Stella & James at Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel

August 9, 2025 · Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel, San Gabriel

A Sheraton Wedding in San Gabriel

Stella and James were set up by their friend Rodney, who talked Stella into a double date with him and his wife, one of her bridesmaids. They met at 85 Degrees in Daly City, bonded over how much they hope to give back to their communities, and swapped numbers at the end of the day. Since then it has been good eats, travel, comedies, cartoons, boba and small dogs. They married on August 9, 2025, at the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel, starting with door games and a tea ceremony blending Chinese and Filipino traditions, then a first look in the courtyard and a ceremony and reception in the ballroom, all in blush, ivory and champagne. Here is their Sheraton San Gabriel wedding, photographed by One and Only Production.

The Details

Stella and James's day started with red and white invitations, Mickey and Minnie dressed for the wedding, and a green stone engagement ring set on the card with both their names. A red paper cut of the double happiness couple hinted at the traditions to come.

Stella and James's red and white wedding invitations styled with Mickey and Minnie plush toys and blush flowers
A wedding invitation with red lantern details and the couple's rings resting beside a Minnie plush
Mickey and Minnie plush toys beside a framed photo of Stella and James
A green stone engagement ring set on the invitation printed with Stella and James's names
A framed red paper cut of a double happiness couple surrounded by pink carnations, photographed by One and Only Production

Door Games and Tea Ceremony at the Sheraton San Gabriel

Before James could reach Stella, the bridesmaids met him and the groomsmen with door games: questions read off cards, red envelopes and a round of push ups. Once he made it through, Stella was waiting in a red qipao. Their tea ceremony brought together Chinese and Filipino traditions, with double happiness cups, red cushioned chairs, and family members receiving tea and giving their blessings.

Bridesmaids lined up in a hotel hallway at the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel, ready to start the door games
James answering a bridesmaid's question during the door games while the groomsmen look on
Groomsmen taking turns with push ups on the carpet as part of the door games
A groomsman doing push ups while guests laugh from their seats
James reaching Stella in her red qipao at the end of the door games
Stella and James walking together down the hotel hallway after the door games
The tea ceremony table set with a red tea set, red cushions and a panda plush
Rows of red paper cups printed with the double happiness symbol for the tea ceremony
A welcome sign lettered Stella and James with Mickey and Minnie silhouettes beside white roses
Stella and James serving tea to family members seated on red cushioned chairs
James kneeling with a cup of tea while Stella offers tea beside him during the tea ceremony
Stella in her red qipao serving tea to a family member as guests watch
Stella sharing a hug with a guest during the tea ceremony
Family members passing red envelopes to Stella and James after receiving tea
Stella and James holding Mickey and Minnie plush toys dressed in red, photographed by One and Only Production

James and the Groomsmen

James finished getting ready in a wood paneled lounge at the hotel, in a black tuxedo with a teal vest and bow tie, while his groomsmen helped with the boutonniere. Then the group headed out to the courtyard lawn for photos in the sun.

James buttoning his teal vest as two groomsmen help him get ready in a wood paneled hotel lounge
A groomsman pinning James's boutonniere in front of the bookshelves
James in his white shirt, teal vest and bow tie, smiling at the camera
James sitting on an orange leather sofa in his black tuxedo, resting his chin on his hand
James and his groomsmen posed on the orange sofa in front of tall wooden bookshelves
James and his groomsmen in black tuxedos lined up on the courtyard lawn at the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel
The groomsmen crowding around James with big smiles on the lawn, photographed by One and Only Production

Stella and Her Bridesmaids

Stella wore a strapless ivory gown with a long veil and carried blush and white flowers. Out on the courtyard lawn, her bridesmaids in champagne gowns and her bridesman joined her, and her veil kept catching the breeze.

Stella in her strapless ivory gown and long veil standing on the courtyard lawn at the Sheraton
Close detail of Stella holding her bouquet of blush and white flowers
Stella lifting her veil in the breeze on the courtyard lawn
Stella's veil and skirt swirling as she turns in the sunlight
Stella with her bridesmaids in champagne gowns and her bridesman in a black tuxedo
Stella sharing a cheek to cheek moment with a bridesmaid in a champagne gown
Stella and her bridesmaids and bridesman gathered on the lawn under the hotel windows, photographed by One and Only Production

First Look and Portraits in the Sheraton San Gabriel Courtyard

James waited in the sunny courtyard while Stella walked up behind him. Seeing Stella in her dress was one of the things he was looking forward to most, and his face said it all. They stayed in the courtyard for portraits among the trees and planters.

