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Maggie and Frank met on a popular dating app, then had their first date after messaging each other following the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade. Because of where these first exciting messages between them took place, it was so apropos that Frank propose to Maggie right on Broad Street in Philadelphia! After Maggie said 'yes!', Frank surprised her with a party with 80 of their friends and family all there to celebrate with them.
We were thrilled to be back and filming at the beautiful, rustic chic, Willow Creek Winery & Farm for Maggie and Frank's wedding. The couple chose this venue for both their wedding day ceremony and reception. Behind the rows of grapevines sits this grand venue, with its rustic wood ceiling posts and beams, large stone fireplace and cozy interior spaces. It's absolutely fantastic.
Maggie also started her day with her bridal party at Willow Creek. After finishing hair and makeup, she dressed into an amazing Anne Barge fit and flare wedding gown with a straight neckline, subtle ruching down the bodice and delicate little buttons in the back. She wore a long veil for the ceremony and her hair down and pinned back in beautiful waves. She was such a gorgeous bride!
Her bridesmaids wore matching long silver gowns and carried lovely ivory bouquets that coordinated beautifully with Maggie's larger white orchid bouquet from Cape May Flower Co. They all looked so beautiful!
Frank got ready in a charming Air B&B just across the street from the venue. He and his groomsmen wore classic tuxedos for his special day, all looking fantastic, of course. We always love a black tie & tux group of guys!
Once everyone was dressed and ready, the couple had their exciting first look outside at their venue, right beside the creek and mature, towering willow tree that gave the venue its name. They held hands and were practically speechless at the sight of each other, all dressed and ready for such an important day in their lives together.
After their first look, Emma McDonald Weddings took photos of the couple and wedding party on the idyllic grounds of the 50-acre vineyard. It was so wonderful to work with her team as they captured the day, and everyone had so much fun during all the photo shoots. And what a lovely day we had for it!
Then it was time to make it official! Maggie and Frank's ceremony took place outside in the open air on this glorious day. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father while Frank waited for her to meet him, filled with emotion. Maggie and Frank stood beside a delightful white floral arch and recited their vows. Before long, they were kissing as 'husband and wife'... and check out that embrace!
The reception space at Willow Creek was decorated so romantically, its ceiling adorned with white gauzy fabric and market string lights and the tables filled with candles and white floral centerpieces. The couple entered the room and danced their first dance of the evening. It was so sweet and romantic. Then, they opened the dance floor to everyone for a bit to get it warmed up for the evening.
A beautiful welcome speech and toast to the couple was given by Maggie's father, then they danced a lovely father-daughter dance together. Frank danced with his mother next... it's always so sweet to watch those sentimental parent dances.
During dinner, Maggie's sister, her maid of honor, and Frank's best man gave their wonderful toasts, so thoughtfully written and all from the heart. Then, the dance floor reopened and The Sid Miller Dance Band from East Coast Entertainment totally rocked the house all evening long! Everyone had so much fun dancing the night away! And what fantastic treats everyone had with the array of delicious doughnuts, cakes, white chocolate covered pretzels and strawberries, cannolis and that beautiful two-tiered wedding cake from CW Distinctive Designs!
It was such a joy to film Maggie and Frank's fabulous wedding at Willow Creek and we thank them for allowing us to capture their day and to celebrate along with them. We wish nothing but continued happiness, success and love to Maggie and Frank.
Photographer: Emma McDonald Weddings - Beacon, NY
Floral Design: Cape May Flower Co. - Cape May, NJ
Hair Stylist: Say I Do Hair & Makeup - Kelly Cannuli - Cape May, NJ
Makeup Artist: Say I Do Hair & Makeup - Ashley Viera - Cape May, NJ
Wedding Dress: Anne Barge
Bridal Shoes: Bella Belle
Entertainment: East Coast Entertainment - The Sid Miller Dance Band - Philadelphia, PA
Cake: CW Distinctive Designs - Brick Township, NJ
Wedding Planner: Divas with the Details - Philadelphia, PA
Rentals: Shore Thing Event Services - Cape May, NJ
Officiant: Rev. Peter McGuinness - Ardmore, PA
Venue: Willow Creek Winery & Farm - West Cape May, NJ