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The Journal · Weddings · March 25, 2023 · 2 min read

A Westlake Village Inn Wedding: Donna and Greg

Donna and Greg's Westlake Village Inn wedding paired black-and-white style with garden portraits, family moments, and a glowing nighttime finish.

Donna and Greg sharing a kiss in warm garden light at Westlake Village Inn

Donna Kelly and Greg Elowe celebrated at Westlake Village Inn with a look that felt personal from the first frame. Donna's black-and-white gown set the visual tone, while the property's gardens, stone paths, and arched architecture gave the portraits variety without leaving the venue.

The gallery balances polished portraits with affectionate family moments and a final nighttime photograph beneath the illuminated gazebo.

Black-and-White Wedding Style

The invitation suite introduced the date and the couple's names in crisp black and white. Donna carried that contrast into her gown, pairing a dark floral pattern with a light tulle wrap.

We photographed the couple against warm interior walls and soft window light so the fashion remained distinct while their expressions stayed relaxed.

Donna and Greg's black-and-white invitation suite and wedding rings
Donna and Greg in formal wedding attire against a warm textured wall

Portraits Around Westlake Village Inn

Westlake Village Inn offers stone arches, garden paths, water, and mature trees within a compact walk. We used those settings to give Donna and Greg a complete portrait sequence with both architectural and natural backgrounds.

The strongest photographs came from keeping the movement simple and letting the couple stay connected rather than forcing elaborate poses.

Donna and Greg beneath the stone arches at Westlake Village Inn
Donna and Greg walking together through the venue gardens

Family and Candid Moments

The celebration included affectionate moments with family as well as quiet portraits of the couple. Those interactions add context to the polished photographs and make the gallery feel like a real record of the day.

A mix of wide environmental frames and close reactions kept the story visually varied.

Greg embracing a family member during the wedding celebration
Donna and Greg sharing a quiet moment in the garden

A Night Portrait at the Gazebo

After dark, the illuminated gazebo created a final scene that felt completely different from the afternoon gardens. The structure framed the couple while the surrounding night isolated the light.

This kind of short nighttime portrait gives a wedding gallery a strong closing image without pulling the couple away from guests for long.

Donna and Greg beside a stone garden entrance
Donna and Greg beneath the illuminated gazebo at night

Planning a Westlake Village Wedding?

See Kyrene and Julio's Four Seasons Westlake Village wedding for another celebration in the area.

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