Barnes Foundation Wedding Philadelphia

 Wedding at The Barnes

The Barnes Foundation houses a world-class collection of art and is a coveted museum in Philadelphia. This impressive space also hosts incredible events and weddings. It was a great pleasure to photograph this elegant wedding ceremony and reception at such an inspiring Philadelphia venue. The bride actually grew up going to the Barnes Foundation and getting married at this iconic Philadelphia museum location was extra special to her.

 

Getting Ready at The Logan Hotel Philadelphia

The couple got ready for their wedding day at a hotel near their venue, The Logan Hotel. It is always helpful to keep things close by on a wedding day. Although they both got ready at the same hotel, they didn’t see each other until they arrived at their wedding venue, The Barnes Foundation, where they had a touching “First Look” moment. A first look is always a thrill, the excitement, the butterflies, and then the deep exhale when that couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day.

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Wedding Day First Look at The Barnes Foundation Philadelphia

The grounds outside The Barnes Museum are simply lovely. There are trees and greenery and a long intriguing path leading to the entrance of the building. The reflection pool is definitely a highlight and adds a beautiful element for wedding day photos at the Barnes Foundation. The exterior of the building is striking and modern, designed by Todd Nillie Tsien Architects. The natural limestone and thoughtful design are a welcome backdrop for photos.

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Wedding Photos Outside The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia

Every element outside the Barnes Foundation is intensional. The natural and architectural elements seem to flow seamlessly. The main entrance has a water element on either side offering a wonderfully tranquil and contemplative feeling as you enter the building. I love the bride and groom photos using this entry to frame them. Their fall wedding day in Philadelphia was perfectly timed to incorporate the colors of the leaves in their wedding photos. I do understand why fall is one of the most popular times of the year for weddings in Philadelphia!
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Wedding Planning

When I was talking to the couple about what was most important while planning their wedding, here is their reply.

“The most important thing was remembering that at the end of the day, we’re planning a party so it should be fun. With that in mind, our priorities were food, drinks, music, and our guest list! We went to college together so we have tons of overlapping friends and we have done our best to integrate friends from different parts of life with each other and our families! We wanted the vibe to feel like a true reunion and celebration and to spend the whole night dancing and laughing.”

I love that this is the vision they had at the core of their wedding planning, and I have to say that it came to fruition. Their wedding day was elegant and beautiful but, most importantly, genuine and fun!

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Wedding Party Photos at The Barnes Museum Philadelphia

The couple had a larger wedding party and they were all decked out in elegant formal attire. I love the sophisticated black dresses worn by the bridesmaids and the formal tuxedos for the groomsmen. The bridesmaid’s floral arrangements really popped against their dresses and I love the playful arrangements of the flowers in fall tones.

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The Reflecting Pool at The Barnes Museum Philadelphia

The reflecting pool was perfect to photograph the large wedding party of bridesmaids and groomsmen. It’s a must-do location if you are taking wedding photos outside the Barnes. The reflection in the water has a painterly feel and shows off this stunning group of friends and family surrounding and supporting this couple on their wedding day.

Fall Wedding ceremony on terrace at Barnes Museum

 

 

Wedding Ceremony at the Barnes Philadelphia

I adore the wedding ceremony space at The Barnes Foundation. It’s a large covered terrace with a contemporary style. The greenery gives you privacy, and you really feel tucked away as if you are in a secret garden even though you are right in the heart of Philadelphia. Splints and Daisies did an amazing job with the floral arch, which seemed to mirror the modern feel of the space with romance and a bit of whimsy. Their floral arrangements are truly a work of art.

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Wedding Reception at the Barnes Philadelphia

The reception space at the Barnes is just through the doors of the ceremony, making it a seamless flow inside for guests to arrive for cocktail hour. The ambiance and decor were stylish and artful, from the tablescapes and florals to the candles and color scheme. The high ceilings and clean, modern lines make the reception space at The Barnes a standout Philadelphia wedding venue. The combination of style and luxury welcomes guests to an unforgettable evening. The sleek and minimal reception area offers flexibility in creating the reception you envision.

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The Bakery House Wedding Cake

The Bakery House created a lovely minimalist wedding cake for this wedding day. The cascading flowers framed the cake.

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First Dance at The Barnes

I loved this first dance at the Barnes wedding reception. For a moment the whole world seemed to stand still and the couple soaked in this magic moment. After the first dance, it was time for speeches, toasts, and dinner and then the guests warmed up the dancefloor.

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The Hora

For their wedding reception, this couple had live music, The Bachelor Boys Band. They brought a lot of energy to the celebration. A live band can really turn up the energy in the room and it definitely did just that for this Philadelphia Museum wedding reception. To open up the dancefloor the couple and guests danced the hora. The guests got up from their seats and streamed on the dancefloor where the bride and groom were lifted into chairs as well as the parents. This Jewish tradition definitely got everyone out of their chairs and on the dancefloor.

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My Favorite Features of  A Barnes Foundations for Wedding

The Barnes Foundation is definitely one of a kind. There are a few features that really set this museum wedding venue apart from other locations in Philadelphia. Here are my favorite things about this venue.

  1. The Art. The Barnes is home to a phenomenal collection of art and wedding guests can browse the galleries during cocktail hour. This is a special treat for all who attend.
  2. The stunning outside Terrace for Ceremonies. It is very unusual to find an outside covered space for city ceremonies where you can soak in the surroundings without having to live in fear of the rain.
  3. The Reflection Pool. There is something so soothing about being around water and having this as part of the outside landscape adds magic and peace to the surroundings. Whether you are outside taking wedding photos or simply entering the front door as a guest you will surely feel the power of this element.
  4. The building architecture. There is a simple and elegance in the design. I love the choice of materials, textures, and colors. The modern feel and lovely natural light make the building a joy to be in.

If you haven’t had the pleasure to attend a wedding or event at The Barnes Foundation. I definitely encourage you to visit the art collection. They have wonderful tours there that really give you insight into the collection and stories behind the pieces and artists. It is a must-see if you are visiting from out of town or if you live right here in Philadelphia.

 

 

Philadelphia Museum Weddings

Are you inspired by this chic Philadelphia Museum wedding? This city is one full of unique spaces for weddings for out-of-the-box couples who want their wedding day to be in a non-traditional location. Check out these other museum venues in Philadelphia where you can host your wedding celebration:

Philadelphia Museum Wedding Venues

PAFA Museum Wedding Philadelphia

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As a Philadelphia wedding photographer, I love photographing elegant weddings in off-the-beaten-path venues from Museum weddings to restaurant weddings, from rooftop weddings to Philadelphia park weddings. If you are looking for a wedding photographer for your special day I would be happy to chat with you! You can contact me here.

 

Barnes Foundation Wedding Vendors

It definitely takes a team for a wedding day! The bride and groom did an amazing job bringing their wedding day vision to fruition. Their planner, Pampas and Poppy, was awesome and the entire vendor team was top-notch. If you are curious about who the vendors were at this incredible Barnes Foundation wedding in Philadelphia, here is the list you are looking for.

 

Wedding Venue:  Barnes Foundation

Wedding Planner: Pampas and Poppy

Caterer: Constellation Culinary Group     

Wedding Dress:  Kyha Studios

Wedding Dress shop: Kyha Studios     

Make-up:  MU8 Beauty

Hair: Stephanie O’Kane

Flowers:  Splints and Daisies

Rings:  Frank Darling

Band:   Bachelor Boys

Wedding Cake: The Bakery House

Groom’s attire: Lords Custom Tailor

Rental And Decor: Open Aire Affairs

Signage: Sunshine Letter Co

Stationary: Julia Kay Design

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