Drexelbrook Wedding, Drexelbrook, PA| Brendan + Marissa
WOW!! What can I say about this couple and their wedding day. It was such a perfect day and the love between Marissa and Brendan is undeniable. Their wedding day took place on a beautiful fall October day at the Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
We started the day the hotel on the grounds of the venue. I just loved all of her beautiful details and that she had incorporated some vintage pieces that were handed down. She had her mom, her sister, her niece and a close friend with her during the getting ready part of the day and they definitely knew how to have a good time! We had some fun popping the champagne and getting silly by jumping on the bed. You know, girl stuff!!
The guys were also getting ready on the grounds of the venue. It was a little more reserved but I love how you can sense the emotion in Brendan’s face in the getting ready photos and also the anticipation of seeing his soon-to-be wife.
First look was amazing with these two. SO much emotion was radiating, which I love! There were lots of happy tears, lots of hugging and kisses, and lots of “wow”!!They are such an adorable couple and obviously just head over heels for one another. When we did their engagment session, I could sense the same emotion and strong connection between them. And, it’s so beautiful to be able to witness that connection between two people and also document all of this strong emotions.
Following first look at The Drexelbrook, we took a little ride over to a cute spot called Friends of the Grange in Havertown, Pennsylvania. It was the perfect place to do portraits for Marissa and Brendan and their bridal party. There were so many little sweet spots that we took advantage of for their photos. Lots of greenery, streams with running water, beautiful buildings with arches and corridors, and on and on. After taking photos of the bridal party, we were able to get some more intimate photos of just Marissa and Brendan. I particularly love the image of Brendan leading Marissa through the pathway t o get to the stream with the mill. I didn’t even prompt him to do this, he just did it all on his own. What a gentleman!!
After portraits, we went back to The Drexelbrook for an indoor ceremony and reception following. Again, so much emotion during the ceremony. I love how Marissa’s mother walked her down the aisle and I really love the moment they had with one another as they were headed towards Brendan. And then I looked at Brendan and saw tears of joy as he watched Marissa walk down that aisle. Such an incredible moment to capture.
Reception time! Time to eat, drink, laugh, dance and party. Their first dance was beautiful and I just adore the way he twirled her around and love how her dress flowed while twirling. The speeches made by his sister and her brother-in-law were beautifully executed and also filled with lots of emotion as well as laughter. The recpetion space at the Drexelbrook is gorgeous and did not dissappoint!
These last two shots were taken at the end of the night, after an amazing wedding day. I wanted to capture their love for one another but also incorporate the venue’s history as well. It’s always fun to end the night with a night shot/lit shot and get creative!
Congratulations to Marissa and Brendan!!! You two are such a an amazing example of what true love looks like. I cannot wait to capture more milestones for you both in your lives.