Relaxed outdoor wedding in Philadelphia, PA This summer, we had the absolute joy of celebrating Toni and Ben’s wedding at the stunning John James Audubon Center, a nature preserve just outside of Philadelphia. From the moment we arrived, we knew it was going to be a day filled with laughter, love, and a […]
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10 Nontraditional and unconventional wedding venues near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia isn’t just the city of brotherly love—it’s a playground of offbeat, nontraditional wedding venues. Forget the cookie-cutter banquet halls; we’re talking about industrial lofts with raw, gritty charm, modern spaces with clean lines and killer lighting, art galleries dripping with creativity, and even restaurants where […]
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Outdoor Summer Wedding at Historic Estate in Valley Forge National Park This summer we were lucky enough to photograph a couple very dear to us at their Philander Chase Knox Estate wedding. We first met John and Andrew at Toni and Ben’s beautiful wedding at the Audubon Center last year. We quickly fell […]
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Waterfront Garden Wedding at Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware River You know those weddings where everything just feels right? That was Gabby and Tom’s day at Glen Foerd in Philadelphia, PA. This venue has it all: a massive white estate with grand staircases and sunrooms, riverfront paths, and intimate gardens. The day […]
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Summer garden wedding with bright florals and vintage touches Matt and Alissa’s summer wedding at the Curtis Arboretum in Philadelphia was a goodie. The estate, which is a renaissance revival, and its expansive 45-acre arboretum, offers a stunning mix of historic charm and lush, natural beauty. The vibe was timeless yet modern, just […]
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Fun and Modern Outdoor Wedding in Bucks County, Pennsylvania Jimmy and Alena’s outdoor summer wedding at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Bucks County, Pennsylvania was absolute magic. First of all, these two threw an unreal celebration, ending in an amazing dance party. Their personalities showed from start to finish. Additionally, when […]
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We’ve been wanting to share our favorite outdoor wedding venues near Philadelphia, but—spoiler alert—we have a lot of favorites. Philly is packed with a variety of options, including historic estates, rustic barns, and waterfront views. So, we decided to start with one of the most classic categories: garden venues. With their mix of greenery, open […]
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Effortless & Fun Greenhouse Ceremony Lexi’s and Dan‘s summer garden wedding at the Fairmont Park Horticulture Center in Philadelphia is the blueprint of what weddings should be. Of course, it was gorgeous. The celebration took place in the lush greenhouse, surrounded by vibrant greenery and airy white florals that brought out the natural beauty of […]
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A Montana elopement. Yes! Let’s elope in Montana, she said. Or have a wedding in Montana, he said. A wedding won out in the end and we were married at the base of a mountain with a full moon, honky tonk band and bbq. It was perfect. But I would have been happy either way, […]
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Kelley and Erik’s Glen Foerd Estate wedding was nothing less than spectacular last summer. Papertini flooded the reception with lush summer florals and bright pops of pink everywhere. It was a relaxed yet luxurious setting that made everyone feel like they were on vacation at their favorite riverside destination. While we miss big beautiful weddings […]
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Emelie and Anthony’s beautiful Grace Winery Wedding seems like a lifetime ago. A time where we could celebrate with all our loved ones and hug without flinching. Well, we’ve photographed amazing weddings during Covid, too (which we’ll be blogging this winter when I’m not trying to juggle baby and shooting all the time), but while […]
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Well, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and re-visit some really gorgeous engagement sessions and weddings we didn’ t have time to post last year. I had such a great session with Danielle and Akil last fall. They wanted to squeeze an engagement session in and explore their favorite Philly neighborhood, Fishtown (some taken […]
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Could I think of two other people who had this good of a time on their wedding day? I don’t know, it’d be tough. Shawna and JP were relaxed, easy, and sooo much fun at their Morris House Hotel Wedding. We laughed so much my sides were hurting. My favorite was the epic double cake […]
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I love these two. Shawna and JP are super smart, witty and just all around fun to be around. Their engagement session was last spring and I’m just now catching up on blogging (thanks coronavirus). We took photos around the brand new Rail Park and then over to Race Street Pier to catch the last […]
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Every Grace Winery wedding is beautiful. How can it not be? The property is so pastoral and serene with it’s lush vineyard, perfectly restored stone barn and historic Inn. The horses, goats and donkeys flank the property and it’s just a place that makes everyone happy. Add to that a stellar team of wedding professionals […]
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I am nine months pregnant. Our baby is due in less than 3 weeks! And yes, that exclamation point encompasses our excitement and our fears. It has been an emotional past few weeks. I have always had a positive attitude toward the birth process. When I gave birth to Dane four years ago, it was […]
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One day at a time. Everyone is feeling a lot of uncertainty about what the coming months will bring. We’ve spent the last few weeks talking to our couples and working with them to reschedule their weddings. It’s heart-breaking and stressful for them, especially those that can’t find dates in 2020. We’re here to help […]
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Kate and Jeff’s wedding at Power Plant Productions was how everyone wants their wedding to feel…effortless, unique, beautiful and super fun. We started at Lokal Hotel in Old City and photographed our way over to Power Plant, enjoying the beautiful weather and the camaraderie of friends. Venue: Power Plant Productions Caterer: Serock Catering Florist: Flora […]
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I knew from the first phone call with Christine that their Super 8 film was going to be fantastic. Her and Jon were into anything I suggested, anything that could make the day and the film the most fun. My goal is not only to keep things focused and make a great film but to reduce stress as […]
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Longwood Gardens is one of my favorite places for an engagement session, but what really makes this one shine? How comfortable Tara and Zack were. How they let their guard down and could laugh and be silly and also be sweet and romantic. Though they both look like they could be models, you’re more likely […]
