No matter when you are getting married, the thing that is actually important is the place where you tie the knot with your significant other. Yes, it is considered to be one of the happiest days of everyone’s life and hence needs to be genuinely unique and extravagant- just like your love story!! One such gorgeous space can be found at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia to steal your heart at first glance. As you take your first step towards this stunning wedding venue in Philadelphia, its opulent details overlooking the superb views of the city will make your heartbeat a little faster. And you are like, ‘this is exactly what I was looking for’!

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Lafayette Building, a city landmark dating back to the early 1900s, Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is an architectural gem with a vast 13,000 square feet of event space. Established as a hotel and rooftop wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and also serving a part of the Lehigh Valley area, the luxurious, well-appointed interiors of the building renders authentic Philadelphia wedding photos. 

Seated right in the “Birthplace of America” and near to the 8th Street Station, the venue is in close proximity to historic sites such as the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. This stylish space, which first opened its doors in 2012, will provide you with an unforgettable backdrop in the heart of the city. Our Philadelphia wedding photographers love capturing your special moments here with plenty of appealing scenes adding more to their creativity and artsy vision. 

The capacious landscape of Hotel Monaco Philadelphia offers both indoor and outdoor spaces to the couples to use accordingly for their ceremony and reception. It is love in the air as you say your vows surrounded by luxurious and lavish decor with varied touches of artistic effects ranging from the Japanese calligraphy brushes to the Chinese-inspired writing desk. With a total of 13,000 square feet of the area holding the space for 268 guest rooms, 17 suites and 27 spa rooms, the celebration at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is a complete feast for your 200 guests. All these spaces are tastefully decorated with contemporary touches as the rest of the hotel is. 

Let yourself and your guests dance the night away in the stunning Lafayette Ballroom. The majestic lighting creates a dreamy environment within the room, the bold finish adds a pinch of elegance and lets your Philadelphia wedding photographers shower the magic in capturing classic wedding pictures of you as a couple amid this incredible ambiance. Not to mention, it is enough for a perfect setting for a night to remember. Seated conveniently on the lobby floor, this chic spot overlooks the Independence National Historic Park to take your guests close to serenity. Let them enjoy the calmness while you and your sweetheart can make the most of this beautiful scenic view to flaunt on your Insta profile.

As there is immense beauty at every corner, the most iconic spot of the hotel will greet you as you step inside. Here is the corner suite for the bride and bridal party to get the last-minute touch-ups done and prepare at their best for this special day. With enough space, your little niece and nephew can play around with your furry friend by the time you take the first glimpse of yourself as a bride wearing that pretty all-white a-line strapless wedding gown giving a flirtatious appeal with its long flare- enough for your would-be spouse to go mad over you. Meanwhile, the groom and groomsmen, staying in another part of the hotel, also get dressed in their special attire exclusively stitched for today, before heading to the lobby for photos and drinks. 

And here comes the time for a really magical moment, the couple's first look at Mist on the rooftop. While every eye is on you two, both of you seem lost into each other thinking about all the countless memories you gathered so far with a blast of emotions running in your head. No need to look around, our creative team of Philadelphia wedding photographers would be very much there and taking every possible shot so that no instance gets left untouched by their lenses- from teary eyes and thrilled faces to the romantic mood around as you enjoy your first kiss just after announcing your love among your loved ones.

The Lafayette Ballroom gives you enough details to host your ceremony as well as reception without any hiccups. As rays of sunlight pour through large windows, your wedding pictures turn out more graceful and tender. To add a savior to your personality, you can deck out the party area with floral arrangements of white hydrangea and jewels to line up the aisles and frame the altar. Amidst this spotless place where the bride and groom look undoubtedly awesome, the loving, smiling faces of their favorite people in the world make the celebration worth remembering. And you will be happy and excited about the fact that you finally turned your beautiful love story successfully into an eternal love story and added a love-filled new chapter to your own storybook with your brand-new husband. Moving from a little angel holding the hand of her father while playing in the park, the time has come when you walk down the aisle holding the same hand with a pretty bouquet and lots of love from every happy face around! So, make this extra-ordinarily precious moment extra beautiful with the gorgeous settings at nowhere else but Hotel Monaco Philadelphia and get it captured by Philadelphia wedding photographers in the best frames for a lifetime.

When it comes to making the most of your wedding, it is not only about wearing that gorgeous dress and saying your vows!! There is a lot more you can do to celebrate while stepping into a new phase of your life- from a fiance to finally a wife! What about exploring vibrant city attractions going hand-in-hand with your partner? Sounds interesting! Isn't it?

The Ben Franklin Bridge spanning the Delaware River that connects Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey is a favorite choice of couples to pose for their incredible Philadelphia engagement photography. It is not only the pictures that count but also the ambiance that relaxes the mind of soon-to-be spouses and lets them enjoy some moments of joy together while adding a  new chapter to their lives. The bridge brings stunning views of Philadelphia and the Delaware River, especially at night when the city comes to light! It is an ultimate feeling as you walk through historic Philadelphia along cobblestone sidewalks adorned with beautiful architecture and rich history the city has to offer. 

Located southwest of Philadelphia in the Brandywine Valley, there lies one of America’s top tasting rooms and wine producers which is becoming a hotspot among the couples due to its rich count of backdrops. Known as Chaddsford Winery, this pretty location of Philadelphia is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and rolling hills, the perfect duo for Philadelphia engagement photography.

There are a large number of exciting amusement parks near Hotel Monaco Philadelphia to explore including the Philadelphia Zoo or the Adventure Aquarium. For those guests of yours who seem willing to indulge in a bit of culture, there are plenty of theaters and galleries too. 

If you wish your wedding day to be spotless, let your team of passionate photographers capture your happiest moments at Hotel Monaco Philadelphia and make the most of this truly remarkable iconic wedding venue based in the vibrant Philadelphia region.