Wedding

Terrain Gardens in Devon Yard | Hunter + Emily

I love photographing weddings at Terrain Gardens in Devon Yard. Especially when I have the privilege of working with incredible humans. Emily and Hunter met doing theater in college, with Emily starring in a production and Hunter designing the lights. They were together for eight years when Hunter proposed in 2022 at Schuylkill River Park, where they had their first date. Emily proposed back in their old neighborhood at Queen Village a month later.

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When Emily and Hunter reached out about photography, they expressed how important it was to find a queer photographer. They wanted someone who could offer solidarity and better understand their identities. I was so touched by their level of thoughtfulness throughout the wedding planning process. Their vendor team was a reflection of their own kind-hearted nature.

As a queer, trans wedding photographer, it is so important to me to make wedding days feel more accommodating for marriers. Especially those who are marginalized. I never want marriers to worry about things like being misgendered. Or being encouraged to do poses that don’t align with their gender identity or gender expression. Wedding days are already a bit chaotic and can be stressful. I believe it’s our job as vendors to help relieve some of that anxiety and find ways to access joy and support marriers throughout all the feels.

Terrain Gardens in Devon Yard wedding

The day was saturated with color, generosity, and an incredible attention to detail. Including the custom fragrances that were created for the marriers by Hunter’s sibling. Their dusk ceremony was cozy and memorable, with hot cider offered to guests as they entered. There’s something especially healing about scream singing “Pink Pony Club” with a group of queer guests at a wedding, especially after a week like this one.

Thank you to Emily and Hunter for having me. I had the very best time and am so grateful to know you. Terrain Events knocked it out of the park as always and were a pleasure to work alongside.

A bride holds her colorful wedding bouquet at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A bride holds her colorful wedding bouquet at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
Floral decor at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A wedding bouquet at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A bride holds her wedding bouquet at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A first look with a queer couple at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A first look with a queer couple at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A first look with a queer couple at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A queer couple exchanging private vows at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A queer couple exchanging private vows at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A queer couple exchanging private vows at a Terrain Gardens Devon wedding.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
Portraits of a non-binary marrier smiling in a rust-colored dress. They are white with curly brown hair and a mustache.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
A macro of a bride's wavy hair with a floral pin. Her back tattoo is visible.
A queer couple has portraits taken at their Terrain Gardens Devon wedding in the fall.
Group photos with family at a Terrain Devon Gardens wedding.
Group photos with family at a Terrain Devon Gardens wedding.
A mother feeling emotional during family photos at her child's wedding.
Hanging florals at a Terrain wedding in Devon.
Outdoor decor at a Terrain Devon Gardens wedding at twilight.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
Blurred birds fly overhead at an outdoor evening Terrain wedding.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
A twilight outdoor ceremony in the fall at Terrain Gardens in Devon.
Hanging florals at a Terrain Devon wedding.
Hanging florals at a Terrain Devon wedding.
Two newlyweds sit with their hands atop each other with their wedding bands.
A queer couple during their first dance at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
A queer couple during their first dance at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
A queer couple during their first dance at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
A queer couple during their first dance at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Toasts during a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Wedding rings on a colorful bouquet at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Toasts during a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Toasts during a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
A queer couple kisses during their cake cutting at a Terrain wedding in the Philadelphia area.
Parent dances at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Parent dances at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Parent dances at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Parent dances at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Parent dances at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Parent dances at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon.
Dancing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Dancing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Socializing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Dancing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Dancing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Dancing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Hanging florals at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Dancing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.
Dancing at a queer wedding reception at a Terrain Gardens wedding in Devon, Pennsylvania.

Vendors

Venue: Terrain Gardens in Devon Yard
Video:  Abominable Productions
Florals + Design: Terrain Events
Music: Anders Hyatt Music
Hair: Fusion Salon by @hairbylcs
Makeup: Sarah Jane of Aurelia Beauty Atelier
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Devon/Villanova

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