Valerie & Danny's Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding Photos

May 10, 2026 · Ceremony Lawn at Bel-Air Bay Club, Pacific Palisades

A Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding in Pacific Palisades

Valerie and Danny met in college and have been exploring together ever since: new restaurants, travel, hikes and road trips, usually with their dogs Kohmie and Olaf and their cat Koji close by. On Sunday, May 10, 2026, they married at Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades, the 1920s Mediterranean clubhouse on the bluffs between Santa Monica and Malibu. Their palette was soft pastels with accents of sky blue, from the watercolor invitations to the bridesmaids' gowns and the delphinium and garden roses lining the ceremony lawn. The day held a first look with private vows, pets in the aisle, a private first dance, a traditional lion dance and a packed dance floor. Here are their Bel-Air Bay Club wedding photos, captured by One and Only Production.

Invitations, Rings and Flat Lay Details

The day started with the details: a watercolor invitation suite painted with Bel-Air Bay Club, rings tied in sky blue silk ribbon, and vow books ready for the first look. Danny's cognac shoes and light blue bow tie got a flat lay of their own in the groom's suite.

Pastel blue invitation suite with a silk bow and a watercolor painting of Bel-Air Bay Club
Engagement ring and wedding bands resting on the watercolor Bel-Air Bay Club invitation
Wedding bands on a sky blue silk ribbon over the invitation suite
Valerie's engagement ring and both wedding bands tied into a pale blue bow
Valerie's pale blue heels beside her perfume and ring box
Danny's cognac shoes, light blue bow tie and vows booklet on a woven tray
Groom's flat lay with boutonniere, bow tie and cognac shoes
Light blue bow tie and watch box beside Danny's cognac shoes

Getting Ready in the Bridal Suite

Valerie got ready in the bridal suite at Bel-Air Bay Club, where arched windows look out over the palms and the light stays soft all morning. Her gown hung in the doorway while the bridesmaids toasted with champagne in matching robes, and her first look with the bridesmaids happened on the balcony above the Pacific.

Valerie's wedding gown hanging in the arched doorway of the bridal suite at Bel-Air Bay Club
Wedding gown hanging in the bridal suite window framed by palm trees
Valerie in her robe looking at her gown before getting dressed
Valerie twirling her robe on the bridal suite balcony above the Pacific
Valerie smiling on the balustrade balcony in her getting ready robe
Close portrait of Valerie laughing with her hand at her chin
Bridesmaids pouring champagne for a robe toast on the lawn
Valerie in her gown at the balcony doors as her bridesmaids wait outside
Bridesmaids reacting to Valerie in her gown for the first time on the terrace

Danny and the Groomsmen

The groomsmen showed up in matching black jerseys before changing into ivory suits in the groom's suite. Danny finished with a light blue bow tie and his boutonniere, then the guys gathered by the fireplace before heading out for the first look.

Danny's ivory suit jacket hanging above the fireplace in the groom's suite
Danny buttoning his shirt while getting ready at Bel-Air Bay Club
Danny seated in an armchair in front of the carved wooden doors
Danny buttoning his ivory jacket with a light blue bow tie
Danny adjusting his boutonniere in the groom's suite
Danny and his groomsmen lined up by the fireplace in the groom's suite
A groomsman arriving in sunglasses and a number 99 jersey
A groomsman showing off his number 17 jersey on arrival
The groomsmen in matching black jerseys before changing into their suits
Groomsmen huddled together in their jerseys in the groom's suite

A First Look and Private Vows on the Terrace

Valerie and Danny wanted time together before the crowd, so they shared their first look on the balustrade terrace and read their vows to each other there. Danny's reaction said everything.

Danny waiting at the balustrade for the first look at Bel-Air Bay Club
Valerie walking up behind Danny holding her pastel bouquet
Valerie approaching Danny on the terrace with the hills of Pacific Palisades behind them
Danny laughing as he turns to see Valerie for the first time
Valerie smiling with her bouquet as Danny turns around
Valerie beaming at Danny during their first look
Danny wiping away a tear after seeing Valerie
Valerie and Danny reading their private vows to each other
Danny kissing Valerie on the terrace after their vows
Valerie and Danny walking along the balustrade after their first look

Wedding Party Portraits Above the Pacific

Six bridesmaids in sky blue and six groomsmen in ivory filled the lawn, the stone staircases and the clifftop balustrade. Robes and sunglasses came first, then gowns and bouquets, then the whole wedding party together with the ocean behind them.

Bridesmaids in matching light blue robes and sunglasses under the palm trees
Bridesmaids posing on the stone staircase of the clubhouse in their robes
Bridesmaids in sunglasses lined up against the stone wall of Bel-Air Bay Club
Bridesmaids striking a pose on the lawn with the palms behind them
Valerie with her bridesmaids in sky blue gowns under the palm trees
Pastel bouquets held by the bridesmaids around Valerie
Danny and his groomsmen in ivory suits along the clifftop balustrade
Danny on the garden staircase with palms overhead
The full wedding party gathered on the lawn at Bel-Air Bay Club
Wedding party in sunglasses for their vogue group shot
Wedding party cheering on the lawn above the Pacific
Wedding party lounging on the grass for a relaxed group portrait
Kohmie resting on Valerie's gown on the lawn

Kohmie, Olaf and Koji Join the Wedding

Their dogs Kohmie and Olaf and their cat Koji were part of the wedding, posing among the ceremony flowers before guests arrived. Family portraits on the ocean-view lawn followed, with grandma, parents and both families, all finished before the ceremony.

Koji the cat peeking out from a pastel flower arrangement
Koji the cat sitting among the ceremony flowers
Koji posing in front of delphinium and garden roses
Kohmie sitting between Valerie and Danny on the lawn
Valerie and Danny with their dogs Kohmie and Olaf on the clifftop lawn
Kohmie and Olaf sitting at Valerie and Danny's feet
Family portrait on the ocean-view lawn at Bel-Air Bay Club
A warm hug with family during portraits on the lawn
Valerie and Danny with grandma seated between them
Valerie, Danny and grandma by the ceremony florals
Valerie and Danny with grandma on the ceremony lawn

Portraits Around Bel-Air Bay Club

Between the lawn's edge, the stone staircases and the balconies, Bel-Air Bay Club has a portrait spot for every kind of light. We used the clifftop lawn for wide coastline frames, the staircases for classic portraits and the balcony for a final veil shot.

Valerie and Danny on the lawn framed by tall palms above the Pacific
Danny holding Valerie close with the ocean behind them
Valerie and Danny sharing a kiss under her veil
Valerie and Danny seated on the cliffside lawn with the coastline behind them
Valerie and Danny smiling together with her pastel bouquet
Valerie and Danny relaxing on the grass beside the ceremony florals
Valerie and Danny showing off their rings over her bouquet
Valerie and Danny on the stone staircase of the clubhouse
Valerie's long train spread across the lawn as Danny holds her
Valerie and Danny on the balcony overlooking the coast
Valerie framed by the pastel ceremony florals
Valerie seated on the lawn with her train fanned out beside the flowers
Valerie under her veil on the balcony at Bel-Air Bay Club, photographed by One and Only Production

Ceremony on the Ocean-View Lawn

The ceremony faced the Pacific from the edge of the bluff, with delphinium and garden roses lining the aisle. Koji rode down the aisle in his pet backpack, Olaf and Kohmie followed as ring bearer and flower girl, and a family friend officiated as Valerie and Danny said their vows.

The Bel-Air Bay Club entrance on the wedding day
A paraglider drifting over the Pacific seen from the ceremony lawn
Aerial view of the ceremony lawn set with white chairs above the coast
Blue delphinium and pastel roses lining the ceremony aisle
Close up of garden roses and delphinium in the ceremony florals
The officiant welcoming guests to the ceremony
Guests hugging as they arrive on the lawn
Koji the cat riding down the aisle in his pet backpack
Olaf the white dog walking down the aisle as ring bearer
Kohmie trotting down the aisle as flower girl
Danny wiping a tear as Valerie walks down the aisle
Valerie's cathedral train on the grass at the altar
Wide view of the ceremony on the ocean-view lawn at Bel-Air Bay Club
Valerie and Danny exchanging rings
Valerie and Danny sharing their first kiss at the altar
Danny cheering as they are pronounced married
Valerie and Danny walking back up the aisle as newlyweds

Room Reveal and a Private First Dance in the Dining Room

Before guests came inside, Valerie and Danny saw the finished Dining Room on their own: a travel-themed seating chart with tables named after cities they have visited, signature cocktails named after their pets, and a sweetheart table backed by the ceremony florals. Then they shared a private first dance with only the DJ, the planner and our cameras in the room.

