Carmen & Bob – The Pearl S. Buck Estate Wedding!

Meet Carmen & Bob! Their fantastic Mexican American Fusion Wedding was held at the always lovely Pearl S Buck Estate in Bucks County, PA. From the beautifully colored details peppered throughout the reception to the fun Mexican party games played with her veil, the couple really brought as much of Carmen’s culture as possible to their friends and family here in the states. Check out some of my favorites from the day!

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Allie & John – The Philadelphia Maternity Session!

Allie & John are having a baby!!! I’m so excited to announce that one of my former wedding couples have a bun in the oven! They are two of the sweetest people and love each other so much. Just being around them and seeing the way they are to each other, you know they are going to be amazing parents. Congratulations!

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Kirsten & Donnie – The Racquet Club of Philadelphia Wedding!

Meet Kirsten & Donnie! Their amazing Fusion Wedding was held at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia in the heart of Center City! This is such a cool wedding venue and we had access to just about everywhere in the building, from the old tennis courts to the pool. Their ceremony was set up at the bottom of the grand staircase in the main hall and each side of the stairs were lined with candles. My favorite part was when it was time for the rings, they had a friend walk their adorable French Bulldog down with them tied to her back! So damn sweet it hurts! The party raged on with some dancing and drinks as the couple sneaked off for an outfit change. Donnie’s Mom helped Kirsten dress in a traditional Indian Saree and Donnie put on his Wedding Sherwani. Together they were flawless! They surprised their guests with the outfit change by descending the staircase onto the dance floor. An Epic entrance to end out this Epic Wedding! Check out my favorites from the day!

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Tina & Yakov – The Philadelphia Jewish Wedding!

Meet Tina & Yakov! This lovely Orthodox Jewish Ceremony was held at a family mansion just outside of Philadelphia. Of the many traditions in a Jewish Wedding, the Bedeken or veiling of the bride is the most exciting to watch. The Veiled Bride to be sits in a room surrounded by her bridesmaids, Mothers and her other ladies.  After signing the wedding contract, the Groom dances in to the room surrounded by he’s groomsmen and family over to Bride to lift her Veil. All the while, everyone is singing and chanting and playing music. It’s a really fun event to witness! The Ceremony itself was held on the back patio of the home where Tina & Yakov had their Chuppah made that morning. It was a beautiful ceremony filled with laughs and a little crying but the absolutely the happy kind. Check out some of my favorites from the day.

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