Kathryn & Otello… Where do I even begin!? These two just radiate such a FUN, lovable energy. From the moment that I walked into the girls’ adorable Airbnb Allentown cottage & saw them relaxing in hammocks, with mimosas in hand, I knew it was going to be a beautiful day. I loved all of the details K&O chose, from the yellow shoes to her brilliant blue ring, and the gorgeous Lipinoga Florist orchids. Kathryn has to win an award for one of my most low-key brides ever; I asked her if she needed anything as they were getting ready, and she handed me the bottom of her mother’s old wedding dress & asked if I wouldn’t mind just cutting a bit of lace off it to wrap around her bouquet… (I think I had a panic attack as I took the first snip; thankfully it came out great!)
Once we arrived at the Delaware Park Rose Garden, even though the ceremony was running a bit behind, both Kathryn & Otello said they just needed to see each other before anything else. We chose a beautiful willow tree next to the lake, tucked away from all of the guests. They saw & held each other there, and took in a sweet moment together, before walking up to get married. After the wedding was over, they both said that was their favorite part of the day.
They had a gorgeous ceremony in the garden, followed by family portraits and bridal party photos (see the guest stars, including a dog that jumped into the fountain while we were shooting there and another wedding group that popped by). This whole bridal party was a BLAST; they were running, jumping, dancing, and singing throughout the entire photo shoot! You’ll see below 🙂
Afterwards, we headed to Karpeles Manuscript Museum for their reception. They had a confetti entrance, tear-filled speeches, emotional dances with their parents, delicious food, bright decor (including backdrops and table runners that Kathryn hand-painted!) and definitely some of the WILDEST dancing we’ve seen. K&O definitely designed their entire day to be a party, and it was chock *full* of hilarious, heart-filled, happy moments. Thank you for that. We LOVED being there to capture it all and already want to do it all over again!
Vendors Who Rocked This Wedding :
Second Photographer : Stephen Gabris
Ceremony Venue : Delaware Park Rose Garden
Reception Venue : Karpeles Manuscript Museum
Wedding Planner : Tori Toma
Hair/Makeup : Del Monte Hair System
DJ : Mike Setlock
Florist : Lipinoga Florist
Bakery : Desserts made by Groom’s mother, Wendy Tiano