James waiting alone in the courtyard at the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel before the first look
Stella walking up behind James on the courtyard lawn with her bouquet
James turning around to see Stella for the first time in her wedding dress
James taking in the moment as Stella stands in front of him during their first look
Stella and James smiling together after their first look in the courtyard
Stella resting her bouquet against James as they lean in close
Close detail of Stella's blush and white bouquet held against James's tuxedo
Stella laughing with her eyes closed as James leans in beside her
Stella and James facing each other with her long train spread across the lawn
A wide portrait of Stella and James on the courtyard lawn surrounded by trees and the hotel walls
James kissing Stella in the courtyard at the Sheraton, photographed by One and Only Production

The Wedding Party

Stella's six and James's six brought champagne gowns, black tuxedos and plenty of energy to the courtyard lawn.

The full wedding party lined up on the courtyard lawn in champagne gowns and black tuxedos
Stella and James kissing in the middle of the wedding party as the groomsmen cheer
Stella and James walking hand in hand toward the camera with the wedding party behind them
The wedding party crowding around Stella and James for a playful group photo, photographed by One and Only Production

The Ceremony in the Sheraton San Gabriel Ballroom

The ceremony was held in the hotel ballroom, with rows of chairs facing an arch of blush and white flowers. Rodney, the friend who set them up, officiated. Stella and James held hands, exchanged rings, and listened side by side as friends shared a few words, and James had to wipe away some tears. They finished with a kiss and a dip in the aisle.

The ballroom at the Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel set for the ceremony with rows of chairs and a large screen
Blush and white roses arranged with greenery on the ceremony arch
The officiant standing at the arch with a book at the front of the ballroom
Stella arriving at the front of the aisle as James waits for her
Stella walking down the aisle between two family members
Stella and James holding hands in front of the officiant during the ceremony
James wiping away tears as Stella speaks during the ceremony
Stella and James exchanging rings under the floral arch
A friend sharing words with Stella and James as they sit side by side during the ceremony
Stella and James seated together at the front of the ballroom, smiling at a reading
Stella and James sharing their first kiss in front of the floral arch
James dipping Stella for a kiss in the aisle as guests cheer, photographed by One and Only Production

Reception in the Sheraton San Gabriel Ballroom

The ballroom was reset for the reception with round tables, white linens and a big screen. Mickey and Minnie showed up again at the welcome table, the seating chart was drawn as a theme park map, and guests signed a red embroidered cloth. A boba bar served milk tea and fruit teas, a nod to one of the things the couple bonded over.

The ballroom set for the reception with round tables, white linens and a big screen
A wide view of the reception tables and gold chairs in the Sheraton ballroom
A reception table set with white linens, glassware and a numbered table card
Mickey and Minnie plush toys on the welcome table beside a sign and small favors
A red guest signing cloth embroidered with gold Chinese characters and dragons
A panda plush in red guarding the red envelope box on the welcome table
A Mickey and Minnie blanket draped over the gift table
A seating chart designed like a theme park map on an easel
The navy blue boba bar set up in the ballroom foyer
Cups of milk tea with boba and fruit teas lined up at the My Tea boba bar
The boba bar menu listing signature milk tea, lychee, mango and peach green teas, photographed by One and Only Production

Grand Entrance and First Dance

The wedding party danced into the ballroom while guests waved their napkins, and Stella and James ended up in the middle of a group hug. Then they shared their first dance on the white dance floor.

Two groomsmen dancing through the ballroom doors during the grand entrance
Stella and James making their entrance into the ballroom with their arms raised
Guests waving napkins over their heads as the wedding party enters
The wedding party wrapping Stella and James in a group hug on the dance floor
Stella and James beginning their first dance on the white dance floor
Stella and James dancing close in front of the sweetheart table florals
James twirling Stella across the dance floor during their first dance
Stella and James hugging at the end of their first dance, photographed by One and Only Production

Surprise Groomsmen Dance and Parent Dances

Stella took a seat in the middle of the dance floor for a surprise: the groomsmen put on sunglasses and performed a dance just for her. The parent dances came next, with Stella and James each sharing a dance with a parent.

