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Gina and Mike's South Philly Serenade

Matt Godfrey September 27, 2018

*Posted by Matt*

I have to admit, after over a decade of working in the wedding industry, I can say that I’ve never even heard of a South Philly Serenade. Thanks to Gina and Mike, now I have!

And boy was it fun.

The basic gist is that you throw a block party (sans dumpster pools), invite family and friends and party the night away. The twist being that at some point the groom has to get up — in front of EVERYBODY — and sing his heart out to his bride-to-be. And it’s not just one song. At least this one wasn’t.

Mike (the groom) cycled through a bunch of songs while his fiance Gina initially cringed in embarrassment before getting more into it and danced along with him. She even got in on the singing!

They get hitched today so stay tuned for more pictures!

Click here for more about South Philly Serenades!

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In engagement Tags South Philly Serenade, Philadelphia wedding photographer, philadelphia wedding photography, south philly wedding
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Erika & Holly's Fairmount Park Wedding

Matt Godfrey September 4, 2018

*Posted by Matt*

It's no secret that weddings can be tricky...a lot of times things become more about the families than they do about the couple. Luckily in Erika and Holly's case, those things are pretty much one and the same. Their families are about as close-knit as they come. The two brides invited us along for their Valley Green Inn wedding a few months ago and it became clear pretty quickly that their families would be a big part of the day. For example, Erika's parents wanted to make a wooden sign for the wedding. Sounds simple enough. Well, her parents live a few hours away...and they wanted to include the couple in the making of it. So they drove it back and forth a handful of times to get the ladies' opinion on the progress and just show them how it was coming. 

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In Wedding Tags two brides, Valley Green Inn Wedding, Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Wedding, sparkler exit, sparkler wedding portrait, first look, Fairmount Park Wedding
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Michele and Phil's Fleisher Art Memorial Wedding

Matt Godfrey June 20, 2018

*Posted by Matt*

I've said it countless times on here before but I'll say it again because it is so appropriate...we love this city. We love the art, we love the people, we love everything about it. When it comes to weddings, we especially love it when we get to explore new nooks and crannies that we've never seen before. Like a few weeks ago when Michele and Phil brought us to our first wedding at Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philly. 

Michele and Phil live not too far from the venue so that's how they found it. We had certainly heard about it before but had never been there. With South Philly itself being important to them, we worked together to keep everything pretty much walkable the whole day! It turned out to be the perfect setup. 

Phil got ready at their house while his soon-to-be bride ended up getting ready at the Loews Hotel in Center City. A quick Uber to their first look in South Philly was the only driving we had to do all day! They chose to do a first look at Bardascino Park so we could take care of the majority of portraits before the ceremony. We wandered through South Philly, utilizing the best the Italian Market has to offer as far as portrait backdrops go. We stopped at Esposito's Meats (Michele's namesake, but no relation!) for a quick portrait and we were even able to do a few wedding portraits with some Isaiah Zagar-style murals in the background! But we basically just wandered and stopped when inspiration hit! 

When we got close to the venue we broke apart to give them some time to relax and say hello to their family. The rest of the day went pretty smooth with an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour (two hours, actually!). Then we were inside for the reception in The Sanctuary at Fleisher Art Memorial. The room itself was amazing (just look at the pictures below!). We also got to set up a pretty fun photo booth using some of the art as a background! 

Michele and Phil, thanks for bringing us along for the ride and showing us a new space! 

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In Wedding Tags fleisher art memorial, south philly, south philly wedding, fleisher art memorial wedding, phillyinlove, Isaiah Zagar, south philly wedding portraits, italian market
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Kelly and Larry's Sea Isle City Beach Wedding

Matt Godfrey April 26, 2018

Larry and I go way back so when he and Kelly asked me about photographing their wedding, I was pumped! The fact that it was a beach wedding didn't hurt either ;)

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In Wedding Tags sea isle city, beach wedding, beach portraits, beach, sea isle yacht club
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Destination Wedding Photography | Jana & Ben's Upstate New York Wedding

Matt Godfrey April 17, 2018

• Posted by Matt •

It's always fun to see how a couple can make a wedding day their own and Jana and Ben were no exception with their destination wedding in Cape Vincent, NY. I have known Jana vaguely for quite some time — we both were on the Temple University crew team— and became closer friends when we started working out at the same CrossFit gym, so it was really fun to be a part of such a big weekend in her life. 

