Perched at the crossroads of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, The London West Hollywood is a venue that genuinely earns its reputation. Six consecutive years on Travel + Leisure’s “Top 15 Hotels in Los Angeles” list, 226 all-suite rooms designed by David Collins Studio, a rooftop pool with panoramic city views, and four entirely distinct wedding spaces that range from an English rose garden to a two-story penthouse with 360-degree skyline views. For couples who want a West Hollywood wedding that feels both cinematic and intimate, it is hard to find a more versatile or more beautiful property in all of Los Angeles. At Lin & Jirsa Photography, we have photographed London West Hollywood weddings across multiple seasons and spaces, and the creative range this venue offers never stops surprising us.

About The London West Hollywood

Every suite at The London West Hollywood was designed by the acclaimed David Collins Studio, the London-based firm responsible for some of the most celebrated hotel interiors in the world. The result is a property where even a standard room feels considered: bleached oak finishes, shiny chrome accents, embossed white leather detailing, and spa-quality bathrooms by luxury purveyor Waterworks. Each of the 226 suites has its own private balcony or terrace, and the views from those terraces, whether facing the Hollywood Hills to the north or Beverly Hills and Santa Monica to the south, are among the best you will find from any hotel room in the city.

The hotel’s event spaces were also designed by David Collins Studio, which means they carry the same quietly sophisticated visual character into every wedding photograph. The Kensington Ballroom, Hampton Court garden, West End Rooftop, and Penthouse Suite each have a distinct identity, but all four share that same restrained elegance that works as a backdrop regardless of your wedding aesthetic.

Getting Ready at The London West Hollywood

One of the genuine practical advantages of a hotel wedding is that the entire celebration, from rehearsal dinner to honeymoon morning, unfolds in a single place. At The London West Hollywood, that place happens to be genuinely beautiful. Book a block of suites for your out-of-town guests and they are steps from the festivities. Book the Crown or Royal Vista Suites for the bridal party and you have 725 square feet of David Collins-designed space, private terraces with unobstructed city views, deep soaking bathtubs, and walk-in showers to get ready in. The Royal Vista Suites sit on the top floor with unobstructed panoramic views of Los Angeles. The Crown Suites face south toward Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, with those south-facing terraces glowing in the morning light.

As your London West Hollywood wedding photographers, we arrive during the getting-ready portion of the day, because those first quiet hours produce some of the most meaningful images of the entire wedding. The natural window light in these suites, combined with the clean palette of the David Collins interiors, makes getting-ready portraits feel effortlessly elegant with no additional setup required.

Portrait Locations at The London West Hollywood

The London West Hollywood gives photographers an unusually wide range of environments to work within a single property. The Hampton Court English rose garden, with its arched vine-covered trellises, manicured topiaries, and vibrant blooms overlooking the West Hollywood cityscape, creates lush, garden-style portraits that feel miles away from an urban hotel setting. The rooftop pool, with its crystal-blue water, swaying palms, and 360-degree city views, produces a California-resort atmosphere that is hard to replicate anywhere else in Los Angeles. The David Collins-designed corridors, suites, and event foyers offer cleaner, more architectural compositions for couples who prefer a modern editorial look.

For golden-hour portraits, the West End Rooftop on the tenth floor is our first choice every time. The combination of that panoramic backdrop, the warm late-afternoon light, and the city beginning to illuminate below creates the kind of images that need very little explanation when you share them.

At Lin & Jirsa, we tell love stories through photographs and film, capturing every moment, posed and candid, from the first look to the final dance. We create images and heirlooms that grow more meaningful with every year that passes. Learn why so many couples choose one company for both photography and videography.

Wedding Ceremonies at The London West Hollywood

The London West Hollywood offers four genuinely distinct ceremony settings, each with its own personality and capacity, so the choice comes down to your vision rather than a compromise.

Hampton Court is the hotel’s English-style rose garden: a multi-tiered courtyard with arched vine-covered trellises leading to an expansive garden with gorgeous views over West Hollywood toward downtown Los Angeles. At 7,565 square feet with capacity for up to 220 guests for a ceremony, it is one of the more remarkable urban garden spaces in Southern California. The combination of lush greenery, blooming roses, and the city skyline in the background creates a ceremony backdrop that feels both intimate and cinematic at once.

The West End Rooftop is The London’s most iconic ceremony space. Three thousand eight hundred square feet of private rooftop space on the tenth floor, with sweeping panoramic views of Beverly Hills and the Hollywood Hills stretching out in every direction. Saying your vows up here, with the Los Angeles skyline glowing behind you, is a genuinely one-of-a-kind experience. Between November and March, the rooftop is fitted with a custom tent and retractable sidewalls, keeping the spectacular views intact while providing shelter from the elements.

