Pennsylvania Weddings

It’s not often you find a hotel ballroom with clean lines and modern décor, but Lauren and Sean transformed the space, mixing the hotel’s contemporary style with their love of nature through fresh blooms and vines to give it a vineyard feel. And to incorporate the Bride’s love of horses, lucky horseshoes from her beloved horse were scattered amongst the various floral displays. See all the pretty details (including the Bride’s beautiful hairdo from True Beauty Marks), captured by Emily Wren Photography and Squareware Studios, in The Vault!

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From Emily Wren Photography…Lauren & Sean were married in Philadelphia on a beautiful September day in 2015. They tied the knot at Old Saint Joseph’s – one of the oldest churches in Philadelphia, located in the Old City section and filled with old world charm. We then strolled down the winding cobblestone streets and brick row homes of Headhouse Square for some portraits that captured some of Philadelphia’s historic character.

They kicked off the wedding reception at Hotel Monaco, with cocktail hour on the rooftop bar, and reception in the main ballroom to follow. Lauren & Sean are both outdoorsy people; Lauren dedicated to riding her horse and Sean to surfing. They brought this love of nature to their decor, mixing the hotel’s modern touches with fresh blooms and vines which recalled the feel of a classic vineyard. To top it off, lucky horseshoes from Lauren’s beloved horse were scattered amongst the various floral displays.

Photography: Emily Wren Photography | Cinematography: Squareware Studios | Event Planning: Confetti & Co | Floral Design: Love 'n Fresh Flowers | Invitations: Cheer Dry Goods | Stationery: Cheer Dry Goods | Make Up: Aleksandra Ambrozy Makeup and Hair Artistry | Hair: Gina Kay - bespoke beauty | Venue: Hotel Monaco Philadelphia | Paper: Cheer Dry Goods | Rentals: Maggpie Vintage Rentals

Wedding blogger confession time! This BHLDN dress? It’ll forever be a favorite. It’s wedding dress perfection in my eyes and add in the superb hair and makeup talents of Janelle On Location and this Bride is BEAMING. Lauren Fair captured her and all the delightful details of this waterfront wedding and it’s all in our Vault for us to pin and pine over. Join me there!

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From Lauren Fair Photography… Devon and Adam’s summer wedding was all things lush, simple, nautical and classically beautiful. The Gatsby-esque mansion of Glen Foerd Estate was an incredible backdrop for their vision! Oleander Florals and Design brought their vision to life with oversized bouquets of whites and greens, and incorporated textural ropes and sea glass into the reception decor. Their wedding had the most perfect soft golden hour as a jazz band played on the patio and guests mingled together on the waterfront. It was nothing short of magical!

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Photography: Lauren Fair Photography | Event Planning: Merren Events | Floral Design: Oleander Floral & Events | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Hair + Makeup: Janelle on Location | Venue: Glen Foerd Mansion | Graphic Design + Paper Items: Schmeedes Creative

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It’s been a few years since I walked down the aisle (ok, maybe more than a few), but sometimes I come across a wedding detail that truly makes me wish I could it all over again. Well, let’s just say this gorgeous bride’s stunning Amsale dress totally had me at hello. And really, so did every other detail planned by Truly You Events and captured by Robert And Kathleen Photographers. And it’s all waiting for you in the VAULT.

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From Robert And Kathleen Photographers…Jenna and Jimmy locked eyes for the very first time in a decidedly unromantic location: a terminal at JFK Airport. But that moment kicked off a whirlwind romance that would change their lives forever. But, there in the airport, they were strangers to one another. Jimmy was drawn to Jenna’s sweet smile; she to his kind eyes. They introduced themselves and were each pleasantly surprised to discover that they were both set to depart for the very same destination – embarking on a Birthright trip to Israel.

They spent the next ten days exploring Israel together. The hours they spent sitting next to each other on a bus taking them from city to city serving as the ultimate series of first dates. They had hours to talk uninterrupted and got to know one another pretty well over those miles traveled together. By the time the trip came to an end, they knew there was something between them that they couldn’t ignore. The end of the trip meant they had to return to their respective homes, which just happened to be on opposite sides of the country – Jimmy in LA, Jenna in Boston. They spent the next year and a half dating long distance, making time each and every day to talk and visiting as often as they could. At the end of the summer in 2012, Jimmy moved to NYC for business school and they were both delighted to finally be in the same time zone. They continued their not-quite-as-long distance for another year as Jenna completed graduate school in Boston.  After Jenna completed her program, they were finally able to live in the same city together, settling into the NYC’s scenic Chelsea neighborhood.  Once again, they explored together; finding new restaurants to visit and enjoying daily runs on the city’s west side.

That spring, Jimmy concocted a ruse to bring Jenna over to one of their favorite spots on the Hudson River. He asked her to walk down Pier 43 – an unusual request, but Jenna didn’t think much of it at the time. When they got down to the end of the pier, Jimmy surprised her by dropping down on one knee and asking her to be his wife. It was the question she had known the answer to since those days together in Israel so many years before.  Of course she would be his wife, they were meant to find each other. This September, they will become husband and wife.

Photography: Robert & Kathleen Photographers | Event Planning: Christiane Lehman Of Truly You Events | Floral Design: Petals Lane | Wedding Dress: Amsale | Stationery: Papertree Studio | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Hair + Makeup: Duette | Band: Ebe Amsterdam | Venue: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center | Bridal Boutique: Amsale | Desserts: Little Baby's Ice Cream

We’re pretty much convinced that Nichole + Matthew planned the perfect wedding. I mean, any day that marries our love of bold modern details with subtle black and white elements is a five star winner in our wedding book. If that’s not enough, add in the unparalleled lens of Tennison Photography and you’ve got yourself a day that rivals daydreams, see it all in THE VAULT!

