Outside the Sheraton Society Hill Tim waited at the top of a picturesque staircase for his lovely bride to be. Deanna excitedly moved into her position, and before we even gave her the go ahead started walking towards her groom. After a brief pause at our behest, these two loves made a beeline for each other and shared a long embrace followed by tender kisses. These moments never become rote to us, each one is so unique, as unique as the two individuals and their love.
After the first look, we piled onto the trolley and made our way to the historic First National Bank. Tim and Deanna shared some dreamy moments on the stairs and near some of the gorgeous columns. They laughed, kissed and whispered sweet nothings to each other and we got to see how sweet they are together. When we’d wrapped up at the bank, we went to Race Street Pier for bridal party mayhem.
The guys got to flaunt their belts and do their best impression of a pro wrestler swaggering his way into the ring while the girls posed dreamily at the end of the pier. Under the shadow of the Ben Franklin Bridge, we had the non too easy task of positioning twenty-three people so that we could see each of their lovely faces. After some finagling, we succeeded and headed back to the hotel.
We hopped off with Deanna and Tim just around the corner at the Merchant Exchange Building – a place we just discovered this year and have failed in love with – and took a few more portraits. The grand scale of the building and the life and vivacity of Deanna and Tim was a perfect match.
Tim and Deanna opted to meet in the middle for their first look.
Tim and Deanna had their first look just outside the Sheraton Society Hill and the smile on Deanna’s face says it all.
Deanna was a stunning bride and her bouquet was a plethora of textures.
The stairs of the First National Bank gave us many beautiful angles, including across the street to capture the height of the beautiful pillars.
The First National Bank is a great place for couples portraits.
The historical First National Bank requires a permit for taking photographs on the grounds, but it is oh so worth it.
Tim and Deanna love each other so well, it comes across even when they are just sitting together.
Deanna and her ladies walking down the Race Street Pier.
The view of the river from Race Street Pier was a lovely background for these beautiful ladies.
Some real tough guys here, check out those belts!
The Ben Franklin Bridge loomed overhead, but this bridal party was not to be overshadowed.
The Merchant Exchange Building is something we just discovered this year, but it is quickly becoming a favorite location for couples portraits.
Tomorrow we will have their ceremony and reception, and you should brace yourselves for some awesome wrestler-style introductions.
