{"id":484923,"date":"2026-01-01T14:45:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/484923\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T14:45:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T14:45:22","slug":"the-10-real-weddings-philly-loved-most-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/484923\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Real Weddings Philly Loved Most This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A disco-meets-pop-art party, the union of a CNN anchor, and a stunning photo sesh at the Linc.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tDelivering the latest in style, inspiration, helpful tips and tricks, and everything else you need to know to plan the perfect Philly wedding.\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4136958\" class=\"wp-image-4136958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/RW-BobLen_03.jpg\" alt=\"weddings of the year\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1715\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4136958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Philadelphia-area weddings of the year \/ Photograph by Jessica Manns Photography<\/p>\n<p>As 2025 comes to a close, the Philadelphia Wedding\u00a0staff took a look back at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/tag\/real-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real weddings<\/a> that touched our hearts \u2014 and yours! \u2014 this year. Each one of these love stories has its own one-of-a-kind personality, from the couples to the themes, brought to life so beautifully by Philly\u2019s most talented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vendors<\/a>. We shared with you too many to list (though you can check them all out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/tag\/real-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>), so we\u2019ve rounded up 10 of your favorites. There\u2019s a neon disco bash, a stunning union of a CNN anchor, a dance party, a photo sesh at the Linc \u2014 and so much more. Here are some of the best Philadelphia-area weddings of the year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/01\/13\/art-museum-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gorgeous Art Museum Wedding and Ethiopian Reception of a CNN Anchor<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4115789\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4115789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/900-PWWS25-RW-CNN_02.jpg\" alt=\"art museum wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4115789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Rahel Solomon and Marcel Pratt \/ Photograph by Alison Conklin Photography<\/p>\n<p>Rahel Solomon and Marcel Pratt wanted to get married at a venue that \u201crepresents Philadelphia\u2019s magnificence and has sentimental meaning,\u201d says the bride. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/01\/13\/art-museum-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/07\/02\/highlands-mansion-gardens-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Couple Worked With Four Different Catering Companies for Their Wedding Menus<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4137748\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4137748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/900-SamanthaJames_02.jpg\" alt=\"highlands mansion wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4137748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Samantha Savino and James Mikalic \/ Photograph by Bobbi Phelps Photography<\/p>\n<p>A sailcloth tent, immersive experiences, and a team of VIP vendors made this party at the Highlands Mansion and Gardens simply magical. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/07\/02\/highlands-mansion-gardens-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/06\/20\/tyler-gardens-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Playful, Disco-Meets-Pop-Art Party Is the Wedding of the Summer<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4136954\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4136954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/900-RW-BobLen_03.jpg\" alt=\"Tyler Gardens wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4136954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Leonard Francis (left) and Robert Thomas \/ Photograph by Jessica Manns Photography<\/p>\n<p>The vision was \u201cneon disco in Wonderland\u2019s garden.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/06\/20\/tyler-gardens-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/11\/24\/solebury-mansion-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Chester County Mansion Wedding That Felt Straight out of The Great Gatsby<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4145819\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4145819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-bride-and-groom-portraits-900X600.jpg\" alt=\"soledad mansion wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4145819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Abbey Rouse and Moneib \u201cMo\u201d Nahas \/ Photograph by Madison Neumann<\/p>\n<p>The bride grew up near Soledad Mansion and always dreamed of a wedding there. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/11\/24\/solebury-mansion-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/04\/10\/colorful-location-215-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Colors at This Location 215 Wedding Are Electric<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4128812\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4128812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/main-1.jpg\" alt=\"location 215\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4128812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Nisha Dent and Kevin Crawley \/ Photograph by David Criswell<\/p>\n<p>Butterflies were used throughout the decor in honor of the groom\u2019s late father. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/04\/10\/colorful-location-215-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/02\/07\/eagles-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Groom\u2019s Mom Helped Arrange This Wedding Photo Sesh at the Linc<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4119734\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4119734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/main-eagles.jpg\" alt=\"eagles wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4119734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Sydnie Haigh and Christopher Firman \/ Photograph by Emily Wren Photography<\/p>\n<p>Walking from the locker room onto the field for more photos \u2014 with the pump-up music and lights \u2014 was the most exciting part. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/02\/07\/eagles-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/05\/29\/suraya-wedding-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Wedding at Suraya Ended With an Epic Dance Party<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4135847\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4135847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/main-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Suraya wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4135847\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Elise Yampolsky and Joe Vela \/ Photograph by Kindred<\/p>\n<p>The couple exchanged vows in private before joining their guests for the ceremony, reception, and after-party. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/05\/29\/suraya-wedding-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/08\/22\/cape-may-convention-hall-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Romantic Cape May Wedding of a New York Mets Pitcher<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4140776\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4140776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/900-EmmaMax_03.jpg\" alt=\"Cape May wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4140776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Emma Henzes and Max Kranick \/ Photograph by Grace &amp; Ardor Co.<\/p>\n<p>Max Kranick and his high school sweetheart Emma Henzes tapped Philly pro Shannon Wellington to plan and design their Big Day. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/08\/22\/cape-may-convention-hall-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/07\/30\/franklin-institute-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This Wedding Featured a 48-Page Philly Guidebook for Out-of-Town Guests<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4139779\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4139779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/900-MayaMax_03.jpg\" alt=\"Franklin Institute wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4139779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Maya Patton and Max Orr \/ Photograph by Anna Claire Photos<\/p>\n<p>On the wedding weekend schedule: a private tour of the Linc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/07\/30\/franklin-institute-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/06\/17\/horticulture-center-wedding-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A \u201cBig Fat Queer Cuban Jewish Wedding\u201d at the Horticulture Center<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4136790\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4136790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dog.jpg\" alt=\"with dog\" width=\"900\" height=\"1100\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-4136790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The union of Ariel Warmflash (left) and Danielle Berkowitz with their dog, Winnie \/ Photograph by Peach Plum Pear Photo<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we were making the choice to stand in front of our community and commit to one another, we wanted to do it in our own words.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillymag.com\/philadelphia-wedding\/2025\/06\/17\/horticulture-center-wedding-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Get more great content from Philadelphia Wedding:<br \/><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/philadelphiawedding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FACEBOOK<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a 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