When you think of soulmates, it's hard not to imagine Mike and Michelle. They met at their jobs about a year before they started dating, but the universe had different plans for these two!

As time went on, their friendship grew stronger than ever before- suddenly finding themselves in love with one another.

Mike is a guy who will do anything for his friends and family. That's why it was no surprise when Michelle fell head over heels in love with him, especially when she knew that he had a kind and compassionate heart. It also didn’t hurt how charmingly funny her soon-to-be husband could make even the most mundane things seem fun (and anything else).

As they say: love conquers all!

The Proposal

The proposal happened at the Dilworth Park Ice Rink at City Hall in Philadelphia. After a few laps around the rink, Mike surprised Michelle by getting down on one knee and asking for her hand in marriage. They spent the rest of the day celebrating with friends and ended the night watching the Flyers outdoor game at the Linc.

Many thanks to Michelle and Mike for trusting us to capture their amazing day!

Here are some of my favorites from their wedding day.

Getting Ready
Bride/Groom
Ceremony
Reception

Getting Ready

Bride getting ready with the help of her mother and maid-of-honor

bride and her bridesmaids wearing matching pajamas

bride and her mother getting ready in her suite

groom and his entourage drinking Champagne before the ceremony

groom and his entourage getting a toast of champagne

Bride and Groom

couple walking on their way to the church ceremony

couple doing a lover's carry in the middle of the street

couple walking in the middle of the street

Ballroom at the Ben Wedding Ceremony

a smiling groom with his enntourage outside the cathedral

bride walking down the aisle with her father

Couple standing at church altar during wedding ceremony

Couple kissing at church altar during wedding ceremony

Ballroom at the Ben Wedding Reception

wedding table setting at the Ballroom of the Ben venue

the wedding party at the Ballroom of the Ben

the couple's first dance at the Ballroom of the Ben

guests enjoying the party at the Ballroom of the Ben

wedding guest giving a toast during the wedding

groom dancing with his mother at the Ballroom of the Ben venue

bride dancing with her father at the Ballroom of the Ben venue

couple kissing after eating their wedding cake

Ballroom at the Ben Wedding End of NIght Shots

end of night shot with the newlywed couple

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