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Tara & Tommy - Water Works Wedding

6/19/2019

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Tara and Tommy said their “I do’s” October 6th, 2018, at the beautiful, Water Works venue in Philadelphia. This elegant couple had the ideal fall wedding, red and burgundy colored bridesmaid dresses and beautifully arranged flowers and centerpieces to match. From the very start of the day, with the emotional first look between her and her father, love filled the room and the room continued to radiate with love and bliss. This group wasn't just filled with romance, but filled with fun energy as well! We love a wedding party that refuses to get off the dance floor at the end of the night. Last but not least, making a surprise visit was the one and only, Saint Joes mascot, where they both graduated from college. It was a pleasure making Tara and Tommy's wedding day dreams come true and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this beautiful and bright couple!

Venue: Water Works
Photographer: M2 Photography
Hair and Makeup: Taffeta Hair and Makeup Design
Florist: Beautiful Blooms
DJ/Band: Hank Lane Band
Rentals: Enlight Dance Floors
Transportation: Krapf's Coaches
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Kyle Michelle Weddings

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Maddie and Oscar

6/12/2019

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Madeline and Oscar said, “I do” March 16th, 2019 in the beautiful, Saint Anastasia Catholic Church. This church was absolutely breath-taking, and the couple couldn’t have asked for a better, March day! Maddie and Oscar stole our hearts with their constant smiles and irresistible affection towards each other. To start, Maddie said yes to the most beautiful dress, that exemplified her dream, winter wedding. The color scheme was just the start, with royal blue suits for the groomsmen and cool blue dresses for the bridesmaids. The girls also wore lavender pashminas and Madeline wore a beautiful, white, fur, shawl. The special day didn’t end with their first kiss as Husband and Wife, it had only just begun. Family and friends danced until the band packed up and left, and smiles did not leave the guests faces all night long. It was truly a night to remember and it was more than an honor to coordinate with Madeline and Oscar for their special day. Congratulations Maddie and Oscar, we wish you a lifetime of happiness, love and of course, laughter!

This cake was amazing! Tasted amazing too...

"Put on your red shoes and dance the blues". This was an awesome and unique surprise, the Groom and Mother of the Groom wore red shoes while dancing to David Bowie's famous song, "Let's Dance."

Venue: St Anastasia
Hair and Makeup: Blush Looks
Music: Scott Rush (Daddy Pop)
Catering: Termini Bakery
Florals: Carl Alan Floral
Photography: Kasey Ivan Photography
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Kyle Michelle Weddings

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The Details

6/6/2019

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Getting ready for the big day can ultimately cause some stress and leave you confused on what details are vital for your wedding day, so we’re here to help you with some unique ideas to make your wedding dreams come to a simple reality.

For our most recent wedding, Kyle Michelle Weddings handmade 20 pillows with the couple’s monogram in gold calligraphy. These pillows added just a little more of a unique feel to the outdoor seating area for cocktail hour. This way no one can forget what / who they’re here for!
Balloons are also a great touch to any hotel room; they make the photos much more vibrant and give off a fun feel for the photography.

You’d never think that hangers would make or break a photo, but who wants a regular hanger on their special day? You can include secret messages in your hangers, your initials, Mr. & Mrs. etc. to make that photo of your dress just a little more unique.

We’ve had little details that took a regular photo opportunity and made it extremely extra ordinary. For example, the bride wearing a leather jacket with “Happily Ever After” painted on the back of it and another leather jacket that said “Wifey” with their date painted on the back of it. Who doesn’t want to add a little edge to their “I do’s”?

For the groomsmen, they could have something super subtle, like different designed socks to add a little fun and spunk into their matching tuxes.

What if the groom is not the only man you love? Yes, you can add your furry lovers to your photo-ops too! There is no shame in including your beloved animals in your special day!

