| For wedding photography, Philadelphia is probably the | | | | Bartram's Garden |
| best city in the country. It's urban, steeped in history | | | | Bartram's Gardens are the country's oldest public |
| and culture, filled with gardens and parks and dubbed | | | | gardens, and the setting is both romantic and idyllic. |
| the "city of love" for a reason. For five of the city's | | | | With its stone courtyard, historical buildings and |
| best wedding photography locations, keep reading. | | | | beautiful garden setting - it's a great spot for |
| Longwood Gardens (longwoodgardens.org) | | | | wedding photography. Philadelphia photographers |
| It's hard to go wrong at Longwood Gardens, the | | | | should know the location well. |
| grounds are massive, but also pristine and positively | | | | However, shooting at Bartram's isn't cheap or easy. |
| stunning. With water fountains, flowers and beautiful | | | | Unless your wedding is already booked at the venue, |
| foliage, the Gardens make for an incredible backdrop | | | | you may have to reserve around a wedding. |
| setting for your Philadelphia wedding photos. | | | | Regardless, you can expect to pay between $200 |
| However, before you arrive at the Longwood gates | | | | and $250 per hour for photographing at the space. |
| with your wedding party, photographer and lights in | | | | The Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art |
| tow, you should know the Gardens do allow | | | | As the major focus of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, |
| photography, but there are policies you must follow. | | | | the Philadelphia Museum of Art is massive and a true |
| All attendees are required to pay the $16 entrance | | | | landmark of the city. For those looking for a real |
| fee, and no tripods or lights can be used at any time. | | | | taste of Philadelphia in their wedding photos, this |
| You may also be required to sign a permission form | | | | could be it. |
| saying the photos are for personal, not commercial, | | | | The steps are massive and high, while the eight pillars |
| use. | | | | are a stunning backdrop. You may recognize the |
| LOVE Park | | | | popular photo setting from the Rocky movies as the |
| What could be more romantic than photos taken | | | | steps that Rocky Balboa climbed during his training. |
| under the infamous LOVE statue in Philadelphia's Love | | | | Keep in mind that wedding parties require a $50 per |
| Park? Officially, the park is named JFK Plaza, but is | | | | hour permit from the Fairmount Park Commission to |
| lovingly referred to as LOVE Park thanks to the | | | | shoot on the location. |
| infamous Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture overlooking | | | | Rittenhouse Square |
| the park in Philadelphia's city center. | | | | Smack dab in the middle of Center City, Rittenhouse |
| It's free to take photos in LOVE Park, but be | | | | Square is both a convenient and beautiful spot for |
| prepared to compete with other wedding parties, | | | | wedding pictures. Philadelphia residents will instantly |
| especially if you're shooting on a busy June Saturday. | | | | recognize the urban park's green setting and natural |
| To avoid disappointment, set aside some extra | | | | beauty. The best part? You don't need a permit to |
| photography time in case you run into another | | | | shoot and you gain the attractiveness of the city at |
| wedding. | | | | the same time. |