Danlei + Andy
Danlei and Andy came to us with a fairly strong vision: intimate and elegant, with moody fall colors. They knew that they did not want a large, sprawling venue and disliked weddings with lots of empty space. Carondelet House allowed them to lean into that feeling of coziness with all their loved ones gathered close.
This couple gave us so much creative freedom with their wedding design - and to curate a vendor team specific to their aesthetic and taste. They gave us minimal direction, simply conveying the vibe and guest experience they had their hearts set on.
For the design, we were inspired by baroque elements, cozy and elegant fall New York venues like Bowery Hotel (with its wood beams and trademark hanging tapestry in the reception dining room), and the existing vintage prints, paintings, and murals throughout Carondelet House.
Music was especially important to the couple, so we brought in 3 sets of musicians - a harp + cello duo for the Ceremony, a pianist for Cocktail Hour and Dinner, and a DJ (who also happens to perform at one of their favorite cocktail bars in LA) to get the party started.
A whiskey tasting and cigar bar moment in the rear courtyard capped the night.
Carondelet House
Los Angeles
- Andy + Danlei
Testimonial
"Throughout the planning process, Natalie was patient, enthusiastic, and extremely responsive. She kept us organized and on track. Her attention to detail is incredible; she brought up important considerations we hadn't even thought of ourselves. Natalie has a special talent for turning a vague vision into a stunning reality. We gave her an ambiguous vision for our dinner design, and she transformed it into a beautiful setting that perfectly captured what we wanted. Her coordination is seamless. She managed all communication with our families and vendors, ensuring everyone was on the same page. On our wedding day, we were able to relax completely, knowing she had everything under control. We can't recommend Natalie enough. If you're looking for a detail-oriented, creative, and reliable wedding planner, she is the one."
Vendors
DESIGNER + PLANNER - Faye Fern Creative
PHOTOGRAPHY - Dennis Roy Coronel
VIDEOGRAPHY - 87 & Smith (The Wedding Artists Co.)
FLORALS - Pilar Floral
WEDDING VENUE - Carondelet House
HAIR + MAKEUP - Kelly Zhang Studio
CEREMONY GOWN - House of Renhue
RECEPTION GOWN - Netta BenShabu
BRIDE'S SHOES - Jimmy Choo
JEWELRY - Cartier
CATERING - Tres LA
CAKE - Lark Cake Shop
DRAPING - Rosalia Road
LINENS - Luxe Linen
RENTALS - Soirée8
HARP & CELLO - Lily Press & Simon Linn-Gerstein
PIANIST - Paulina Simkin
DJ - Second Song (DJ Mary Jane)
PHOTOBOOTH - Second Song
CIGAR BAR - El Canito Cigar Events
Wedding Party
BRIDE - Danlei Zheng
GROOM - Andy Tan
MOTHER OF THE GROOM - Yuying Xia
FATHER + MOTHER OF THE BRIDE - Hong Chen + Xinhong Zheng
OFFICIANT - Winston Lee
