This beautiful swim club turned barn is filled with a variety of gorgeous settings for your day. The carriage house is the perfect place for Brides to enjoy a few mimosa's before getting into her wedding dress. 

With a beautiful outdoor ceremony location secluded from the surrounding roads and neighborhoods, you'll love walking down the aisle to your significant other. Looking out at all of your guests with the barn in the background will be a moment you'll never forget.

As you walk the grounds, you’ll capture photos that will grace your home for decades to come. You’ll dance the night away inside the barn lit with twinkly lights, and a long catwalk connecting the balconies. Your guests will feel right at home inside. The best part is that you don't need to go overboard with decor because The Barn on Bridge has charm built in.

As you drive back down the lane, leaving the Barn as newlyweds, you’ll look over at your incredible partner and thank God you’re married to such an amazing person. And you’ll always remember how beautiful your day truly was.


THE PERFECT VENUE

It's the day of your wedding and sunlight is streaming through the tress behind your officiant as he asks you to repeat after him. Your guests wait in anticipation. The giant red barn watches as well. You repeat the words and your officiant says, "You may kiss..."

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BRIDAL SUITE

You are able to get a suite that is perfect to get ready in the day of your wedding. We have shot in one of these room and they are so spacious! This is the perfect place to get your hair and make up done. The biggest tip is to keep this area clean and clutter free. It is air conditioned as well, so no need to worry for those of you getting married in the summer. 

PORTRAIT LOCATIONS

It's time for your first look, portraits and bridal party photos. We'll most likely head down across the street to a little park. This is perfect because it has grass and pavement, giving us so many different looks. We will make our way back to the hotel and take pictures along the way. 

THE CEREMONY

There is a beautiful ceremony space upstairs. The elegant room with a beautiful chandelier in the middle of the room make for an amazing backdrop as you say I do. There is so much character in this room that you don't need to go overboard on the decorations. 

THE BALLROOM

Inside the ballroom you'll find loads of charm. The huge chandeliers and french designs this is the perfect setting for your first dance. This ballroom has so elegant and beautiful. The huge dance floor is perfect for your guests to dance the night away. 

Should we both get ready at Hotel DuPont

FAQ

Yes, we always suggest that you both get ready at the same place or close to one another. The hotel has plenty of space for you both to get ready. If you are both getting ready at Hotel DuPont we will be able to get to both of you and get more getting ready photos. 

A FEW OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SHOOTING WEDDINGS AT Hotel DuPont

Where do you recommend taking our family portraits?

Family photos most often happen right at the ceremony space. We have also done family photos in the lobby. We will find the place with the best lighting to get the best photos we can. 

What time should we schedule our ceremony to begin?

This is going to depend on the time of year that you're getting married. If you're sharing in a first look, the best time to have your ceremony end is 1 hour prior to sunset. If you're not sharing in a first look then we would suggest your ceremony ending 2 hours prior to sunset. Most ceremonies at Hotel DuPont last approximately 30 minutes.

Do they allow for sparkler exits? Should we do one?

We are not sure if Hotel DuPont allows for sparklers. However, we've photographed some great exits using bubbles, glow-sticks, and American flags. Get creative with your exit and think outside the box. Who knows? You might start a new trend.

How long should we plan to take bride & groom portraits?

We typically schedule 45 minutes for bride + groom portraits if you're sharing in a first look. If you're not sharing in a first look, you can expect to have approximately 10 minutes for bride and groom photos. For this reason, we highly encourage a first look because your photos are the first things to get cut short if something runs behind.

Should we have our ceremony indoors or outdoors?

Our preference is to always have your ceremony outside, unless it's pouring rain. If you know it's going to be cold and don't want to keep your guests outside for to terribly long, we'd suggest sharing more personal vows to one another in private, maybe during your first look, and then having a shortened 10 minute ceremony outdoors. We promise, it'll be worth it and you'll warm back up in minutes once you're inside again.

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JOSIAH & STEPH

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We’re Josiah and Steph, a husband and wife team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that specialize in wedding photography and videography. We were married back in June 2015 and totally understand the craziness that is wedding planning. Our goal is to help make this process easier on your and to capture images you cherish for the rest of your lives. 

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Whether you’re getting married at Hotel DuPont or someplace in PA (or beyond!), we would love to be considered for your day. 

If you’re interested in working with us, the best way to reach us is by either filling out the form or sending an e-mail to hello@josiahandsteph.com with your wedding date and location. If you’ve filled out the form and haven’t heard from us in a few days, please email us directly.

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