Kelly & Stephen did an excellent job planning for their Appleford Estate wedding. Kelly put on her bridal dress from the Bridal Garden and was ready to rock! The bridal party was great. The ceremony was held at St. Patrick’s Church in Woodbury, NJ. Maxine & Mike, another awesome couple, had their ceremony there three weeks after Kelly and Stephen. We seem to be at that church quite often this year.
The reception took place at the Appleford Estate in Villanova, PA. It was beautiful there, but the bridal party did have a gnat attack when we were shooting. Uncommon Events was the floral designer and put beautiful flower arrangements throughout the reception. The party was awesome! Someone even took a centerpiece vase and used it as a giant beer glass. They had a fantastic honeymoon in Thailand. I went on Facebook shortly after their wedding and saw a photograph of Stephen taking a giant tiger for a walk with a chain leash. No groom has ever done that before. Best wishes to Stephen and Kelly!
Appleford Estate sits on the Main Line in Villanova, PA, surrounded by manicured gardens and stone walls that have been there since the late 1800s. The estate grounds are open-air, with a grand tent structure for receptions that still feel connected to the landscape. It’s the kind of venue that looks different depending on the season, but always photographs with that quiet, old-money elegance the Main Line is known for. Couples who book here tend to want something that feels like a private party at someone’s estate, because that’s essentially what it is.
St. Patrick’s Church Wedding Ceremony
Appleford Estate Wedding Reception
Vendors
Dress: The Bridal Garden. Florals: Uncommon Events. Music: Silver Sound. Ceremony: St. Patrick’s Church, Woodbury, NJ. Reception: Appleford Estate, Villanova, PA.