Alexa and Michael’s Elegant Union Trust Wedding

Alexa and Michael’s wedding at Union Trust celebrated a relationship that began during a summer night out in Philadelphia. They met at Morgan’s Pier in 2022 when their respective groups of friends gathered for the evening. As people began pairing off, Alexa and Michael found themselves talking and spending the entire night together. Their connection continued soon afterward when Michael took Alexa out for tacos on their first date.

Alexa fell in love with Michael’s sense of humor and his ability to make her smile, even during difficult times. For Michael, it was their open communication and ability to approach life as a team. Neither can identify one defining moment when they knew they wanted to spend their lives together. Their friendship and partnership simply reached a point where they could not imagine spending a day apart.

The Proposal:

Michael proposed during Alexa’s 30th birthday celebration. Knowing she felt uneasy about the milestone, he took charge of planning the occasion. Alexa had often mentioned wanting to spend her birthday on a boat, so Michael arranged a party aboard the Moshulu with their families and friends.

After taking Alexa to lunch, Michael brought her to the Moshulu for what she believed was only her birthday celebration. Later, he gathered everyone and began what appeared to be a short speech thanking them for attending. Alexa soon noticed a change in his tone and realized what was happening—Michael was proposing in front of the people closest to them.

For their wedding at Union Trust, Alexa and Michael most looked forward to their first look. Alexa could not wait to see Michael’s reaction as they saw each other for the first time including sharing a private moment before the ceremony and celebration began.