A word on the venue
A quick note on where Emily and Thom celebrated. The National Constitution Center sits on Independence Mall in Philadelphia, a short walk from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Designed by Pei Cobb Freed and opened on July 4, 2003, it is the only museum in the country devoted to the United States Constitution. The Grand Hall Overlook, where most receptions happen, looks straight out at Independence Hall through floor-to-ceiling glass. My favorite detail is Signers’ Hall, the room with 42 life-size bronze statues of the men who signed the Constitution. You can walk among them. Couples who pick the NCC tend to love history and want a Philadelphia wedding that says something. Emily and Thom fit that exactly.
This was a beautiful letter to the bride from her brother.
Emily’s father likes to play golf in his free time and I try on extensions…
Wedding ceremony at St. Augustine Church
No Christian Louboutins were injured during this shoot.
National Constitution Center wedding reception
Love my Holga during the reception!
Some final Holga photos in black and white at the end of the night.
Planning a Philadelphia wedding?
If you are starting to look at city venues, I keep a working list of the best Philadelphia wedding venues. The National Constitution Center is on it for a reason. For most weddings I shoot with a second photographer and often a small film team, so coverage of a venue this big never has gaps. Get in touch if you want to talk through your day.