Nichole + Matthew's Wedding

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From The Bride…The vision for our wedding began with the Venue. We knew without a doubt we wanted to use the Cescaphe group. They are the best in Philadelphia with superior service and an excellent reputation. We wanted the venue to reflect us, and Tendenza is just that, Modern chic! We wanted all the elements of the day to reflect that as well. Starting with the dress , it was the fist one I tried on and it was classic yet modern with the delicate tulle flowers on the bottom. The then inspired the flower paper wall. We are both creative people and smart with our finances – trying to make our wedding very personal without spending unnecessary amounts of money.

We wanted the wedding to have distinct style. The flowers had to be unique and a soft pastel color pallet. Our Florist was unbelievable, they truly made our vision come to life . Unlike any typical florist they have amazing creativity and passion which shines through their work. Considering Tendenza has so many bold features already, we incorporated black and white stripes to really balance the classic and modern feel. Also having books with love related titles to reflect “our love story. ” The bridesmaids dresses we chose were in a neutral tone in tulle fabric to coordinate with the tulle flowers on my dress. The groomsman looked rather dapper in a light navy suit and a soft pale pink tie. I loved how the bridesmaids and groomsman looked amazing together yet they didn’t “match” perfectly.

The most appreciated vendor of our wedding day was Matthew. Our photographer. We didn’t choose him only for his creative way of capturing the moments and emotions of our day . But for his kindness and patience. The day flew by and I didn’t even realize he was there, yet after seeing the pictures it made me realize he (and his staff) didn’t miss anything from our day. After planning and prepping and dreaming up what would be our perfect wedding day, we were so happy to have it all come together and we wouldn’t have chosen any other people to make our day just perfect!!

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Photography: TENNISON PHOTOGRAPHY | Floral Design: Flowers And Company | Wedding Dress: Kelly Faetanini | DJ: Ebe Amsterdam | Venue: Cescaphe Event Group

On a scale of 1-10 if we were to rate just how much we love this wedding it would be off the charts (I’m talking level 15) in terms of our obsession. Because any day that has La Petite Fleur crafting florals and Lori Gail Photography behind the lens is sure to be a new favorite. Join us as we revel in the pretty and see it all for yourself in THE VAULT! 

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We met on the first day of orientation for our Masters degree programs at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, where Eric studied International Security Policy and Caitlin studied Economic and Political Development. Eric proposed on a dock at sunset at Loblolly house, designed by Caitlin’s dad, where the Kieran family and friends spend many of their weekends (our save the dates actually featured a painting of this dock by our friend and neighbor). We planned to visit Nicaragua for our honeymoon, but when we went to check in online the morning after the wedding, we discovered that Eric’s passport had expired. Fortunately, Eric had the bright idea that we visit Puerto Rico instead. We immediately changed our flights, joined our friends and family for brunch and solicited suggestions for things to do and see in Puerto Rico, booked a few hotels, and flew out that evening. It turned out to be an amazing alternative to Nicaragua.

We decided to get a self-uniting marriage license and asked that everyone present at the ceremony serve as witnesses to our vows and do all in their power to support us in our marriage. A number of friends and family offered their musical talents to add some personal touches to the ceremony and reception. During the ceremony, Caitlin’s brother Chris Kieran sang “My Love is an Arbutus,” accompanied by Geoff McDonald, a Kieran family friend. Kathleen Knighton, Caitlin’s friend, performed an original song that she wrote for the wedding entitled, “Ask Me Again.” Another friend, Bethany Kessler, played the cello during the processional and recessional. At the reception, Chris Kieran performed “Come Fly With Me,” accompanied by Grand Tribeca Band, while Eric danced with his mom and Caitlin with her dad. And members of Caitlin’s college a cappella group, Something Extra of Yale University, sang Moondance.

Caitlin is a Senior Research Assistant for the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets, led by the International Food Policy Research Institute, where she monitors and supports the incorporation of gender analysis within the program’s research portfolio and conducts research on issues related to gender, agriculture, and assets. Eric is a Lead Engineer and Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with Booz Allen Hamilton where he prototypes new tools and analytic methodologies and researches threat actors, techniques, and trends in cybersecurity. They live in Washington, DC with their dog (and ring bearer) Tobias.

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Photography: Lori Gail Photography | Floral Design: La Petite Fleur, weddings & events | Wedding Dress: Ivy And Aster | Invitations: Minted | Stationery: Fleurish Ink | Catering: Jamie Hollander | Hair + MakeUp: Bella Angel, LLC | Entertainment: Tribeca Grand | Men's Attire: Brooks Brothers | Transportation: Great American Trolley Company | Venue: Glen Foerd Mansion | Photobooth: Poseybooth

As a proud card carrying member of the foodie club, I can fully appreciate this couple’s goal for fab food at their wedding and I’d say they succeeded – guacamole and fish tacos? Heck yes! A menu that amazing makes for happy guests and Alyssa Maloof captured all that joy and more at this modern mixture of urban-meets-rustic – see it all in our VAULT right this way!

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From the Bride… After nine years of dating, our families could not wait for this wedding. We knew we wanted our wedding to be simple, have really great food, and for everyone to dance the night away. Our venue was not only the perfect mix of urban modern and rustic I was looking for, but it also had a guacamole bar, which played a bigger part in my decision that I’d like to admit. I mean, guacamole and fish tacos at a wedding? Sold!

