Philadelphia Wedding Project

What's your story?  Let us tell it. 

Philadelphia Wedding Project brings together six of Philadelphia's finest Wedding Photographers to offer a unique experience for one deserving couple. 

We are giving this collection to ONE COUPLE who has a story to tell and is getting married sometime in 2010.  A couple who makes a difference in peoples lives.  Maybe they have overcome great odds, maybe they give selflessly to their community, maybe their love story is one the world should see.

No story is too small.  If you or someone you know has a story worth sharing with the world....let us tell it!

Oh....by the way....this amazing collection won't cost a cent.

Thank you to all of the couples who have submitted their stories!  We're no longer accepting entries, and will be announcing a winner on Monday, October 19!

Caitlin’s hair trial at Town and Country Salon

Monday, February 1, 2010

Caitlin & Rodney being soldiers in the US Army currently stationed in Germany don’t often get time to be at home with family and friends. But this past holiday season found Caitlin and Rodney at home with her family in Newark Deleware. Of course with limited time in the states Caitlin had to fit in A LOT of wedding planning and organizing during the brief time that she and Rodney were home. And of course, the photographers of the PWP were on hand to document several of the important wedding related meetings that Caitlin had scheduled.

First up was Caitlin’s hair trial appointment at Town and Country Salon in Newark Deleware. Jenn Childress and Pete Malone were on hand to photograph Caitlin’s hair trial and *shhhh* Caitlin’s dress fitting. Yes, we did see it. Yes, we did photograph Caitlin in her dress as designer, Elaine M. Morgan did some minor alterations. Caitlin looked stunning in her dress but that’s all we are allowed to reveal!!!


Caitlin & Rodney at home at Caitlin’s parents’ house with Elliot.


Elliot is wearing an Ohio State hoodie in support of Rodney’s favorite college football team being in the Rose Bowl that week.


Caitlin’s sister Allie and their 26 lb cat Frannie.

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February 8, 2010 - 11:58 am Donna O'Brien - Great photos! Caitlin and Rodney are such a great couple. We loved meeting them.

PWP slideshow of recent work – the last weddings of 2009

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The holiday season is over and with that brings all of us a much needed break. So as we finish up album orders and meet with new brides, we leave a few images from each of our last weddings of the year. Enjoy the slideshow of recent work.

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Sofia Negron: Real Wedding – Nicole and Caleb

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Nicole and Caleb had an amazing day. The most important thing for me at a wedding is the connection I have with the couple and their friends and family. One thing I noticed with this wedding was how much emotion was shared and captured. I believe it was because Nicole and Caleb trusted me completely and let themselves be open and honest.

Another reason I enjoyed this wedding was all the business partners that I got to work with. Judith Campbell from Campbell Studios was the planner and kept everything running smoothly. She had a huge job because the ceremony was in the morning at Christ Church, then a cocktail hour at the Arden Theatre followed by carriage rides and walking tours for guests, an out of town accapella group, another cocktail hour and the reception. I am tired just thinking about it. Beke Beau, make-up artist extraordinaire, made Nicole gorgeous. Ilonka Comstock did the flowers and Kris Sumey of Event Fx did all the lighting at the College of Physicians.
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Pete Malone – Real Wedding, Normandy Farms

Monday, December 14, 2009

Robin & Craig were married this past October at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA. It was yet another rainy wedding day. Although this time we all got lucky enough to squeeze in some outdoor photos just before it started to pour. Congratulations to you both, Robin & Craig. It was a pleasure to be a part if your wedding celebration. Welcome back from Hawaii and best of luck in San Francisco!


Much thanks to my fellow Philadelphia Wedding Project partner, Geoff Horowitz for shooting with me. This is one of his beautiful images.


The beautiful bouquet done by The Rhoads Garden.


These next two images are from Geoff.


Robin Looked so beautiful.


Robin & Craig’s first meet.


And first squeeze.


And first kiss.


A wedding day gift from Robin to Craig.


Followed by Robin showing off her wedding day gift from Craig.


Geoff caught the last second ironing of the dress as well as the next image of the perfectly ironed dress as Robin and her father walked down the aisle.


We also provided video services as First Floor Films for Robin & Craig. Thanks to my excellent shooter, David for this beautiful rim light here!


One more from Geoff.


No Macarena was taking care of the music all night.

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Philadelphia Wedding Project celebrates our winners!

Friday, December 11, 2009

The Philadephia Wedding Project recently got together with the families of our winners Caitlin & Rodney to celebrate the fact that we’ll be shooting their wedding! It was a wonderful evening with an all-star cast of players making it happen. Many thanks to Stephen Starr for graciously hosting the event at his Washington Square restaurant and providing food & beverages.

