Anna & Shawn


09.27.2025


A beautiful, full of details wedding at the Secret House of Ivy in Downey, California.


Anna & Shawn's fall Los Angeles wedding spanned across not one, not two, but three locations! The day began at a cozy airbnb with lots of laughs and natural lighting that perfectly accommodated the getting ready and detail shots. The couple wanted to have their first look and all portraits including bridal party and family done at a nearby park, so next we all headed over to Penn Park in Whittier, CA! Finally, the ceremony and the rest of the party took place at an absolute gem of a venue - the Secret House of Ivy in Downey. This was my first time here, and the location seriously lives up to its name. With its hidden entrance, gorgeous ivy covered pathway and architecture, this place is the perfect hidden venue in the middle of busy Los Angeles! This wedding had about 70 guests and the atmosphere was perfect for this sized party.



 

Session Type:

Wedding


Venue:

Secret House of Ivy

Downey, CA


Handwritten notes and documents scattered across a dark surface showing partial text and writing.
Close-up sequence showing hands adjusting a pink and white floral boutonniere on a navy suit lapel.
A series of artistic black and white photographs showing a figure in a white dress crouching and posing on the floor.
A couple in wedding attire poses in front of a rustic stone wall surrounded by lush greenery in an outdoor setting.
A hand holds an elegant wedding party program card with delicate floral details against a blurred background.
A couple in formal wedding attire poses with white parasols in a lush garden pathway lined with vintage lampposts.
Brown leather oxford dress shoes with white tissue paper displayed on a dark green marble surface from different angles.
A sequence of black and white photos showing two people in white outfits sitting on a bench in front of a hedge.
A bride and groom in formal attire stand before a stone archway entrance in a black and white wedding photograph.
A couple in wedding attire sits together on a rustic stone wall surrounded by lush greenery in an outdoor garden setting.
A romantic wedding couple shares a dip kiss in an outdoor garden setting with floral decorations and lanterns.
Rows of wooden cross-back chairs set up for outdoor wedding ceremony at ivy-covered venue with rustic charm.
A sequence of images showing a wooden pedal harp being played against a leafy garden backdrop.
A delicate arrangement of pink roses and white peonies in a glass vase adorns a wooden chair outdoors.
A romantic couple embraces in front of a beige wall with floral decorations, wearing formal attire for an engagement photo.
A couple in wedding attire shares playful moments in a series of photos along an elegant arched walkway.
A woven basket filled with white paper straws and utensils sits on a table with scattered papers and foliage backdrop.
Elegant white wedding dress with lace details draped over a wooden chair on a grassy lawn at an outdoor ceremony.
Bamboo leaves cast dramatic shadows on a white wall in black and white monochromatic style.
Someone in a yellow bridesmaid dress holds a delicate bouquet of pink and white roses with greenery against a grassy background.
A series of candid moments from an outdoor wedding ceremony showing attendees in formal attire with white floral boutonnieres.
Elegant wedding reception table settings with blush pink and white floral centerpieces and numbered table cards.
Wedding party in pastel dresses holding white parasols pose together on a grassy lawn with trees in background.
A couple shares a romantic moment under an ornate metal gazebo decorated with blush and white floral arrangements.

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