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Rachel and Dustin

6/3/2019

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Rachel Ann and Dustin Conrad said “I do” in September at the LBI Foundation for the Arts + Sciences. This venue was breathtaking and highly impressive with its transformation from Art Gallery to ceremony and then finally, a reception. Although a cloudy day beside the shore, the bride and groom had nothing but smiles on their faces throughout the day. The overcast actually made for exceptional lighting for the photos. The color scheme for the bridesmaid dresses was beautifully chosen for a fall wedding by the beach, with light blue dresses and the men wearing blue and gray. The flowers and favors for the guests truly accentuated the bride and groom’s personalities. The bride and grooms love for nature and the beach also showed with their unique, home-made, sea glass escort cards and table numbers. The live band, Philly Event Group, was truly music to our ears, and had everyone on the dance floor, the entire night. It was a pleasure coordinating this beautiful wedding, and we wish Rachel and Dustin a lifetime of happiness!

Custom escort sea-glass cards made by Kyle Michelle Weddings

Venue: LBIF Arts + Sciences
Rentals: Ocean Tents & Party Rentals
Hair and Makeup: Aleksandra Ambrozy
Music: Philly Event Group
Wine/ Liquor: Robert Hill (Neptune Wines and Liquors)
Catering: Fenwick Catering & Events
Photobooth: The Bosco Photo Booth
Photography: Carla Romano (Love Me Do Photography)
Wedding Planner/ Coordinator: Kyle Michelle Weddings

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Samara & Drew at Liberty Warehouse

4/17/2019

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Perfect Engagement Shoot Locations

2/7/2019

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Engagement photo's are a very important part of the big announcement once you've been asked the big question. You want to have the perfect pictures in the perfect place, describing you perfectly. A lot of brides come to us with the question of where a good place would be for engagement photos. From our experiences and some research we have listed a few from the Philly area that are very scenic and could produce wonderful shots.

Elfreth's Alley

Nations Oldest Residential Street
Designated a National Historic Landmark on October 15, 1996.
Originally, this alley was not made into the plans of Philadelphia, but the workers needed a faster way to reach the water rather than just the main roads.

photo by: Pat Furey

Morris Arboretum

Originally, the Morris Arboretum was a iron-manufacturing firm that was founded in the late 1800's
There is so much ground to explore for so many different types of unique photos.
In the springtime the cherry blossoms bloom and make for very beautiful pictures.

Filter Square

This is one of the only still hidden neighborhoods in Philly.
There are alleyways and cobblestone streets all over the place. This gives you a chance to see Philly without any tourists.
Filter Square also shares a home with Rittenhouse Square and has the nick-name of Rit-Fit Square.
The many sculptures of Filter Square were built during the Victorian-era and still stand in the center today.

Chaddsford Winery

Located in Brandywine Valley with many scenic views and old buildings to create the perfect photos fro engagement shoots.
Chaddsford Winery has housed many weddings and engagements, due to their beautiful vineyard scenery.
It is considered a pioneer in Pennsylvania's wine industry, being established in 1982

Boathouse Row

This unique spot is located right behind the Philadelphia Art Museum and right on the Schuylkill River.
The sunset over the river is an unbeatable sight, along with the lights on all of the houses as dusk.
This is the perfect combination for an artsy themed engagement shoot.
The Dam at Boathouse Row was originally created to create clean water for the city, but is now used as a rowing space for many colleges and also a major tourist attraction.

Philadelphia Art Museum

The steps of the Art Museum as we all know are a landmark from the Rocky movies.
There are a variety of scenic areas that you could chose from for a fantastic photo shoot.
The Art Museum also has over 200 collections forming over 240,000 objects.

The happiness on this furry friends face says it all.

Rodin Museum

Opened in 1929 administered by the Philadelphia Art Museum.
With a garden and a reflection pool at the main entrance, makes the perfect scenery.

photo by: Lauren Fair Photgraphy

Water Works

Waterworks is a National Historic Landmark located between Boathouse row and the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Overlooking the Schuylkill River having a wonderful view and the perfect scenery for a shoot.

photo by: Love Me Do Photography

Cobblestone Streets

There are many beautiful streets located in Philly that offer various views and will satisfy what you are looking for.
Some of these streets include; 200-300 block of Delancey Street, 200 block of Quince Street, and as mentioned before, Elfreths Alley.

photo by: Sarah Dicicco Photography

Rolling Hill Park - Gladwyne

Has scenery anywhere from winding roads to several large stone buildings that used to be the homes of millworkers.
Has a river that runs right through the middle of the park and is home to many wild animals.

photo by: M2 Photography

The Beach

The beach is a classic spot that is perfect for everyone no matter what.
It has all the nature while also staying classy with the sand and water.

photo by: M2 Photography

Greenhouses'

A greenhouse is a wonderful place to take photos. There are many beautiful flowers and greens that make a great shoot.
There are many of these around, you could always find a local area with some stunning views.
Longwood Gardens and the Horticultural Center are both some great greenhouses that include many varieties of flowers and other plants.

photo by: Hoffer Photography

Don't be afraid to try something new and creative while shooting engagement photos. They are a huge part of the wedding and something you will remember forever!

