I love working with Lindsey & Michael and their wedding at Knowlton Mansion was perfection! I had a great time at their GTKY session at the Valenzano winery the previous fall so I was amped to spend time with them on their wedding day. She did her bridal preps at her parent’s house where she put on her incredible dress from The Bridal Garden in Marlton, NJ. A vintage Rolls Royce Limo whisked her over to a private outdoor escape at the Palmarya Cove where they had their first look together. It was a gorgeous day for their outdoor portraits and we spent some time underneath the Tacony bridge on the beach shooting. Their Knowlton Mansion Wedding ceremony was held outdoors with a romantic single guitar player. We photographed for a few minutes by the rustic horse stable. The reception was beautiful and the staff, as well as the food, were excellent as always there. Towards the end of the evening, they went out for a few minutes and checked out the firepit, outdoor area, and the private wine cellar. The story of their day was captured in their beautiful large premium album with a cover designed of silk and leather. In addition, they had a beautiful canvas Wall Art piece. Once again I love working with Lindsey & Michael and wish them nothing but the best!
Knowlton Mansion sits along the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia, an 1893 estate with a past that runs from private residence to catering landmark. The grounds stretch across several acres and include a horse stable, a private wine cellar, and a firepit terrace that makes for genuinely romantic end-of-night portraits. Unlike most Philadelphia ballrooms, Knowlton gives couples an outdoor ceremony option right on the property, with the tree canopy and garden lawn creating a ceremony setup that reads as intimate even at full capacity. The Conroy Catering team runs the property and has a reputation for food and service that consistently holds up under large headcounts. For couples who want Philadelphia history, riverside grounds, and outdoor ceremony space in one property, Knowlton is worth a serious look.
Ceremony & Reception: Knowlton Mansion
Bride & Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bridal Garden
Florist: Precious Petals
Lindsey and Michael’s day is a great example of what the Delaware River corridor offers for outdoor weddings just outside the city. For more ideas, browse our guide to the best Philadelphia wedding venues.