Summer Wedding at The Westin Hotel – Philadelphia – Jessica & Justin

Westin Philadelphia wedding photos

You could not have asked for a more beautiful day than Jessica & Justin’s summer wedding at The Westin Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. We started documenting the day with Justin in his suite at The Westin. Justin was also a groomsman in Amanda & Josh’s wedding that I photographed a few years ago. Justin is a super relaxed guy. We did have issues getting his bowtie tied which is why they were just hanging in his first set of photographs. Jessica did her bridal preps on the next floor at The Westin. She had a beautiful bridal gown from Kleinfelds in New York. They had an amazing first look and we photographed them around this incredible garden area just a block away.

About The Westin Philadelphia

The Westin Philadelphia sits on 17th Street in the heart of Center City, connected to the Liberty Place complex and its twin glass spires. Those towers made history in 1987 when they became the first buildings in the city to rise above the brim of William Penn’s hat on City Hall, breaking a gentleman’s agreement that had capped the skyline for nearly a century. Inside, the hotel trades that drama for quiet polish, with a marble lobby and ballrooms that keep a wedding day moving smoothly. For photographs, you are a short walk from Rittenhouse Square and some of the prettiest blocks in the city.

Ceremony & Reception: Westin Hotel
Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal
Florist: Carl Alan
DJ/Band: EBE – Rio
Videographer: Well Spun

Jessica and Justin at the Westin in Philadelphia
Jessica and Justin share a first look at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia
Justin had custom etched glasses for the groomsmen. Bride and groom summer wedding portrait at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaJessica and Justin in the garden near the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaSummer wedding portrait of Jessica and Justin in Center City PhiladelphiaJessica and Justin walking together outside the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaWedding party photograph at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaBridal portrait at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaGroom portrait at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaJessica laughing with Justin during portraits in PhiladelphiaBride and groom embrace during summer wedding portraits in PhiladelphiaJessica and Justin portrait on a Center City streetRomantic portrait of Jessica and Justin at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaJessica and Justin share a first look at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 25Bride and groom summer wedding portrait at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 38Jessica and Justin in the garden near the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 51Summer wedding portrait of Jessica and Justin in Center City Philadelphia, photograph 64 Jessica and Justin walking together outside the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 77Wedding party photograph at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 90 Bridal portrait at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 103 Groom portrait at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 116Jessica laughing with Justin during portraits in Philadelphia, photograph 129Bride and groom embrace during summer wedding portraits in Philadelphia, photograph 142Jessica and Justin portrait on a Center City street, photograph 155 Romantic portrait of Jessica and Justin at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 168Jessica and Justin share a first look at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 181Bride and groom summer wedding portrait at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 194

Philadelphia Westin Hotel Wedding ceremony

Jessica & Justin’s Katuba signing ceremony and wedding were beautiful. Justin’s face when he saw her is amazing. They already saw eachother before for photographs, but it doesn’t matter that sense of joy seeing your bride walking down the isle towards you will always be there. The reception was rocking with EBE’s Rio. They did a live version of one of Phish’s songs in Japanese. I had an absolute perfect time with Jessica & Justin and can not wait to deliver their beautiful album and wall art pieces.

Wedding ceremony at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaJessica and Justin exchange vows at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaKetubah signing before the ceremony at the Westin PhiladelphiaGuests watch the wedding ceremony at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaJessica and Justin during their Westin Hotel Philadelphia ceremonyThe newlyweds celebrate after their Westin Hotel Philadelphia ceremony

Philadelphia Westin Hotel Wedding Reception

EBE’s Rio had the ballroom packed from the first song, including that live Phish cover sung in Japanese that I am still thinking about. When the band is that good, my job is simple: stay close to the dance floor and keep shooting. A sleeping guest even made the highlight reel, which should be a warning to everyone. Never doze off around your wedding photographer. Here are some favorite photographs from the party.

Wedding reception at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaJessica and Justin on the dance floor at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaGuests fill the dance floor at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia receptionToasts during the wedding reception at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaEBE Rio keeps the party moving at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaReception details at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia
Don’t even think about falling asleep around your photographer!Dancing at Jessica and Justin's Westin Hotel Philadelphia receptionReception celebration at the Westin Hotel PhiladelphiaWedding reception at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 17Jessica and Justin on the dance floor at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 26Guests fill the dance floor at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia reception, photograph 35Toasts during the wedding reception at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 44EBE Rio keeps the party moving at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 53Reception details at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 62Dancing at Jessica and Justin's Westin Hotel Philadelphia reception, photograph 71Reception celebration at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 80Wedding reception at the Westin Hotel Philadelphia, photograph 89

Thinking about a Center City hotel wedding of your own? Take a look at our guide to the best Philadelphia wedding venues for more of the spaces we love to photograph, from historic ballrooms to museum courtyards.

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