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One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is getting to hear a couples love story! It's a time that should be celebrated, so I'll bring the champagne! During my free consultation, we'll enjoy some champagne, share some stories and photos and discuss your plans for your big day. To get started, all I ask is for your to fill out the form on the right. If forms aren't your thing, then feel free to give me a call or send me an email.
I can't wait to speak with you!
Ralph Deal Photography
12 Green Acre Way
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Phone: (609) 617-6675
♥️Jess and Evan
They met during their first year at Penn State University and have been together ever since!
It’s their balance that makes their relationship work well. Evan is more outgoing than Jess. He challenges her in the best ways.
Despite their relaxing nature, they share many common interests and enjoy spending time together.
💍 The proposal
A beach proposal! It took place in #margatebeach. It’s where they like to spend summer weekends. According to Jess, it was supposed to be a happy hour on the beach with friends before dinner. However, their friends were nowhere to be found when they arrived.
All that was there was a cooler and two chairs. After Evan asked Jess what was in the cooler, she noticed a note and champagne- Evan wrote her a beautiful message! ❤️❤️
Lots of love today and beyond for this wonderful couple.💗
Videographer: Allure Films
Florist: Nature’s Gallery Florist
Make up: Michele Wilderman
Hair: Ashley at Elevate Beauty Room
Entertainment: Dreamtime with EBE
Venue: Rittenhouse hotel
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Mk and Justin
Meet Mary Kate and Justin♥️
They met in December 2018 at a track and field coaching conference in Atlantic City. During that time, Justin was a collegiate track coach and MK was coaching at the high school level.
They became acquainted through a mutual friend and quickly initiated a meaningful conversation. That evening, they headed to Boogie Nights, danced the night away and the rest was history.
The Proposal:💍
MK and Justin took a long weekend trip to Washington DC over her birthday weekend. On their second day, they were walking over this cool-looking pedestrian bridge and Justin stopped to grab water out of his bag. As he bent down to get water, he pulled a ring box out of his bag. Then on one knee, he proposed. She, of course said, “Yes!”
The bigger surprise was that Justin had coordinated for some of their friends to be there for the proposal. They came from all over (NJ, TX, VA). They were all waiting at the end of the bridge and started cheering after MK said yes, which was a huge surprise.
Venue: @cescaphe
Hair: @phillyhair
Make up: @thebeautybarandlounge
DJ: @ebetalent
Dress: @thebridalmanor
Suit: @suitshopofficial
Floral: @beautifulbloomsevents
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:: John & Andrea ::
♥️🗃️How they met:
This amazing couple met at work.
“Our story isn’t one of love at first sight. In fact, we didn’t see eye to eye or get along much in the beginning! But mutual respect at work slowly gave way to a friendship over the years. And our friendship deepened as we both navigated very challenging times in our personal and professional lives. We came to depend on each other’s kindness and thoughtfulness. We each became a rock for the other.“
💍The proposal:
John surprised Andrea one Saturday evening. He arranged for a private chef to come to the house and a florist to fill our living room with candles and white flowers. He sent her out to get her nails done and while she was out, the chef arrived as planned and the flowers were delivered. When she arrived back home, (she thought they were going out for dinner), he surprised her with his proposal surrounded by flowers, candles and music.
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Dress: Anthropologie - Jenny Yoo Beale
Tux: Custom made from Henry Davidson
Florist: Vito from Extraordinary Events
Entertainment : ECE Entertainment
Wedding coordinator: Lauren Westerman
Natalie and CJ❤️
During the pandemic, Natalie and CJ met on an online dating app in June 2020 and had their first meeting outside on a rooftop with lots of wine
They love traveling together and have put over 7500 miles on the road exploring new places. They love food, wine, and spending quality time with their family. What makes their relationship work is their excellent communication and trust in each other.
The Proposal:💍
The proposal was a total surprise for Natalie, and it took place on the Ben Franklin Bridge. CJ was on the Pennsylvania side, while Natalie was on the New Jersey side - a fitting location for this couple, who both have deep roots in the opposite states.
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Anna and Jimmy’s love story♥️
It began in college, they were best friends for three years before finally deciding to start dating in their senior year.
