Emily Wren Photography

Emily Wren Photography I get a true sense of fulfillment preserving the most important moments in people's lives. This is the joy that dives me to be a wedding photographer.

My approach is very personal. I always come away from a wedding feeling like I've just experienced something beautiful between close friends. For me, the most important thing is to capture the love between you and your partner honestly. It's this intimate approach that will help you feel at ease and comfortable with the camera, highlighting the organic beauty that is revealed when people really fe

el like themselves. I earned a degree in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), one of the most prestigious photography programs in the country. This level of experience and training comes heavily into play while capturing your special day. I am drawing on a bank of knowledge and know-how that has taken years in the field to master. Of course I also come with a wide assortment of top-of-the-line equipment. I bring multiple high end cameras, spectacular lenses, gorgeous lighting and flashes, and more importantly_,_ the knowledge to use this equipment to it's fullest potential. The result is a simple and fresh aesthetic, rich in narrative images and telling details. Every wedding is unique. Most weddings are a combination of timeless traditions and spontaneous celebrations. As your photographer, I am constantly open to possibility, seeking out the nuanced shots that tell the story of your love. There are certain moments I expect to photograph of course, and then there are the photos that can't possibly be planned, but are full of emotion and truth. Sometimes it's these moments in between the poses that tell your story best.

There are few settings quite as spectacular as Longwood Gardens for a wedding day. โœจDanielle, Miss Global USA 2023, and ...
08/13/2026

There are few settings quite as spectacular as Longwood Gardens for a wedding day. โœจ

Danielle, Miss Global USA 2023, and her husband Curt welcomed their guests to a full private buyout of Longwood Gardens, with the grounds entirely theirs for the evening.

The day moved from portraits among Longwoodโ€™s iconic fountains and gardens to dinner beneath the soaring glass ceilings of the Conservatory, surrounded by lush greenery, rich crimson florals and candlelight.

And after dark, everyone gathered outside for a private fountain show complete with fire, a drumline and ballerians and a custom grand finale for the newlyweds.

Photographing Danielle in her lace gown throughout the gardens, from the Main Fountain Garden in full afternoon light to the fountains illuminated after dark, was one of those rare wedding days where every part of the setting felt cinematic.

An incredible setting for a celebration of this scale, and such a memorable wedding to document from beginning to end. ๐Ÿค

Venue: Longwood Gardens
Planner: Kelab Events & Design
Catering: Restaurant Associates
Photography: Emily Wren Photography
Videography: Nicholas DeRose

08/12/2026

Wedding photographer instinct: see a couch in the cocktail-hour lounge and immediately decide it belongs somewhere else ๐Ÿ˜‚

I borrowed this one from the lounge setup, moved it under the trees, and suddenly we had the perfect little portrait spot for Lily & Kevin and their wedding party,

Soft light, cascading greenery, pastel dresses and those beautiful bouquets made the whole setup come together.

Sometimes being a photograoher means knowing when to ask for forgiveness, not permission โœจ

Venue: ๐ผ๐“ƒ๐“ƒ ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐ต๐’ถ๐“‡๐“๐‘’๐“Ž ๐’ฎ๐’ฝ๐‘’๐’ถ๐’ป ๐น๐’ถ๐“‡๐“‚
Florist: Botanical Blueprints
Hair and Makeup: MU8 | Philadelphia Bridal Hair and Makeup
Rings: Holden
Dress Designer: SARAH SEVEN
Specialty Rentals: Lilac & Lace Co.
Photo Booth: Philly Snap Booth
Band: EBE Talent | Premier Event Entertainment
Officiant: Journeys Of The Heart
Videographer: Tag Visual
Content Creator: PA NJ NY Wedding Planner & Content Creation

Elena and Parker had the perfect garden wedding at Appleford, filled with soft florals, romantic textures and thoughtful...
08/07/2026

Elena and Parker had the perfect garden wedding at Appleford, filled with soft florals, romantic textures and thoughtful details that felt completely at home among Applefordโ€™s lush grounds.

They began the day with a private first look and vows tucked into the gardens before their ceremony at Our Mother of Good Counsel in Bryn Mawr. Back at Appleford, Brooke Voris Weddings layered the reception with linen, candlelight and long communal tables, while The Stemโ€™s End filled the tent with buttery whites, blush tones and delicate floral installations that seemed to grow through the space.

Ribbon wands caught the breeze, flowers spilled across the tables, and the gardens created such a beautiful backdrop for the celebration. Elena and Parker brought so much warmth and joy to the day, with a genuine attentiveness to one another and to everyone gathered around them.

