Category — philadelphia

On July 3, 2007 Darah and Greg tied the knot in the Cathredral of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.   Darah is so full of life and fun - and their wedding was no exception!   I met Darah while doing another wedding where she was the make up artist.   With all of the hoopla in the city of Liberty and the Declaration of Independence around us, we trolleyed through the streets taking pictures on rooftops, beside fountains, in Elfreth’s Alley and in some very unique locations around the city.  

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I’ve had so much fun researching all of the fantastic photographers in the Philadelphia area!  There are so many different styles of photography here - I think Philadelphia brides are very well served!

First up, MK Photography.  The photos below are from the wedding of Kirstin and Casey.  Aren’t the sepia tones magnificent?  She looks so elegant and timeless in all of these photos.  Portraiture is so important but many of these shots are candids, making it all the more amazing that Mike is able to capture these moments with as much depth and clarity as he did.  Find more simply gorgeous images on Mike’s blog.

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I have just discovered a little gem tucked away in the East Falls section of Philadelphia that I have to share.   If you are a bride on a budget, with a flair for DIY projects and want to be a princess for a day, Old Academy Players is the place for you.   Get married on the stage that Princess Grace got her start and then turn the adjoining building into a beautiful and intimate affair!   This venue isn’t for everyone, but it is worth looking at.   I can’t wait to do a wedding there!  

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Location is so much a part of a perfect wedding!   Here are two venues that I would suggest in the Philadelphia area.  

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is my favorite venue to work.   There are two buildings - one an Art Deco building with a marble staircase and red walls and the other, pictured here, a modern art gallery with hardwood floors and an edgy feel.  The staff is marvelous and the food delicious, provided by Duffy’s Catering.  

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Every planner has their favorites and my list is growing all the time.   Here are a few of Philadelphia’s finest!

Stationery - you can’t do better than Joy at Oh Joy Studio or Bird and Banner.   They are the most unique and wonderful around the area and so easy to work with.    

 
Image courtesy of Oh Joy Studio

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I’m so excited for this upcoming week - not just because we’re GREEN, but also because we have our first guest blogger - Wendy from Wendy’s Affairs of Heart!  Wendy is an event coordinator based out of Philadelphia, so we’ll be focusing a lot on the City of Brotherly Love this week. 

Wendy says:

Let me just say that I take a very personal approach to my business and I will do whatever it takes to make your wedding the most magical day of your life! My background is unique and I bring many things to the job that others just don’t. My committment to you, the bride, is foremost in my mind at all times. After all, this is about you, not me! If your wedding is a success, then so am I.

We’re so excited to welcome Wendy and we are looking forward to her expertise!

E.