Eccentric tastes and adventurous spirits characterize much of the architecture in Hollywood, so it comes to no surprise that Southern California has no shortage of unique, mind-blowing wedding venues. Tucked in the Hollywood Hills is one such place, a Japanese-style mansion built in 1914 that offers a peerless backdrop of the LA skyline for hundreds of lucky couples every year.
We were recently invited to see Yamashiro Hollywood in person and had the pleasure of experiencing a sampling of what this venue can offer.
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Everyone wants their wedding to feel as magical for their guests as it does for them, and a large part of that is going to come from your venue. Does it put them in the mindset of a beautiful wedding the second they drive up" Yamashiro Hollywood really does. Everything from the hilltop view to the gorgeous Japanese-style architecture instantly transports you to another place and another time.
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Most weddings take advantage of this mansion?s largest and most unique event space: the Garden Courtyard. When you step through the front door, you can step to the right or left to enjoy the restaurant or the beautifully restored art and architecture of Yamashiro, but it?s hard not to be drawn to the gorgeous, open-air courtyard that lies straight ahead. A quaint?yet elegant?garden and koi pond sit in the center of this space, ringed by wooden walkways that serve as the seating area for weddings and receptions. It?s an even...