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In Wedding Tags bed and breakfast wedding, Destination wedding photography, Destination Weddings, New York Wedding
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  • September 2018
    • Sep 27, 2018 Gina and Mike's South Philly Serenade
    • Sep 4, 2018 Erika & Holly's Fairmount Park Wedding
  • June 2018
    • Jun 20, 2018 Michele and Phil's Fleisher Art Memorial Wedding
  • April 2018
    • Apr 26, 2018 Kelly and Larry's Sea Isle City Beach Wedding
    • Apr 17, 2018 Destination Wedding Photography | Jana & Ben's Upstate New York Wedding
    • Apr 10, 2018 Kelly and Ryan's Rhode Island Engagement
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    • Mar 20, 2018 Alex & Bryne's Rose Valley Wedding
    • Mar 13, 2018 Erin & Tim's Valley Forge Wedding
    • Mar 6, 2018 Ashley & Brendan's Rittenhouse Square Engagement
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    • Feb 27, 2018 Laurey & Matt's Penn Oaks Golf Club Wedding
    • Feb 22, 2018 The Benefits of Engagement Portraits
    • Feb 13, 2018 Betsy & Sarah's Racquet Club of Philadelphia Wedding
  • December 2017
    • Dec 5, 2017 Christine & Sean's Cira Center Wedding
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    • Oct 6, 2017 Bridget & Brian's Townsend Room Wedding
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    • Sep 26, 2017 Patricia & Andrew's Fairmount Water Works Wedding
    • Sep 5, 2017 Eric & Stephanie's Sunflower Engagement Portraits | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer
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    • Aug 4, 2017 Tom and Kim's Appleford Estate Wedding
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    • Jul 25, 2017 Philadelphia Wedding Photographer | Columbia Station Wedding
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    • Jun 30, 2017 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Jenn & Tom's Wedding at Vie
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    • Mar 24, 2017 Philadelphia Engagement Portraits | Leslie and Scott's Temple University Portraits
    • Mar 19, 2017 New Jersey Engagement Photography | Linda & John's Beach Engagement Portraits
    • Mar 9, 2017 Destination Wedding Photographer | Sallyann & Ronve's Florida Wedding
    • Mar 2, 2017 Philadelphia Engagement Photography | Alli & Jason's Fairmount Engagement Portraits
  • February 2017
    • Feb 27, 2017 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Kaitlin & Christophe's Ballroom At The Ben Wedding
  • January 2017
    • Jan 27, 2017 Fairmount Park Engagement Portraits | Colette & Eric's Evansburg Park Portraits
    • Jan 18, 2017 Olde City Engagement Portraits | Kaitlin & Christophe
  • October 2016
    • Oct 7, 2016 Philadelphia Wedding Photography: Kevin & Loren’s Cranbury, NJ Barn Wedding
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    • Sep 13, 2016 Delaware Wedding Photography | Caitlin & Mark's Greenville Country Club Wedding
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    • Aug 31, 2016 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Sara & Dustin's Old Mill Wedding
    • Aug 25, 2016 Lehigh Valley Wedding | Liz and Gavin's Allentown Wedding
    • Aug 15, 2016 Philadelphia Engagement Photography | Jess & Bills Beach Engagement Portraits
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  • July 2016
    • Jul 14, 2016 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Taryn & Chris's Manufacturer's Golf Club Wedding
    • Jul 11, 2016 Maryland Wedding Photography | Jess & Mike's Winery Wedding
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    • Jun 24, 2016 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Jenny & Matteo's Delaware Wedding
  • September 2015
    • Sep 29, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Breanne & Eric's Aldie Mansion Wedding
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    • Jun 23, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Pam & Nick's Lehigh Valley Wedding
    • Jun 18, 2015 Philadelphia Engagement Photography | Elizabeth & Brian's Art Museum Engagement
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    • May 28, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Jon & Elena's Lehigh Valley Wedding
    • May 21, 2015 New York City Wedding Photography | Pam & Nick's Engagement
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    • Apr 27, 2015 Philadelphia Engagement Portraits |Cassie & Emily's Art Museum Engagement Portraits
    • Apr 23, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Emily & Cassie's California Wedding
    • Apr 16, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Desiree & Ryan's Tendenza Wedding
    • Apr 10, 2015 Philadelphia Engagement Portraits| Josh & Lauren's South Philly Engagement Photos