The week of the wedding we received news of a hurricane almost as bad as Sandy could be hitting the area. I was so worried my out-of-town guests flying in (and two out of six girls in my bridal party!) wouldn’t make it. Also my dreams of having lush outdoor photos were dashed. I emailed my photographer a couple dozen times asking for all of the “indoor” places we could take pictures if the weather ended up not holding up. There was no hurricane here, but definitely not beautiful weather. The best part is that not only did my bridal party make it, our pictures were beyond gorgeous and I’m so happy we didn’t get to take the photos outside. The architecture of the train station and platform are some of my favorites!

Our wedding ceremony was officiated by our sister-in-law, and her son was the ring bearer. It was really important to us to have someone we know and love guide us through such a significant step in our lives. It was also important to us to honor both families traditions, our ceremony was beautiful and extremely personal.

Thanks to our awesome DJ, we had the most amazing dance party. All of our friends and family had such a great time. I don’t think my husband and I left the dance floor all night. It was even better than I could have imagined!

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Photography: Alyssa Maloof Photography | Floral Design: Belovely Floral & Event Design | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Invitations: Minted | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Rent The Runway | Makeup: Mack Stylist | Hair: Mack Stylist | DJ: White Label DJs | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Transportation: Philly Transportation Llc | Venue: The Cira Centre Atrium At Jg Domestic | Accomodations: Windsor Suites Hotel | Sash: BHLDN

When the Bride is fashion blogger bride Kendall Johnson of Styled Snapshots, it’s no surprise that her wedding is stylish, glam and full of wow moments. From the beautiful Minted invitation suite and pretty Donna Morgan bridesmaids’ dresses to the pretty BHLDN reception décor, this gorgeous autumn wedding will convince you to have a fall fête. See all the reasons why from to Rachel Pearlman Photography in THE VAULT!

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From Rachel Pearlman Photography…Style Blogger Kendall Johnson of Styled Snapshots loves fall, fashion, and her hometown, so naturally an October affair in Philadelphia was a done deal for her wedding to Matthew Kremer. As a well known fashion blogger renowned for her classic and timeless fashion sense, Kendall’s overall design goal was to implement the spirit of autumn, while keeping things feminine and blended. After an intimate church ceremony at an historic Philadelphia chapel, Kendall and Matt celebrated at The Ballroom at the Ben — the very backdrop of the famous dancing scene between Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence of ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ How fun!

Kendall’s gown was a creme beauty from Stefan Jolie, which was complimented by gray gowns by Donna Morgan, who also collaborated with Kendall on her big day. Synderela, a bespoke wedding down designer based in New York, collaborated with Kendall on the flower girl tutus. Kendall chose gold and glittery Kate Spade for her pumps and clutch, adding pops of sparkle to her chic, classic look.

The NYC-based couple collaborated with a few amazing vendors to bring their vision to life; Minted designed the couples’ classic white invitation suite with grey script. Simple gold and creme place-cards and a custom drink menu were perfectly elegant. BHLDN supplied some most amazing decor for the ballroom – table numbers, cocktail votives, champagne flutes, cake knife and server, and an envelope holder. Kendall’s idea to paint pumpkins gold was an elegant nod to fall, that kept with the formality of her venue. Chrissy from Market Fresh Florals is a family friend and worked directly with Kendall to bring her vision to life.

Philadelphia is Kendall’s hometown, and The Ballroom at the Ben is one of Philadelphia’s oldest wedding venues. It was used for the infamous dancing scene between Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in the Academy Award winning film ‘Silver Linings Playbook’. St. Peter’s Church has an incredible history, and many revolutionary war heroes are buried in its’ ceremony. The first service at St. Peter’s Church was held on September 4, 1761, and the church has been in continuous use ever since. After Kendall and Matt made the decision that they would get married at St. Peter’s Church (found by happenstance while roaming the City), Kendall’s mother revealed that she lived across the street at one point and would look at this church daily, never in a million years dreaming of having a daughter who would then one day get married there.

Photography: Rachel Pearlman Photography | Floral Design: Market Fresh Flowers, Chrissy Brown | Wedding Dress: Bijou Bridal | Invitations: Minted | Ceremony Venue: St Peters Church Philadelphia | Reception Venue: Ballroom At The Ben | Bride's Shoes: Kate Spade | Jewelry: BHLDN | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Donna Morgan | Makeup: Make Me Up Pretty | Hair: Amanda Dandrea | Band: Ebe Amsterdam | Clutch: Kate Spade | Event Decor: BHLDN | Flower Girl Dress: Synderela

I favorited it, pinned it, I saved the URL, and just may just have sent it around to the other editors; this Lela Rose dress is my new favorite. And this beautiful Bride absolutely rocked the elegant, chic style for her fall Philly wedding. Alison Conklin snapped all the pics and I must say, the ones strolling through the old city streets have my heart. See these and more in our VAULT right this way!

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From the Bride… Robert and I met while studying abroad in Florence, Italy in 2007 and have been madly in love ever since. Our years dating were spent between Syracuse, NY (where we attended college), Philadelphia where Robert had lived, and New York City where we now reside, but when it came time to choose a city to get married in we knew that Philadelphia had captured our hearts.

Pulling from the history and romance that seems abundant in Philadelphia, I wanted our wedding to really reflect how emotional and sentimental we are as people.

We did our first look pictures in Elfreth’s alley – one the country’s oldest residential streets, dating back to 1702; a street we had often visited while dating.

I was determined to get married in an outdoor setting so I chose the Morris House Hotel; we were married at the 1787-built house, in a cobblestone covered courtyard hidden from the street. The architecture alone was perfect for a setting but we covered the small gazebo and chairs in flowers to add to the romantic feel.

