Campbell Studios designed the front two tables, Beautiful Blooms designed the tall arrangement on your left hand side, Lighting by On Q Productions

This one has much more depth. You can see each arrangement on the table. When taking photos, guests will have some residual light silhouetting and adding dimension to their faces.

The room looks beautiful but the tables are lost. It is very flat and the arrangements that you spent a few/several thousands are black. No light for guests mean we have to use our flash to light them which is not so pretty.

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When I arrived at her house, it was decked out in Christmas gear. I mean, it was gorgeous! It would put some of the New York City holiday windows to shame. She wore a green dress; her favorite color. She wore a white fur stole and carried a white muff with holly.

Her bridesmaids wore iridescent gold and carried wreathes instead of flowers. The grandkids wore all white with gold or silver accents and lanterns. The ceremony was full of love, with her grandson singing, children reading and all the grandkids singing Silent Night.

The decor was festive and reminiscent of Christmas without doing the traditional red and green. Pops of fuschia, teal and purple ran through the room. The tables and centerpieces had snow, holly, snow covered branches, Christmas balls and jewels. Each table was labeled a different Christmas song loved by Pat and Tom.

The reception was a blast. Listening to Tom’s daughter describe how Pat and Tom met was hilarious. Tom and Pat’s daughters encouraged them to join e-harmony and give it at least 3 tries. Pat was Tom’s third date. Had he stopped at the first two ladies he would have never met her. I am so glad he kept trying.

Pat brought all of her girlfriends up and named them honorary bridesmaids. She gave them all crowns, tiaras and sashes. She gave tribute to each one, talking about how much they meant to her and how each of them affected her life.

Her granddaughters dedicated a dance to Pat and Tom

Pat’s favorite movie is Beauty and the Beast, so she had a whole procession of dessert brought out to the song, “Be Our Guest”

Pat and Tom’s siblings did a fun little number for Tom: “Tommy Angel” to the tune of Johnny Angel. His brothers walked across the floor with signs about dating.

Pat and Tom sharing an intimate moment at the end of the night

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Beautiful Blooms did amazing bouquets in pinks and jewel tones. I especially loved the 3 different centerpieces they did. Tall and organic with branches, flowers and candles, loose and earthy with long flowerbeds and then medium height with bouquets of various tones in different vases. I’m sure the photos are better than my description. I also loved that they used tables of varying sizes, which helped add visual interest on the ground. The Franklin Institute has an elegant marble foyer, with large pillars, archways and Ben himself presiding. All the architecture brings your eyes up, so the tables really helped you be excited about your eye level view.

Wedding Paper Divas again with placecards and table numbers. Beautiful watercolors that match everything so well. These elements are often forgotten but this is where you can tie everything together and share your personality. Even though they live in the city, they much prefer flowers and trees and pretty things.

They chose to donate to PAWS instead of favors. This is a way to do something meaningful on your wedding day and add more personal touches. I mean really, what do you do with that little favor anyway. I’d rather help a dog than eat a chocolate and gain weight.

The thing I love about the Institute besides it’s amazing grand foyer is that guests can actually go into the exhibits and have fun. How often do you go to the science museum without a kid? Here is your chance!

Now onto the partying!

City Rhythm Orchestra provided the music! They kept it rocking and swinging all night long.

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Morgan and Nick, the ones whose GTKY session was in Elfreth’s Alley, were married a few weeks back at The Franklin Institute. Beautiful, Beautiful wedding. Elegant, chic, sophisticated, fun and full of great moments. Their ceremony was at St. Old Joe’s right near Independence Hall. A beautiful old church with a cobblestone courtyard and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Olde City / Society Hill. We then ventured into the gardens right behind the First Bank Building. Really pretty grass and trees with old buildings peaking through. A nice little nature hideaway, just make sure you get a photo permit if you are doing wedding photos there.

Morgan looked stunning in her Ramona Keveza gown. Classic and simple but perfect. Nick looked handsome in Roberto Cavalli. The girls wore flattering light purple dresses from JCrew.

Beautiful Blooms did the flowers. I love this deep purple flower ball for the flower girl. Her dress is to die for, too.

The paper goods were done by Wedding Paper Divas.