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A Timeless Wedding in PA | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

This wedding in PA was so gorgeous and had such beautiful details throughout the day. I absolutely loved being Katie and Brian’s wedding photographer! Brian and Katie met because Katie played field hockey and was best friends with Brian’s sisters in college! 

She was in both of his sisters’ weddings and eventually, they persuaded the two to go out on a date! Imagine having sister-in-laws who are your literal best friends already. What an absolute dream, and the chemistry between the whole family was so beautiful and it was a very special day to witness.

A Stunning Lancaster PA Wedding

Katie has gorgeous taste and style. So many of their wedding details were so unique! Katie and Brian were married on Katie’s parent’s property and it was such a gorgeous day. Both Katie and Brian are very close to their families, so watching them all come together as one was truly a beautiful experience.

During the ceremony, his grandfather gave a speech and spoke about the importance of family, and it was absolutely heartwarming and made me tear up! I’m good friends with one of the sisters, so being able to capture this wedding was very special to me and such an honor to photograph!

Katie and Brian’s Modern Wedding Reception

Although Katie and Brian’s ceremony was on her parent’s property, their wedding reception was at The Lancaster Country Club! The location was gorgeous with its big windows and beautiful views of the golf course! We got some of my favorite shots of the couple during golden hour with the perfect sunset!

SJ Del Priore Photo & Film | PA Wedding & Couples Photographer

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We can’t wait to learn more about you and we hope to chat soon! Let us know what your favorite part of this beautiful wedding was in the comments!

-Sammy Jo

Check out more of Brian and Katie’s gorgeous wedding in PA along with their vendors below!

Wedding Vendors:

Photographer: SJ Del Priore Photo & Film

Dress: Mira Willinger

Florist: Robertson Flower’s

Ceremony: Parent’s Backyard

Reception: Lancaster Country Club

Wedding Planner: Planned Perfection PA

Band: Twilight Entertainment Band

Videographer: Shutter and Sound

Cake: House of Clarendon

Invitations: Cork and Chambers

Transportation: Expressions Limo

Hair and Makeup: Bristle and Prim Weddings

Rentals: Buckwalter Rentals

Rentals: Pretty Little Wedding Co

Wedding Design: Shumaker PDT 

Hey friend! Are you searching for the very best PA wedding venues? If so, you’re in luck because today I’m bringing you 4 of my top PA wedding venues that I absolutely adore and I’m excited to shoot at again! These Pennsylvania wedding venues are so gorgeous that I can’t wait to tell you more about them because I’m obsessed! 

Appleford Estate | A Historic PA Wedding Venue

Venue: Appleford Estate Location: Villanova, PA

The Appleford Estate is a gorgeous Pennsylvania wedding venue! I shot Mel and Collin’s wedding here which you can see below! I love that when you book your wedding at Appleford Estate, you can use the inside of the house, their tented terrace, and roam all the stunning gardens on their beautiful property! 

More about Appleford Estate:

“Surrounded by 24 picturesque acres, the sprawling fieldstone home is a handsome example of early Pennsylvania farmhouse architecture dating back more than 300 years.
The property, originally part of a land grant from William Penn, is carefully maintained as an arboretum and bird sanctuary. With its blossoming trees and boxwood gardens, stone walls, and clear streams, Appleford provides a serene sense of beauty in every season.”

More of Collin and Mel’s stunning wedding at Appleford Estate

Photos by SJ Del Priore Photo & Film

French Creek Golf Club | A Historic Country Club

Venue: French Creek Golf Club Location: Elverson, PA

The French Creek Golf Club is another PA wedding venue favorite! I was able to photograph Meg and Brett’s wedding here and it was stunning! The French Creek Golf Club is such a versatile wedding venue with a 3,000 sq foot elegant ballroom, yet a new-age historic vibe.

Some notable amenities here include an elegant ballroom with hardwood flooring, a restored historic barn for ceremonies, elegant cocktail hour location, custom-colored chiavari chairs, a bridal suite with a makeup counter and vanity lighting, a groom’s suite, a stone terrace room with a candle-lit fireplace, and a seasonally planted ceremony and photography site!

More about French Creek Golf Club:

“French Creek is a breathtaking location for all of your special events.  New world amenities meet historic decor in our versatile 3,000 square-foot ballroom, Terrace Room, and restored 1820 bank barn.” 

