couple holding each other's hands and smiling going down the stairs

Elegant Fall Wedding at the Crystal Tea Room | Jenna and Patrick

Jenna and Patrick's love story began on St. Patrick's Day in 2016, when they met and pretended to flirt to make another girl jealous. They lost touch, but fate brought them back together a few months later at a Sunday Funday at The Ivy.

Patrick knew immediately that Jenna was special and asked her on a date. As they spent more time together, they fell in love with each other's kind and ambitious personalities and how they complement each other.

Jenna knew that Patrick was the one for her when he supported her through a difficult time, and Patrick knew Jenna was the one when she fit in with his friends and family.

The Proposal:

It was a beautiful day in March when Patrick planned the proposal for Jenna that would turn into the most memorable day of their lives. They went for drinks and dinner at a rooftop in Buckhead, and then Patrick led Jenna to a park where he had set up a picnic. 

As they walked near the lake, Jenna saw a setup that looked like a wedding, and when the saxophonist Patrick hired started playing their song, she realized what was happening. 

Patrick got down on one knee and proposed, and the happy couple enjoyed a surprise dinner with their parents and loved ones who had flown in to celebrate. 

As Jenna looks forward to getting married and spending time with her family and friends, Patrick is eager to watch Jenna walk down the aisle.

Here are some favorite photos from their fall wedding at the Crystal Tea Room beautifully captured by Ralph Deal Photography.

Getting Ready

a wedding note placed in between a pair of glittering bridal shoes

a pair of pearl earrings

a pair of pearl earrings with the engagement ring and a wedding band

pre-bridal photo of the beaming bride-to-be

bride-to-be getting teary eyed after reading a note from his groom before their wedding at the crystal tea room

bride reading the grooms wedding letter

bride reading the groom's wedding letter

bride reading the groom' s wedding letter

the bride's wedding gown

bride sitting on a chair in her wedding gown and wedding heels

silhouette shot of the bride getting help from her mother in wearing her bridal gown

groom's wedding shoes and wedding accessories

groom's dad fixing his suit black and white shot

man of honor fixing the groom's suit

groom reading the bride's wedding letter

groom posing looking out of the window

groom tearing up while reading the bride's wedding letter

groom posing on the chair

Bride and Groom

bride smiling at the camera

bride posing in front of a gate

bride smiling in her wedding gown

couple holding each other's hands and smiling going down the stairs

groom facing the camera and bride facing away

bride and groom posing outside their wedding at the crystal tea room

black and white shot of groom and bride posing outside

bride and groom posing for the camera

intimate moment between the couple

couple posing for the camera

bride and groom kissing

candid shot of the coouple smiling

couple leaning in for a kiss

wide shot of the couple sitting in front of the fountain

couple kissing in front of the entrance

wide shot of the couple holding each other's hands on top of the fountain

candid shot of the bride and bridesmaids

bride and bridesmaids posing for the camera

groom posing with the bridesmaids

couple kissing with the groomsmen and bridesmaids

couple with the bridesmaids and groomsmen

groom with the groomsmen

candid shot of the groom and groomsmen

groom and groomsmen being silly

groom and groomsmen posing for the camera

bride posing with the groomsmen

The Ceremony at The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul functions as the mother church of the Philadelphia Catholic Archdiocese. In contrast to being one of the largest Catholic churches in the United States, this magnificent church is ideal for your intimate wedding and can accommodate more than 2,000 guests.

exterior of the cathedral

the interior of the cathedral

groom and groomsmen posing inside the bus

bridesmaids heping the bride with her dress before the wedding

the bride with her father walking on the aisle

black and white shot of the groom posing inside the cathedral

newlyweds kissing

bride and groom in front of the altar

bride and groom kneeling in front of the altar

The Crystal Tea Room Wedding Reception

wide shot of the newlywed's wine glasses

table arrangement of the reception

close up of the reception table arrangement

the wedding cake

wide shot of the newlywed's reception table

Located in Philadelphia's historic Wanamaker building, the Crystal Tea Room is one of the largest event spaces in the city. An area of historical significance, the Crystal Tea Room is a beautiful place to visit. The gleaming crystal chandelier and hand-carved columns evoke the timeless and classic opulence of the Tea Room.

bride and groom dancing on their wedding at the crystal tea room

black and white shot of newlyweds kissing on the dance floor

black and white shot of newlyweds on the dancefloor

bride and groom's first dance

bride and groom's first dance

newlyweds slow dancing

groomsman reading a letter for the newlyweds

candid shot of the newly weds

newlyweds clinking their wine glasses

intimate moment between the newlyweds

bride partying

bride having fun

black and white shot of everyone dancing

shot of the bridesmaids posing at the camera

newlyweds with the bridesmaids and groomsmen posing outside the crystal tea room

Reception: Crystal Tea Room | Dress: Kleinfeld - Pnina Tornai | Grooms Suit: Suit Supply | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Cake: Master's Baker  | Music: Mazz Entertainment | Hair: Your Day Your Way | Make-up:   | Florist: Topiary 219 | Videographer: Louis Annenberg | Wedding Planner: Porch and Pearls

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"Wow where to begin! Ralph was our photographer last year for our October wedding, from the first phone conversation I had with him I knew a made the right choice. I could not have been happier with how my pictures turned out as well as with the experience my husband and I had with Ralph and his entire team.

Throughout the entire process Ralph took the time to make sure everything went perfectly even when it didn't. Ralph was professional, attentive, and patient to every email, text, phone call and question, including the ones asking him to resend our photos almost a year post wedding because it slipped my mind to download them. Can't wait to work with him and his team over and over again for year to come!"

-Jackie Izabelle

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