Notes on the light
Old Polo Estate is a gated, private property in Indio built around its own polo grounds, cactus gardens, and a long palm-lined entry drive. Because it is fully private, there is no other event or crew anywhere on the grounds during your wedding, which is not something every Coachella Valley venue can offer.
The spaces, and how they film
The Entry Drive. A palm-lined drive leading in from the gate, which we use for exactly the kind of walking shot every desert wedding wants, gold light coming through the palm fronds late in the day.
The Grounds. Cactus gardens and open lawn surround the estate, giving a reception genuine desert character rather than a resort's version of it.
The film, so far
We have made one film here so far: Andrew & Angelique, a private-estate wedding built around a warm Coachella Valley evening.
Filming here
Desert venues run hot most of the year, so we plan coverage around early evening rather than midday, when the palms throw long shadows across the drive and the whole property turns gold. A later ceremony time also means cooler, more comfortable conditions for you and your guests.