The Spanish-style tower of Bel-Air Bay Club above the garden courtyard
Signature cocktail menu with drinks named after Kohmie, Olaf and Koji
The Dining Room set for dinner with carved wood doors and chandeliers
Wide view of the Dining Room at Bel-Air Bay Club before guests arrived
Gold flatware on a light blue napkin at each place setting
Oysters on the half shell at cocktail hour
Travel-themed seating chart with tables named after cities they have visited
Sweetheart table with salads, bud vases and sky blue napkins
Sweetheart table backed by delphinium and garden roses moved from the ceremony
Valerie leading Danny into the Dining Room for their private room reveal
Valerie and Danny taking in the finished reception room
Valerie and Danny's private first dance in the empty Dining Room
Danny holding Valerie close during their first dance
Valerie and Danny slow dancing under the chandeliers
A quiet laugh during their private first dance
Valerie's gown swirling as she spins during the first dance

Grand Entrance and a Traditional Lion Dance

The wedding party danced their way into the reception, then Lau Martial Club brought in the lions for a traditional lion dance, a blessing for the newlyweds and one of the loudest moments of the night.

Bridesmaids cheering as the wedding party makes its grand entrance
Bridesmaids dancing into the reception
Lion dancers from Lau Martial Club entering the reception
Valerie and Danny watching the lion dance in the Dining Room
Valerie and Danny beside the red urn set out for the lion dance
Two red and gold lions performing for Valerie and Danny
Lions dancing across the floor during the traditional lion dance
A lion rearing up beside Valerie and Danny
Valerie and Danny greeting a lion during the performance
Lion dancers bowing to the newlyweds, photographed by One and Only Production

Toasts, Table Greetings, Cake and Bouquet Toss

Friends and family gave the toasts, then Valerie and Danny changed into red to visit every table during dinner. Later Danny swapped into his jersey for the cake cutting, and Valerie tossed her bouquet to a crowd of friends.

A bridesmaid giving a toast in the Dining Room
Valerie laughing at the sweetheart table during the speeches
A groomsman giving his toast
Valerie and Danny reacting to a speech at the sweetheart table
Valerie in a red qipao and Danny in a red shirt for table greetings
Valerie and Danny posing together during table greetings
Guests toasting with Valerie and Danny at their table
Valerie and Danny raising a glass with a table of friends
The wedding cake by the reception windows
Close up of the hand-painted floral wedding cake
Danny in his number 10 jersey cutting the cake with Valerie
Valerie and Danny laughing over the cake
Valerie tossing her bouquet on the dance floor
Valerie celebrating with the bouquet catcher

Dance Floor and Beer Pong

Once the dance floor opened, the jerseys came back out, prop cash covered the floor and the night turned into a party. Out on the patio, beer pong kept going as long as the music did.

Valerie and her bridesmaids dancing as the dance floor opens
Danny in his jersey dancing with friends
Friends hyping up Valerie on the dance floor
Valerie in sunglasses dancing with Danny and friends
Groomsmen in jerseys on a dance floor covered in prop cash
A groomsman breakdancing on a floor covered in prop cash
Valerie dancing in the haze of the dance floor
Bridesmaids posing in sunglasses on the dance floor
Valerie dancing with friends through the fog
Custom sign for the beer pong station
Beer pong table set up on the patio
Danny lining up a beer pong shot, photographed by One and Only Production

Your Bel-Air Bay Club Wedding Photographer

Bel-Air Bay Club books one wedding at a time, so the clubhouse, the cliffside ceremony lawn, the terraces and the ocean-facing Dining Room are yours for the day. For photos, plan a late afternoon ceremony, 15 to 20 minutes of portraits about an hour before sunset, and a few more minutes outside as the sky turns color. One and Only Production is a husband and wife wedding photographer and videographer team based in West Covina, serving Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. If you are planning your own Bel-Air Bay Club wedding, we would love to hear your story. See more of our work in our wedding portfolio. You can also see Kelley & Kai's Bel-Air Bay Club wedding, with a terrace first look and an oceanfront lawn ceremony.

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