When Lauren & Brendan reached out about their intimate Bolingbroke Mansion wedding celebration, we knew that they were a perfect fit for our team. Not only were they getting married at one of our favorite churchs in the burbs (St Matthew’s in Conshohocken) and then celebrating at our beloved Bolingbroke, (where Ashley had her own baby shower), but they were just the sweetest people to talk with on the phone.
A different type of Mass at St Matthew’s Parish in Conshohocken
Going into their ceremony, we expected our usual mass, with a thoughtful message from St Matt’s Father Heron, along with his usual message around being on time for the wedding day, but what we didn’t expect was a message that really hit home. In the middle of the homily, Father Heron dropped this statement: “When you are convinced that you are loved, you live life differently.”
We could write a lot about the absolutely heart-melting flower babies that were wheeled down the aisle and the joyful reception that they held at Bolingbroke Mansion after the mass was held (& don’t worry, we will), but this one message has stuck with us through the months since Lauren & Brendan have said their vows and moved down to Florida for a career change.
Every day, we meet with couples who are excited, deeply in love, and in the prime of romance as they prepare for their weddings. It is a time when people feel truly loved, in a new and fresh way. But since we’ve been at this for more than a decade, we’ve also had the honor of photographing our clients as their families have grown with many new babies, seen losses and challenges, and found solace in the deeper, richer love that ages through the years.
“When you are convinced that you are loved, you live life differently” isn’t a message that is exclusive to any particular denomination or faith, but one that is universally honest. And hearing it again on Lauren & Brendan’s wedding day helped to remind us why we are REALLY doing this. We’re capturing the moments of genuine, vibrant love so that every day our couples can wake up and remember that they are loved. And walk throughout their days, minute by minute, living differently than if they didn’t have that knowledge of loyalty, trust, and tenderness in their daily lives.





An Intimate Family Reception at Bolingbroke Mansion
And yes, after a deeply meaningful mass, there is only one thing left to do – celebrate passionately at a beautiful reception! For a beautiful Saturday afternoon reception in May, is there anyplace better suited than Bolingbroke Mansion? We think not!
We love the historic house with it’s beautifully manicured grounds and gardens almost as much as we love the amazing team at Catering By Design that runs Bolingbroke Mansion. With it’s string light laden patio, historic stonework, and rooms filled with fireplaces, Bolingbroke Mansion lends a timeless charm to every celebration. So we really were able to capture classic portraits for Lauren & Brendan, she in her crisp white a-line gown and he in his perfectly pressed uniform. Alongside their wedding party filled with siblings & extended family, these two were ready to celebrate the day in style





