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Olympian Justin Best’s Water Works Wedding Captivated With Old Hollywood Glamour

When Lainey Duncan and Justin Best went on their first date in 2015 (she was a junior and he was a senior at Unionville High […]

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The Lesbian Pride Flag Inspired This Sparkly, Colorful Fitler Club Wedding

For many couples, a wedding theme is a quiet nod, a gentle suggestion — whisper-soft palettes of whites and pastels, or a muted mix of […]

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Calder Gardens Was the Backdrop for This Stunning First Look

When Kaylyn Guthrie and Doug Ardekani were planning their October 2025 wedding, they knew they wanted to showcase Philadelphia, the city where they fell in […]

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The Classic Color Palette: Decor Ideas for a Black-and-White Wedding

When it comes to wedding colors, there’s nothing more classic than a crisp black-and-white combination, and two new venues, both opened in 2024, play perfectly […]

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3 Plant-Filled Seating Chart Ideas Perfect for Spring Weddings

A springtime wedding in a flower-focused venue begs for whimsical touches — and the seating charts at these 2025 soirees were anything but garden-variety. Find […]

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Fishtown Bridal Designer Madison Chamberlain’s Wedding Reception Was a Hot Pink Fever Dream

For many, the idea of popping out of a six-foot-tall wedding cake at your reception wearing a hot-pink veil covered in tiny Barbie shoes would […]

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Just Wait Till You See the Gorgeous Floral Installation at This Bucks County Wedding

On the morning of their wedding, Danielle Toy and Scott Shields woke to the threat of rain. This was a problem, because they’d planned on […]

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The Kimmel Center Set the Stage for This Maximalist, Cross-Cultural Celebration

Ask Seetha Chandrasekhara and Hank Zhang to describe their Big Day in four words, and they’ll say “surreal, rainforest, fun, showstopping.” However, Seetha says, “If […]

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This Bok Building Wedding Felt Like a “Healing, Joyful, Queer Prom”

It’s impossible to recount the love story of Sophia Geffen and Adri Rosembert without talking about their friends. The duo met at a mutual pal’s […]

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How One Creative Couple Turned Their Aldie Mansion Wedding Into an Elevated Dinner Party

On the surface, Leen Sadder and Ryan Murphy’s wedding was an intimate gathering in quaint Doylestown. But the event was in fact a global affair, […]

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Fashion, Culture, and Flowers Defined This Bold Horticulture Center Wedding

It was a scorching midsummer afternoon when Jordan Bingham and Jonathan Tavares had their first date at Assembly Rooftop Lounge, the sleek bar perched atop […]

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This Wintry Terrain Gardens Wedding Was Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

As Katherine Dougherty stood in the lobby of the Wayne Hotel the day of her wedding, a child asked if she was a princess. It […]

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The 10 Real Weddings Philly Loved Most This Year

As 2025 comes to a close, the Philadelphia Wedding staff took a look back at the real weddings that touched our hearts — and yours! — this […]

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This Sweet Bucks County Wedding Combined Brazilian and Persian Traditions

When Rachel Galvao and Rameen Vafa tied the knot, it was important to them that their nuptials honored their heritage: Rachel is Brazilian, and Rameen is […]

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A Chester County Mansion Wedding That Felt Straight out of The Great Gatsby

Many children dream of their wedding day, but few get to be married in the venue they envisioned walking down the aisle in as a […]