It was such a huge pleasure for us to film Madison and Nicholas' amazing wedding day, and to join in the celebration of their love and marriage!
Madison and Nick found us through Madison's friends, Trisha and Evan, whose fantastic wedding we filmed a couple of years ago. More importantly though, they met each other living across the hall in their freshman year at college. They were acquaintances for a while, then became friends, but Nick left the college after that first year. Madison thought she wouldn't see him again, but he visited the college occasionally to see friends, including Madison.
Then in Madison's junior year, Nick messaged her to come see him in Maryland while he was in training. She went down there for a visit the following month where they had their first date, and their first kiss! Their ensuing long-distance relationship proved they could do anything if together, and before too long, they were engaged!
The couple made the perfect decision to hold everything on their wedding day at HollyHedge Estate in New Hope, Pennsylvania, from getting ready that morning to the reception party at night. HollyHedge is such a gorgeous venue, and it's been quite a few years since we've had the opportunity to visit. What a treat it was to return, and especially to be filming the beautiful wedding of such a sweet couple!
Madison and her bridal party prepared for the big day there at the historic venue. We loved the matching black pajamas they all wore as they got ready and had those wonderful photos with the bride. The bridesmaids wore a deep pine green gowns and carried heavenly bouquets from The Pod Shop with blooms in white, gold and rustic orange nestled among soft eucalyptus.
Madison dressed into her gorgeous strapless wedding gown with its lovely ruching along the bodice and ball gown silhouette. She wore her hair up in a romantic bun and had a long veil attached to the back for the first part of her day. Madison was the most beautiful bride.
Nick also prepared that morning at HollyHedge. He and his groomsmen relaxed and had fun as they got ready, dressing into their classic black tuxedos then joining in on a toast that made for fantastic photos. Nick wore a bow tie while his party sported black neckties, and didn't they all look great together!
Before the ceremony was scheduled to begin, the two shared a sweet first look outside. And you can see just how overjoyed they were to see each other for the first time on the day they for which they planned so carefully. It was such a pleasure, too to work with LoveStruck Pictures as they took photos of the couple during this moment, and for the entire beautiful event.
Up next was the moment it all became official! The couple's ceremony took place outdoors on the patio by the historic stone barn. Madison and Nick stood in front of their family and friends as they recited their vows, exchanged wedding rings and were pronounced and presented to all their friends and family as 'husband and wife'. And a kiss sealed it!
Then, everyone was ready to celebrate at the reception in HollyHedge's New Barn! Madison and Nick entered the reception space when announced, and (after Nick high-fived a few people!) moved straight into their beautiful first dance. And it really was so romantic to see their love shine as they took the spotlight for this first dance of the evening.
During the evening's formalities were those sweet parent dances (crying included), and as a surprise, Madison danced with her mother, too! Madison's maid of honor and Nick's best man gave their wonderful toasts full of compliments to the bride and groom, and Madison's father gave a lovely speech, thanking everyone and toasting the couple. And for the last speech, Nick thanked everyone for joining Madison and him on this very special day.
The dance floor then opened and the party was on! Pulse Entertainment rocked the house and kept everyone out on the dance floor all night! It really was such a fun evening for all. And Madison and Nick took a quick break from dancing for the formal cake cutting, the lovely three-tiered, semi-naked cake provided by HollyHedge.
We're so thankful that Madison and Nicholas chose us to film their wonderful wedding day. Their love is such an inspiration, and we wish them continued love and happiness together.
Photographer: LoveStruck Pictures - Philadelphia, PA
Floral Design: The Pod Shop Flowers - New Hope, PA
Hair Stylist: Top Knot Hair - Langhorne, PA
Makeup Artist: MadMakeup - Philadelphia, PA
Entertainment: Pulse Entertainment - Warminster, PA
Cake: HollyHedge Estate Catering - New Hope, PA
Officiant: Andy Mahaney - The Wedding Pastor - Newtown, PA
Venue: HollyHedge Estate - New Hope, PA