Mariana & Danny at Padua Hills Theatre

September 12, 2025 · Padua Hills Theatre, Claremont

A Padua Hills Theatre Wedding in Claremont

Mariana and Danny met in their very first year of community college, when Danny asked her a question about financial aid. He sat right behind her in math class, walked her to her car, and they would talk for hours beside their parked cars. Fifteen years later, they married on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont. The palette was green and gold, with bridesmaids in shades of green, white calla lilies and touches of purple. The day moved from a first look under the trees to a ceremony with mariachi, a private moment in the Olive Grove and a reception in the ballroom. Here is their Padua Hills wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

The Details

Mariana and Danny's flat lay was all green and gold: a green invitation, antique keys, wax seals and a green velvet ring box, with white roses and tulips. Danny's brown shoes and a pocket watch held his ring box.

Mariana and Danny's flat lay with a green invitation, antique keys, wax seals and white roses
Antique keys, a green ring box and wax seals styled on a white table
Mariana's engagement ring and wedding bands in a green velvet ring box
Round gold glasses resting on Mariana and Danny's invitation for Friday, September 12, 2025
A green ring box nestled in moss inside a gold ring
Mariana's white bow heels with a wax seal and rings
A handwritten letter styled with a white rose and tulips
Danny's brown shoes with a pocket watch and his ring box, photographed by One and Only Production

Mariana Gets Ready

Mariana got ready with her bridesmaids, starting in robes beside her hanging gown and finishing with a long cathedral veil. Her sister Ale, her best friend Becca, Danny's sister Josie and her cousin Lupita stood with her.

Mariana and her bridesmaids in robes and pajamas beside her hanging wedding gown
Mariana in a white satin robe reaching for her wedding gown
Mariana in her robe smiling over her shoulder with her hair styled in soft waves
Mariana's wedding gown on a personalized Bride hanger
A bridesmaid fastening a bracelet on Mariana's wrist
A bridesmaid in green velvet helping Mariana into her gown
A close look at Mariana's earring and off the shoulder neckline
Bridesmaids fluffing Mariana's long cathedral veil outside the bridal cottage
Mariana sharing a quiet moment with a family member before the ceremony, photographed by One and Only Production

Danny Gets Ready

Danny wore a navy suit with a white boutonniere. With no official groomsmen, his friends kept the mood easy, and one of them jumped on his back for a photo.

Danny seated in a leather armchair in his navy suit
Danny slipping into his navy suit jacket with help from a friend
A friend pinning Danny's boutonniere by the window
Danny standing with a friend in the groom's room
A family member pinning Danny's white boutonniere
Danny buttoning his navy jacket, with his white boutonniere in view
Danny with two friends outside under the trees at Padua Hills Theatre
Danny's friend jumping on his back for a playful photo, photographed by One and Only Production

First Look Under the Trees

Danny waited on a brick path under the trees at Padua Hills Theatre while Mariana walked up behind him. After 15 years together, the first look still brought happy tears, and Danny read a letter from Mariana.

Mariana walking down a brick path under the trees toward Danny for their first look
Danny waiting with his back turned as Mariana walks up the brick path
Danny turning to see Mariana for the first time
Mariana and Danny sharing a kiss during their first look
Danny reading a letter from Mariana during their first look
Mariana wiping a happy tear as Danny looks on
Mariana and Danny beside a tiered fountain at Padua Hills Theatre, photographed by One and Only Production

Portraits at Padua Hills Theatre

Padua Hills Theatre gave us shaded brick paths, a tiered fountain and an open hillside above Claremont. Mariana's cathedral veil and the late afternoon sun did the rest.

Mariana's cathedral veil spread across the brick path under the trees at Padua Hills Theatre
Mariana holding her white calla lily bouquet with her veil framing her face
Mariana twirling a white parasol on the hillside at Padua Hills Theatre
Mariana and Danny embracing under the trees as Danny kisses her forehead
Mariana's long veil sweeping across the path as Danny holds her close
Mariana and Danny standing together with her calla lily bouquet
Mariana resting her head on Danny's shoulder beside the fountain
Mariana and Danny sharing a kiss beneath her veil in warm afternoon light
Mariana and Danny under her veil with the Claremont hills behind them
Mariana and Danny smiling as her veil catches the wind
Danny kissing Mariana's forehead under a glowing veil, photographed by One and Only Production

The Wedding Party

Mariana's bridesmaids wore mismatched shades of green and carried purple and white bouquets. Clay and Miguel stood in as unofficial groomsmen, and the whole group had a lot of fun on the hilltop.

Mariana with two bridesmaids in green outside the bridal cottage
Mariana with her bridesmaids in shades of green under a wrought iron arch
Mariana and her bridesmaids holding white parasols on the hillside
Mariana and Danny with their wedding party on the hilltop at Padua Hills Theatre
Bridesmaids laughing together with their purple and white bouquets
The wedding party cheering with bouquets in the air
Mariana and Danny walking hand in hand with their wedding party
Mariana and Danny laughing with their wedding party in the golden light, photographed by One and Only Production

Ceremony Details

Guests were welcomed with a gold mirror sign, and an aisle of white chairs led to a wrought iron gazebo draped in white with white florals. It was an unplugged ceremony, so phones stayed away until Mariana reached the altar.

