Love In The Liberty Ballroom

Allison & Justin
July 19, 2008
Marriott Downtown Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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I love when a group of friends and family come together to celebrate a wedding reception with absolutely no reservations, with an all out effort to have fun and enjoy the company of others.

Despite a very mild distraction outside the ballroom, every nuance of the event went off without a hitch.

Beginning with a beautiful ceremony officiated by two pastors, Allison and Justin's event had a real natural feel with plenty of smiles to be seen throughout the room.... Especially when a few people noticed that one of the Unity Candles was leaning forward, bit by bit, getting ready to fall and burn down a 200 year old building...

Ah, wedding memories...

Around the middle of the evening, Allison stepped out of the room briefly to change into a more comfortable evening dress. This is slowly becoming a very popular trend. Some brides feel like a change of attire is not only sort of glamorous, but also allows them a little more comfort to fully enjoy the evening.

Near the end of the night, several members of Allison's extended family gathered on the dance floor to serenade Allison with a family traditional song "You've Lost That Loving Feelin'".

I'll admit, I was laughing quite a bit when I saw sunglasses and Blues Brother's style fedoras being handed out.

Congratulations, Allison & Justin!

Click here to see some photos from their event!

Agenda

5:30-5:55 PM Ceremony

6:00-6:55 PM Cocktail Hour

6:55 PM Grand Entrance
Parents: "Jamming" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
Bridal Party: "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette
Bride & Groom: "I Only Want To Be With You" by Me First & The Gimme Gimmes

7:00 PM First Dance
"Pistol" by Dustin Kensrue

7:05 PM Blessing & Toasts

7:10-8:45 PM Dinner

7:45 PM Bride & Father Dance
"Desperado" by The Eagles

7:50 PM Groom & Mother Dance
"Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens

8:45 PM Cake Cutting
"Train In Vain" by The Clash

8:50 PM-11:30 PM Open Dancing