Caroline & Sam at The Colony House

October 18, 2025 · The Colony House, Anaheim

A Colony House Wedding in Anaheim

Caroline and Sam started out as coworkers at Ernest Packaging, where Sam's bosses would not stop trying to set them up. Caroline finally agreed to one date at a brewery (Sam does not even like beer), never made it back to the birthday party she had promised to return to, and they talked until 2am. She turned him down the first time he asked her to be his girlfriend, but Sam stuck around until she said yes. On October 18, 2025, they married at The Colony House in Anaheim, after a morning of door games and a tea ceremony at Caroline's parents' home. Here is their Colony House wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

Details and Getting Ready

Caroline's heart shaped sunglasses, vow books and white florals set the tone for the morning. She got ready with her bridesmaids in matching pajamas before stepping into a fitted gown with a long, sweeping train.

Caroline's heart sunglasses, vow books and white florals in a flat lay.

Wedding day details with heart shaped sunglasses and white roses.

Pearl heart sunglasses and Caroline's rings styled on white satin.

Invitation, rings and watch tucked among white florals.

Caroline's perfume bottle with white roses.

Caroline's gown hanging in the window as she gets ready.

Caroline and her bridesmaids in matching pajamas.

Caroline laughing with her bridesmaids before the dress.

Caroline smiling in her getting ready robe.

Caroline putting on her earrings in her gown.

Caroline in her fitted gown with a long train, photographed by One and Only Production.

Sam and His Groomsmen

Sam got ready in a black tuxedo and bow tie, with his groomsmen helping with the final details and plenty of laughs in between.

Sam's shoes and accessories lined up on the counter.

Sam adjusting his cuffs in black and white.

A groomsman helping Sam with his jacket.

Sam and his groomsman posing back to back.

Sam and his groomsmen relaxing on the couch, photographed by One and Only Production.

Tea Ceremony at Home

Sam's family arrived with lacquered gift trays, and after the door games both families gathered at the altar in Caroline's parents' home. Caroline wore a red ao dai and headpiece as they served tea and received jewelry from their elders.

A red embroidered tea ceremony headpiece.

Caroline in her red ao dai and headpiece for the tea ceremony.

Caroline with her mom in traditional dress.

Groomsmen carrying lacquered gift trays for the tea ceremony.

Sam's family arriving with the gift procession outside Caroline's parents' house.

Sam greeting Caroline's family at the door.

Both families gathered at the family altar for the tea ceremony.

Caroline in red standing with Sam at the altar.

Serving tea to family during the tea ceremony.

Sam placing jewelry on Caroline during the tea ceremony.

Caroline and Sam sharing a laugh during the tea ceremony.

Caroline and Sam standing together in traditional attire.

Family presenting jewelry gifts to the couple.

Caroline and Sam with their families after the tea ceremony, photographed by One and Only Production.

Caroline and Her Bridesmaids

Back at The Colony House, Caroline changed into her gown in front of the living wall, then joined her bridesmaids in sage green.

Caroline in her gown against the living wall at The Colony House.

Caroline holding her white bouquet by the living wall.

Caroline seated with her long train spread across the bridal suite.

Caroline smiling on a mustard velvet chair with her bouquet.

Caroline's veil and train glowing in window light.

Caroline with her bridesmaids in sage green gowns.

Caroline and her bridesmaids in front of the living wall.

Caroline sharing a moment with a bridesmaid.

Caroline and her maid of honor laughing together, photographed by One and Only Production.

A First Look at The Colony House

Caroline walked up behind Sam by the living wall for their first look, and once he turned around he could not stop smiling.

Caroline walking up behind Sam for their first look.

Close up of Caroline's train during the first look.

Sam turning to see Caroline for the first time.

Sam and Caroline embracing after the first look.

Sam holding Caroline close by the living wall.

Caroline and Sam holding hands after the first look.

Caroline's train sweeping across the floor as Sam watches, photographed by One and Only Production.

Portraits and the Wedding Party

Their portraits moved from the living wall to a mustard velvet chair in the lounge and out under the palm trees at golden hour. The wedding party in black and sage green joined in for a few cheers.

Caroline and Sam touching foreheads by the living wall at The Colony House.

Caroline and Sam smiling with her white bouquet.

Sam kissing Caroline as her veil trails across the floor.

Caroline and Sam on the mustard velvet chair in the lounge.

Black and white portrait of Caroline resting on Sam's shoulder.

Caroline and Sam laughing on the velvet chair.