Erin Proud of Proud to Plan put in a TON of work behind the scenes, making sure things flowed smoothly. Thanks Erin! In addition, Synergetic Sounds provided music and lighting, and floral arrangements were done by Beautiful Blooms and MODA Botanica. The gorgeous signage was courtesy of Two Paper Dolls, a table runner was donated by Customized Wedding Creations, and Dave Williams of DVideography filmed the evening.

Big thanks as well go out to The Flour Pot for the PWP cookies and Cakes By Suzy for the PWP cake! Last but not least, we’re very grateful to Philadelphia Magazine for sponsoring this whole project, and for providing the favor bags, and to Nicole Brennan of Lovely Girls Events (Caitlin & Rodney’s wedding planner) for providing signs for the photobook and candles.

Your hard work does not go unnoticed… thank you all for contributing to a lovely evening.

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December 23, 2009 - 12:09 pm Caitlin & Rodney Lintner - All we can say is WOW and we wish we could of been there to join in on all the fun @ the party! My family and everyone who attended looked like they were having an absolute blast! We can wait to meet everyone in the coming week or two! There is so much left to do and so much more fun to be had these months leading up to the wedding! Thanks for everything you guys are the BEST!!!! Caitlin & Rodney

Caitlin and Rodney tell us how they feel

Saturday, October 31, 2009

We are very excited to work with Caitlin and Rodney on this project. We asked them to share with us about how they felt when they won and what it means to them to have the six of us on board for their wedding. Here is what Caitlin had to say…

“October 19th was one of the slowest days ever. If we hadn’t known we were one of the finalists we, well I, wouldn’t of been refreshing the web page every five minutes or so. Here in Iraq the days have been getting slower and slower , as we wrap things up in preparation for our redeployment to Germany, land of the beer! When I got that email at 7:00pm Iraq time, so noon east coast time, I had to re-read it three times. I couldn’t wait for Rodney to get back from mission so I could tell him the wonderful and exciting news. I’d like to say we celebrated by throwing back a few cold ones or going out to dinner, but that isn’t the case. Instead we shared the wonderful news with the people that mean the most to us, our family and friends. Never in our wildest dreams did we think we would ever win anything like this. We are still in awe today when we wrap our heads around it. This definitely gives us something to look forward to and one less thing to worry about in the wedding planning process. The photography for our wedding is extremely important to me because I want to cherish our memories forever. These are the photos that will be passed down to our children and grandchildren. Looking through all 6 photographers work, I knew this was exactly what we were looking for. This is a unique opportunity to capture the precious moments that include all of our family, which can be hard as we continue to grow. This will be one of the few times Rodney’s family and my family will be able to meet on such a grand scale. We look forward to the upcoming months and locking in the remaining details that will make this the wedding of my dreams.”

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November 7, 2009 - 8:25 pm Béke Beau - I consider the PWP a great success, because it's made two people so very happy...

Congratulations, Caitlin & Rodney!

Monday, October 19, 2009

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After reading the many entries to this contest, it was VERY difficult to choose a winner. There are so many amazing stories to tell! After many hours of sorting through the entries, we’re very excited to announce that Caitlin & Rodney are our winners!

They have an extraordinary story to tell. Both in the Army, they first met in March 2006, having both recently arrived at their unit, the 9th Engineer Battalion.

Rodney is a combat engineer, and Caitlin is the cook. He will tell you he knew who she was and always thought there was something different and unique about her. She will tell you she remembers him coming in the dining facility for meals (“chow”), in either his uniform or Jack Daniels pajama bottoms. Caitlin describes her impressions of Rodney after they first spent time together with friends. The easiest person to talk to. Genuine. Kind. A true gentleman. Ever since that day they have been inseparable.

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After 15 months of deployment in Iraq, and about to embark again for another stretch, Caitlin and Rodney wanted to spend this deployment together. While in training, they married by proxy on September 11, 2008… meaning that, while there was a ceremony, Caitlin & Rodney were unable to be present and someone stood in for each of them!

It’s been a year since then (27 months of deployment!), and while they are still serving overseas, in August of 2010, Caitlin & Rodney will finally have the proper Catholic wedding that they have always wanted. The Philadelphia Wedding Project will be there to tell their story and document the celebration!

Best friends. Soul mates. A courtship worth remembering and a wedding to remember… we cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Your friends at The Philadelphia Wedding Project; Pete Malone, Joy Moody, Jenn Childress, Geoff Horowitz, Ryan Estes and Sofia Negron

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October 31, 2009 - 6:35 pm Rich, Steph, Brad and Mere - Congratulations to both of you!! Can't wait to have you home safe and sound! This will be a special prize for a very special couple!!

October 25, 2009 - 11:40 am Beth - Congrats Caitlin and Rodney...you both deserve this! Be safe and thank you for what you both do to serve our Country!

October 23, 2009 - 3:55 pm Linda Schup - Wow...I am so happy that you won this contest! We can't wait until you are home safe and sound. August will be party time!