Friends have been a constant part of our relationship as we consider our friends our family and have all grown up together. A very close friend of both of ours, Jon, got ordained and gave us the most beautifully spoken ceremony we could have wished for. Our friends Christina and Dave also told stories of different points in our lives that were both memorable and pivotal in the relationship we have today. There was not a dry eye in the house when our ceremony was finished.

After the ceremony we continued to the Downtown Club – a gentlemen’s club in the 1920’s sitting atop a white marble building overlooking independence hall.

We continued the romantic and antique vibe here in a 1920’s ballroom with white washed architectural details, an abundance of food and champagne, and dancing late into the night.

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Photography: Alison Conklin Photography | Cinematography: BeFilms | Floral Design: Beautiful Blooms Events | Wedding Dress: Lela Rose | Ceremony Venue: Morris House Hotel | Reception Venue: Cescaphe Event Group | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Adrianna Papell | Makeup: Dana Yeager | Hair: Gina Foley | Band: Ebe Amsterdam | Groom's Attire: Quinn Tailored

If there were such a thing as a metal of the moment, it would be copper. And this shoot from Jessica Cooper Photography is having a moment, too. With gorgeous makeup from Occasions By Diana, pretty pastel flowers from Fresh Designs Florist and copper details throughout, this inspiration shoot is just that—inspiring. See it all in THE VAULT!

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From Jessica Cooper Photography…When we saw the lush, raw space at the Horticulture Center, we decided to contrast those elements with luxuriously modern style. Knowing we wanted a simplistic color palette to keep the botanicals center stage…..Forget Me Not and Bottle Pop used cooper elements along with “ghost pieces” for a sleek, modern table which was finished off with coordinating copper menus and place cards by Pippa and fig.

The unique ceremony space installation created by Fresh Design and Bottle Pop accented by gorgeous florals and a lush green back drop. Clean lines continued through the custom gown by Sweet Caroline , glamorous makeup and timeless hair withBel Aires accessories completing the look…

We’ve also included a “Get the Look” section by Occasions by Diana, you will also see highlighted in the images a picture of the makeup used.

Get the look by Diana DuHaime of Occasions By Diana…

Face + Skin: Primer + Moisturizer- Embryolisse lait-crème
Foundation- Nars Tinted Moisturizer in ‘Finland’ Mixed with Makeup Forever Ultra HD foundation in ‘Alabastar’ and a drop of Laura Mercier Flawless Fluide in ‘Praline’,
Concealer- L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD ‘Classic Ivory’
Nars Light Reflecting Setting Powder

Contour + Cheeks: Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Kit, Nars Blush ‘Amour’, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector ‘Moonstone’

Brows + Eyes: Brows- Anastasia Beverly Hills Pro Brow Palette
Eyes- Urban Decay Shadows ‘Trick’ & ‘Burnout’, Jesse’s Girl Liquid Liner, NYX Pencil ‘Baby Pink’
Ardell Lashes ‘120’ and L’oreal Extra Collegen Mascara

Lips: Sephora Cream Lip Stain ‘Forever Red’ mixed with
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar ‘Black Dahlia’
NYX Wonder Pencil to line

Perfectly prepped skin, flawless but breathable coverage, and a soft contour and blush kept this beautiful bride’s look light and airy. Brows were kept looking full but natural, with the main focus on a crisp winged liner and deep wine-red lips. This combo kept this look minimal yet perfectly refined.

Photography: Jessica Cooper Photography | Event Planning: Bottle Pop Party Co. | Floral Design: Fresh Designs Florist | Wedding Dress: Sweet Caroline | Cake: Queen Bee Pastry | Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas | Jewelry: Trumpet & Horn | Makeup: Occasions By Diana | Hair: Belles & Grooms | Venue: Philadelphia City Hall | Hair Accessories: Bel Aire Bridal | Laser Cutting And Engraving: Ever Laser | Rentals And Styling: Forget Me Not Vintage Rentals | Signage/Calligraphy: Pippa And Fig

When you see a wedding with a bouquet of pink peonies and a pair of fabulous Valentino Rock Stud flats, you know it’s going to be a pretty. Add to that winning combination an incredible photographer like MK Photography, and you know it’s going to be very pretty. Complete with a modern and glamorous setting and this sweet couple, it’s one amazing day. See it all in THE VAULT!

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From The Bride… Danny and I met and fell in love at Penn in West Philadelphia. Additionally, I grew up a few miles from the city of brotherly love, so when looking for the ideal geographic location for our wedding, we immediately knew Philadelphia was the city.

We wanted our wedding to be unique, modern and most importantly, fun. The Hamilton Garden at the Kimmel Center provided the perfect venue to have a unique and modern wedding in a very accessible urban location. Additionally, the iron-chef caterer for the venue owns multiple famous restaurants in Philadelphia, including two of my groom’s favorite restaurants.

Although we know Philadelphia fairly well, we live in New York so we hired Rebecca Richman to assist us with local vendors. She really helped us put it all together and it is amazing to have someone who has been planning with you the whole time also be there on the day of the wedding.

It was very significant to us to have our wedding photos on Penn Campus and MK Photography captured it beautifully. The LOVE sign on Penn’s campus served as a background of our photos and the design for our cake topper!

For the fun factor of our wedding we made sure there was a large dance floor and hired an exceptional band. Eddie Bruce and his band keep the party going the whole time and no one stopped dancing. During the last hour of dancing, we gave out personalized neon sunglasses, which allowed everyone to show off their goofy-side a little!