Now that you have plenty of ideas for your perfect photos, the next step is the photographer. Once you have chosen your wedding photographer, it is best to use them for your engagement photos as well. This way you get to know your photographer, their style and on your wedding day it will be as if you are old friends.

So where did you get your engagement pictures done?

~Rachel

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Emily & Brian Ballroom at The Ben

12/17/2018

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Although it's December, we like posting weddings from June to remind us that warm weather does exist! Emily & Brian's Wedding from June is perfect in every way. Not only are they the cutest, they have an even cuter son who acted as the best man, seriously a heart breaker!

I mean... he's just adorable!

Thank you Emily & Brian for letting us be a part of your day! Wishing you and your family a very happy future!
~Kristin

Venue: Ballroom at The Ben
Church: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul
Photographer: Carley K Photography
Videographer: Visual Rose
Florist: Ilonka Floral Decorator
DJ: Mazz Entertainment
Hair & Makeup: AMG Beauty Bar
Transportation: Philadelphia Trolley Works
Planner: Kyle Michelle Weddings

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Erika & Matt at The Kimmel Center

12/7/2018

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Erika and Matt-pretty much models- married in Philadelphia at The Kimmel Center this past July. Erika was a planner from the start, super organized and knew exactly what she wanted. We, we just helped her (and Matt) get everything they wanted. Enjoy this beautiful wedding and all the great vendors who made it come together!

Lilac and Laurel designed these one of .a kind invitations-water color perfection!

See, I told you-MODELS!!!! Congrats Erika and Matt, we loved working with you and wish you a happily every after!

~Kristin

Venue: The Kimmel Center
Caterer: Garces Events
Photographer: Jessica Hendrix Photography
Band: CTO Park Central
Florist: Papertini Floral
Live Painter: Wed on Canvas
Hair & Makeup: True Beauty Marks
Stationery: Lilac and Laurel

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Jessica & Patrick at The Kimmel Center

10/17/2018

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Jess and Pat are two of the sweetest people we have met. We loved working with them and Jessica's family. They came to us needing help from start to finish and we enjoyed making it happen for them. After our initial consultation, we knew The Kimmel Center would be their prefect wedding reception space and from there the process unfolded. Enjoy!

This was my favorite part of the day! Such a sweet moment while not breaking in tradition of seeing the bride!

It rained, in fact it rained A LOT, but no matter the weather Jessica never stopped smiling!

Thank you Jessica and Pat for allowing us on this journey with you! We wish you all the happiness!

~Kristin

Church: St John the Evangelist
Venue: The Kimmel Center
Caterer: Garces Events
Photographer: Love Shack Photo
Florist: Papertini Floral
DJ: Lovesick Inc
Hair & Makeup: True Beauty Marks
Transportation: Secrets Limo Service
Hotel: The Bellevue
Stationary: Casa Pap el, Chick Invitations

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Nilou & Gerald at Water Works

10/5/2018

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These two simply stole our hearts. From the moment we met Nilou and Gerald we knew this was going to be a wedding to remember. Nilou is a Broker/Realtor and CEO of Stage of Designs, Gerald is a Professional Basketball Player and together they are #Gilou, or in other words, perfect! Nilou knew what she wanted and we were happy to make it all happen for her, and Gerald too!

The weekend started with a Persian Ceremony to honor Nilou's Iranian heritage. It took place on the rooftop of Level 28, a super chic, semi private space atop AKA in University City. It is one of the sweetest ceremonies we have witnessed to date. They danced the night away to Persian music and enjoyed custom henna tatoo's.

The next day started bright and early with 15 plus ladies getting hair and make up done for the church ceremony to be held at Holy Trinity in Rittenhouse Square. After the ceremony we ventured over to Water Works for the reception.