October 22, 2009 - 7:01 am Frank & Cindy - Caitlin & Rodney: We are so happy for both of you. Can't wait for you to come home safely so we can party! ! Our Very Best to both of you! C

October 21, 2009 - 5:34 am Lovely Girls Events - C + R, I knew as soon as I suggested this to you, that you two would be the perfect fit! Congrats to the both of you, and let the planning continue! - Nicole

October 20, 2009 - 3:52 pm Jean & Tom Skelly - We are so happy for you and can't wait until you are safely home again.

October 20, 2009 - 1:14 pm Becky - Congratulations! That story left me a bit teary eyed I have to admit. You deserve this wonderful prize and thank you so much for what you do for us!

October 20, 2009 - 11:18 am Bubba - I've known Caitlin since high school, and I met Rodney on their first trip back to the states as a couple. Ya know, when she was dragging him around to meet her family and all her crazy friends. haha. All I can say is well done Philadelphia Wedding Project!!! These are 2 of the coolest, most deserving people on the planet. As a DJ I meet a lot of couples, and it is my professional opinon that these 2 are a natural fit. Peas and carrots. Beef and beer. They're the peanut butter and jelly of love. ;) CAN'T WAIT TO BLOW THE LID OFF THE RECEPTION WITH YA'LL!

October 20, 2009 - 9:42 am Lisa Eubanks - Congrats to you both!! Kevin and I are very happy for you! Please send pix!! ~Lisa

October 20, 2009 - 8:47 am Sofia Negron - Congratulations Caitlin and Rodney! We all felt a great connection to your story. We can't wait to meet you and your family! Thank you for all you do.

October 20, 2009 - 8:41 am Donna O'Brien - Congratulations! You both so deserve this! Donna

October 20, 2009 - 5:06 am Naryan Smith - Congrats to you both... Awesome news!!! love you ma'am.

October 19, 2009 - 9:55 pm All Hail ABE - Congrats to you both!

October 19, 2009 - 8:30 pm Erin Probst - Congrats!! I'm so happy and excited fo you!!!

October 19, 2009 - 7:35 pm Angie Nance - Congratulations! You two are so deserving of this! I still think of you,Rodney, playing Army with Brock...and look at you now! So very proud!

October 19, 2009 - 7:24 pm Béke Beau - Caitlin and Rodney, I can tell from the comments that the PWP couldn't have chosen a better couple - your story is very moving and we all owe you a big "thank you" for your service. Very, very best wishes!

October 19, 2009 - 6:19 pm Aunt Rose & Uncle Bill - Congratulations! You both so deserve this. We are so proud of you. This is so exciting! I don't know what to say. I'm at a loss for words. I knew when I first saw the two of you together you were meant for each other. Congratulations and best wishes.

October 19, 2009 - 5:15 pm Cakes by Suzy - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What a great story! You deserve the win.

October 19, 2009 - 5:13 pm Katie Lintner - I had no idea you applied for this, yet I am not the least surprised you have won. I could not think of a more deserving couple. Can't wait to see you both! Only 5 more weeks, and we will all be in Germany :)

October 19, 2009 - 4:50 pm Cynthia Wimmers - Congrats to the best nephew ever and and his sweetheart of a wife. It couldn't happen to a better couple. You guys deserve this. Thanks for serving our country. Love Auntie Cyn, Uncle John and your cousin Ian

October 19, 2009 - 4:37 pm Auntie Cyn, Uncle John & Ian - Congrats Rodney & Caitlin! We are so proud of our nephew and niece and their service to America. It couldn't happen to a better couple.

October 19, 2009 - 4:33 pm Pete Malone - Congratulations to you both, Caitlin & Rodney! We are all so happy for the opportunity to help tell your story. It is definitely going to be quite a wild ride from now until next August. we can't wait to meet you and your families in person soon!

October 19, 2009 - 4:28 pm rod w lintner - CONGRATULATIONS THAT IS FREAKIN AWESOME MOM IS CALLING EVERYBODY WE OUR VERY PROUD PARENTS THANK YOU WE LOVE YOU TWO MOM AND DAD FROM OHIO

October 19, 2009 - 3:56 pm Mandi Wilson - They are truley a match made in heaven. I love you guys. Congrats to you.

October 19, 2009 - 3:53 pm David Rash - I am so proud of you, Caitlin and Rodney. Thank you for your service to our country. You and Rodney bring true joy and happiness to me as and your mother. We are excited for your future tegether.Best wishes to you and we look forward to seing you over Xmas and New Years. Love, Dad

October 19, 2009 - 3:33 pm Brittany Huff - Congrats Guys! Rob and I can't wait to see you guys next and we're so excited about your wedding! I know Rob is really looking forward to being there, since Rodney had to miss ours. We love you guys, Congrats again!

