Patrice and Angelo first met in high school but didn't have classes together. They hung out with the same friends and sometimes bumped into each other at parties. Over the years, they went on a few dates but never seemed to get the timing right. Then, in September 2020, something clicked for both of them, and they knew they were meant to be together.
They shared a bunch of interests, like cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles, going to concerts, and making yummy homemade pizzas. They also loved exploring new places, trying out wineries, and making jokes.
What made them awesome as a couple was that they made decisions together, got along really well, and understood each other's values. They were like a great team, always on the same page about what's important in life.
The Proposal:
Their big moment happened after a church service at their old high school. Angelo popped the question, and it was a total surprise for Patrice! It was extra special because it happened where they first met.
Their love story shows how sometimes, even if things don't work out at first, if it's meant to be, it'll find its way.
Here are our favorites from their Vie by Cescaphe nuptials beautifully captured by Ralph Deal Photography.
Getting Ready
Bride and Groom
Vie by Cescaphe Nuptials Ceremony
Vie by Cescaphe Nuptials Reception
Reception: Vie by Cescaphe | Dress: Irma's Bridal | Suit: Ernesto's Cherry Hill | Music: Eclipse DJs | Hair: Pucci Salon | Cake: Vie | Make-up: Looks and Lashes Beauty | Florist: Debra Briggs and Lin Durning of Fluerdin | Wedding Planner: Veneza Crespo | Videographer: Ashe Productions
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"I highly recommend hiring Ralph Deal as your wedding photographer! Our pictures turned out beautifully and we got all of the shots that we wanted. Ralph was such a great communicator leading up to the wedding. We had several meetings to discuss what we wanted for our wedding, which was extremely helpful. Ralph wanted to know every detail about us and the wedding day and was very thorough. I especially recommend Ralph because he made the day run so smoothly. Because my fiancée and I didn’t want to do a first look, we had a very tight amount of time to get our pictures taken in.
Ralph was so good at directing us, our bridal party, and our families so he could quickly get the perfect shots. We spent the 2 hours between the mass ending and the reception starting getting all of the photos we wanted. Ralph was so efficient that we didn’t miss 1 minute of our cocktail hour! Ralph is not only a great photographer, but a nice and fun person to work with. I feel like we got to know Ralph and he got to know us. It was so nice working with someone who made us feel so comfortable.
And like I said, our pictures are absolutely gorgeous.
I’m so glad we had Ralph as our photographer to capture our day!"
-Grace Abbott