The Kensington Ballroom is the hotel’s premier indoor ceremony space, designed by David Collins with sophisticated glamour at 4,000 square feet. Crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a neutral palette that accommodates any floral or lighting direction make it the most versatile space on the property. The adjoining Kensington Foyer and marble-floored outdoor terrace handle cocktail arrivals with the same quiet elegance.

The Penthouse Suite is the most exclusive option: a two-story retreat spanning roughly 11,000 square feet with its own dedicated elevator, Grand Salon, formal dining room, outdoor seating area with water feature, and two master bedroom suites. The upstairs rooftop deck delivers 360-degree vistas that encompass the Hollywood Hills, West Hollywood, and downtown Los Angeles, making it a breathtaking setting for intimate ceremonies and private celebrations of up to 300 guests.

Wedding Receptions at The London West Hollywood

Every one of the four ceremony spaces doubles as a reception venue, which gives couples the flexibility to keep their entire celebration in a single space or move guests between settings across the arc of the evening. The West End Rooftop is particularly striking as a reception: custom tented with a retractable roof, dressed with tables and a dance floor, with the Los Angeles city lights spreading out below as dinner is served and the evening winds down into dancing. Few reception settings in the city match it for sheer drama, and the photographs from a West End Rooftop reception at golden hour and then again after dark are two completely different visual experiences within the same event.

The Kensington Ballroom’s 4,000 square feet can be divided or opened up depending on guest count, and the adjoining marble terrace extends the usable space outdoors with trees and greenery providing natural shade. The Hampton Court garden works equally well for cocktail receptions, with the rose garden and city views creating an atmosphere that guests rarely want to leave. All events are catered exclusively by The London’s in-house culinary team, who work directly with couples to build a custom menu around their preferences and the season.

Why Choose Lin & Jirsa for Your London West Hollywood Wedding

The London West Hollywood is a venue with four genuinely different faces, and photographing it well means knowing how to read each one. The Hampton Court garden shoots differently in the morning than it does at noon. The West End Rooftop at golden hour requires a completely different approach than it does an hour later when the city lights emerge. The Kensington Ballroom’s chandelier light calls for different exposure decisions than the natural window light from the suites upstairs. Having photographed London West Hollywood weddings across multiple events, spaces, and seasons, our team brings that accumulated knowledge to your day so you spend less time being directed and more time being present.

We combine documentary storytelling with crafted portraiture, producing a complete record of your wedding: the announced moments alongside the unscripted ones, the wide establishing images alongside the quiet close details. We also offer combined photography and videography packages, meaning one creative team, one consistent aesthetic, and one point of contact for everything. Learn more about why couples love choosing one company for both.

The London West Hollywood Wedding: Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The London West Hollywood located?

The hotel is located at 1020 N San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069, at the crossroads of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, near Melrose Avenue and the Sunset Strip.

How many guests can a London West Hollywood wedding accommodate?

Capacity varies by space. The West End Rooftop holds up to 400 for a standing reception or 180 for dinner and dancing. Hampton Court accommodates up to 220 for a ceremony or reception. The Kensington Ballroom holds up to 400 for a reception or 250 for dinner and dancing. The Penthouse accommodates up to 300 guests. The hotel’s venues collectively seat between 180 and 400 guests depending on configuration.

Does the West End Rooftop need to be tented?

Between November and March, the West End Rooftop is fitted with a custom tent and retractable sidewalls that preserve the panoramic views while providing weather protection. Outside of those months, the rooftop is open-air.

Which caterer does The London West Hollywood use for weddings?

All wedding catering is handled by the hotel’s in-house culinary team, who collaborate with couples to design a fully custom menu. Outside catering for cultural needs is permitted from preferred vendors for an additional fee.

Which suites work best for bridal party getting-ready photos?

The Crown Suites and Royal Vista Suites are both popular choices. The Royal Vista Suites sit on the hotel’s top floor with unobstructed panoramic views of Los Angeles. The Crown Suites offer south-facing terraces with views over Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Both are approximately 725 square feet, designed by David Collins Studio, with Waterworks bathrooms and the natural light and elegant palette that make getting-ready portraits genuinely beautiful.

What makes The London West Hollywood unique compared to other West Hollywood wedding venues?

Four things stand out: the variety of genuinely distinct ceremony and reception spaces within a single property, the David Collins Studio design pedigree throughout every room and event space, the West End Rooftop as one of the most dramatic open-air wedding settings in Los Angeles, and the all-suite hotel structure that makes the entire wedding weekend, from out-of-town guests to the honeymoon suite, a seamless experience in a single beautiful location.

Ready to Book Your London West Hollywood Wedding Photographer?

The London West Hollywood is one of the most photogenic and versatile wedding venues in Southern California, and it deserves a photography and film team that knows exactly how to use it. At Lin & Jirsa, we bring the experience, the creative instincts, and the genuine love of storytelling that a venue like this calls for. We would love to hear about your wedding and show you what we can create together.

Contact us today to check your date and start planning your London West Hollywood wedding coverage.