Archive for November, 2009
Carly + Dan 11.14.09 The Preperations
I almost had the wind knocked out of me when I arrived and saw a most amazing Monique Lhuillier gown hanging before me! A true work of art! I could not wait for Carly to put it on (and neither could she). Everyone watched with great anticipation as Carly had the finishing touches to her hair and makeup done by the always fabulous Claudia Seyler. Check out Dans reaction to Carlys gown. It’s what every bride hope for! Who said it’s not special to see each other ahead of time!
wow…that dress is AMAZING! can’t wait to see more 
Marianne + Jared 11.07.09 The Reception
To compliment their Victorian theme wedding day, Marianne and Jared chose to have their reception at one of Philadelphia’s historic Delaware riverfront mansions, Glenn Foerd. The details were just too numerous to show them all. I’ve included a few of my favorites. The guests tables were named after some of the brides favorite period romance novels and movies and the names were attached to antique looking fans. The menus were hand calligraphed in a Victorian style script. The beautiful flowers and décor were by Petals Lane of Philadelphia. It was my first time working with them and I was totally impressed with the gorgeous job they did. After dinner the guests were all invited to the conservatory for an evening of dancing. Event Planner, Angela Malicki totally outdid herself with the beautiful décor. VU Events provided the beautiful purple lighting for the room. I partially love the LED lighting curtain behind the band. It made for outrageously wonderful band pictures. Speaking of bands, It was also my first time working with band Rags and the All Stars of Elan Artists. I’ve never seen a wedding band with such a large string section. They were just magnificent. Marianne and Jared started the evening off to a beautifully choreographed dance and then they danced the night away!
Marianne + Jared 11.07.09 The Portraits
After their ceremony Marianne and Jared what a few romantic portraits around the city of Philadelphia. I felt the images really captured the timeless elegance and romance of Victorian times. Don’t you just LOVE Jared’s cane and Mariann’s fan? I also had allot of fun creating vintage looks with the images in Photoshop.
Marianne + Jared 11.07.09 The Ceremony
It’s been several years since I’ve photographed a wedding at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia and it is every bit as grand as I remembered it. Is is just so majestic, it brings me back to all the great Cathedrals I saw on my adventure to Italy last summer. I think is was just the perfect setting for Marianne and Jared’s Victorian wedding. Next week I’ll be sharing images of their awesome reception. I can’t imagine how I am going to fit all those details in one little blog!
Marianne + Jared 11.07.09 The Preperations
Marianne and Jared had a strong visual theme for their beautiful Fall wedding. Inspired by historical romance movies such as “The Age of Innocence“, the couple went about creating a very beautiful Victorian theme wedding. With the assistance of Angelia Malicki of Angelia Malicki Events to bring their vision to fruition, the couple truly captured the splendor of Victorian times. Guests knew the day would be special when they received their hand calligraphy invitations. The invitations were hand written by Bernard Meister who worked on such movies as “The Age of Innocence”. The groom designed the beautiful Cameo logo that was incorporated in the invitation and many additional elements of the day. I felt the brides Atelier Aimee gown was so perfectly Victorian. The Atelier Aimee necklace really completed the look. Can you believe that Marianne actually found a pair of white Christian Louboutin high top boots. How perfect is that. I want to give 5 stars out to Claudia Seyler for her hair and makeup design. I was involved in theater for many years and know how difficult it is to do real Victorian up dos. Claudia did such a gorgeous job bringing out the Victorian beauty of Marianne. There are SO many unique details of this wedding. I hope I can do it all in 4 postings. Stay tuned for the couples very grand ceremony at the historical Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul!
Holly + Bill 10.31.09 The Reception
Kendall Brown of Eclatante Event Design keeps all the entrances flowing smoothly.
Donna O’Brien checks out Hollys ring!!
Holly + Bill 10.31.09 The Portraits
True romantics, Holly and Bill did not want to see each other prior to their evening ceremony. Everyone knows how I love my daylight portraits and had their wedding been anywhere but the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts I might of been a bit worried. I knew that the beautiful backdrop of PAFA makes for stunning portraits any time of day. Located on Broad Street in Philadelphia we just calked out the door of PAFA for the famous Broad Street Shot!
Holly + Bill 10.31.09 The Ceremony
It’s been awhile since I’ve photographed a wedding at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and I fell in love with it all over again. It’s grand staircase is such a perfect location for a night time ceremony. Wedding planner Kendall Brown of Eclatante Event Design was on hand to keep the day running smoothly. Amazingly, the ceremony actually started on time (as did the entire day). This is a rare occurrence in the wedding field. Kudos to Kendall. I can’t wait to share with you all the amazing details that Beautiful Blooms and Eclatante have in store for us at the reception. Stay tumed!
Holly + Bill 10.31.09 Preperations
Sometimes it takes someone very special to bring a couple together. Holly and Bill lived on the same street in Philadelphia yet never met. One day while walking her adorable Yorkie, Lola, the two struck up a conversation. The rest is history and they both have matchmaker Lola to thank! Everything about their wedding day was so picture perfect. Holly had an amazing Lazaro gown. The embroidery was just so gorgeous I think she should frame it. She paired the gown with a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes with I DO on the soles. Claudia Seyler was on hand for Hollys hair and makeup. I particularly loved Hollys up do. Lola needed to go for a walk before Holly left for her wedding and she showed me the very spot where she and Bill met. Beautiful Blooms did all the flowers and decor for the wedding and here are a few teasers. Stay tuned for the ceremony at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Holly and Lola on the very spot where they first met Bill!
Things to come….
I’ve been so busy with my beautiful 2009 wedding that I have not had the time to post some of my engagement shoots from my 2010 couples. It looks like 2010 is going to be a real banner year for weddings. I have already booked so many fabulous events I can hardly wait! Here are just a few of the couples I will be photographing.
I’m so excited about Jenna and Andrews wedding next fall. Their wedding is going to take place at The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. What a fabulous place! It comes complete with antique Carousel.
Caitlin and Drew will be getting married next fall the the most beautiful Union League of Philadelphia. I always love my Union League weddings, with the historic architecture of the ballroom and with Wedding Planner Gina Sole I know it’s going to be a very grand affair!
Yet another wedding I’ll be doing with wedding planner Gina Sole, Jennifer and Michael will be getting married at The Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue next Summer. Always a location for very grand weddings it’s wrap around balcony makes for the most dramatic reception images. Congratulations to all my 2010 couples!
So beautiful! I may be a bit late to the party, but by AE’s comment, it appears that the bride will be selling her gown? If so, is it sold already (to DG or anyone else)?