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Cindy + Brian

Cindy and Brian met at work.  Even though they are from two different states, they had so much in common and even when they first met, they felt like they'd known each other for years.  Their connection was just that instant!  We can see why they get along so well... they're both such sweet individuals!

We loved being there to film as Cindy and her bridesmaids got dressed and ready for the day.  They wore lovely matching (and coordinating) floral robes as they had their hair and makeup done by professional artists from Thriv. Salon and Spa.  It was so heartwarming to hear Cindy read her love note from Brian as he said he would always love and respect Cindy, be loyal to her and forever be a shoulder to cry on.

Cindy’s bridesmaids then changed into their beautiful long, deep purple gowns and Cindy put on her gorgeous wedding gown.  It was an amazing fit and flare gown, covered in lace and accented with a pearl and rhinestone belt.  She was such a striking bride! Cindy wore her long hair down and had a lovely mid length veil fastened to the back of her hair.  Their bouquets were so delightful in bright shades of violet, lavender and fuchsia.  Cindy’s flowers contrasted wonderfully as they featured an array of white flowers, accented with touches of violet and lavender.

Brian and his groomsmen dressed in their classic black tuxedos and Brian traveled to Strawbridge Lake Park to anxiously await Cindy’s arrival for their first look.   We love first looks!  They’re so exciting, filled with anticipation and passion.  It was fun to film the two as Sara and Steve Langdon of Langdon Photography took such beautiful photos of the couple.  Check out their blog for some wonderful images of Cindy and Brian’s wedding!

The two held their beautiful ceremony in the Palace Ballroom at The Merion in Cinnaminson.  It was a beautiful Jewish ceremony held under a chuppah adorned with gorgeous floral arrangements and hanging candles.  We were so honored to first be there to witness the signing of the ketubah, the official marriage contract, and to film it for Cindy and Brian’s wedding video.  Cindy and Brian exchanged their traditional vows, were pronounced ‘husband and wife’ and friends and family cheered as Brian stomped on the glass!

After the ceremony concluded, the guests and guests of honor continued on to the reception in the Skylight Ballroom.  This beautiful room features a 40-foot glass dome ceiling, floor to ceiling windows and a sparkling marble dance floor.  Look at those amazing floral centerpieces by Michael Bruce Florist! They were overflowing with fresh florals in the wedding theme colors!

Everyone had such a wonderful time dancing the night away at the reception!  EBE Entertainment’s Imagine’s pop, rock, R&B and club music catered to everyone’s tastes and style!  They really rocked the house!  Friends and family celebrated by dancing the Hora, raising Cindy and Brian in their chairs to honor them.  The reception also included the Mezinke crowing ceremony to honor the parents who are seeing their last child be married.  It was an evening filled with tradition and celebration!

Towards the end of the evening's festivities, Cindy and Brian cut their cake, a beautiful and scrumptious 4-tier dessert made by The Merion.  We loved seeing Cindy have fun smashing Brian's piece on his face!  It’s awesome to see the newlyweds relax and ‘let their hair down’ during their wedding event!

Dan truly enjoyed filming this terrific wedding event and we absolutely loved working with Cindy, Brian and their families.  Congratulations to such a phenomenal couple! We wish Cindy and Brian a lifetime filled with love and laughter!

 

Photographer:  Langdon Photography - Haddon Township, NJ

Floral Design:  Michael Bruce - Pennsauken, NJ

Hair Stylist:  Thriv. Salon and Spa - Cherry Hill, NJ

Makeup Artist:  Thriv. Salon and Spa - Cherry Hill, NJ

Entertainment:  EBE Events & Entertainment - Imagine - Philadelphia, PA

Cake:  The Merion's Elegant Cakes Patisserie - Cinnaminson, NJ

Venue:  The Merion - Cinnaminson, NJ

Accommodations:  The Wyndham Philadelphia Mt. Laurel - Mt. Laurel, NJ

 

 

Trisha + Michael

We absolutely loved this all-in-one wedding at The Merion in Cinnaminson.  Trisha and Michael are such a wonderful couple and were such a pleasure to work with on this late winter wedding.

As Mike was the Vice President of the Clevemore Fancy Brigade of the Philadelphia Mummers, the two met through a friend at an organization event years ago. Their relationship grew over the years.  Most weekends, the two visit with friends and enjoy their fire pit in the evenings.  As they were having a conversation about how people “make things official” these days on Facebook, a friend asked Mike when he was going to do that.  That’s when he proposed to Trisha while their group of friends watched and celebrated.

Fast forward to their joyous wedding day.  Trisha’s beautiful wedding dress was simply amazing!  It featured a ruffled skirt with a black sash and a sparkling jeweled bodice.  The bridal party wore long black dresses in keeping with Trisha and Mike’s black, white and red wedding theme colors. Their red bouquets popped against their black gowns. The groomsmen sported red vests and ties to coordinate beautifully.  Perfect colors for a late winter affair.

They held their ceremony there at The Merion and then posed for formal photos for Nicole Shilliday of Shilliday Photography.  Afterwards, Trisha, Mike and their guests moved on to their reception.  This was such a fun-filled and very festive celebration of two special people.  With their ties to the famed Philadelphia organization, they were sure to have the mummers there to entertain as they danced the iconic mummer’s strut! Take a look at the wonderful dance moves at this wedding!

Congratulations to Trisha and Michael!  We wish you a lifetime of happiness surrounded by the love of friends and family always!

 

Photographer:  Shilliday Photography - Cherry Hill, NJ

Hair Stylist:  I Do Hair and Makeup - Casey Dickerson - Cherry Hill, NJ

Makeup Artist:  I Do Hair and Makeup - Casey Dickerson - Cherry Hill, NJ

Cake:  The Merion’s Elegant Cakes Patisserie - Cinnaminson, NJ

Venue:  The Merion - Cinnaminson, NJ