There are few weddings I walk away from and say WOW! Did that just happen? I knew after spending a few hours in Baltimore, Maryland with Kristina and Joe during the engagement session they had some amazing stuff planned. Little did I know it was going to be one I won’t forget any time soon. Kristina and Joe started out their day at separate hotels just a few blocks away from the gorgeous St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Philadelphia. Kristina and Joe like many other young professionals in Philadelphia attend this church and were a gracious host to a memorable wedding ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony the couple was greeted (as Father Frank had the pleasure of introducing for the first time) by their friends and family on the steps of the church in a shower of bubbles. The newlyweds then climbed up into a beautiful white horse drawn carriage and set off in the streets of Philadelphia for a few locations they wanted to take photographs at. Our first stop was at the Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Circle.Logan Circle is one of Penn’s original five squares and features a gorgeous aerial water attraction and blooming flower beds. Swann Fountain was a special stop for Kristina and Joe because it was one of the spots they shared a first date. As we were walking up to the fountain, I was thinking, OK, I’ll pose the bridal party here and maybe there and get the fountain in the background. Nope…. Kristina and Joe had a completely different plan as I turned back around I saw the entire, yes entire bridal party, kicking off their shoes and leap into the fountain splashing water on each other and having an absolute blast. After the water park detour we shot down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Art Museum where the entire bridal made their way to the top of the notable “Rocky Steps” and snagged a few more photos with the city bustling in the background. After drying themselves off and ready to party, we arrived at Richmond Hall in Port Richmond which was just a short drive away. The reception was one of those locations that is big enough to stretch your arms but not quite big enough that you don’t get an opportunity to visit with all of your guests. Kristina’s sister as well as her aunt and uncle all sang love songs to the newlyweds in between the DJ getting the dance floor poppin’. As if it couldn’t get any better, we learned that Kristina’s father Albert Alfaro, an internationally recognized artist and sculptor had actually made the wedding cake topper to resemble bride and groom. I know I speak for Ashley, Sarah and myself that this one will be one of those wedding we won’t forget anytime soon. Congrats!

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