Wayfarers Chapel | A Glass Church Wedding - Kate Noelle Photography Blog

The Wayfarers Chapel is easily one of the most stunning wedding venues in all of California. Often referred to as “The Glass Church”, the Rancho Palos Verdes venue features a transparent glass atrium peering directly out to the grandiose redwood forest. This sacred sanctuary was designed by Los Angeles architect, Lloyd Wright (son of Frank Lloyd Wright, with other notable creations including the shells of the Hollywood Bowl).

Under this heavenly setting, Jim and Amy chose to begin their story and unite their families. It’s almost impossible to improve upon the immaculate natural beauty of the chapel, yet florist Kevin Reeder found a way. His floral arrangements were enhanced with flowing eucalyptus, bringing out the ethereal nature of the day. I could have easily spent all day photographing the couple at the chapel. However, the wooded venue is just minutes away from a gorgeous ocean view at Abalone Cove. Capturing the cliffside golden hour proved to be well worth our time, hands down. Overall, it was a celestial day of celebration that I am very grateful to have been a part of.

Here’s some of my favorite captures from Jim and Amy’s Wayfarers Chapel wedding:

1. The top of a beautiful white lace wedding dress hangs on a wooden door 2. White wedding shoes on the ground next to a long veil trimmed with intricate lace. 1. Black and white of the bride all dressed in for her Wayfarers Chapel wedding in Palos Verdes, California. 2. The bride smiles as she puts on her wedding shoes. 1. A stunning shot of the Wayfarers Chapel, a highly sought after wedding venue in Palos Verdes designed by architect Lloyd Wright. A large stone steeple extends to the sky, while the glass church is surrounded by the trees of the forest. 2. The bride stands in her wedding dress and bouquet in front of the church and smiles at the camera 1. The groom, a white middle aged man, smiles and stands in the middle surrounded by 6 groomsmen. They allwear navy blue tux's and brown shoes. 2. The bride, a white middle aged woman, smiles and stands in the middle surrounded by her 5 bridesmaids. The bridesmaids are wearing red and all of them cary bouquets of white, blush, and red flowers. 1. The bride stands between the pews of the Wayfarers Chapel. Above her is a stunning glass atrium through which you can see the sun peaking through a Palos Verdes forest. 2. The bride and groom kiss in the entrance of the glass church. 1. The bride and groom walk together outside the Wayfarers Chapel 2. The groom walks toward the camera and smiles. The sun is directly behind him, peeking through the forest. 1. The bride and groom walk up a hill of wildflowers with a view of the Palos Verdes ocean behind them. 2. The bride walks among the wildflowers holding her dress. 3. A black and white of the groom kissing the bride's forehead as she smiles at the camera 4. The back of the bride and her veil, beyond her is a gorgeous ocean view. 1. A wide view of the entire Wayfarers chapel wedding as the guests arrive. The glass atrium is surrounded by the Palos Verdes forest. 2. The bride walks down the aisle with her father. 3 The grooms smiles at the bride 4. A wide shot of the wedding ceremony underneath that beautiful chapel. 1. A black and white of the bride and groom smiling as they walk down the aisle, now man and wife. 2. A shot of the entire wedding party standing at the alter of the Wayfarers Chapel 1. Wide shot of the Palos Verdes reception venue, The Reef Restaurant. Set with white tablecloths and large floral centerpieces with red accent flowers. A beautiful chandelier hangs from the ceiling 2. A four tier white wedding cake with red ribbon and decorated with flowers. 3. a close up of the white, red, and blush floral arrangement on the sweetheart table 1. The groom is hugging the bride and closing his eyes peacefully as they have their first dance. 2 Black and white photo of the bride and groom clinking their glasses together at their wedding reception.