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
Justin had custom etched glasses for the groomsmen. 




















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.






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.





Don’t even think about falling asleep around your photographer!










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.
