About the couple:

I have been anxiously waiting for Jenny and Kyle’s wedding at the Commonwealth Chateau at Sugarloaf Hill ALL YEAR! I met Jenny over five years ago when we were waitresses at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. I remember her telling me about her cute boyfriend and how they were in a long distance relationship. I was too, so we chatted about that a lot! Jenny is one of those people that has a huge shining light inside of her that lifts everyone up. Her laugh is infectious and she has such a joyful heart!

Both Jenny and Kyle were in grad school during most of their engagement, so I worked closely with Jenny’s mom Jill! She is one of the strongest, fierce, and loving mothers I’ve ever met and it was a pleasure finalizing all the wedding details with her!

About the venue:

The Commonwealth Chateau at Sugarloaf is one of the many event venues at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. The bridal party and families got ready in the upstairs portion of the Chateau and the ceremony took place downstairs. Having everyone in one place was very convenient and allowed Jenny and Kyle’s wedding day to be very stress-free! The reception was held at the Rotunda where guests dined in two rooms and danced the night away on the center dance floor! The Rotunda has beautiful black and white marble floors and grand chestnut staircases. It was beautiful!

Two of my favorite parts of this wedding were the emotional first look and the sweet moment of prayer before the ceremony. Kyle’s reaction to seeing Jenny was PRICELESS and I’m so glad I got to witness it! Jenny’s faith is the driving force in her life, so she wanted to take a moment to collect her thoughts with her mom and bridesmaids before walking down the aisle. It was lovely to see! While Jenny worked at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, she met Brian Dobak and they quickly formed a friendship around their faith and bonded over their mutual passion for the Lord. So, when it came time to decide who would marry them — Brian was the perfect fit! It was so sweet. 

All in all, this wedding was both stunning and emotional. The soft color palette complimented the venue perfectly and Jenny and Kyle were just the sweetest!! Enjoy some of my favorite images:

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