You first saw Jackie and Adam in their fall engagement shoot we did last fall on location in Bucks County… Now we are excited to share some of our favorite images from their big day!

With the help of wedding planner extraordinaire and all-around pleasure Christina Lupo, one of the fabulous Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants, the new Mr. & Mrs. Winter had a wonderful day full of love and excitement! Their wedding ceremony took place in Bryn Mawr, PA at the historic and beautiful Bryn Mawr Presbyterian, and we took pictures of the wedding party back in the city in Rittenhouse Square Park where the light was just right for some late-afternoon portraits.

The sunny yellow of the bridesmaids’ dresses was complimented beautifully by colorful bouquets by Eventricity and lush white table arrangements brought the ballroom at the Westin Hotel to life! Speaking of the ballroom, the band, Paris, from EBE Entertainment kept the dance floor packed all night!

Enjoy the photos below, and if you (understandably) can’t get enough of this event, we’ve posted a slideshow on our “Real Weddings” page!

For the behind-the-scenes images….Here is (clockwise from left) the lighting assistant, Hernease, packing up equipment after a fun reception, the 2nd photographer, Matt, shooting images of groups against a black background at the party, and me, Faith, taken by Matt against the background.

And here’s a cool photo shot by Matt at the end of our cab ride back from Broad Street to grab Jackie and Adam’s photo in front of City Hall….

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An emotional ceremony was lead by an old family friend at the historic Old Pine Presbyterian Church and a gorgeous reception followed at Down Town Club! We always love shooting there, so enjoy the food, and party coordinator Mary is always a joy to work with.

Beautiful flowers in shades of light pink and white – which looked fab against the rich green bridesmaid dresses – were done by our friend Brittany at Petals Lane, and John Romano of Main Line Events kept the dance floor rockin all night!

Kate looked radiant in a gown from La Bella Moda

I had the great privilege of working with Kimberly Fink of Kimberly Fink Events on Saturday for the wedding of Sarah & Ben. The ceremony was held at the second-oldest Catholic church in Philadelphia, Old St. Mary’s in Old City (built in 1763), plus the most rollickin’ reception I’ve ever seen followed at Sheraton Society Hill. Ben danced like Michael Jackson while everyone watched, and his brother rapped with apparent ease to the Sugar Hill Gang with the awesome band, Rio of Eddie Bruce Entertainment. The talented Ilonka Floral Decorators provided the fabulous flowers and lighting which set the stage in the ballroom for drama and magic. — Faith West

The Rittenhouse Hotel provided the spectacular attention to detail which they are known for at this elegant wedding soiree held by Emily & Jon. Guests enjoyed jazz and conversation, then a sumptuous 5-course meal in the Cassat Lounge. The chuppah was hand-crafted by one of the best in the business, Evantine Design. As the photographer, I got two distinct honors — photographing the union of Emily & Jon, and meeting the baby of Emily’s sister, Liz, and brother-in-law, Dave, whose wedding I photographed a few years ago. I love seeing the babies of couples whose weddings I photographed. It’s a great perk of the wedding photography business. — Faith West