    • Apr 8, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Josh and Lauren's Fairmount Park Wedding
    • Apr 1, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Lynn & John's Crystal Tea Room Wedding
  • March 2015
    • Mar 26, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Kerri & Mark's Grounds For Sculpture Engagement Portraits
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    • Feb 23, 2015 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Leslie & Scott's Seaport Museum Wedding
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    • Jul 24, 2014 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Noel & Matt's Olde City Engagement Portraits
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    • Jun 30, 2014 Lehigh Valley Wedding Photography | Kerri & Stephen's Fall Themed Wedding
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    • Jan 28, 2014 Lehigh Valley Wedding Photography: Melissa and Mike's Disney Themed Wedding
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    • Oct 16, 2013 Philadelphia Wedding Photography: Mary Lou & Chris's Valley Green Inn Wedding
    • Oct 4, 2013 She said "Yes!" | Shane & Lindsay's New Hope Proposal Session
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    • Aug 15, 2013 Boston Engagement Photography | Sasha & Stephen's Quincy Market Engagement Session
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    • Jul 11, 2013 Philadelphia Wedding Photography | Justin & Emily's Glen Foerd Wedding
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    • Oct 31, 2012 Philadelphia Wedding Photography: Lynda & Matt's Winter Engagement Portraits
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    • Sep 27, 2012 Big news and Thank you from Fairmount Photo
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    • Aug 4, 2012 JoyAnn & Brian share the love for each other —and Philly sports!
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    • Jan 27, 2012 Winter Wonderland | Andrea & Nathan's Snowy Engagement Portraits
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    • Mar 29, 2011 Traditions | Meghan & Eric's Bear Creek Mountain Resort Wedding
    • Mar 21, 2011 Fairmount Bride | Natalie & Ben's wedding at the Old Mill in Rose Valley
    • Mar 14, 2011 Lindsey & Brad's Valley Green Inn wedding Part II
    • Mar 9, 2011 Perfect Harmony | Lindsey & Brad's Valley Green Inn wedding Part I
    • Mar 2, 2011 Casual Elegance: Mike & Stacy's Barn wedding in Bethlehem
  • February 2011
    • Feb 26, 2011 Jessica & Hans Part II: Wedding Reception at Bear Creek's Lodge
  • January 2011
    • Jan 6, 2011 Jessica & Hans Part 1 | Best photos from their Bear Creek Mountain Resort wedding
  • December 2010
    • Dec 20, 2010 A match made by Santa(s) | Shannon & Brian's sneak peek
  • November 2010
    • Nov 11, 2010 Smiling practice at the Art Museum in Philadelphia
    • Nov 9, 2010 Engagement portraits at Elkins Estate near Philadelphia
  • October 2010
    • Oct 21, 2010 Sneak Peek | Jessica & Hans
    • Oct 17, 2010 Look —it's a bride!
    • Oct 7, 2010 Best of South Philadelphia Engagement Portraits
  • September 2010
    • Sep 28, 2010 Best of Mike & Stacy's Bethlehem Engagement Portraits
    • Sep 27, 2010 Sneak Peek: Brad & Lindsey
    • Sep 23, 2010 Sneak Peek: Stacy & Mike
  • August 2010
    • Aug 30, 2010 CASTING CALL: Let's trash your dress!
    • Aug 27, 2010 Best of Liz & Brian's engagement photos at Valley Forge Park
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    • Jul 27, 2010 Married: Yelena & Mark
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    • Jun 3, 2010 Jessica & Hans Bethlehem Enagagement Session
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    • May 30, 2010 Sneak Peek: Cristina & Luis
    • May 27, 2010 Dear Brides, I feel your stress!
    • May 25, 2010 Sneak peek: Jessica & Hans
  • March 2010
    • Mar 21, 2010 Joanna & Joshua — Originally Posted October 4, 2009
    • Mar 21, 2010 Philadelphia Engagement Photography — Sudha & Andrew — Originally posted September 18, 2009
    • Mar 21, 2010 Beth & Patrick — Originally posted September 7, 2009
    • Mar 21, 2010 Philadelphia Engagement Photography — Beth & Patrick — Originally posted August 27, 2009
    • Mar 21, 2010 The best way to do portraits... — Originally posted August 19, 2009
    • Mar 21, 2010 John & Rachael — Originally posted June 9, 2009
    • Mar 21, 2010 Joanna & Josh — Originally posted June 4, 2009
    • Mar 21, 2010 John & Rachael — Originally posted April 20, 2009
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    • Nov 30, 2009 Blessed: Anna and Eric—Originally posted on July 10, 2009
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