Patrice and Patrick get married

This weekend we celebrated the wedding of Patrice and Patrick. We started off at Patrice's parent's home in West Chester for the getting ready activities, one of many parts of the day Patrice was really looking forward to. We got a few images outside before it started to rain on another uncharacteristically humid October day. After fun at the house, it was time for everyone to head into the city for the service at Old Saint Mary's. What a beautiful old church, we felt so privileged being able to shoot there. We met up with guys just before the service for some quick shots and then enjoyed the ceremony in which their family friend officiated.

After the service the wedding party piled onto a trolley to get to the Rittenhouse Hotel for the cocktail hour and reception. We eyed the sky and although it had called for some severe weather by this time of day, it was still dry in Philly so the call was made to head to Rittenhouse Square for the family formals, wedding party and time with Patrice and Patrick. Knowing that the weather could change any moment, and knowing how eager Patrice and Patrick were to join their friends and family at the cocktail hour, we moved quickly. All the while there were 3 men in the park heckling Patrice and Patrick during the photos that I don't think they'll ever forget that aspect of their day! Just as we got inside the Rittenhouse, it started to rain. We did a couple images utilizing the hotel that was full of great spaces and then the party started!

They had Chico's Vibe for the band and they did a fabulous job. At one point the horns were out on the dance floor and a limbo line was formed with them. There were great toasts and Patrice's father gave a lovely speech, lots of school anthems being sung, Irish music being played, and everyone packed the dance floor. What a great event!

Thank you Patrice and Patrick for inviting us to share in your day. We hope you have a wonderful honeymoon.