Nicole + Eric at Cairnwood Estate, Bryn Athyn

Nicole and Eric turned Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn into one big, grand house party. Think Gilded Age mansion, open terraces, and that refreshing breeze that follows you from the garden to the balcony.

After the first look by the fountain, we made the rounds like you do in a great historical home: a few portraits on the staircase, a quiet minute in the library, a spin through the great hall, then back outside as the gardens lit up in golden hour. Friends and family floated between rooms and lawns, laughing, snacking, and soaking in the views.

It felt elegant without trying too hard, a classic Philadelphia area venue with plenty of personality and endless spots for photos, from morning light to sunset glow.