It was such a joy to be a part of Katerina & Alexander's intimate wedding celebration last spring in Philadelphia. Beginning with preparations at the Monaco Hotel, we ventured on a 2 hour whirlwind tour of their city's countless highlights with portraits at the historic Independence Hall, adorable cherry-blossom-lined Waverly Street, the iconic LOVE statue, and entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (most famously known as "The Rocky Steps"). Next stop, a ceremony and reception with 50 of their closest family & friends at a true architectural wonder with incredible significance to the couple: The Kimmel Center. With Katerina a Julliard graduate, not only is music an especially big part of their life, the Kimmel Center was in fact the very place they first met one fateful evening when both attended a Philadelphia Orchestra performance. A very big congratulations to the couple as they soon celebrate what will be their 1 year anniversary!
Photography: Melissa Kruse Photography | Getting Ready: Monaco Philadelphia - Kimpton Hotel | Ceremony & Reception: The Kimmel Center | Makeup: Victoria Roggio | Hair: Katya Rodionova | Florals: Fortune Flowers | Gown: Philly Bride | Rings & Jewelry: Elina Bromberg | Bride's Shoes: Ivanka Trump | Bride's Clutch: Milly | Bridesmaid's Shoes: Kate Spade | Music: Angelo Di Loreto (piano), Andrea Wood (vocals), Jeff Koch (bass guitar), Philippe Lemm (drums), Time Basom (guitar) | Chris Oatts (saxophone) | First Dance: Inverno by Bossa Nostra | Photography Assistant: Sasha Smolina