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Monet’s Gardens Inspired This Flower-Filled Barnes Foundation Wedding

When Jessica Malone and Bradley Martin got engaged in July 2023, they weren’t envisioning a drawn-out engagement. But then the Fitler Square duo fell in […]

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Looking to Make an Unforgettable Wedding Entrance? Try a Batmobile

Dhruv Padodara always knew he wanted to make a dramatic entrance to his wedding. In Hindu celebrations, the groom’s procession, known as the baraat, is […]

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Go (Love) Birds! On the Scene at the Epic Eagles Tailgate Wedding

Hours before the Eagles took on the Cowboys at the Linc last night (the less said about that the better), Jason Kelce was in Lot […]

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A Playful, Sporty-Chic Wedding at Ballers in Fishtown

When Amanda Potter and David Gutstadt were choosing a venue for their nuptials, there was only one logical — albeit unconventional — place: Ballers Philadelphia, […]

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This Fancy Golf-Themed Wedding in Montco Was the Best by Par

When Dana Hogan and Nick Testa tied the knot, they knew they wanted to incorporate their love of golf into their nuptials. Dana’s family golfed […]

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80 Colorful Silk Lanterns Set the Scene at This Enchanting Terrain Wedding

While the romance of Nguyên Phạm and Maximian Held may have begun in conventional fashion (they met on a dating app in 2022), the rest […]

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This Philly Wedding Planner Threw Her Own Retro Bash

When it comes to weddings, Brooke Weidenfeld knows better than most that things don’t always go as planned. Since founding her event-planning company, Sunbursts & […]

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A “Flowerina” Was Just One of the Showstopping Elements of This Wedding at The Lucy

When Allison Best and Alvin Adams went to high school together in New Jersey, they knew each other as students who go to a small […]

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Croatia Soccer Fans Turned This Center City Wedding Into an Epic Celebration

It’s true, the World Cup brought sheer elation to Philadelphia. Fans from Croatia, Curaçao, and Brazil have partied among our landmarks. Philadelphians have cheered in […]

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A Floral Meadow, Cowboy Hats, and Western Flair Defined This Grand Bucks County Bash

If you envisioned a Western-inspired wedding, you’d probably think of traditional trappings like hay bales, swaths of cowhide, and rustic wagon wheels. But for Pottstown’s […]

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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 […]