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Valentina & Julian

A Downtown Los Angeles wedding weekend — minimal, refined, and impeccably curated.
September 26, 2026Historic DTLA Venue · Downtown Los Angeles, California

Valentina and Julian met backstage during the quiet chaos of a runway show and built a love story between fashion weeks, gallery afternoons, and vintage-market weekends.

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Valentina & Julian celebrating with guests
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A Note From the Couple

Welcome to our wedding weekend.

We are so happy you are here. This space is your home base for the weekend — event timing, travel notes, RSVP details, and every thoughtful update to help you celebrate with us in Downtown Los Angeles.

With love, Valentina & Julian
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Story / Style

Their Story

Valentina and Julian met the way so many fashion stories begin — backstage, surrounded by garment bags, production chaos, and the kind of conversation that felt instantly natural.

Valentina Rossi & Julian Mercer · September 26, 2026Downtown Los Angeles, California

Their Story,
Their Vision

Featured love story

Valentina, a stylist with an effortless eye, and Julian, a creative director devoted to timeless tailoring, discovered they shared more than a love of beautiful clothes — they shared a love of travel, art, architecture, and intentional living.

Their wedding vision draws from classic fashion houses: sculptural florals, tailored black-tie style, candlelit tables, and editorial sophistication layered with warmth, celebration, and meaning.

Weekend Highlights

Featured Chapters

Wedding feature

Ceremony at Historic DTLA Venue · Downtown Los Angeles, California

Please arrive by 4:00 PM for seated ceremony processional and vows in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

Friday Chapter

Welcome Dinner

Friday · 7:00 PM
Ceremony Chapter

Ceremony

Saturday · 4:30 PM
Evening Chapter

Reception

Saturday · 6:30 PM
Weekend Arc

Historic ceremony. Candlelit ballroom reception.

The celebration moves with intention — from the ceremony at a historic DTLA venue to a candlelit ballroom reception and a dance floor filled with friends from across the creative industries.

Weekend experience
“Fashion has always been about storytelling, and in many ways, that’s how our story began. We’re so excited to gather the people we love most for a night that celebrates love, creativity, and the city that brought us together.”

— Valentina & Julian

The Weekend Experience

Celebration Flow

Every part of the weekend is mapped for guests: where to be, when to arrive, what to wear, and how each moment flows with ease.

01

Arrival & Transfers

Friday · 7:00 PM

Guests can arrive via LAX, BUR, or private car service. Final arrival windows, valet details, and venue entry guidance will be shared in your guest packet.

02

Dress Direction

Black Tie

Dress code is tailored black tie. Ceremony and reception styling are classic, minimal, and fashion-forward — timeless over trendy.

03

Guest Packet

Maps · Contacts · Itinerary

Your packet includes the full itinerary, venue map, arrival instructions, and planner contact for day-of coordination.

04

Departure Morning

Saturday · 10:30 PM

After the reception celebration, guests can depart on their own timeline with suggested late-night and next-morning pickup options included in the itinerary.

Travel Planning

Travel & Hotel Details

Everything guests need for arrivals, stays, and getting around Downtown Los Angeles throughout the weekend.

Hotels
Editorial hotel exterior near the wedding venue

Recommended Stays

Recommended stays are centered in Downtown Los Angeles for easy access to every event location, with options selected for design, comfort, and proximity.

Flights + Transfers
Guests arriving with weekend transportation

Arrival & Transportation

Guests can arrive via LAX, BUR, or private car service. Rideshare and valet details will be provided in advance for smooth arrivals at each event location.

Local Guide
Local neighborhood mood for wedding weekend downtime

Area Notes

Between events, we recommend gallery walks in the Arts District, architecture stops around the Historic Core, and late-night dining favorites in DTLA.

RSVP

Reserve Your Place

Please RSVP by August 30, 2026 so we can finalize seating, transfers, and weekend hospitality details. You’ll receive a confirmation email after submitting.

Gift Registry

Registry

Your presence means everything. If you’d like to gift, choose the chapter that feels most meaningful to you.

Shipping details and preferred delivery windows are listed inside each registry link.
01 · Home Registry

The Home Edit

Tabletop, linens, and timeless pieces we’ll use in our everyday life together.

02 · Honeymoon Fund

Honeymoon

Help us celebrate our first newlywed chapter with a slow honeymoon through Italy and beyond.

03 · Flexible Gift

Newlywed Fund

For our next season — shared projects, future plans, and building a beautiful home together.

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