Francesca & Ralph at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills

April 22, 2023 · The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills, Anaheim

A Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Wedding in Anaheim

Francesca and Ralph were childhood friends, and Ralph knew from their very first date that she was someone special. They married on April 22, 2023, starting the day at the Ayres Hotel, exchanging vows in a Catholic ceremony at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills, and celebrating at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills in Anaheim. Francesca wore an off the shoulder lace gown with a cathedral veil, Ralph wore a classic black tuxedo, and the palette stayed soft with blush, peach and lavender roses. The night brought a lively grand entrance, heartfelt speeches, reception games and a full dance floor. Here is their Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

The Details

Francesca and Ralph's invitation was printed in soft gold with a botanical touch, styled with peach silk ribbon and their rings for the morning flat lay.

Francesca and Ralph's invitation suite laid flat with blush ribbon and dried florals

Wedding details card with a soft botanical print

Invitation for Francesca and Ralph's wedding on a peach silk ribbon

Engagement ring and wedding bands resting on the invitation naming St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills

The Ayres Hotel framed by pink blossoms on the wedding morning, photographed by One and Only Production

Francesca Gets Ready at the Ayres Hotel

Francesca got ready at the Ayres Hotel, moving from a satin robe into an off the shoulder lace gown and a long cathedral veil. Her bouquet of blush, peach and lavender roses matched the soft palette of the whole day.

Close up of the lace and embroidery on Francesca's wedding gown

Francesca in a white robe reaching for her gown hanging in the hotel suite

Francesca smiling beside her gown in a satin robe

Francesca sitting in an armchair as she puts on her wedding shoes

Francesca seated in her full gown with the skirt spread across the floor

Francesca fastening her earring in the hotel suite

Close up of Francesca putting in her earring, her engagement ring catching the light

Francesca in her gown and cathedral veil holding a pastel bouquet

Francesca looking down at her bouquet of pink and peach roses

Francesca laughing with her veil falling over her shoulder

Bridal portrait of Francesca in her off the shoulder lace gown

Francesca walking outside the hotel in her gown and veil, photographed by One and Only Production

Ralph Gets Ready

Ralph wore a black tuxedo with a velvet bow tie and a white rose boutonniere, and took his time with the shoes, the tie and the cufflinks.

Ralph sitting on the sofa in his black tuxedo in the hotel suite

Ralph tying his shoes before the ceremony

Full length portrait of Ralph in a black tuxedo with a white boutonniere

Close up of Ralph's velvet bow tie and white rose boutonniere

Ralph fastening his cufflinks, photographed by One and Only Production

Family Before the Ceremony

Before heading to the church, family helped Ralph into his jacket, the groomsmen gathered for a few photos, and Francesca had a quiet moment with family in the suite.

A family member helping Ralph into his tuxedo jacket

Ralph and a groomsman laughing together in the suite

Ralph with three of his groomsmen in black tuxedos

Francesca seated in her gown beside a family member in a silver dress

Francesca and a family member sharing a hug before the ceremony, photographed by One and Only Production

Ceremony at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Francesca and Ralph were married in a Catholic ceremony at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills. White florals lined the pews, Francesca was walked down the aisle to Ralph, and after the rings and their first kiss they walked back up the aisle as newlyweds.

The cross atop St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills against a blue sky

White florals lining the pews inside St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

White lilies beside the altar candle at the church

The sanctuary of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church set for the ceremony

Ralph walking down the aisle at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Family walking down the aisle at the start of the ceremony

Ralph waiting at the front of the church for Francesca

Francesca escorted down the aisle with her bouquet

Guests in the pews watching the ceremony

Francesca and Ralph seated at the front of the church during mass

Francesca and Ralph holding hands at the altar with their wedding party

Ralph placing the ring on Francesca's finger at the altar

Francesca and Ralph sharing their first kiss as a married couple

Francesca and Ralph walking up the altar steps together

The priest blessing guests during the ceremony

Francesca and Ralph laughing together at the altar

Francesca and Ralph walking back up the aisle as newlyweds

Francesca and Ralph with family in front of the altar at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, photographed by One and Only Production

Portraits at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills

After the ceremony we took a few portraits inside the church, then spent time with Francesca and Ralph among white stucco walls, arched windows and the flowering hedges and lawns at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills. We finished with one more portrait under a lit archway after dark.