Venue: Appleford Estate
Planner/Coordinator: Brooke Voris Weddings
Florist: The Stemโ€™s End
Hair: Amanda Dandrea Hair
Makeup: Carly Cosmetics
Catering: Seedling & Sage

08/07/2026

One of my favorite parts of photographing a wedding is taking all of the small, meaningful pieces a couple has chosen and bringing them together into something that tells the story of the day.

For Lily and Kevin, that meant botanical paper goods, vintage-inspired accessories, soft pastel florals, her antique beaded handbag and all of the beautiful little details that gave their ๐ผ๐“ƒ๐“ƒ ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐ต๐’ถ๐“‡๐“๐‘’๐“Ž ๐’ฎ๐’ฝ๐‘’๐’ถ๐’ป ๐น๐’ถ๐“‡๐“‚ wedding its distinctive old-world character.

These photographs may look effortless in the finished gallery, but behind the scenes there is usually a whole lot of arranging, rearranging, flower clipping, crawling around on the floor and obsessing over the tiniest shift in composition. And I genuinely love every minute of it.

BTS captured by PA NJ NY Wedding Planner & Content Creation ๐Ÿค

Lily and Kevinโ€™s wedding at ๐ผ๐“ƒ๐“ƒ ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐ต๐’ถ๐“‡๐“๐‘’๐“Ž ๐’ฎ๐’ฝ๐‘’๐’ถ๐’ป ๐น๐’ถ๐“‡๐“‚ felt like a modern interpretation of a Jane Austen novel, full of r...
08/04/2026

Lily and Kevinโ€™s wedding at ๐ผ๐“ƒ๐“ƒ ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐ต๐’ถ๐“‡๐“๐‘’๐“Ž ๐’ฎ๐’ฝ๐‘’๐’ถ๐’ป ๐น๐’ถ๐“‡๐“‚ felt like a modern interpretation of a Jane Austen novel, full of romance, pastoral beauty and deeply personal details.

Lily has the quality of an old soul, and her aesthetic carried that spirit throughout the day. Her sculptural SARAH SEVEN gown paired a clean, contemporary silhouette with a softly structured bodice, while an antique beaded handbag and other vintage details gave her look a sense of history. Their invitation suite, framed by intricate botanical illustrations reminiscent of a Victorian bookplate, established the visual language of the celebration.

Loose, meadow-like florals by Botanical Blueprints in peach, butter yellow, lavender, blush and blue framed the outdoor ceremony. Mismatched pastel dresses, paper parasols and layers of greenery extended the garden atmosphere throughout the grounds and into the Innโ€™s timber-framed reception space.

Lily and Kevin exude warmth and grace. There is a tenderness, ease and quiet attentiveness between them that shaped the entire celebration and made the day feel deeply connected.

Vendors:
Venue: ๐ผ๐“ƒ๐“ƒ ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐ต๐’ถ๐“‡๐“๐‘’๐“Ž ๐’ฎ๐’ฝ๐‘’๐’ถ๐’ป ๐น๐’ถ๐“‡๐“‚
Florist: Botanical Blueprints
Photographer: Emily Wren Photography
Hair and Makeup: MU8 | Philadelphia Bridal Hair and Makeup
Rings: Holden
Dress Designer: SARAH SEVEN
Specialty Rentals: Lilac & Lace Co.
Photo Booth: Philly Snap Booth
Band: EBE Talent | Premier Event Entertainment
Officiant: Journeys Of The Heart
Videographer:
Content Creator: PA NJ NY Wedding Planner & Content Creation

James & Jemโ€™s wedding at River House At Odetteโ€™s, photographed by our associate Gabby, felt like stepping into the pages...
07/23/2026

James & Jemโ€™s wedding at River House At Odetteโ€™s, photographed by our associate Gabby, felt like stepping into the pages of a beautifully written love story. Their shared love of reading shaped the literary design, brought to life with ALL ABOUT EVENTS through chapter-inspired seating, stacks of well-loved books, and abundant, storybook florals by We Are Wildflowers.

We especially loved the portraits Gabby created of James & Jem. They have such an elegant presence togetherโ€”romantic and confident, but also playful, expressive, and completely at ease. Gabby captured that balance beautifully, photographing both the scale and richness of the design and the natural connection between the two of them.

