brother officiated, which incorporated some traditional elements but was largely made up of custom vows by the bride and groom. The wedding party made its way down the aisle to a solo violinist before Bre + her dad, but at the last moment Bre’s Hayley Paige veil flew off! Luckily, this badass bride wasn’t the least bit rattled by this and continued on. The wedding ceremony at the Houdini Estate was held on the mansion’s beautifully designed mosaic driveway. Eric wore a suit from The Rack.Īfter their first look, we took a few portraits around the estate and then took wedding party and family photos before the ceremony began.

#Houdini mansion party zip

Meanwhile, Bre’s mom helped her zip her dress downstairs! Once Eric was in position, I guided Bre to the spot and captured the magic as it unfolded. Bre wore a dress and veil by Hayley Paige and shoes from Betsey Johnson. The groomsmen took a quick dip in the pool beforehand - the same pool Houdini himself practiced his infamous underwater tricks! A crazy, totally Houdini-feeling moment was when Eric decided he needed a knife to elongate a button hole on his shirt… without taking it off - there was a little tension in the room as the groom had a kitchen knife pointed towards his abdomen just moments before the first look. Bre + Eric both got ready at the estate - Eric and the groomsmen upstairs in Houdini’s living room, and Bre and the bridesmaids downstairs.