Thomas North Photography

Front view of 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California

The 1880 Union Hotel, Los Alamos, California
Location Study | Thomas North Photography

Venue - @1880UnionHotel
Design and Planning - @clubamoreweddings
Models - @GiannaScolamiero and @LiamClifton
Bar - @TillDeathDoUsParty
Rentals - @AmigoEventRentals
Florals - @PassaParolaFloral
Hair + Makeup -@SantaBarbaraHairAndMakeup
Stationery - @HeartPaperSoul
Heels - @JimmyChoo
Gown - @BecauseOfAlice
Men's Shoes - @ChristianLouBoutin
Tux - @Zaraman

Additional Photography Not Seen Here
Lead Photographer - @SierraDawnPhoto
Film Photography - @IsleOfFilm

Content Creation
@MHContentCreation

Model Gianna Scolamiero and Liam Clifton looking out the window at the 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California
Model Gianna Scolamiero front profile photo at 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California
Model Liam Clifton side profile photo at 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California
Flat lay for 1880 Union Hotel.
Flat lay for 1880 Union Hotel.
Jimmy Choo wedding shoes.
Jimmy Chooo Shoes in black and white.

The Historic Hotel Perfect for Your Wedding Day

Tucked along the charming main street of Los Alamos, California, the 1880 Union Hotel is one of Santa Barbara Wine Country’s most enchanting wedding venues. With its Victorian-era architecture, ivy-draped balconies, and warmly appointed interiors — think floral wallpaper, plush couches, and golden window light — this historic hotel offers a backdrop that is equal parts romantic and timeless. As a wedding photographer, I’m always looking for venues that tell a story, and the 1880 Union Hotel does exactly that from the moment you step through the door.

The bride wearing her wedding dress in front of a bed.
The bride looks out a window.
The bride looking out a window backlit by the sun. Photo is in black and white with a blue tint.
The groom leans against a wall with floral wallpaper at 1880 Union Hotel.
The groom looking at his bride while leaning against a wall with floral wallpaper. She is looking back at him.
The groom looking at his bride while leaning against a wall with floral wallpaper.
The groom spins the bride.
The bride holds the groom around his shoulders as they look each other in the eyes.
The groom dips the bride.
Model Gianna Scolamiero side profile photo at 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California
The bride plays with the grooms beard scruff.
The groom leans back in a chair with window light in the background.
The groom leans against the window.
The bride sits on the back of a couch at 1880 Union Hotel.

Wedding Details Brought to Life

This editorial shoot was a true collaborative effort, brought to life by an incredible team of vendors. Club Amore Weddings handled the design and planning, while Passa Parola Floral filled the space with lush, stunning arrangements. Till Death Do Us Party ran the bar, Amigo Event Rentals provided the furniture and outdoor pieces, and Heart Paper Soul crafted the stationery. Our models, Gianna Scolamiero and Liam Clifton, wore a gorgeous gown from Because of Alice paired with Jimmy Choo heels, while the groom looked sharp in a Zaraman tux with Christian Louboutin shoes — every detail was considered and intentional.

The groom is sitting on the ground while leaning back on a couch that the bride is laying on.
The bride is being playful with the groom while she is laying on the couch.
The bride holds her hands over the grooms eyes while she lays on the couch.
The main room at the 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California.
Blankets rolled up in a basket.
A couch at the 1880 Union Hotel.
The groom takes a sip of a drink with his reflection in the window.
The new bar at the 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, California.
A floral arrangement by Passa Parola Floral.
The groom nuzzles the bride while he's behind her on the Romeo and Juliet balcony of the 1880 Union Hotel.
The bride and groom on the Romeo and Juliet Balcony.
The bride looks at the groom on the Romeo and Juliet Balcony.
The bride puts her arms around the groom.
The bride and groom on opposite white balconies with green ivy on the walls.
The bride smiles at the groom while leaning against a red outdoor bar supplied by Amigo Event Rentals.
The bride and groom looking cool.
The bride and groom leaning against a red bar supplied by Amigo Event Rentals.
The bride holds the grooms face in her hands while she sits on top of an outdoor bar.
The bride leans her head against the top of the grooms head while she sits on the outdoor bar.
The bride posing for the camera.
The bride with the veil over her head.
The bride with the veil over her head looking down.
The groom looking at the camera while leaning over the bar.

Intimate Moments at The 1880 Union Hotel

From intimate moments in the hotel’s sun-soaked rooms, to playful shots on the Romeo and Juliet balconies, to a joyful end-of-night pool session, this location study captures the full range of what the 1880 Union Hotel has to offer couples on their wedding day. If you’re dreaming of a Santa Barbara Wine Country wedding and want photography that feels authentic, editorial, and emotionally alive, I’d love to be your photographer. Reach out today — I can’t wait to hear about your vision.

The bride and groom kiss in front of the outdoor fireplace at the 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos.
The bride and groom walk across the street in front of the 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, CA.
Table set up by Amigo Event Rentals and Passa Parola Floral.
The 1880 Union Hotel in Los Alamos, CA.
Club Amore black bus provided by Jump On The School Bus.
The bride jumps into the grooms arms.
End of the night pool session with the bride and groom.

Contact Thomas North Photography for Wedding Photography Today!

Thomas North Photography

Facebook-f Instagram

Discover more from Thomas North Photography

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading