Kate & Michael - Omni Hotel Philadelphia

Kate & Michael – Omni Hotel Philadelphia

Another beautiful wedding. We started at the Omni Hotel in Philadelphia. Both Kate and Michael got ready there. Actually, everything happened at the hotel: getting ready, ceremony and reception. So much easier not having to drive from place to place. I started with Michael, and although he looked cool, you could tell he was nervous as the time to see each other was approaching.

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As you can see, Michael wasn’t the only sharp looking guy in there…

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We then moved to the penthouse where Katie was getting ready.

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You don’t have to dance all night long in your high heels shoes, you know…

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…. and when Katie saw herself in the mirror for the first time as a bride, emotions started to run high…

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Katie’s dad had a major heart attack last November and being here for her wedding was more than just another event….his reaction when seeing his baby girl for the first time … No matter how old you are, a girl will always be daddy’s little girl…

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And if you follow my posts, you know that I love when couples decide to see each other before the ceremony. You can see for yourself why…

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Kate and Michael wrote their own vows and the ceremony was full of emotions. This image tells the hole story…

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After the ceremony we went out and took some fun and beautiful pictures.

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And then the party started. Matt from Synergetic Sounds did a great job of keeping everybody on the floor. Even mom which was in crutches, was on the floor…

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I love the expression on Kate’s face when the traditional hora started…

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Followed by the parents …. high five’ing people … so much fun…

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I will end this with some beautiful portraits of Katie and Michael. I hope you enjoy the “old” style feel of the pictures.

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Thank you Katie and Michael for allowing me to be part of your beautiful day.