October 19, 2009 - 3:12 pm Chris (Slippery Band) - Congrats Caitlin & Rodney - looks like PWP could not have made a better choice. Thanks for your service & God Bless you both!

October 19, 2009 - 3:00 pm Joy Moody - We are so excited to finally have a winner. We spend hours going over so many fabulous stories! We all felt and instantaneous connection to these two. Its going to be such a fun ride from now until August! Congrats you Caitlin & Rodney and thank you so much to everyone who entered.

October 19, 2009 - 2:55 pm Sue Rash - Thank you so much for choosing my daughter & son in law, Caitlin and Rodney! My husband are so proud of what the two of them have sacrificed for their country, and are thrilled to let many people know about them and their dedication to the USA. Trying to give your daughter her "dream wedding" is quite an expense, and I am so grateful for the prize!!! Look forward to seeing you at Winterthur August 13, 2010.

October 19, 2009 - 2:39 pm Allie Rash - Congrats you 2! Thereis no one better for this then you two. You both deserve it! Love you guys so much!

October 19, 2009 - 2:35 pm Sarah Schulte - Wonderful! Congratulations, Caitlin & Rodney and thank you for your service!

October 19, 2009 - 2:27 pm Caitlin & Rodney - Thank you so much for all the congrats! This is an honor for us and we are both speechless. We have never won anything like thisl Thank you EVERYONE so so much! Sincerely, Rodney & Caitlin

October 19, 2009 - 2:18 pm Cheekadee - Congratulations to the lucky couple! Best Wishes for a lifetime of happiness.

October 19, 2009 - 1:46 pm Steve Croce - Congratulations, Caitlin and Rodney! I think it is plain to see why you were selected. Thank you so much for your service to our country!

October 19, 2009 - 1:37 pm Michelle Tooker - Congratulations and best of luck.

October 19, 2009 - 1:26 pm Jessica Martino - Congratulations Caitlin & Rodney!

So tough to choose!

Friday, October 16, 2009

The contest is now closed for submissions, and it’s time for the PWP judges to finally pick a winner!  We got a TON of wonderful stories, and we can’t wait to announce our winning couple on Monday.  Watch this space!

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October 21, 2009 - 3:05 pm Hope Alexadner - Awww, Im gonna cry. How exciting!!! No one deserves this more then you two. What a beautiful reward for a hard working and devoted couple as yourselves. I can't wait to se ya and come home safe!!

October 19, 2009 - 12:26 pm Kimberlee Terpoilli - So excited to find out!

October 19, 2009 - 11:58 am Jessica Martino - OMG, well I hope you hear soon so you can get some sleep :)

October 19, 2009 - 11:39 am Caitlin Lintner - I am thinking the same thing Jessica! I keep refreshing this webpage in hopes that something is posted...The suspense is driving me insane. I'm in Iraq, so I am 7 hours ahead. I have bene waiting ALL day for the results. I won't be able to sleep until I know. Good luck!

October 19, 2009 - 11:12 am Jessica Martino - I'm assuming they are having a hard time picking a winner...the suspense is driving me crazy! :) Good luck!

Last Day to get your stories in!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

We just wanted to remind everyone that today at midnight all stories must be in.  We will be announcing our winner on Monday!  So get those fingers typing if you have been procrastinating! The entries we have been getting over the last few days we know you have been!

Good luck everyone, we have really enjoyed all of your stories.

PWP

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October 16, 2009 - 6:07 am Caitlin Lintner - A few more days....only a few more days of waiting and fingernail biting!!! Is it Monday yet?

DJ Steve Croce Joins PWP

Monday, October 5, 2009

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Since 1994, Steve Croce has offered distinctive value through a combination of attentive hospitality, event direction, and award-winning talent. Steve’s clients are those who seek out and demand the highest level of personalized service, creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and an approach that will not steal your spotlight.

He works behind the scenes of every event, coordinating the efforts of everyone involved with your day, helping to execute a worry-free day.

Have you ever felt left out (as a guest) at a wedding reception? Steve’s approach to wedding reception entertainment helps make your guests feel involved in your special day, causing them to stay longer, have more fun, and when they finally do leave, they take some unforgettable memories with them.

When Steve discovered the Philadelphia Wedding Project online, he not only found a group of professionals who were passionate about their craft, but real people who “just got it”. A wedding day is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime singularity that deserves the attention of artists who genuinely care about complete success.

Steve is extremely honored to be recognized by the Philadelphia Wedding Project as an individual worthy of your considerations for your entertainment needs.

To show his thanks, he is offering 20% off his standard wedding presentation. This includes a premium Bose-grade sound system, four lighting effects for your dancing hours, two “Creative Consultations”, and 24 hour customer service.

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October 5, 2009 - 11:49 am Steve Croce - Totally awesome!