There is nothing more enjoyable than attending a lovely, lavish, and well planned wedding. This starts from the moment an invitee attends the ceremony up and to the beginning of the celebratory reception. And when the couple engages a top notch wedding photographer to capture the special event, well, it’s tough to beat. Such is the case with the Crystal Tea Room Wedding – Amaris and Harrison photo shoot. All of the beauty of the couple and the environment were captured by award-winning photographer John Ryan of J&J Studios Philadelphia.

John Ryan is a well-known photographer across Pennsylvania, but more about him at the end of this blog. For now, we will take a look at the beautiful work his talents have produced for this loving couple on their big day.

Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, just steps from City Hall, The Crystal Tea Room combines rich history and elegance. Upon arrival, guests are directed to the atrium to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The glassed soaring atrium is an indoor conservatory providing a year-round “outdoor atmosphere” with no threat of weather. Guests then proceed into the heart of the historic Crystal Tea Room, featuring carved columns and opulent crystal chandeliers making this ballroom timeless. Finley Catering’s executive chef and catering team have reached the acme of culinary brilliance, redefining the standard of cuisine. The grandeur of The Crystal Tea Room is sure to take the breath away from anyone attending a special event, while creating an unforgettable venue for hosting a once-in-a-lifetime event there. In this case it provided the perfect backdrop for the elegance of the Crystal Tea Room Wedding – Amaris and Harrison.

This wonderful wedding venue is showcased, along with the couple, in the photos below. Of course the day begins with the preparation of both the Bride and Groom as they ready themselves for what is about to occur very shortly.

The Bride getting ready –

This is a special time for the Bride as they get ready for what is probably the biggest event in their life up to this point. It’s a nice calming opportunity to share some special time with her selected bridesmaids, sharing thoughts and feelings on what is about to transpire. Also some time to joke, cajole and have some stress-free fun as the real fun is about to begin!

A special moment that the Bride gets to share with her Dad he walks her down the aisle to give her away to her new husband and new life.

Greeting her Bridesmaids and getting ready for all of them to embark on the ride to the Crystal Tea Room.

Similar to the Bride, the Groom also needs to get himself ready for his big day. This includes his well-pressed Tuxedo, jewelry, and help from his Dad for his cuff links to complete the ensemble. Also similarly, it’s time for him to have some fun with his close friends who are his Groomsmen as they help him to ready for his big day.

Some gifts are exchanged with the Best Man as well as some sentiments shared with the Groom by his Groomsmen which apparently stuck a chord with the Groom, both sentimental as well as good-humored.

And before they depart they strike a classic pose before heading out to the ceremony.

The Bride has elected to engage a trolley to bring her and her Bridesmaids to the ceremony. It’s a bit unconventional but allows a bit more freedom for all of them to travel together and have a toast to the events that are about to happen very soon.

Formal Shots

While there are many different mood setting photographs that capture the fun and spirit of the wedding celebration yet to come, there is usually a point where more formal poses are struck to capture the stunning group of individuals who are partaking in the wedding celebration. Photographer John Ryan has selected some wonderful outdoor settings to highlight the Bride and Groom as well as members of their entourage.

At this point it’s time to move to the main event – the ceremony. Conveniently the ceremony will take place at the venue, the Crystal Tea Room. The canopy serves as the entrance to a stunning room where the wedding ceremony will be held.

The gorgeous chandelier doesn’t detract but adds to the ambiance of the lovely wedding room and these shots capture the vastness of the space that the invited friends and family can marvel at while also being immersed in the nuptials of Amaris and Harrison.

After a meaningful and moving service, it’s finally time for the Bride and Groom to join their invited friends and family for some festivities to commemorate this perfect day. It’s time for them all to celebrate, toast, and share the joy of all the planning that has taken place to bring this special day to a realization, which is no easy feat. The details and choices that were made and planned were exceptional and display the taste and care that the Bride and Groom wished to extend for all concerned.

The photo below manages to capture the opulence of the dining area, right down to the flowers and table settings.

Of course no wedding is complete with some fun impromptu hijinks happening!

Fun and tender thoughts are shared as the speeches begin.

Of course the dances of the new Bride and her Dad, and the new Groom and his Mom are special moments to capture and memorialize.

The beautiful intricacies of the wedding cake are superbly captured by photographer John Ryan.

One tradition that always seems to be part of most memorable weddings is the Bride and Groom cutting the wedding cake. It’s a fun, special moment as they share this joint moment as man and wife and the special union they have just committed to.

As the fun of the celebration begins to wind down, the very happy couple prepare to bid their guests goodbye as soon they too will be heading out to their new lives as a couple and beginning their journey together as the future they will begin to build. And they will have years of memories to treasure with the Crystal Tea Room Wedding – Amaris and Harrison photo shoot they so smartly chose to capture by photographer John Ryan.