I searched out someone I knew could handle a non-traditional wedding and she blew it out of the park. Enchantment and mystery appear around every bend of the 15 million Houdini Estate®, sure to conjure up magic for your next booking. Outside of the main house, there is an outdoor fireplace, barbecue patios, a heated pool, and outdoor spa. I also knew I couldn't produce my vision on my own, so hiring the right wedding planner for me was KEY. Five acres of romantic gardens, artwork, and sculptures, as well as several locations for weddings, photos, and dining, are scattered across the property. It's not something I do well in my normal life, but somehow I mastered it for the wedding and it was so worth it. I learned to stay true to myself and have the oh-shit moments and then immediately let them go.

What was your most important lesson learned? CMG Events channeled their colorful personalities with unexpected patterns and textures to combine with handmade details like the globes Alli had spent the previous year painting for their reception tables. It was the hottest day of May topping over 90 at 4pm, so unfortunately one of the memorial cakes melted! JanuAlli and Sam’s bold and playful wedding at The Houdini Estate in LA is such a perfect way to kick off the new year. We had a beautiful cake/donut/memorial table. We combined some light salads with BBQ and a seafood boil. We also wanted to make sure that our food was something we actually like to eat, so we catered from our all-time favorite restaurant, Boneyard Bistro. I know for a fact that flowers would have taken a back seat had we not been this lucky. We are lucky in that our family owns a florist so our reception was covered in the most beautiful flowers. Its a beautiful outdoor (and indoor) area filled.

We had a friend perform a personal and non-religious ceremony. The Houdini Estate is one of the most popular wedding venues (and historical sites) in all of Los Angeles. Martens and found a blue velvet pair to wear. Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, this hidden gem has an old Hollywood charm that is accentuated by its secluded location. I walked down the aisle to The The's “This is the Day.” I love Dr. The Houdini Estate is a truly magical venue that exudes the elegance and style of homeowner Harry Houdini, one of the most famous magicians of the early 1900s. The groomsmen and flower girls walked to the ceremony location to Matt and Kim's “Hey Now” which got everyone pumped up and allowed us to include a more upbeat couples song. Discover the iconic Laurel Canyon property historic, magical, the wedding site of nature and architecture. Our videographer sporting his very own GoPro was our husky, Vox! We also support a local Husky rescue and wanted that to be included in our day. We hired an amazing magician and had candles everywhere. As the entire estate was an homage to Harry Houdini, we also wanted to reflect magic elements in our day. We picked a location that matched our personalities. We aren't into religion or the typical traditions, and we wanted our wedding to reflect that.

Offbeat partner: Alex, Video Game Designerĭate and location of wedding: Houdini Estate, Los Angeles, CA - Our offbeat wedding at a glance:

Houdini estate wedding photos