The Proposal:💍
The proposal was just as romantic as their love story. Jimmy took Anna to Willow Creek Winery in Cape May to celebrate her completing her MBA, and as they wandered through the vineyards, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him!
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DJ: Eclipse DJ Entertainers (DJ Khoa)
Hair: Al McAllister
Make up: Allison Lincoln
Dress: The Wedding Factor, Essence of Australia
Video: Wise Films- Ethan Wise
Florist: Fabufloras- Kerry Fabrizi
Venue: The Arts Ballroom
Stephanie & Gian❤️
They met at @greeneggscafe where they were both working at the time. G fell in love with Stephanie immediately and didn’t leave her alone until she agreed on a date. 1 year later she finally agreed and they’ve have been together ever since. Love the persistence G!👍
And donuts are not only delicious but something they love. They actually live a few hundred feet from the South Philly Federal Donuts! How lucky are they!?😋
We’ll see you at the @fitlerclub in a few weeks, can’t wait!!
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❤️Tamara & Andy❤️
One of Tamara and Andy’s friends let us use their Main Line property for their engagement session location. It’s a super charming old home that the owner is rehabbing and I loved it! It was the perfect location for a fun shoot that showed off Tamara and Andy’s personalities💕
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❤️Jenna & Patrick❤️
“Let's rewind to 2016, St. Patrick's day, Jenna and a friend were out celebrating the holiday, and her friend told her that this guy was coming to meet her. She kindly asked Jenna to stay with her to make sure the guy was "normal," and Jenna said okay, as she is a stellar friend who would never let her girl down. The guy coming to meet her brought a friend, named Patrick, and Patrick asked Jenna if she "could pretend to flirt with him so this other girl who showed up with them, would leave him alone." Jenna obviously said yes as Patrick was pretty cute, and she had a few margaritas at this point😂. When it came time to leave, Patrick told Jenna Marie that his phone was dead, but quickly said "here's my business card." Thinking she would never see him again, she took the business card... and threw it away (OOPS!) 😩
Fast forward to a beautiful 2016 October morning when Jenna made the bold yet completely predictable decision to have a Sunday Funday at The Ivy with a friend. Upon arriving at The Ivy, her friend introduced her to a friend of her's from home. That friend, had a friend, and his name was Patrick 😳 who also made a very bold yet completely predictable decision to have a Sunday Funday at The Ivy! The group was hanging out for the entire day complete with dancing, drinks, and eventually a concert later that night. All the while, Patrick was trying to get to know Jenna better, to eventually ask her out on a date. She wasn't totally sure about him yet, so she told him to take her to lunch, and not dinner.”
Well, clearly lunch went great! Congrats to Jenna & Pat!!💕
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Gianna & Zack pt. 2 ❤️
Gianna had a vision for her engagement session that started with some picnic vibes at a quiet South Jersey lake followed by some sunset photos with a vintage Corvette. The idea sounded amazing to me and I couldn’t wait to do it! We had a blast hanging out and even with a little mechanical issue with the car (it ran out of gas!😂) we laughed and had the best time together!!
Thanks to Gianna & Zack for making their session such a fun experience❤️
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Gianna & Zack pt. 1❤️
Gianna had a vision for her engagement session that started with some picnic vibes at a quiet South Jersey lake followed by some sunset photos with a vintage Corvette. The idea sounded amazing to me and I couldn’t wait to do it! We had a blast hanging out and even with a little mechanical issue with the car (it ran out of gas!😂) we laughed and had the best time!!
Thanks to Gianna & Zack for making their session such a fun experience❤️
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Mallory & Greg♥️♥️
Venue: @pommeradnor
Hair: @earthtonesartistry
M-up: @ashleymariemua
DJ: @eastcoasteventgroupinc
Dress: @lovebridephilly
Suit: @theblacktux
Floral: @carlalanfloralltd
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Mallory & Greg♥️♥️
Venue: @pommeradnor
Hair: @earthtonesartistry
M-up: @ashleymariemua
DJ: @eastcoasteventgroupinc
Dress: @lovebridephilly
Suit: @theblacktux
Floral: @carlalanfloralltd
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Meet Jenn & Mike!
