THE LUCY CESCAPHE WEDDING

Alaina & Brandon

PHILADELPHIA

Set against some of Philadelphia’s most iconic spaces, Alaina and Brandon’s wedding day felt refined and deeply personal. With family at the center and timeless design shaping each moment, the celebration unfolded with warmth, intention, and an endless joy that carried from morning preparations through the final dance.

CREATIVE TEAM:

Preparations -

Wedding Venue -

Florals -

Hair Stylist -

Makeup Artist -

Transportation -

Wedding Dress -

Entertainement -

Jeweler -

Stationary -

Wedding Cake -

First Class Rolls RoycE

Ceremony -

ST. AUGUSTINE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

The Morning Unfolds

A morning humming with laughter and anticipation

The morning unfolded slowly inside the W Philadelphia, high above the steady rhythm of the city below. Alaina and Brandon prepared separately, each surrounded by their immediate family—parents close by, siblings serving as the only members of their wedding party. The space felt calm and unhurried, shaped by quiet conversations, familiar laughter, and an understanding of what the day would soon hold.

As light filtered through the windows, Alaina stepped into her Sareh Nouri ball gown, the structured silhouette softened by a delicate lace top and an embroidered cathedral veil. Brandon, dressed in an off-white tuxedo tailored to perfection, moved through the morning with an easy confidence that set the tone for everything that followed—grounded, thoughtful,
and fully present.

PHILADELPHIA Wedding Ceremony at St. Augustine
ROMAN CATHOLIC Church

Golden light, sacred space, and a moment that felt suspended in time

The ceremony at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church unfolded with a natural warmth that filled the space. Sunlight filtered through the tall windows, moving gently across the historic interior as guests gathered and the ceremony began. The shifting light brought an easy softness to the room, creating an atmosphere that felt calm, intimate, and quietly beautiful.
Alaina arrived in a vintage Rolls-Royce with her father, a simple and meaningful moment before stepping inside. As she walked down the aisle, Brandon never took his eyes off her. Surrounded by family and the timeless architecture of the church, their vows felt sincere and grounded—an unhurried pause in the day that carried both elegance and heart.

Wedding Portraits in THE Old City PHILADELPHIA

Historic architecture as a timeless backdrop

Following the ceremony, family and couple portraits took place at the Merchants' Exchange Building. The curved lines and refined symmetry of the space offered a timeless backdrop, perfectly echoing the understated elegance of the day.
Portraits felt natural and unforced—parents drawn close, siblings laughing softly, and Alaina and Brandon moving through it all with an ease that spoke to how deeply connected they are. There was no rush, only presence, allowing the moments to unfold with intention.

Private Vows at Philadelphia City Hall

A quiet promise beneath the arches

With just the two of them, Alaina and Brandon continued on to Philadelphia City Hall for a private exchange of vows beneath the arches. Away from the crowd, the city softened. Their words were spoken quietly, meant only for each other, grounding the day in something deeply personal before the evening began.
The architecture framed them beautifully—grand yet understated—offering space for a few intimate portraits that felt both editorial and emotionally honest.

Wedding Reception at THE Lucy BY CESCAPHE

Candlelight, connection, and a room filled with warmth

The evening continued at The Lucy by Cescaphe, where guests were welcomed into a space transformed by candlelight and an abundance of white florals cascading above the dance floor. Cocktail hour was filled with easy conversation and shared laughter, the kind that comes from rooms where everyone truly knows one another.
Inside the reception, meaningful moments took center stage—tender parent dances, heartfelt toasts, and a beautifully choreographed first dance that felt both refined and full of joy. Alaina and Brandon never lost sight of each other, even in a room full of people who love them.

Late Into the Celebration

Unfiltered joy and an energy that carried the room

As the night unfolded, the energy shifted entirely to celebration. The dance floor stayed full, the candles flickered low, and the music carried late into the evening. Alaina and Brandon were completely on cloud nine—laughing, moving, and soaking in every second together.
It was the kind of night that felt deeply lived-in and impossible to rush. A celebration rooted in family, connection, and a love that was visible in every glance—timeless, elegant, and unmistakably theirs.