When you’re getting married in Hollywood, California, is there any place more idyllic than an industry director’s stately mansion" After seeing these photos of Sam and Kyle’s wedding, we certainly don’t think so! From the courtyard ceremony and reception to all the secluded nooks that were perfect for romantic portraits, we’re in love with this unique space that served not only as the couple’s wedding venue but also as the place they first met. In keeping with their easy-going personalities, they used minimal décor in the form of Standard Wax candles and mini potted succulents, which then became favors for the guests. The bride also had paper flowers made from the couple’s favorite comic incorporated into her bouquet. Photographer Kym Ventola captured every detail of this sophisticated wedding beautifully! The Couple:
Sam and Kyle
The Wedding:
Private Residence, Los Angeles, California

We were incredibly lucky to get married in this house. We met while Sam was working for a director and Kyle was working for a producer, and by some miracle the director let us get married at his house. It was really special and so incredibly generous. The house has sentimental meaning to us — it’s the actual place we met before starting to date.

Both of us are minimalists. And the venue was so perfect on its own, it was pretty easy to keep it pared-down. We kept decorations to a minimum and the few things we did bring...