They met during medical school and became friends over the course of two clinical rotations (psychiatry and internal medicine), where they rotated in the same department and got to see each other frequently. Rotations usually end with a group dinner or a party; as such, they grew closer throughout these rotations and finally made plans to meet up after one of their rotations ended. This led to their first date at Nam Phuong, a Vietnamese restaurant on Washington Avenue in Philly!
They fell in love with each other because of their shared passion of caring for others, supporting their family and friends, and pursuing similar hobbies such as outdoor adventure, travel, cooking, and exploring all things Philly! These common goals, shared interests, and values form a strong foundation for their relationship.
The Proposal:💍
Jenn’s friend invited her to attend a “housewarming” lunch in Philly (Jenn was living in Baltimore) on a weekend when Mike was supposed to be on call at the hospital. However, Mike was actually not on call but rather planning an elaborate proposal on the "Rocky Steps" of the Art Museum along with their closest friends. But at the last minute, Jenn had to cancel her plans before traveling to Philadelphia because her car was damaged while parked on the street. So, after some quick planning, Mike traveled to Baltimore with his sister Julia and Jenn's sister Michelle. Michelle took Jenn to get her nails done and then went for a walk in Federal Hill Park, where Mike popped out from behind a statue with a diamond ring. And of course, she said yes!
We had an amazing sunny day to celebrate Jenn & Mike on the beautiful grounds of Welkinweir Estate. We were so happy to be there with you both...congrats!!
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Meet Jenn & Mike!
They met during medical school and became friends over the course of two clinical rotations (psychiatry and internal medicine), where they rotated in the same department and got to see each other frequently. Rotations usually end with a group dinner or a party; as such, they grew closer throughout these rotations and finally made plans to meet up after one of their rotations ended. This led to their first date at Nam Phuong, a Vietnamese restaurant on Washington Avenue in Philly!
They fell in love with each other because of their shared passion of caring for others, supporting their family and friends, and pursuing similar hobbies such as outdoor adventure, travel, cooking, and exploring all things Philly! These common goals, shared interests, and values form a strong foundation for their relationship.
The Proposal:💍
Jenn’s friend invited her to attend a “housewarming” lunch in Philly (Jenn was living in Baltimore) on a weekend when Mike was supposed to be on call at the hospital. However, Mike was actually not on call but rather planning an elaborate proposal on the "Rocky Steps" of the Art Museum along with their closest friends. But at the last minute, Jenn had to cancel her plans before traveling to Philadelphia because her car was damaged while parked on the street. So, after some quick planning, Mike traveled to Baltimore with his sister Julia and Jenn's sister Michelle. Michelle took Jenn to get her nails done and then went for a walk in Federal Hill Park, where Mike popped out from behind a statue with a diamond ring. And of course, she said yes!
We had an amazing sunny day to celebrate Jenn & Mike on the beautiful grounds of Welkinweir Estate. We were so happy to be there with you both...congrats!!
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Meet Bri & Nico!
Before their #margatenewjersey #engagementsession, Brianna and Nico met in 2018 at a work conference and have been together ever since. They enjoy spending time with their family, going to the beach and hanging out with friends and family. And they love food! They're constantly experimenting with new recipes and checking out new restaurants.
Their relationship works well because they are both driven and hardworking. Bri and Nico put 100% into everything they do, including their relationship.
The proposal: 💍
Philly's 18th-Century Garden was the setting for the proposal. It was a complete and total surprise for Bri and was the perfect moment because she had no idea what was happening. Also, the location was significant because many years ago, Nico's parents took their wedding photos there!
Brianna and Nico grew up on the beach and wanted to incorporate the beach and sunset into their e-session and have fun with it. As a fun-loving couple, they wanted their pictures to portray how much they love one another while having a great time doing it!
Here's to a very happy engagement for Bri and Nico!.🥂
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Meet Bri & Nico!
Before their #margatenewjersey #engagementsession, Brianna and Nico met in 2018 at a work conference and have been together ever since. They enjoy spending time with their family, going to the beach and hanging out with friends and family. And they love food! They're constantly experimenting with new recipes and checking out new restaurants.
Their relationship works well because they are both driven and hardworking. Bri and Nico put 100% into everything they do, including their relationship.