Stella seated in the middle of the dance floor, waiting for a surprise
The groomsmen in sunglasses starting their surprise dance for Stella
Groomsmen dropping to one knee during their dance as Stella watches
The groomsmen striking a final pose at the end of the surprise dance
Stella sharing a parent dance on the dance floor
Stella smiling over her dance partner's shoulder during the parent dances
James dancing with a parent in a floral qipao
James and his dance partner laughing in the middle of the dance floor, photographed by One and Only Production

Speeches and Table Greetings

Family and friends took the microphone for the speeches Stella and James were looking forward to, and the room laughed along with every story. Afterward, the two of them stopped by the tables to greet their guests.

A guest giving a speech from the stage in the ballroom
Guests laughing at their table during the speeches
A guest in a tuxedo giving a toast in front of the sweetheart table florals
Stella hugging a speaker after his toast
James laughing with a groomsman at the sweetheart table during the speeches
Guests smiling at their table as the speeches go on
Stella and James posing with guests at their table during table greetings

Games, the Shoe Game and Cake

Reception games pulled the groomsmen and guests onto the dance floor, and in the shoe game Stella and James held up shoes to answer questions about each other. Then they cut the cake together, laughing the whole way through.

A groomsman holding the microphone during the reception games
A guest dancing during a reception game as the groomsmen laugh
Guests and groomsmen lined up on the dance floor for a reception game
A guest racing across the dance floor during a reception game
Stella and James seated back to back for the shoe game
Stella holding up a shoe to answer a question during the shoe game
James holding up a shoe as he answers, photographed mid laugh
The white wedding cake on a round table in front of the ballroom wall
Stella and James laughing as they cut their wedding cake
Stella feeding James a bite of cake, photographed by One and Only Production

Money Dance and Bouquet Toss

For the Filipino money dance, guests pinned bills to Stella and James, and both of them ended up in crowns. Then Stella tossed her bouquet to a crowd of hopeful guests.

Stella dancing with a guest at the start of the money dance
Guests pinning bills to Stella's dress during the Filipino money dance
James wearing a crown with bills pinned to his tuxedo during the money dance
Guests dancing under a Stella and James monogram projected on the ballroom wall
Stella in a crown with her dress covered in bills from the money dance
Stella getting ready to toss her bouquet
Stella tossing her bouquet over her shoulder
Guests reaching for the bouquet as Stella turns to look

Dance Floor and Photo Booth

With glow sticks in hand, guests filled the dance floor under purple lights, and Stella changed into a white suit jacket for the party. The photo booth stayed busy all night.

Guests dancing under purple lights with the couple's monogram on the wall
Two guests waving glow sticks from their table
Guests waving glow sticks on the dance floor in front of the big screen
Guests dancing with light up sticks on the crowded dance floor
James in his teal vest dancing with Stella in a white suit jacket
Stella dancing in her white suit jacket on the dance floor
Stella, James and guests celebrating together on the dance floor
Guests in props posing at the photo booth against a green hedge backdrop
James and Stella with a guest at the photo booth, photographed by One and Only Production

Planning a Sheraton San Gabriel Wedding?

The Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel keeps the whole day under one roof: suites for getting ready and morning traditions, a sunny courtyard lawn for a first look and portraits, and a ballroom large enough to hold both the ceremony and 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: Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel
Planning: Jaycie Chan, Allegro Event @allegro_event @allegro_jaycie
Hair and Makeup: Kristie Lu, KRISTIE.BEAUTE
Florals: Priscilla Tao, Flowever Decors @flowever_decors
DJ and MC: JD Derick de Perio, Shall We Dance Entertainment @jdswde
Officiant: Rodney Yano
Musician: Chris
Dessert: Domies Bakery
Boba Bar: My Tea USA
Photo and Video: One and Only Production @oneandonlyproduction

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