Melissa & Nick

“Family photos fill the walls, toys clutter the floors, and love is everywhere.”

This beautiful couple said I do under the skyline of historic Philadelphia and as they said I do two families became one.

Nick & Melissa fit so well together. You can feel the safety and laughter they have created together.

Melissa stood out as the stunning bride she was while the rest of the bridal party was dressed in black gowns and suits. Her beaded dress hung perfectly and moved with each step. Nick and the boys got ready at the groom’s home and enjoyed the man cave complete with every vintage arcade game you could think of.

The Arts Ballroom set the perfect elegant backdrop for Melissa & Nick to start their future as husband and wife together. Crystal chandlers, marble fireplaces, and attention to the details.

Guests were greeted with a champagne wall as they took their seats for the ceremony. After a ceremony full of love and laughter everyone joined the couple for an amazing cocktail hour. Different foods from all around the country were savored by each and everyone in the room. After a delicious meal and wonderful speeches, reception swept everyone off their feet literally as every couple in the room was asked to join in with Melissa & Nick. Once this party started, there was no stopping it! From the tradition dances, to the traditional Jewish Hora, to cake cutting the party was high energy and special.

Mel & Nick,

When I see you both interact with on another and Lil the word that comes to mind is, Joy. Joy is more than being happy. It is being able to smile during the hard times, laugh during the challenges, and having the ability to hope. You both have found one another to build that Joy together and to also be that Joy for the other. Don’t let your adventure stop now that the wedding is over. Just like your reception…keep partying until you run out of time. Keep laughing. Keep dancing. Keep living the moments. Keep getting to know the other. Keep the Joy during all moments.

It was an honor to capture such a special day for you. I wish you all the best in all that you do as a unit and family. Thank you for the reminder of Joy.

Don’t let the adventure end.

Steph