The proposal: 💍
Philly's 18th-Century Garden was the setting for the proposal. It was a complete and total surprise for Bri and was the perfect moment because she had no idea what was happening. Also, the location was significant because many years ago, Nico's parents took their wedding photos there!
Brianna and Nico grew up on the beach and wanted to incorporate the beach and sunset into their e-session and have fun with it. As a fun-loving couple, they wanted their pictures to portray how much they love one another while having a great time doing it!
Here's to a very happy engagement for Bri and Nico!.🥂
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“A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”
That quote perfectly sums up Kelly and Patrick! They work well together even though they’re opposites in many ways (I still love Kelly even though she’s a Cowboys fan, thank god Pat is an Eagles fan!). Each has their own hobbies and interests (Pat loves the winter, Kelly loves summer) but they encourage each other's pursuits. They know how to lift each other up when they're down and they bring out the best in each other.
One thing they are NOT opposite on is knowing how to have a great time! Their reception was LIT!!!🔥🔥 I knew we were in for a great night when Pat did a flip and Kelly did an awesome slide (in her dress!) across the dance floor during their introduction. It was an amazing party, the dance floor was packed all night and we had a great time documenting it. It was crazy in the best way possible!!❤️ Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Collins…what a great day! #startcollinsusmrandmrs
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“A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.”
That quote perfectly sums up Kelly and Patrick! They work well together even though they’re opposites in many ways (I still love Kelly even though she’s a Cowboys fan, thank god Pat is an Eagles fan!). Each has their own hobbies and interests (Pat loves the winter, Kelly loves summer) but they encourage each other's pursuits. They know how to lift each other up when they're down and they bring out the best in each other.
One thing they are NOT opposite on is knowing how to have a great time! Their reception was LIT!!!🔥🔥 I knew we were in for a great night when Pat did a flip and Kelly did an awesome slide (in her dress!) across the dance floor during their introduction. It was an amazing party, the dance floor was packed all night and we had a great time documenting it. It was crazy in the best way possible!!❤️ Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Collins…what a great day! #startcollinsusmrandmrs
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Meet Laura and Todd!
They met at the University of Delaware where they were set up by a mutual friend for Laura's crush party. Laura loves that Todd is not afraid to be himself and have fun even if others think he's weird (I need that!). He is supportive of her ideas and ambitions. Todd is also understanding while Laura is kind and compassionate.
When they met, he loved her little quirks. From the way she snorts when she laughs too hard to the little jumpy dance that she does when she is having fun on the dance floor, they all drew him in (I saw that dance during the reception!) 👍
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After graduating from #UDel, Laura moved to Long Island, and Todd moved to Philadelphia. They dated in these two distanced locations for three years. They both fell in love in Philly, visiting each other weekly for this time, doing all kinds of activities and sightseeing. Both would run by the #schuylkillriver in the morning, grab a #wawahoagies, coffee and Doritos, and then see what the day had in store for them!
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The Proposal:💍
Todd proposed to Laura twice. The first time was just the two of them in their first apartment next to their Christmas tree with a note and flowers. The second was in another apartment with Laura's parents. He made a video montage that played while he quickly changed outfits, grabbed the ring and flowers and proposed in front of her parents.
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Congrats to Laura and Todd, we had an amazing day with you!!💗
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Bianca & Matt have been together for 10 years and met at #washingtontownshiphighschool. They were best friends for a couple of years before they officially started dating. They shared a common love of dining out, luxury cars, and traveling. 👍
The Proposal:💍
Their dreamy proposal took place at sunset on a boat in Positano, Italy with a perfect view of the #amalficoast. It's a dream destination with towering cliffs and a rocky shoreline dotted with little beaches and pastel-colored fishing communities. 🇮🇹
The proposal was a surprise even though Bianca was hoping to get engaged in Italy. Matt did a great job throwing her off and kept her guessing. What an amazing, romantic location...it's definitely one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, bravo Matt!
Bianca and Matt's e-session in #centercityphiladelphia provided the perfect setting for the fun, sexy and moody photos they were looking for. We had an amazing evening with perfect weather and light. Next stop, #crystaltearoom
Cheers to Bianca and Matt!!
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