Nicole and Kevin and their friends were so wonderful and fun to work with, and everything came together so beautifully for their Cira Centre wedding! One of my absolute favorites of 2016!
To start off the day, Nicole & Kevin got ready at the swanky Hotel Monaco. Nicole looked amazing in her modern and stylish Suzanne Neville wedding dress, complimented by her clean classic up-do by Kelly Hursh of Hush Salon and dewy makeup by Victoria Roggio of Make Me UP Pretty. For their first look, we simply crossed the street and utilized the classic Independence Hall Park in Old City, Philadelphia. They had an exquisitely beautiful and bright August day – the perfect backdrop for the portraits around the city! Then we headed to the Rodin Museum to grab some photos of their entire bridal party. The classic architecture and manicured gardens added a refined touch of style to the photos.
Their ceremony took place at the Penn Museum, where Oleander Floral Design made an incredible wild floral arch as a backdrop. For their reception Oleander created an eye-popping elevated floral runner above the head table. I loved the bright and bold color scheme the chose for their day! By infusing their reception with deep blue, copper and fuchsia they stepped slightly outside the ordinary, and it worked so well! With Confetti and Co. coordinating and planning the day, every aspect of this wedding was dripping with style and not a detail was overlooked! From their over-the-top florals to the handwritten calligraphy by table numbers and escort cards Hello-Bird, it was truly a gorgeous day! Check out their feature on 100 Layer Cake!
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Vendors
Venue: Penn Museum / JG Domestic
Planner & Coordinator: Confetti & Co.
Catering: Garces Events
Florals: Oleander Floral Design
Photography: Emily Wren Photography
Hair: Kelly Hursh
Makeup: Victoria Roggio Beauty
Wedding Gown: Suzanne Neville
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: BHLDN
Calligraphy: Hello-Bird
Band: EBE Amsterdam
Officiant: Journeys of the Heart
Videography: Between Sleep and Awake
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Nicole & Kevin | Modern Romance at the Penn Museum & Cira Centre | Emily Wren Photography
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