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. Amazingly, the ceremony actually started on time (as did the entire day). This is a rare occurrence in the wedding field. I can’t wait to share with you all the amazing details that Beautiful Blooms have in store for us at the reception. Stay tuned!
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!