Everyone is going to have opinions and every wedding is different, but do not let others tastes or style influence you or your vision. Also, if you are planning from another city, hire a wedding planner in the city/town you are getting married in. It was extremely helpful to have someone local help plan. Additionally, talk to as many people you know who were recently married in that city, it will help you navigate how to choose vendors.

Our “perfect wedding” vision was unique, modern,  and fun (with lots of food, drinks, and dancing)! We tried to incorporate unique details such as our LOVE Cake topper (Symbolic of Philly and Penn), Floral/square table design (very modern to fit the space), personalized sunglasses for our guests!

Our first dance was to LOVE by Nat King Cole.

The most memorable moment for us was walking in as Mr. and Mrs. into a beautiful room of family and friends. And, after the dance party, we left in a memorable sparkler exit and drove around our favorite city to take it all in. It was so meaningful to come back to the city where we fell in love and create a beautiful new memory there.

Photography: mkPhotography | Cinematography: Tweed Productions | Event Planning: Rebecca Richman | Floral Design: Petals Lane | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Bride's Shoes: Valentino | Catering: Garces Catering | Makeup: Cheekadee | Band: Eddie Bruce Orchestra | Groom's Attire: Bhambis | Venue: Kimmel Center

I’ve been obsessed with BHLDN’s dresses since first sight, and if you throw some vibrant florals into the mix courtesy of Primrose and Company, I’m one very happy camper. This bouquet bursting with pretty pinks has me pondering which pic to print first and Julie Paisley’s photos in Old Town Philly have me dreaming of old world romance. All in all, this shoot is not to be missed; it’s just that good.

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From Julie Paisley… Classic and elegant describes this bridal inspiration look. I chose the blush wedding dress from BHLDN to match the tones and texture in the buildings of Old Town, Philadelphia. Primrose and Company designed a bouquet with a pop of color to accentuate the texture in the buildings even more. I didn’t want to go all pastel and I love the richness in the florals. We wanted to keep the classic and Old World feel so we choose a simple hair adornment and hairstyle with a little vintage flare. Add in a black suit and bowtie for our groom and we have a completed look. A little something different, vintage but modern at the same time.

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Floral Design: Primrose and Company | Wedding Dress: BHLDN

When photographer Sweetwater Portraits captures a moment like the groom seeing his bride for the first time, you can’t help but get a lump in your throat. This romantic Philadelphia wedding is just the pick me up we needed with every detail carefully thought out with help from La Petite Fleur: Weddings & Events. The gorgeous gem-toned bouquets and seriously stunning cake make this wedding a must-see here.

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From La Petite Fleur: Weddings & Events… For their fall wedding in downtown Philadelphia, Jessica and Zack sought a juxtaposition of styles—mixing classic elements like calligraphed escort cards with aberrant accents such as varied tablescapes of contemporary floral designs— to create a chic, yet cozy, celebratory retreat.

To set-the-stage for their special day, the couple selected the famed Kimmel Center for its modern architecture, as well as a rich, gem-tone palette (inspired by Pennsylvania’s fall foliage) for its warm, regal character. Both the ceremony and reception took place in the rooftop Hamilton Garden, which sits atop the Perelman Theater and overlooks the entire Kimmel Center complex.

Then, to ensure a happy marriage between their traditional touches and the venue’s modern lines, Jessica and Zack sought the design acumen of La Petite Fleur, weddings & events.

To create a refined, welcoming feel that according to Jessica was “without pretense or stuffiness,” LPF fashioned a layered décor plan. The couple wanted guests to “step-in out of the brisk weather to an elegantly-cozy affair.” With that in mind, LPF incorporated unique blooms with varying textures and hues, vessels of varying materials and shapes, as well as sleek (brushed gold pedestals) and charming accents (birch pole chuppah) to perpetuate the visual interest afforded by juxtaposed perspective.

Jessica carried a garden-style bouquet of warm gem-tone and caramel blooms, including Sahara roses and coral passion calla lilies, astilbe and white Coco Yoko hypericum berries— finished with ivory satin-wrapped stems. Her bridesmaids carried coordinating bouquets of warm gem-tone, textured blooms including coral garden roses, and berries, which radiated against their charcoal dresses.

The contrasting styling approach and rich palette carried through to the ceremony with elaborate aisle décor, as well as to the reception with an unconventional “U-shaped” head table. The progressive floor plan also featured guest tables of varying shapes that boasted three tablescape styles. However, the varied tablescape styles did share specific elements, specifically, gold containers, which infused warmth, as well as garden-style arrangements that all hinted at contemporary construction.

Jessica and Zack even infused their ceremony soundtrack with contrasting characteristics– selecting current songs for a string quartet to perform. Zack processed to Weezer’s “Falling for You;” the bridesmaids, Mumford and Sons’ “I Will Wait;” and Jessica, Ben Folds’ “The Luckiest.”

Then, still with fall in mind, as well as their affinity for ‘Game of Thrones,’ the couple presented guests with mulling cider and hot chocolate favors… for “winter is coming.”

Jessica is a judicial law clerk in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Zack is finishing his MBA at Wharton, after which he plans to return to a career in private equity. The newlyweds currently reside in Philadelphia, PA.

