A Modern BLDG39 at the Arsenal Wedding With Plenty of Surprising Twists
The bride bought her Danielle Frankel dress via a Pinterest post from a woman in Texas.
Sharae Heath and Jacob King’s wedding at BLDG39 at the Arsenal / Photograph by Kadey Kia Photography
Sharae Heath and Jacob King’s wedding wasn’t the first time the couple had lived out their love story in public. They’d met in 2020 on Philly Is Blind, a localized version of Netflix’s dating show that screened on Facebook, where singles speed-dated with their cameras off. “The first time we saw each other was during the finale,” Sharae says.
They’d take another leap of faith when planning their union, hosting it in Philly despite having moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2023. Sharae, a wedding planner in Florida, coordinated nearly everything long-distance, with help from Philly-based Events With ShaBars.
The venue, BLDG39 at the Arsenal, was a sure bet. Constructed in 1917 as part of a World War I munitions complex, the building honored Jacob’s service in the Army; its industrial vibe, softened by floral arrangements, captured the couple’s modern aesthetic. But the bride’s gown was yet another gamble. “I fell in love with a dress on Pinterest,” Sharae says. “I reached out to the woman in the post, and she ended up selling it to me!” The elegant Danielle Frankel gown, shipped from a stranger in Texas, arrived two months before the wedding — proving again that leaps of faith are worth taking.
THE DETAILS
Photographer: Kadey Kia Photography | Venue: BLDG39 at the Arsenal | Event Coordination & Planning: Sharae Heath of Coastal Coordinating (bride); Events With ShaBars | Bride’s Gown: Danielle Frankel | Hair & Makeup: Made Up on the Go
Published as “Sharae & Jacob” in the Summer/Fall 2025 issue of Philadelphia Wedding.
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