More of Meg and Brett’s gorgeous wedding at The French Creek Golf Club

Photos by SJ Del Priore Photo & Film

Hotel Du Village | Historic French Estate

Venue: Hotel Du Village Location: New Hope, PA

Hotel Du Village is a historic French country estate that’s located in Bucks County countryside and nestled back on 12 acres. This is such a serene venue because of how tucked away it is along with its beautiful greenery! I loved being able to capture Alyssa and Michael’s wedding here, and Hotel Du Village is a great choice when looking for a PA wedding venue!

More about Hotel Du Village, PA Wedding Venue:

“Hotel Du Village is a historic French Country estate nestled in the Bucks County countryside. Hotel Du Village’s natural elegance transforms your wedding into a lavish weekend getaway. This meticulously restored estate and boutique hotel is surrounded by lush greenery and gardens, a hidden treasure for any couple wanting an exclusive estate wedding.”

More of Alyssa and Michael’s wedding at Hotel Du Village

Photos by SJ Del Priore Photo & Film

HollyHedge Estate | Historical & Rustic Estate

HollyHedge Estate is a stunning rustic estate with its historic 18th-century estate! Olivia and Bobby’s wedding at HollyHedge Estate was gorgeous! I’m so excited just thinking about photographing another wedding at this location! Also, Olivia and Bobby’s style was such a vibe!

More about HollyHedge Estate:

“HollyHedge Estate, a premier destination for unique weddings in historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania. A family-run, family-owned business has committed itself to preserving the rustic elegance and natural beauty of our 18^th Century farm and estate.

More of Olivia and Bobby’s wedding at HollyHedge Estate

Photos by SJ Del Priore Photo & Film

SJ Del Priore Photo & Film | PA Wedding Photographer

I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my favorite PA wedding venues and that it’s helped you find your dream venue! And if you are searching for the perfect PA wedding venue, you’ll probably need a PA wedding photographer, too!

So if that’s the case, you can take a look at more of our work here and if you feel like we’d be a great fit, don’t hesitate to reach out to us! What was your favorite PA wedding venue out of the four? Let me know in the comments because I’d love to hear your thoughts! XOXO

-Sammy Jo

Where to begin! There is so much I love about this entire wedding day! From the style, decor, and location to the smallest planned out details- this wedding had it ALL! Hotel Du Village is a French Country Estate that is perfect for your New Hope Wedding! This wedding venue, located in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has an elegance and adds so much to your wedding day! There are many fun spots to shoot at since the estate has over 12 acres of countryside that has beautiful views. This gave Alyssa and Michael an endless variety of photo locations for us to capture their love story!

NEW HOPE WEDDING VENUE | PENNSYLVANIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

If your style is timeless and elegant, and you’re looking for a venue that embodies that, Hotel Du Village is the one for you! Not only does the estate have character and detail, but the grounds have so many gardens and lush greenery! Right in the heart of Bucks County- this historic location has so many beautiful features and has been restored from the 1600’s to it’s fullest life!

HOTEL DU VILLAGE ESTATE | LEHIGH VALLEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER

Alyssa and Michael were so easy to photograph. Their love comes through their images from the moment they had their first look. They’re both very stylish and fashionable. The day was very stylized as far as wedding details and decor. You can see they put so much thought into all of the details of their day! There was such a romantic feel to their entire day and you could feel the affection they have for each other. It was so sweet to witness their love and you can see that they are head over heels for each other. They are a laid back and relaxed couple, and had a small wedding party, which made the day easy going and care free.

MODERN WEDDING DAY ATTIRE AND DETAILS | PENNSYLVANIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

On the day of their wedding, it was calling for rain. The ceremony was going to move inside, but the rain stopped right before their first look and held off the entire night! We were so happy for them because the weather is the one thing we can’t control as their photographer! We were lucky to have such wonderful weather and to be able to have their ceremony outside as originally planned. Alyssa and Michael had such a vision for whites and greeneries in a modern, simplistic way, while still being very floral driven which was so pretty. Their attire was jaw-dropping! Alyssa’s wedding dress was so different and perfectly made for her and his style was bold while complimenting her dress! Michael’s tux was a deep red velvet that stood out and worked so well with her dress . Together, their vibe brought this classic feeling with a modern twist! The entire night was so much fun, surrounded by all their loved ones!

SJ DEL PRIORE | PENNSYLVANIA WEDDING PHOTO & FILM

If you’re searching for a wedding photographer near Lehigh Valley or around Philadelphia, I’m your gal! I would love to be a part of your wedding day! You can inquire on my website here, and I can’t wait to meet you! 

