Crystal Tea Room Wedding

Elise and Billy married on a warm and breezy,  June day at St. John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia. They celebrated in the heart of Philly, Finley Catering’s Crystal Tea room. Lovely florals by Flowers, Etcetera by Denise in Old City.  The wedding band Jellyroll kept the dance floor packed all night long!

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Woo hoo, a surprise breeze swoops in and lifts Elise’s blush gown, Billy’s a lil bit surprised! Elise said yes to her dress at Kleinfeld’s, gown by Hayley Paige.  Now the newlyweds are off to Finley Catering’s  Crystal Tea Room. 
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The passage of time; Elise with her mother and her baptism, communion and Hayley Paige wedding gown from Kleinfelds
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Sparkly Badgley Mischka bridal shoes and  lovely Flowers, Etcetera by Denise.
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Elise and her sisters prepare for Elise’swedding at St. John’s in Philadelphia.
If you were the father of three daughters, you’d know how to use a steam cleaner, too!
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Mother of the bride, AnnaMarie and her three lovelies, Sarah, bride Elise and Claire.
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Sweet pinky bridal bouquet, Flowers, Etcetera by Denise.
Gorgeous Elise in her Hayley Paige blush gown!
Billy prepares for his wedding day with his family.
Elevator excitement with the father of the groom!
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Elise is escorted by her father at St. John the Evangelist church in Phila.
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Lovely view of the bride escorted by her father from the balcony at St. John the Eveangelist, in Philly.
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It’s a few giggles at the start of the wedding ceremony when Billy almost stepped on Elise’s train at St. John’s.
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Congratulations to Elise and Billy, just married at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Philadelphia !

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Elise and her besties in their light pink Vera Wang gowns from David’s Bridal, awesome bridal and bridesmaid bouquets by Flowers, Etcetera by Denise. 

A little football fun with the Billy and his groomsmen.
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Wedding day family formals amongst the trees at Independence National Historical Park.

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Of course we swung by Broad Street on our way to the Crystal Tea Room
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The lovely Crystal Tea room all dressed up for Elise and Billy’s wedding. Floral decor by Flowers, Etcetera by Denise.

 

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Fun entrances, including an impromptu spin by the Elise’s parents.
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First dance on white dance floor with pink lighting by Finley Catering, entertainment by Jellyroll.
Just a few tears from the bride, during the wedding party toasts at Crystal Tea Room.

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Kisses by the wedding cake by Termini Brothers, YUM!
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Jellyroll’s vocalist encourages the groom to sing to the bride, Crystal Tea Room.
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Some late night dancing, including the Worm. Awesome lighting by Finley Catering.
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Elise and Billy danced the evening away. Congratulations and best wishes always, ~ Rebecca Barger Photography