Tag: Philip Gabriel Photography

Lebanese Traditions Wow The Crowd At Crystal & Daniel’s Wedding

Crystal and Daniel went from high school sweethearts to husband and wife! The bride and groom tied the knot before their friends and family in a lovely ceremony held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church of Doylestown, PA. The church was beautifully decorated with elegant violet and purple floral arrangements created by the design team of Eventricity. Aside from the floral arrangements that lined the sides of the church pews, Eventricity also created the showstopping archway the bride walked through on her way down the aisle.

Philip Gabriel Photography and Allure Films were there to not only capture the beautiful décor details, but also all the touching moments from the ceremony and reception. Allure Films had the privilege of covering some special wedding traditions belonging to Crystal’s Lebanese heritage from their reception held at Drexelbrook Catering & Special Event Center. A great moment for us to capture on film was when the bride and groom participated in a debkeh dance in celebration of the joyous day. The debkeh dance is a traditional Arabic folk dance that is passed down from generation to generation combining circle and line dancing all in one.

Crystal and Daniel, here’s to a lifetime of celebrating each other’s heritage and creating your own special family traditions together!

Romance Abounds At This Stunning Overbrook Country Club Wedding

Your wedding day isn’t just some ordinary day in the books. For Mary Lauren and Derek, it was a day that they’ll never forget!

Allure Films joined Philip Gabriel Photography at Overbrook Golf Club, where Mary Lauren and Derek were each getting ready in separate rooms. We captured several touching moments of the bride and groom reading one another’s letters before the ceremony, and receiving help from their family and friends to strap up shoes, button up dresses, and tie bow ties.

Mary Lauren and Derek said their “I Do’s” in a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony in front of their loved ones at Saint John Neumann Parish in Bryn Mawr. After the vows were exchanged and the newlyweds were announced, everyone made their way back to Overbrook Golf Club to kick off the party with an outdoor cocktail hour over the 18th Fairway.

Overbrook Golf Club provided an incredible natural landscape where the team from Philip Gabriel Photography was able to snap some jaw-dropping romantic shots of the bride and groom. Just as stunning was the décor in the ballroom, where Petah Bashano Event Design had pulled out all the stops with their floral centerpieces and romantic candlelit tables.

After a delicious meal, guests of all ages danced the night away to the upbeat tunes performed by the Don Eaton Band. There was never a moment when the dance floor wasn’t packed!

Mary Lauren and Derek, here’s to your wedding day and a lifetime of more extraordinary days ahead.

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A Magical Horticulture Center Wedding

From the moment Morgan took her first step down the aisle to meet her future husband, Justin, their wedding felt like something out of a storybook.

Philadelphia-based wedding planners Lauren James Events played a huge role in helping the bride and groom’s fairytale wedding dreams come to life. After a classic car ride from her childhood home to Fairmount Park, Morgan met Justin under a stunning wrought-iron archway wrapped in flowers and vines. The couple exchanged heartfelt vows to one another in front of their friends and family in the midst of the majestic and whimsical gardens of the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center.

After the ceremony, the princess bride and her prince were taken away on a horse-drawn carriage to join their loved ones for a magical evening of celebration. Their reception was held underneath a tent on the Horticulture Center property, filled with violet- and lavender-colored florals designed from the vision of Petah Bashano Event Design.

Not only were the decorations stunning, but one decoration in particular was looking especially delicious! The Donut Tree (yes, you read that right!) was definitely a hot spot for photos and satisfying your sweet tooth after the main course. Philip Gabriel Photography captured several great shots around The Donut Tree, as well as countless beautiful moments throughout the evening.

When the wedding party and guests weren’t chatting and reminiscing about stories of the bride and groom, they were dancing the night away to the sensational musical performance by The Vincent James Band.

Fireworks capped off the magical evening, and Morgan and Justin were caught stealing more than one kiss in the middle of the show! Congratulations to the happy couple, and best wishes for a life of happiness together!

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Victoria & Thomas’ Picture Perfect Wedding In Philadelphia

Nothing beats a wedding in Philadelphia. Take one look at these photos and you’ll see why!

Victoria and Thomas shared a picture perfect wedding day as they visited some of the most noteworthy spots throughout Center City. There were SO many special, and scenic moments to document, which is why we are thrilled our friends from Philip Gabriel Photography were also a part of this day!

The fun started early in the morning, as the bride and groom prepared for the ceremony. It was wonderful to watch Victoria’s dad see her in her gown for the first time!

The whole morning was filled with smiles, from Victoria’s reaction to her bouquet, to Thomas enjoying a quiet moment reading a note from his future wife and receiving a beautiful new watch. These are truly once in a lifetime moments that we know Victoria and Thomas will not soon forget, especially since the Allure Films team was there to document the whole thing.

