It came as no surprise that Michelle and Chris's Knowlton Mansion Wedding ran as smooth as could be. Michelle is definitely a Type A personality and helped organize things perfectly!

We had a perfect day and itinerary. We started our day at the Loews in Center City and stayed in the area for Michelle and Chris's first look and Bride/Groom photos. After a beautiful ceremony in Old City, we made the trip to the historic Knowlton Mansion for the party!

A big thank you to Michelle and Chris for being an absolute joy to spend the day with!! They were easy going, fun and we wish them an amazing life together!

Here are some of my favorites from their Knowlton Mansion wedding day:

Getting Ready
First Look
Bride/Groom
Ceremony
Reception

Getting Ready

wedding accessories, card addressed to groom

wedding accessories, blue high heeled wedding shoes with earrings attached

getting ready, father of the groom helping groom fix his tie

getting ready, groomsmen helping groom get into his tux

getting ready, close up of brides engagement ring and hands while opening up a Louis Vuitton present box

getting ready, bride crying while reading a letter given to her

getting ready, mother of the bride helping the bride get into her Maggie Sottero lace gown

getting ready, groom reading a card from his bride

First Look

Michelle and Chris decided to have their first look in the Loews Hotel stairwell. The stairwell made for a dramatic entrance for Michelle before Chris turned to see her.

wedding day, bride and groom hugging each other tightly in a staircase

wedding day, bride and groom embracing about to kiss

Bride and Groom

wedding day, bride and groom talking and posing in stair case

wedding day, shot of the bottom half of the bride and groom while bride is showing off her shoes holding her dress above her knees

wedding day, bride laughing at groom in staircase while holding dress above her knees

bride in lace Maggie Sottero gown with hand on hip

bridal photos, back view of bride in a Maggie Sottero bridal gown against a old building

wedding day, far away shot of bride and groom in staircase talking to each other

wedding day, bride and groom in old historic building face each other on opposite sides of the walls

bridal photos, bride hold train of Maggie Sottero gown in front of window

wedding ceremony, bride getting off trolley making funny face with shoes in her hand and arm in the air

wedding day, the back of the bride and groom holding hands walking down the streets of Philadelphia

Michelle and Chris wanted to stay close to the hotel for their photos and what better location than right next door at City Hall!

Knowlton Mansion Wedding Ceremony

wedding chapel, outside view of Christ Church of Philadelphia with the sun shining

wedding accessories, program for the recession of wedding

wedding ceremony, overview of guests watching bride walk down the aisle with father

wedding chapel, empty view of Christ Church of Philadelphia

wedding ceremony, overview of guests and bride and groom during ceremony facing each other

wedding ceremony, bride and groom kneeling during ceremony

wedding day, bride signing guestbook after the ceremony

wedding day, groom signing book in lobby after ceremony

wedding day, overview of bride and groom and bridesmaid in lobby

Christ Church is one of my favorites in Philadelphia! You can FEEL the history when you're in this amazing building that dates to the early 1700's.

Knowlton Mansion Wedding Reception

venues for weddings, front of Knowlton Mansion Philadelphia during the day

wedding accessories, signing of guests for well wishes to the bride and groom

wedding accessories, place setting with name of guest

wedding space, sweetheart table for bride and groom inside of the Knowlton Mansion Philadelphia

wedding accessories, centerpieces and table number with glasses of wine and champagne

wedding reception, groom twirling bride during first dance in front of guests

wedding reception, back of bride dancing with guests

wedding day, bride and groom talking in cellar while holding glasses of wine

wedding reception, bride and groom embracing each other during first dance

wedding reception, guests dancing under lit ceiling

wedding reception, groomsmen hold microphone making a speech

wedding day, silhouette of bride and groom about to kiss in front of two doors

wedding day, bride and groom kissing outside on a pathway between trees

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