Justine and Kyle chose to celebrate their lovely wedding in Fishtown, the neighborhood that they call home. This winter celebration features romantic vibes, tons of greenery and clean design! With the help of an amazing team of Philadelphia wedding vendors including
Sara Rea Design and
RAM Floral, this gorgeous fete came to life. We fell in love with the insanely gorgeous photos captured by
Peach Plum Pear Photo as soon as we saw them, and we’re so excited to share every moment and detail. Feast your eyes on this intimate wedding at
Osteria that is full of so much loveliness it’ll make your heart flutter!
From the Photographer: “Justine and Kyle are food and wine lovers who decided to get married at one of their favorite Philly restaurants,
Osteria. Good food, closest friends, and family, intimate space with lots of candles and greenery – those are the ingredients of their winter wedding that felt very personal. They started the day getting ready at their lovely home in the heart of Fishtown. Their three dogs were definitely a huge part of the day! Justine wore a gown from
Lovely Bride and had Kristyn from
Shimmer and Spice do her makeup. Her florals with lots of white and plenty of greens were done by
RAM Floral. Kate and Sara from
Sara Rea Design did a great job with planning, coordinating and decor and were so amazing to be around on Justine and Kyle’s wedding day! We stayed in the couple’s neighborhood, Fishtown, for portraits and warmed up/did some photos at their favorite coffee shop,
La Colombe, that they visit daily. It was very special! Fishtown has so much character and it was a perfect backdrop for Justine and Kyle’s urban portraits.
Osteria did a fantastic job with the food and an amazing dessert spread. It was definitely one of the most memorable wedding dinners in Philly. Congratulations Justine and Kyle!”
How They Met:
“Kyle and I met for the first time in high school when he took me to an ice hockey game to watch a mutual friend play. We remained best friends for years until he finally wore me down (kidding, kind of)!”
The Proposal:
“Kyle proposed on Oct. 31, the day we were moving out of our first apartment together (strangely we were moving in with my dad due to construction issues in our home). He proposed in the empty apartment. I promptly started ugly crying and fell to the ground. We then went to Fork for dinner where my dad, sister, and her fiance surprised us by coming to celebrate.”
Wedding Planning
Kyle: wedding planning was a breeze (HA)
Justine: the wedding was perfect in every way but I was thrilled for the planning to be over. Thank god for Kate and Sara who were my lifesavers through the process.
About the Venue | Osteria:
“Kyle and I chose Osteria first and foremost for the food and wine. We absolutely love going out to eat and wanted to share our love of eating and drinking with all of our closest friends and family. We couldn’t pass up the stunning decor of the space or the unbelievable staff. Family style dining was important to us in order to help create an intimate setting full of love and laughter.”
Wedding Inspiration:
“Romantic, cozy and intimate.”
Best Wedding Memory:
Kyle: being picked up while we were dancing while everyone we loved was around us
Justine: dancing in a circle with the entire group singing/swaying to piano man and my sisters (Cara) speech
Wedding Planning Advice:
“Don’t over think it. Go with the flow. Let someone else handle the details. Hire good people.”
Wedding Vendor Experience:
“We could not have had better vendors. Kate and Sara made our life a breeze, kept us calm (seconds after getting dressed I got makeup all over my dress and Sara was able to get it off in a second as if it was no big deal) and created a stunning space for the evening. The staff at Osteria was SO on point I still have guests mention how good the service was (not to mention the food). Becky of RAM floral created STUNNING floral arrangements that could not have been more perfect. Inna our photographer captured every moment with precision and kept us laughing and having a great time. She was able to capture photos and moments I didn’t even realize were being taken and happen to be some of my favorites.”