Vendors: 

Photography: SJ Del Priore
Film: First Day Films
Venue: Hotel Du Village
Planning: EAP Weddings
DJ: DJMC Entertainment
Florals: JR Floral Designs
Cake: Palermo Bakery
Suit: Indochino
Hair: StylesonB
Make-up: Makeup By Jay Saunz
Dress: NetaDover Bridal | Susan Deborah Bridal
Shoes: Jimmy Choo

See more of Alyssa and Michael’s Wedding Day below!

Appleford Estate is a stunning wedding venue located in Villanova, PA that is filled with gorgeous picturesque spots! Melanie and Collin planned each detail to perfection and the whole day was so sweet to be a part of. It actually started to rain during their ceremony, however they were champs and went with it and it just got super misty and turned out beautiful!

Appleford Estate Wedding Venue

If you’re searching for a jaw dropping venue in Villanova, Appleford Estate is a DREAM! Everywhere we turned, there was a new picture perfect spot for photos. The estate is over 24 acres and is full of beautiful gardens and trees that surround an elegant, stone farmhouse. According to their website, the farmhouse dates back to over 300 years ago!

Appleford Estate | Lehigh Valley Wedding Photographer

Melanie and Collin added some very sweet, intentional moments to their wedding day. They actually did a last kiss with their moms during their ceremony. It was before they had their own first kiss and their moms were so surprised by it and it added such a sentimental feeling to their ceremony time. After their ceremony, their reception area was beautiful and they had planned a choreographed first dance. It was SO good and their family and friends were such a fun crowd!

Of course, one of my all time favorite details they included was the champagne! They did a super fun spray during golden hour portraits and they did a champagne tower! It was an actual dream and we had such a blast with them! Their reception was full of laughs, so much dancing, and the best family and friends surrounding them. Also, did I mention Melanie’s wedding dress was absolutely jaw dropping!

SJ Del Priore | Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

If you’re searching for a wedding photographer near Lehigh Valley or around Philadelphia, I’m your gal! I would love to be a part of your wedding day! You can inquire on my website here, and I can’t wait to meet you!

Vendors:

Photography www.sjdelpriore.com
Film: http://ollieproductions.com/
Venue: https://www.applefordestate.com
Catering: https://www.sagecatering.com
Band: www.bachelorboysband.com
Photobooth: https://phillysnapbooth.com
Florals: https://www.facebook.com/MagnificentFloralEvents/
Cake: https://www.bredenbecks.com
Suit: https://www.suitsupply.com
Hair: https://bstyledco.com
Dress: https://www.labella-moda.com

See more of Melanie and Collin’s Wedding Day below!

Thornbury Farms created the perfect space for Dana + Conor’s Wedding Day. It was an absolute dream to photograph and capture their love story. They kept their wedding day intimate and intentional and it was so beautiful! Their wedding day was made of the sweetest touches, her absolutely stunning lace wedding dress, and the dreamiest simple boho decor. It was an honor to witness and photograph. Dana and Conor chose to do a first look (yay!) and exchanged personal vows together, all ending in shedding a few tears, including me. It was so heartfelt and intentional and I couldn’t hold it back witnessing such a beautiful moment between these two.

A Fall Wedding at Thornbury Farms

If you’re looking for a beautiful venue around West Chester, you have found it in Thornbury Farms! It is full of nature and greenery and perfect for couples who love the outdoors. For their ceremony, Dana and Conor sealed their marriage under a gorgeous tree. Their reception followed and it was just as beautiful. They had food trucks and drinks under a stunning pavilion that also doubled as the perfect dance floor!

Boho Intimate Outdoor Wedding in Pennsylvania

There was something so beautiful about their ceremony. For one, the tree and timing created the most gorgeous , perfect light for them to exchange their first kiss. Dana’s father passed away a few years ago and we all could feel his presence during their ceremony. I was being creative during their ceremony and using a copper pipe to create a flare, but instead we got this beam of light shining down on Dana. It gave us the chills and we all believe it was her dad shining down on her special moment.

SJ Del Priore | Lehigh Valley Wedding Photographer

Are you looking for a wedding photographer that will capture your unique and raw story? You’ve found her! I would love to be a part of your wedding day and help your vision come to life! Fill out my contact form here, and I can’t wait to hear from you!

Vendors

Venue: Thornbury Farm CSA
Cake: Stefanie Trachtman
Catering: @theplumpitfoodtruck 
Dress: Etsy
Decor: Kelsey at Creamery Hill
Bridesmaids: Baltic Born
Groom: Lululemon pants
Ties: Knottytie
Hair: @BellevieHairSalon
Makeup: Belleviehairsalon
Stationery: Minted
Music: Scaffer Sound