A Chic Modern Wedding at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Emily Goldberg (27 and works in finance) and Daniel Tseng (28 and works in finance) planned an elegant modern affair for their early summer wedding at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, Penn. While the couple calls New York City home, they met in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania, making the city of brotherly love the perfect backdrop for their “I do’s.”

With a vision for a unique, modern and, most importantly, fun celebration in mind, the couple found the ultimate venue in the Kimmel Center. The contemporary design aesthetic and world class catering team were major selling points for Emily and Daniel. “Although we know Philadelphia fairly well, we live in New York, so we hired Rebecca Richman to assist us,” says Emily. “She really helped us put it all together, and it is amazing to have someone who has been planning with you the whole time be there on the wedding day.”

The day started with a Jewish ceremony officiated by Rabbi Howard Cove, a close family friend and Emily’s rabbi for over 15 years. “The ceremony itself was short and sweet,” says Emily, “but we also had a meaningful ketubah ceremony with our families earlier that day.”

After exchanging vows, it was time to kick the festivities into high gear. The newlyweds whisked their guests off to the Kimmel Center’s rooftop Hamilton Garden for the reception overlooking the brightly lit city. Floating candles cast a warm glow over the modern space, while tall hurricane vases filled with bright white calla lilies, peonies, hydrangeas and more added an air of freshness, while achieving the couple’s chic, contemporary vision. Eddie Bruce Music kept the dance floor packed all night long and Garces Events at the Kimmel Center pleased even the pickiest palates with a mouth-watering spread of fresh eats.

A tip for the taking from Emily: “Everyone is going to have opinions and every wedding is different, but do not let others’ tastes or style influence you or your vision. Also, have fun with the process, don't take anything too seriously.”