Francesca and Ralph standing before the altar beneath the church's wooden ceiling

Wide portrait of Francesca and Ralph in the aisle with her cathedral veil spread behind her

Francesca and Ralph holding hands against a white stucco wall

Ralph kissing Francesca's forehead as she holds her bouquet

Francesca and Ralph in front of arched windows in a white courtyard

Francesca and Ralph by a tall arched doorway with her veil trailing

Francesca and Ralph on the lawn at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills

Close portrait of Francesca and Ralph touching foreheads

Francesca resting her hand on Ralph's chest as they lean in close

Ralph hugging Francesca from behind in the garden

Francesca and Ralph sharing a kiss beside the pink flowering hedges

Francesca and Ralph walking hand in hand on the Clubhouse lawn

Francesca and Ralph close together on the lawn below the red tile roof

Francesca and Ralph under a lit archway at night, photographed by One and Only Production

Reception at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills

The reception room at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills was set with gold chairs, tall blush and white rose centerpieces and a sweetheart table under a floral hoop. Guests had a wall of wooden hearts, chocolates to take home and plenty of time for family photos.

Francesca and Ralph at their sweetheart table under a floral hoop

The reception room at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills set with gold chairs and blush centerpieces

Tall blush and white rose centerpiece on a gold stand

Wide view of the ballroom with its dance floor and round tables

Guest table with crystal glasses and a pastel floral centerpiece

Silver wrapped chocolates in a glass jar as wedding favors

The cake table under the wood beamed ceiling in the reception room

Francesca and Ralph with family in front of their neon sign

Francesca with family members beside the floral hoop

Guests gathered around a reception table for a group photo, photographed by One and Only Production

The Grand Entrance

The wedding party danced their way through the Clubhouse's wooden doors, sunglasses and all, before Francesca and Ralph made their entrance.

Members of the wedding party dancing into the reception

A groomsman spinning on the dance floor during the grand entrance

A groomsman in sunglasses striking a pose through the doors

Francesca and Ralph stepping through the wooden doors for their grand entrance

First Dance and Family Dances

Francesca and Ralph shared their first dance in the middle of the ballroom, followed by dances with family.

Francesca and Ralph beginning their first dance

Ralph holding Francesca close during their first dance

Wide view of the first dance in the Clubhouse ballroom

Ralph spinning Francesca on the dance floor

Francesca and a family member sharing a dance as guests look on

Ralph dancing with a family member in a lavender gown, photographed by One and Only Production

Speeches

Family and friends shared speeches from beside the sweetheart table, and the room answered with plenty of laughs.

A guest giving a speech at the reception

A speech delivered from beside the sweetheart table

Family members smiling during the speeches

Francesca and Ralph sharing a kiss at the sweetheart table

Guests laughing during a toast, photographed by One and Only Production

Money Dance and Reception Games

The money dance filled the floor, and the reception games had guests cheering from their seats.

Guests crowding the dance floor for the money dance

Ralph dancing with guests during the money dance

A guest cheering in her seat during a reception game

Guests celebrating at their tables during a game

Guests raising their arms during a reception game, photographed by One and Only Production

Cutting the Cake

Francesca and Ralph cut their tiered white cake trimmed with pink florals, and of course shared the first bite.

Francesca and Ralph beside their tiered white cake with pink florals

Francesca and Ralph laughing at the cake table, photographed by One and Only Production

The Dance Floor

The rest of the night belonged to the dance floor, with friends and family celebrating Francesca and Ralph until the very end.

Francesca hugging a guest at the reception

Guests at their tables during the reception

Friends dancing together under the ballroom lights

Francesca on the dance floor beside the neon sign

A packed dance floor at The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills

Francesca and Ralph with their guests at the end of the night, photographed by One and Only Production

Planning a Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Wedding?

The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills pairs a light filled ballroom with arched windows and gold accents with Spanish style architecture, rose hedges and open lawns on the golf course grounds, so there is plenty of variety for portraits without leaving the property. 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. We would love to hear your story. Take a look at our wedding portfolio, then check your date with us.

Wedding Vendors

Venue: The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills @anaheimhillsgcevents
Makeup: @quendiejoy
Florals: Growers Direct Flowers LA @growersdirectflowersla
DJ: @dj_versatyle
Photo and Video: One and Only Production @oneandonlyproduction

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