Caroline's long veil spread across the room in black and white.

Caroline and Sam beneath the palm trees in black and white.

Sam and Caroline with her veil catching the breeze.

Caroline and Sam under the palms at golden hour.

Sam holding Caroline close in the sunlight.

Caroline and Sam laughing together at golden hour.

Caroline and Sam at their sweetheart table framed by white florals.

The wedding party in black and sage green in front of the living wall.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen cheering with their bouquets.

Caroline and Sam with their wedding party in the lounge.

The wedding party beneath the bougainvillea, photographed by One and Only Production.

Ceremony at The Colony House

The ceremony took place in the open air space in front of the living wall, with white roses and greenery along the aisle. Father Gianni led the ceremony, and the wedding party followed the newlyweds back up the aisle.

The Colony House in Anaheim under blue skies.

Ceremony aisle in front of the living wall at The Colony House.

White roses and greenery in the ceremony florals.

Guests gathering in the open air ceremony space.

The officiant waiting in front of the living wall.

Groomsmen and bridesmaids walking in for the processional.

Caroline's dad handing her to Sam with a hug.

Sam greeting Caroline at the front of the aisle.

Caroline and Sam turning toward the officiant.

Caroline smiling at Sam during the ceremony.

Guests watching the ceremony from their seats.

Caroline and Sam exchanging vows before the living wall.

The officiant addressing Caroline and Sam.

Exchanging rings at the front of the aisle.

Wide view of the ceremony at The Colony House.

Caroline and Sam walking back up the aisle as newlyweds.

The wedding party following the newlyweds up the aisle, photographed by One and Only Production.

The Reception

The reception room under the wood beamed ceiling was set with sage runners, white florals and candles, with a dessert stand and a tower of donuts waiting for guests. 24 Carrots catered dinner.

Reception tables under the wood beamed ceiling at The Colony House.

Place setting with a sage napkin and black menu card.

Long tables with sage runners and white florals.

Tablescape with green runners and menu cards.

Round reception tables set with greenery and glassware.

White roses and greenery on the sweetheart table.

The welcome bar and signage in the reception space.

Pastries and treats on a gold arched dessert stand.

A tower of donuts on the dessert table, photographed by One and Only Production.

Grand Entrance, First Dance and Toasts

The wedding party danced their way in before Caroline and Sam's grand entrance and first dance. Caroline then danced with her dad, and their friends raised a glass with heartfelt toasts.

Family members making their grand entrance.

A couple from the wedding party dancing into the reception.

Caroline and Sam making their grand entrance.

Groomsmen in sunglasses during the grand entrance.

Caroline and Sam starting their first dance.

Sam dipping Caroline beside the sweetheart table.

Wide view of the first dance under the wood beamed ceiling.

Caroline and Sam dancing as guests look on.

Sam dancing with family during the parent dances.

A speech in front of the sweetheart table.

A groomsman raising a glass during toasts.

The wedding party gathered for a toast, photographed by One and Only Production.

Cake, Bouquet and the Dance Floor

After cutting their cake from Cakes by Frances M, Caroline tossed her bouquet and the dance floor filled up, conga line and all.

Caroline and Sam's white wedding cake with fresh florals.

Close up of the cake knife in their hands.

Caroline and Sam laughing at the cake table.

Caroline tossing her bouquet to her friends.

Sam dancing with guests on the dance floor.

The dance floor packed under the beams at The Colony House, photographed by One and Only Production.

Planning a Colony House Wedding?

The Colony House gives you a living wall for portraits and the ceremony, a lounge with velvet seating, palm trees outside for golden hour and a reception room under wood beams. One and Only Production is a photo and video team based in West Covina, serving Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. If you are planning a Colony House wedding, we would love to hear your story. You can also see more of our work in our wedding portfolio, or another Colony House wedding with Vivian and Alex.

Wedding Vendors

Venue: The Colony House (@thecolonyhouse)
Catering: 24 Carrots (@24carrotscatering)
Coordination & Florals: A Touch of Lavender (@atouchoflavender)
Hair & Makeup: Chiali Meng Artistry (@chialimengartistry)
DJ & MC: DJ Zi, Chris Chan (@chrischanofficial)
Photo Booth: DNA Photo Booth (@dna.photobooth)
Cake: Cakes by Frances M (@cakesbyfrances.m)
Officiant: Father Gianni, Great Officiants (@greatofficiant)
Photo & Video: @oneandonlyproduction