Michaune and Andre, National Constitution Center
This is another roundup from 2008, with photos from Michaune and Andre’s wedding I’ve never posted. The National Constitution Center was simply an amazing venue, with an impressive Philadelphia backdrop all the way down Independence Mall to Independence Hall in Old City, Philadelphia.
The National Constitution Center at night
Flashback to election 2008: we happened-upon a protest near the hotel where Sarah Palin was staying for a campaign stop in Philadelphia, and promptly joined the crowd to lots of cheers and attention…
Michaune walking down the aisle at the National Constitution Center with her grandfather
Michaune’s mom greets her at the end of the aisle
Andre with the National Constitution Center’s flags in the background
Dancing and celebrating!
Rachel and Andy, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia (PAFA)
Ever since I shot an engagement session with Rachel and Andy, I was really excited to photograph their wedding at PAFA. Not only is the location awesome, but they were so obviously in love and were both so emotionally expressive. They, of course, did not disappoint; here is a selection of shots from their beautiful wedding at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Rachel getting ready with her family at the Sofitel Philadelphia
Andy opens a card from Rachel at the start of their day; Sofitel Philadelphia…
Rachel and Andy see each other for the first time on their wedding day outside the Sofitel Philadelphia
The rings…
Impeccable design set apart the table assignments at the PAFA as guests arrived
Rachel and Andy in the PAFA gallery before the wedding ceremony
Another photo of Rachel and Andy in the PAFA gallery before the wedding ceremony
Rachel + Andy’s niece watches as they sign the marriage certificate
Rachel and Andy
Andy’s grandfather shares a message with the couple before the ceremony
Before the ceremony; PAFA, Philadelphia
Andy with his parents, end of the aisle…
Rachel with her parents, end of the aisle…
Rachel and Andy share a private moment in the PAFA offices after the wedding ceremony
The PAFA cocktail hour; reflections offer so many possibilities!
The table settings have an uncanny coordination with the art displayed on PAFA’s walls
Rachel and Andy prepare to make their entrance
The first dance
Rachel and Andy’s niece looks-on as they cut the cake
She was also an avid documentarian of the wedding celebration!
Three guests admire one of PAFA’s paintings in the wedding hall…
You’re never too old to get down!
Rachel celebrates with Andy’s grandfather
We were excited to find an open fire escape door from the private area at the Philadelphia PAFA, which made for a bunch of interesting photos of Rachel and Andy away from the crowd.
