October 1, 2026

married couple holds hands walking on lawn at sunset in Philadelphia PA

A Detailed Philadelphia Cricket Club Wedding Venue Guide (By a Photographer Who’s Shot It)

Hosting a Philadelphia Cricket Club wedding means you’re choosing a venue with layers of history built into its bones. I’ve photographed at a lot of venues across the Philadelphia area and Main Line, and PCC is a gem with sprawling green golf courses and the full country club experience! For couples searching for historic Philadelphia […]

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Wedding planner from Courtney Space Events carries the bride's train during wedding day portraits at Skytop Lodge in Skytop, Pennsylvania

May 25, 2026

My Top 3 Favorite Wedding Planners in the Philadelphia Area

When couples start searching for “the best wedding planners near me” in the Philadelphia region, the results can feel overwhelming—and honestly, a little generic. What I’ve learned after photographing weddings across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the Main Line is that the planner behind a wedding shapes everything: the pace of the day, the communication between vendors, […]

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January 4, 2023

White Barn Wedding Venue | Kylan Barn

Philadelphia Wedding Photographer gives insight on the White Barn Wedding Venue trend by highlighting Kylan Barn in Delmar Maryland

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Bride and groom walk across the grass tennis courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, the clubhouse spire behind them

August 23, 2019

27 Best Wedding Venues in the Greater Philadelphia Area

Planning your wedding starts with finding the perfect wedding venue in the Greater Philadelphia Area. There are so many options it can make your head spin! I have compiled a list of Samantha Jay Photography’s favorite wedding venues in our area to get you started on your search!

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April 25, 2019

Protected: Wedding Vendor Recommendations for Samantha Jay Photography Couples

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September 18, 2018

Waterworks by Cescaphe Wedding Photography | Romantic Floral Inspired Wedding from Shannon Wellington Weddings | Kate and Nate

Kate and Nate had an absolute dream wedding!  They first met as undergrads at Amherst College in Massachusetts.  After being introduced at Amherst’s orientation by a mutual friend they felt an instant connection.  They were friends first and their relationship blossomed from there until they were practically inseparable by the end of their sophomore year.  […]

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