Every element felt considered and imaginative, creating the same sense of discovery and transport as getting lost in a really good book ๐Ÿ“š

ALL ABOUT EVENTS
Bree ๐Ÿ
River House At Odetteโ€™s
Emily Wren Photography
San | Philadelphia Wedding Content Creator
Smooth Event Group Philadelphia
Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society
Jacqueline Michelle & Co.
Philly Snap Booth
๐‘…๐‘€๐‘ƒ ๐ธ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘  | ๐ธ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก ๐’Ÿโ„ฏ๐“ˆ๐’พโ„Š๐“ƒโ„ฏ๐“‡
We Are Wildflowers

Just one for now ๐ŸคThese two are as kind, thoughtful, and loving as they come. It was such a joy to photograph Lily & Kev...
07/22/2026

Just one for now ๐Ÿค

These two are as kind, thoughtful, and loving as they come. It was such a joy to photograph Lily & Kevin and the beautiful celebration they created at The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm.

Venue: ๐ผ๐“ƒ๐“ƒ ๐’ถ๐“‰ ๐ต๐’ถ๐“‡๐“๐‘’๐“Ž ๐’ฎ๐’ฝ๐‘’๐’ถ๐’ป ๐น๐’ถ๐“‡๐“‚
Florals: Botanical Blueprints
Hair + Makeup: MU8 | Philly Bridal Hair and Makeup
Rings: Holden
Gown: SARAH SEVEN
Specialty Rentals: Lilac & Lace Co.
Photo Booth: Philly Snap Booth
Band: Love 77 by EBE Talent | Premier Event Entertainment
Officiant: Journeys Of The Heart
Videography: Tag Visual
Content Creation: PA NJ NY Wedding Planner & Content Creation

Iโ€™m so lucky to work with so many incredible florists, and We Are Wildflowers is definitely one of my favorites.This sof...
07/17/2026

Iโ€™m so lucky to work with so many incredible florists, and We Are Wildflowers is definitely one of my favorites.This soft, painterly bouquet for James and Jemโ€™s wedding at River House At Odetteโ€™s was pure romanceโ€”layers of peach, blush, ivory, and the sweetest touch of blue. ๐Ÿค
Florals by We Are Wildflowers
๐Ÿ“ธ by Gabby EmilyWrenAssociates

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Sydney & Samโ€™s colorful Crystal Tea Room wedding featured on Inside Weddings! ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆ‹Sydney and Sam dreamed of a wedding tha...
07/16/2026

Sydney & Samโ€™s colorful Crystal Tea Room wedding featured on Inside Weddings! ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆ‹

Sydney and Sam dreamed of a wedding that felt like stepping into a garden and Ann Catania brought that vision to life so beautifully.

From the floral colloms leading into the ceremony and the greener & bloom filled chuppah to the ballroom layered with pink hydrangeas, garden roses, delphinium, lisianthus, and cascading greenery, every space felt abundant and completely transformed. Soft pastels mingled with rich jewel tones, creating a celebration that felt vibrant and joyful.

It was such a pleasure photographing all of the color, texture, and artistry behind this unforgettable day. Thank you, Inside Weddings, for sharing Sydney and Samโ€™s colorful Philadelphia wedding!

Bride: Sydney (Frank) Miller
Groom: sam miller
Planning + Design: Ronnie Anderson Events
Floral + Event Design: Ann Catania
Venue + Catering: Finley Catering
Photography: Emily Wren Photography
Videography: New Pace Weddings
Entertainment: EBE Talent | Premier Event Entertainment
Hair: Amanda D'Andrea Hair
Cake: The Master's Baker
Shoes: Loeffler Randall

Miranda & Jamesโ€™ Glen Foerd wedding was elegant, botanical, and full of the best kind of personality.Set along the Delaw...
06/23/2026

Miranda & Jamesโ€™ Glen Foerd wedding was elegant, botanical, and full of the best kind of personality.

Set along the Delaware River, the day was layered with soft blue details, garden-inspired florals by Twisted Willow Flowers, riverfront ceremony views, and a reception tent filled with greenery and candlelight.

But what I loved most was how much joy they built into the experience for everyone around them. There was a string quartet, a live painter, cannolis on the dance floor, cold sparks, a candy truck, and a cocktail-hour llama carrying drinks for guests โ€” who, for the record, seemed to have a real affinity for James.

It all felt so them: unique, playful, deeply thoughtful, and centered around making sure their people had the best time. Miranda & James are the kind of couple whose kindness shows up in the way they celebrate โ€” generous, fun, and full of heart.

Venue: Glen Foerd
Photography: Emily Wren Photography
Videography:
Florals: Twisted Willow Flowers
DJ + Photo Booth: EBE Talent | Premier Event Entertainment
Ceremony Music:
Rentals:
Makeup: JGlow Beauty LLC
Hair: Philly + South Jersey Bridal Hair
Cake: Whipped Bakeshop | Philadelphia Wedding Cakes
Live Painter:
Candy Truck: Curbside Confections
Cannoli: THE CANNOLI GUY
Cold Sparks: Synergetic
Llama: Buck Hollow Llamas, Inc

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