Photography: Sweetwater Portraits | Videography: James Knightly Films | Wedding Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal | Invitations: William Arthur Fine Stationery | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Lula Kate | Hair And Makeup: Duette | Groom's Attire: Martin Greenfield | Ceremony Music: Philadelphia String Quartet | Venue: Kimmel Center | Event Planning And Floral Design: La Petite Fleur, weddings & events | Paper Goods: La Petite Fleur, weddings & events | Reception Band: Franklin Alison Orchestra

These flowers had us doing a double take! La Petite Fleur went above and beyond in this fall wedding filled with the most gorgeous blooms in persimmon, marsala and violet shades. It’s a flower lover’s paradise, complete with a four-tiered mouthwatering masterpiece from Bredenbeck’s Bakery! Stop and smell the roses over in the full gallery shot by Asya Photography right here.

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From La Petite Fleur… The wedding of Jacque and Steve was celebrated this past October at The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park in Blue Bell, PA. This fall affair had a fiery, garden palette of persimmon, marsala and violet, and a whimsical, eclectic style that featured details designed by the ‘artiste’ Bride herself (table numbers) and La Petite Fleur, weddings & events.

Jacque carried a cascading bouquet of warm hued blooms, including pheasant feathers, Circus Roses, amaranthus, coxcomb, scabiosa pods, burgundy and aubergine stock, bittersweet, ruscus, maidenhair fern and agonis foliage– finished with a piece of her grandmother’s wedding gown and trailing vegetable dyed ribbon (from Silk and Willow).

The bridesmaids carried coordinating bouquets of light amethyst roses, coxcomb, wine colored stock and fire orange hypericum berries– with charcoal gray satin- finished stems.

Upon entering the reception, guests were greeted with an escort card display that boasted a Grecian urn arranged with roses, mums, red amaranthus, stock and curly willow. The cocktail décor featured tables topped with mason jars filled with palette-coordinating mums, seeded eucalyptus and succulents, while the mansion’s bookcases and mantles were aglow with candles.

La Petite Fleur also brought the warm, fall hues into the reception décor– adorning some dining tables with conservatories overflowing with bittersweet, craspedia and kale. Other tables featured mercury footed compotes arranged with dahlias, and other fall blooms. Meanwhile, a third tablescape style featured low, grey washed planters arranged with a ‘hedge’ of blooms, including orange hypericum, ti leaves, craspedia, curly willow, ruscus, agonis, Circus roses, bupleurum and pheasant feathers.

All the tables featured hand-painted (by the Bride) table numbers on pieces of slate tiles that were gathering dust in the couple’s basement. They also made place card holders from cream colored shutters found on Craig’s List.

Photography: Asya Photography | Floral Design: La Petite Fleur, weddings & events | Wedding Dress: David Tutera | Invitations: Melissa Berk | Ceremony Venue: St. Anthony's | Reception Venue: Manor House At Prophecy Creek Park | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Donna Morgan | Catering: Robert Fair Caterers | Entertainment: Ebe Amsterdam | Groom's Attire: JB Suits | Groom's Attire: JB Suits | Groomsmen's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Transportation: Cescaphe Trolley | Cakes & Desserts: Bredenbeck's Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor | Escort Cards: Zazzle | Save The Dates: Melissa Berk

With Spring right around the corner, I couldn’t help but stop and swoon over this adorable e-sesh. Nothing says Spring quite like freshly-bloomed cherry blossom trees, and this Philadelphia engagement session is simply picture-perfect! Ashley Bartoletti Photography was there to capture every moment of it, and has me dreaming of even more Spring loveliness in the full gallery right here.

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Photography: Ashley Bartoletti Photography

You know what my favorite part of weddings are? The moment the Groom’s face lights up when he first spots his Bride at the end of the aisle. That is my favorite part. And this whimsical Belovely affair? Well, it’s filled with favorites. Thanks to Alison Conklin and Willow Tree Films, the beginning of their forever is now a  warm memory. From the richly hued color palette to late night ice cream, see it all right here!

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From Alison Conklin Photography… Shannon and Adam wear their hearts on their sleeves and Shannon’s smile lights up an entire room. Their day was filled with such love. They had such a perfect fall day – it was warm and had the most beautiful light. The wedding and reception was at one of my favorite venues and the details were perfect. The warm glow from the candles on the tables was such an inviting place for their guests and the whimsical Little Baby Ice Cream at the end of the night was such a hit.

Photography: Alison Conklin Photography | Videography: Willow Tree Films | Wedding Planner: Belovely | Florist: Belovely | Cake: Addy Maes | Stationery: Apropos | Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: STARR Catering Group | Band: Vincent James Band | Brides Gown: Monique Lhuillier | Ceremony And Reception: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center | Getting Ready: Hotel Monaco Philadelphia | Ice Cream: Little Baby's Ice Cream

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You won’t be able to stop smiling after reading the adorable story of how these two lovebirds met! What started as a chance encounter bloomed into romance with a proposal on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum Of Art. The super talented KT Merry captured all the special moments of this engagement session around the city — and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Proposal Day than taking a whirl right here in the gallery.

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From The Groom-to-be… Paula and I have a very unique story of how we met. I was being set up on a blind date by one of my good friends, Theresa. I met the girl in a group setting… it didn’t work out. So I thought I was going to spend the rest of the night just hanging out and having a few drinks with friends — then, in walks Paula with a couple of her friends. She looked absolutely stunning! She was there for maybe five minutes just to say hi to someone and walked right back out. I thought to myself, I would have loved to have been set up with her!!! But she was in and out in that five minutes so I thought I lost my chance forever. After that, I met up with some more friends and we proceeded to bar hop. At our third stop, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw her standing there at the bar with her friends. I grabbed Theresa and said, “There’s that girl again! Since your first attempt at setting me up failed you have to introduce me to her!” Theresa went over to Paula and introduced herself, chatted with her for a little bit, and called me over. “Paula, this is Mike. Mike, this is Paula. Goodbye!” said Theresa and she walked away leaving the two of us alone. Needless to say, we hit it off and ever since that moment I’ve been hooked! We had our first official date a week later at Paula’s restaurant of choice, a burger and beer place… my type of place. We had a great night getting to know each other and the rest is history.