A gold mirror welcome sign for Mariana and Danny
A gold framed acrylic sign on the ceremony table
White chairs and greenery lining the aisle toward the wrought iron gazebo at Padua Hills Theatre
The wrought iron gazebo draped in white fabric with white florals
White flowers and greenery marking the end of an aisle row
An unplugged ceremony sign tied with a green ribbon, photographed by One and Only Production

Ceremony at Padua Hills Theatre

Mariachi Antiguo de Mexico played as guests arrived, and Mariana and Danny married under the trees with a bilingual officiant. An image of the Virgin Mary stood at the altar, and the couple presented white roses during the ceremony. Afterward they slipped away to the Olive Grove to sign their license privately.

Mariachi Antiguo de Mexico playing in the courtyard before the ceremony
Danny waving as he walks down the aisle with a family member
A bridesmaid in sage green walking down the aisle with a friend of the couple
Mariana walking toward the ceremony with a family member
Mariana's veil trailing behind her on the aisle as guests stand
Danny greeting Mariana at the front of the aisle
Mariana and Danny facing each other under the gazebo with string lights glowing
Danny reading his vows to Mariana
Mariana and Danny exchanging rings with their bilingual officiant beside an image of the Virgin Mary
Mariana and Danny placing white roses for the Virgin Mary during the ceremony
A wide view of the ceremony under the trees at Padua Hills Theatre
Mariana and Danny holding hands as newlyweds under the gazebo
Mariana and Danny walking back up the aisle as guests cheer
Mariana and Danny with all of their guests under the lit trees, photographed by One and Only Production

Reception in the Ballroom

The reception moved into the ballroom at Padua Hills Theatre, with long tables, black lanterns, white tulips and Mariana and Danny's monogram glowing on the wall.

A seating chart on an iron easel by the ballroom doors
A memory table with framed photos and candles beneath a gold mirror
Long reception tables with white linens and candles in the ballroom at Padua Hills Theatre
Long banquet tables under the beamed ceiling of the Padua Hills Theatre ballroom
Black lanterns and white tulips on a reception table
A round guest table set with sage napkins, lanterns and greenery
Mariana and Danny's monogram projected on the ballroom wall
The sweetheart table with florals beneath a gold framed mirror
Conchas and treats on the dessert table, photographed by One and Only Production

Grand Entrance and First Dance

Mariana and Danny made their entrance, then celebrated with Mariachi Antiguo de Mexico before their first dance. Photos from their years together played on the screen behind them.

Mariana and Danny making their grand entrance into the ballroom
Mariana and Danny with Mariachi Antiguo de Mexico in the ballroom
Mariana and Danny's first dance with photos of them projected behind
Danny spinning Mariana during their first dance
Danny lifting Mariana as guests cheer during the first dance
Mariana laughing with Danny on the dance floor, photographed by One and Only Production

Parent Dances and Toasts

Mariana and Danny each shared a parent dance, and then they took the microphone themselves to thank everyone who came to celebrate.

Mariana sharing her parent dance with a family member
A warm hug at the end of Mariana's parent dance
Danny sharing his parent dance with a family member
Danny and a family member dancing in the ballroom
Family members watching the parent dances
Mariana hugging a bridesmaid after a toast
Mariana and Danny thanking their guests with the microphone
Mariana smiling at Danny as they speak to their guests
Guests listening to the toasts, photographed by One and Only Production

Cutting the Cake

A heart shaped cake with piped ruffles sat under the chandelier, and the cake cutting ended with each of them feeding the other a bite.

The heart shaped wedding cake under the chandelier in the ballroom
A white heart shaped cake with piped ruffles
Mariana and Danny's wedding bands resting on the cake
Mariana and Danny cutting their wedding cake
Mariana and Danny feeding each other cake, photographed by One and Only Production

Games and the Dance Floor

Reception games got the whole room on its feet, and the dance floor stayed full for the rest of the night. Danny is not shy about dancing, even if he does not know all the words.

Guests and the wedding party cheering during a reception game
Mariana in the middle of the dance floor during a reception game
Guests dancing in a circle during a reception game
Danny kissing Mariana on a packed dance floor
Mariana dancing with two bridesmaids holding light up sticks
Danny dropping to his knees on the dance floor in front of Mariana
Danny lifting Mariana in front of their monogram
Danny and a guest dancing with Mariana in the middle of the circle
Mariana and Danny dancing in front of their glowing monogram, photographed by One and Only Production

Night Portraits and a Limo Exit

We stepped out for a few portraits under the lit trees before Mariana and Danny said goodnight and climbed into a white stretch limo.

Mariana and Danny backlit at the end of a tunnel of trees at night
Mariana and Danny kissing under the lit branches at Padua Hills Theatre
Mariana and Danny embracing on the path under the trees at night
Mariana's veil flowing under the trees in a night portrait
Mariana and her bridesmaids laughing before the exit
Mariana and Danny walking down the stairs toward their ride
Mariana and Danny kissing beside a white stretch limousine
Mariana and Danny sharing a kiss under her veil beside the limo
Mariana and Danny inside the limo at the end of the night, photographed by One and Only Production

Planning a Padua Hills Theatre Wedding?

Padua Hills Theatre is a historic Spanish Revival venue in Claremont with a lot to work with for photos: shaded brick paths and a tiered fountain, an Olive Grove, open hillside views, an outdoor ceremony space with a wrought iron gazebo, and an indoor ballroom for the reception. 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 and Catering: Padua Hills Theatre
Venue Coordinator: Isabela Middlebrooke
Makeup: Lex Concha @beautybylexoxo
Hair: Nanci Stephine
Florals: Figure Eight Events
Officiant: Gianina, Bilingual Wedding Officiants @bilingual_wedding_officiants
DJ: Entertainment Express
Mariachi: Mariachi Antiguo de Mexico @mariachiantiguodemexico
Photo and Video: One and Only Production @oneandonlyproduction

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