Editorial Chinatown Wedding
Year
2024
Location
Chinatown, Los Angeles
Couple
Nicole & Carlo
Overview
The word epic gets used too often, but it’s difficult to describe this wedding without reaching for something bigger. The day unfolded in a way that was stunning, atmospheric, and genuinely awe-inspiring.
After their ceremony at Frankie in Downtown LA, the couple slipped into a vintage Rolls Royce and made their way to Golden Dragon — a Chinatown landmark woven into Nicole’s childhood and family history. Inside, a Lion Dancing performance took over the restaurant, and soon dancers and guests spilled into the street, forming a parade that moved through Chinatown Central Plaza in the middle of the Moon Festival. Crowds paused, turned, and cheered them on. Fireworks cracked overhead. Drums echoed against storefronts. It was one of those rare, skin-tingling moments where a wedding and a city briefly become one.
The night continued at General Lee’s, a favorite bar from their early dating days. After a curated, glamorous photoshoot with world-renowned photographers Danilo and Sharon, they rejoined their people and opened a dance floor that didn’t slow down until last call.
Together with the incredible team at Frankie and Louise, Inc., this couple created a wedding that celebrated their style, fashion, and flair — without ever losing sight of the authenticity at the center of their love.