From The Bride-to-be… At the time, I was a volunteer at the Philadelphia Museum of Art… one of my absolute favorite places to be. Michael was going to meet me at the museum at the end of the day so we could have dinner together in the city, which is something we often do. As I was finishing up for the day, Michael and his brother Sean called me and told me to meet them at the front of the museum by the main stairs, the famous museum stairs that were featured in the Rocky movie, because apparently Sean wanted to run up and down them just like Rocky had done. At first I refused but after some persuasion I reluctantly agreed to meet them there. As I walked around to the bottom of the stairs, I looked up to search for them and saw Michael standing way up in the middle of the stairway, a smile on his handsome face, all dressed up in a suit, holding a bouquet of red roses. I yelled, “What’s happening?!” He crooked his finger as if to say “come here.” I slowly made my way up the stairs all the while trying to process what was happening. As I approached Michael, he got down on one knee and took my hand. I will never forget his sweet words to me. He pulled out a beautiful custom-made ring… he had met with our jeweler to design it himself! At this point, a crowd of people had gathered and were watching the entire thing. To this day I still don’t know if I ever even said yes but I just threw my arms around him and held on. The crowd cheered. One lady cried! Some of the bystanders ran to congratulate and take photos with us. Sean had been filming us the entire time. As we made our way down the stairs to leave the museum, people from all around were shouting their well wishes and some were giving Michael a thumbs up, waving, and grinning at us from their cars. Michael then took me out to a romantic dinner at one of our favorite restaurants where I was able to catch my breath and absorb all that had just happened. Afterwards, we went to the bar where he first caught sight of me to celebrate with some of our friends. It was the. best. day. ever. Isn’t he dreamy?

We took our engagement photos on the one year anniversary of our engagement. We walked around in the city of Philadelphia where we met and fell in love and ended the photo shoot right back where he proposed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Our little Pomeranian, Baby, joined us for the day. As you can see, she isn’t the most cooperative little thing (haha!) but she sure is cute and we love her dearly.

KT and Chad of KT Merry Photography were such a pleasure to work with. Michael and I felt like we were on a double date with friends rather than a professional photo shoot, which made for a relaxed and happy atmosphere. I discovered KT Merry during a Style Me Pretty binge and I knew instantly I needed to have her as my photographer. I just love the ethereal quality of KT’s work; she perfectly captures what daydreams are made of. I cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding this coming May. Most of all, I cannot wait to marry my best friend… I love you Michael Mullane!

Photography: KT Merry Photography | Venue: Rittenhouse Square Park | Venue: The Dandelion | Venue: Parc Brasserie | Venue: Swann Memorial Fountain | Venue: Philadelphia Museum of Art | Venue: The Union League Of Philadelphia | Diamond Stacking Rings: Safian & Rudolph | Michael's Attire: Calvin Klein | Michael's Attire: J.Crew | Other Jewelry: Tiffany & Co. | Other Jewelry: Bauble Bar | Paula's Dresses: Alice And Olivia | Paula's Hair & Makeup: Mack Stylist | Paula's Shoes: Louis Vuitton | Paula's Shoes: Steve Madden | The Engagement Ring: Jay Roberts Jewelers

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Over and over again I hear engaged couples rave about the joys of cake tasting and it is, without a doubt, what I’m most looking forward to. Bottle Pop Party Company not only created a chic celebration for one couple’s tasting, but they’re also sharing their tips to make the most for your own delicious date. Peach Plum Pear Photo snapped every flavor and these pics are destined put you in a satisfying sugar coma.

MORE MOUTHS = MORE OPINIONS
While you might think this is a good time to include your future in-laws, remember that their tastes might try to sway yours! To keep stress low, keep this appointment between you and your guy.

MIND YOUR SCHEDULE
Often times couples visit a bakery right after their dinner tasting and are stuffed. A lot of bakeries offer a good size piece of cake in several different flavors so you’ll want to make sure you’ve got room to sample all of your favorites (and maybe even something different)! Schedule some room to digest before dessert!

DO YOUR RESEARCH
Check out the bakeries ahead of time to get an idea for their decorating style and flair. School yourself on the differences between buttercream and fondant. There’s nothing worse than being disappointed when you find out the bakery specializes in a totally different cake other than the cake of your dreams.

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From Bottle Pop Party Company… It’s one of the most recognized symbols of the wedding celebration. From traditional tiers of vanilla buttercream with Swiss dots to sleek layers of decadent chocolate ganache, the possibilities truly are endless. When we pictured an engaged couple sitting down to choose the most important confectionary creation of their lives, we thought we’d dream up the most luxurious, most indulgent cake tasting of all time. We imagined…

Emerging cake artist, Nutmeg Cake Design has invited her soon-to-be-wed clients to her studio for “The Ultimate Cake Tasting.” When the two arrive, dressed for the occasion in festive sparkles and velvet, they are greeted with tall glasses of bubbly. A beautifully set table awaits them with fresh blooms from Fresh Designs Flora & Events, styled in their wedding color palette by Bottle Pop Party Company. All of the little details tie right into the design and feel of the wedding that they are planning. Peach Plum Pear Photography is on-hand to capture the whole experience.