Victoria and Thomas said their “I do’s” at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Rittenhouse Square. The Rolls Royce that brought Victoria to the cathedral was gorgeous, but not nearly as stunning as the blushing bride!

After the ceremony, the couple made their way to the Hyatt At The Bellevue, stopping along the way to vist some of the city’s most historic spots and romantic gardens.

Everyone’s jaws dropped when we first set foot in the Hyatt. With stunning décor by Lamsback Floral Decorators, the backdrop for the rest of Victoria and Thomas’ evening was truly a sight for all to see.

The evening was spent enjoying fine food, a fantastic couple, and incredible music by one of our favorite bands, as our friends from Jellyroll did a phenomenal job keeping all of the guests on their feet. What’s not to love?

Enjoy this short preview from Victoria and Thomas’ picture perfect day:

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Philip Gabriel Photography | BVTLive! – Jellyroll | Lamsback Floral Decorators | Hyatt at the Bellevue

Commemorating 10 Years of Love With Vow Renewal Videography

​For more than 20 years, I have had the distinct honor of documenting countless wonderful weddings with some of the most amazing brides and grooms.

During this time, the Allure Films team and I have also had the opportunity to work with so many talented industry professionals throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.

Recently, my good friends Dawn and Gabe Fredericks celebrated their 10-year anniversary in grand fashion. They shared a beautiful vow renewal, and had an awesome celebration at The Union League of Philadelphia. Dawn looked as stunning as she did on her wedding day, and we’re pretty sure we saw Gabe shed a tear or two when he saw her walking down the aisle!

The day was full of laughter, tears of joy, and fond memories of the past 10 years spent together, as well as well-wishes for the years to come. This time around, Dawn and Gabe were blessed to have their children involved in the celebration!
 Gabe and I have been working side by side documenting weddings for years, and it was so wonderful to see him on the other side of the camera. Here’s to 100 more years filled with love, health, and happiness! Congrats Dawn & Gabe!

Enjoy this preview from Dawn & Gabe’s emotional vow renewal:

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Philip Gabriel Photography | BVTLive! – Sid Miller Dance Band | Petah Bashano Event Design | The Union League of Philadelphia | All About Events | Synergetic Sound & Lighting | Paper Rock Scissors

Wedding Snapshots To Last A Lifetime

Shortly, you shall say a few words that will take you across a threshold of life. And things between you will never quite be the same. For after today, you shall say to the world, “this is my husband”, and “this is my wife”.

Such beautiful words spoken to our lovely bride and groom, Amy and Brice!

The Allure Films team was lucky enough to be a part of this special day in Newtown Square, PA. The weather was perfect, and the scenery at Aronimink Golf Club made a gorgeous backdrop. From the stunning décor, to all the finishing touches, Amy and Brice shared quite an amazing day.

We were able to document many touching moments both before and after the ceremony. It was in these moments that we truly got a glimpse of the love shared between Amy and Brice.

One of our favorite moments of the day was when Amy presented her dad with a heartfelt gift. It is something he will cherish for years to come.  It was clear throughout the day how proud and excited both families were about Amy and Brice tying the knot.

After the ceremony, Amy and Brice shared a fun-filled evening of dancing and dining. Jellyroll kept the dance floor packed as guests danced the night away. Our good friends at Philip Gabriel Photography were also capturing these beautiful moments in photos. We can’t wait to see them!

Congrats Amy and Brice! All the best from the Allure Team.

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Philip Gabriel Photography | BVT Live – Jellyroll | Aronimink Golf Club

Emily & Bryan’s Wedding Day Preview

Allure Films | Four Seasons | Old St. Mary’s | Philip Gabriel Photography | EBE- Rio | Tish Long Flowers | Arrangements Unlimited Event Stylist

Lindsay & Jonathan’s Wedding Day

Philip Gabriel Photography | EBE Imagine | Ritz Carlton

Samantha & David’s Westin Philadelphia Wedding

Join Samantha and David at The Westin Philadelphia as they share an unforgettable wedding day. This lovely bride and groom exchanged vows among family and friends (and beautiful floral décor), and followed with a reception in the Grand Ballroom. It was a pleasure to team up with our buddies from Philip Gabriel Photography to capture Samantha and David’s special moments. Everyone enjoyed delicious meals and desserts, and danced the evening away to tunes by EBE – Milan. This was our favorite quote of the night: “May your love be like the wind: strong enough to move the clouds, soft enough to never hurt, but always never-ending.” Congratulations to Samantha and David, and thanks for inviting Allure Films to be a part of the magic.

Allure Films | The Westin | Philip Gabriel Photography | EBE – Milan

Jennifer & Jared’s Wedding Day

Allure Films | Four Seasons Hotel | Philip Gabriel Photography | Lamsback Floral Decorators | Eddie Bruce Music | Gina Sole Wedding Planner