The couple is presented with cake after cake, in colors and patterns tailored just for them. Sugar flowers and hand-painted details are just some of the options that Nutmeg Cake Designs offer for her client’s cake. The couple picks and chooses their favorite designs for their cake and moves on to the best part, the tasting! After some playful icing swipes, the betrothed choose from a menu of tantalizing cake flavors like Neapolitan, Carrot Spice and Chocolate and fillings and icings like Lemon Peel, Chocolate Meringue and Truffle Cream. With a little guidance from Nutmeg Cake Design, the pair creates a custom combination of flavors for their big day. Finally, another champagne toast to celebrate the most delicious check on the wedding to-do list!

Photography: Peach Plum Pear Photo | Styling: Bottle Pop Party Co. | Floral Design: Fresh Designs Florist | Cake: Nutmeg Cake Design | Makeup: Gina Kay - bespoke beauty | Hair: American Mortals | Venue: Private Residence | Accessories: Ashley Austin Boutique | Apparel: Macy's | Models: Model Management Agency | Party Supplies: Stephanie Shives Studio | Rentals: Maggpie Vintage Rentals

My recent craving? A modern beauty. A fete packed with a touch of sparkle, a pop of color and a hint of ballroom elegance. Lauren Gabrielle delivered exactly that with this Princeton to Philadelphia wedding that now happily lives in our galleries. And beyond those gorgeous details (hello, cake perfection!), live pretty portraits captured by Lauren that’ll sweep you right off your feet.

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From Lauren Gabrielle Photography…Kellie and Jeff met in the lively New Jersey Shore town of Belmar, NJ. Jeff was renting a beach house for the summer, and Kellie was invited down by a mutual friend for a July 4th celebration. After they were introduced, they realized that they must have met many years ago because they grew up in the same hometown where Kellie’s father was Jeff’s soccer coach. After they met, Kellie was a frequent visitor to the beach house the remainder of the summer…and the rest is history!

When we began our venue search, we were hoping to find a unique venue with an open layout and beautiful views. When we first visited the Down Town Club, it was under a complete renovation. Even through all of the dust and noisy power tools, we immediately fell in love with the space. The unique Colonial feel, the breathtaking views of historic downtown Philadelphia, and Cescaphe’s impeccable reputation sold us on this amazing location. Although we were not able to see the final product until a few months later, we already knew that there was nowhere else that we could imagine celebrating the most important day of our lives with our closest friends and family.

Photography: Lauren Gabrielle Photography | Floral Design: Beautiful Blooms Events | Ceremony Venue: Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church Princeton NJ | Reception Venue: Cescaphe Event Group | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Dessy Collection By Vivian Diamond | Hair: VC Salon | DJ: Craig Scott Entertainment | Bridal Gown: JLM Couture, Inc | Veil: Pronovias | Video: James Knightly Films

Blush pink is one of those wedding colors that just never gets old, so when this couple chose it as the main hue behind their Philly ballroom affair it only made sense. They brought on the talents of Proud To Plan, Petah Bashano and Chick Designs to bring their timeless wedding vision to life, and Hudson Nichols delivered big time behind the camera. See it all right over here.

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From The Bride…Brendan and I wanted our wedding day to be a celebration of our love, as well as all of the amazing people in our lives that brought us together. We are so blessed to have two very big and close knit families, as well as many mutual friends since we went to Penn State together. It is definitely a good time crew, and we knew that our reception would be a huge party… so naturally we started with the band! We fell in love with the ballroom at the Philadelphia Cricket Club because of its big beautiful windows that line the back of the room, and the dance floor with ample space to dance the night away.

As for the florals and all of the little details, Brendan did what any good Fiance would and nodded his head yes as I worked closely with my mom, my wedding planner and our florist to craft the perfect Shabby Chic, vintage-inspired look for the reception. We were blown away by the final product and we had SUCH a blast! Though as much fun as the reception was, both of us say our favorite part was seeing each other for the first time as my dad walked me down the aisle- we could not wipe the smiles off our faces. I wish I could relive that day a million times over!!

Photography: Hudson Nichols Photography | Event Planning: Proud to Plan | Floral Design: Petah Bashano | Wedding Dress: La Sposa | Invitations: Chick Invitations | Reception Venue: Philadelphia Cricket Club | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Donna Morgan | Accomodations: Hotel Monaco Philadelphia | Film Maker: Aubert Films | Menus, Escort Cards, Programs, And Door Hanger: Jack+bean | Rentals: Toll Gate Vintage Co | Save The Date: Paige Smith Patterns

So we all know that Lovely Bride is awesome in every sense of the word; that goes without saying.  But pair that awesomeness with the romance and whimsy of the new Ivy & Aster line and the results are four days devoted to all things pretty with an Ivy & Aster showcase at both Lovely New York and Lovely Philly. It’s gorgeous gowns meets top-notch service and it all equals a can’t miss event you have to see to believe.

Known for their love of chiffon flowers, beautiful ruffles and velvety swiss dots, every last gown in the new Ivy & Aster lineup is one part sweet and one part sassy, a total twist on traditional wedding attire that we can never get enough of.  Think modern, refined silhouettes, delicate lace, luxurious silk fabrics and sweeter than sweet designs that will wow you with their crazy gorgeousness.  Just the way you want to look, and feel, on your wedding day.

The Ivy & Aster showcase event is happening this spring at both Lovely New York (March 20th-22nd) and Lovely Philly (April 10th-12th), so start making your plans now to find the dress of your dreams in their new (+ amazing) lineup.  And, bonus!  If you happen to be making the trip to sunny California, you can check out all of the pretty at Lovely Los Angeles on March 6th-8th.  Click here to book your appointments today.