For nearly three centuries, The William Penn Inn has been making dreams a reality for brides and grooms. Founded in 1714 and located on beautifully-landscaped grounds in Montgomery County, it is the oldest continuously operated country inn in Pennsylvania.

With a beautiful outdoor ceremony location secluded from the surrounding roads and neighborhoods, you'll love walking down the aisle to your significant other. Looking out at all of your guests with the inn in the background will be a moment you'll never forget.

As you walk the grounds, you’ll capture photos that will grace your home for decades to come. You’ll dance the night away inside the beautiful ballroom lit with gorgeous chandeliers. Your guests will feel right at home inside. The best part is that you don't need to go overboard with decor because The William Penn Inn has charm built in.

As you leave the inn as newlyweds, you’ll look over at your incredible partner and thank God you’re married to such an amazing person. And you’ll always remember how beautiful your day truly was.


THE PERFECT VENUE

It's the day of your wedding and sunlight is streaming through the tress behind your officiant as he asks you to repeat after him. Your guests wait in anticipation. The inn watches as well. You repeat the words and your officiant says, "You may kiss..."

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THE BRIDAL SUITE

The perfect location to get into your wedding dress and do some final hair and makeup touches. The biggest tip is to keep this area clean and clutter free. It is air conditioned as well, so no need to worry for those of you getting married in the summer. This is a great private space to take those final moments before your ceremony begins. 

PORTRAIT LOCATIONS

It's time for your first look, portraits and bridal party photos. We'll most likely towards the ceremony site for your first look. There is a beautiful path that compliments photos well. We will then make our way behind the ceremony site to field that is surrounded by trees and give off the perfect light. 

THE CEREMONY

The field is just out back of the inn.  This area has a lot of wide open space allowing you to decorate however you' like. There are trees surrounding the ceremony site which make for the perfect intimate setting. If it happens to rain the William Penn Inn does a great job of turning your reception space into a ceremony space too!

THE BALLROOM

Inside The William Penn Inn is where you'll find loads of charm. With historic touches everywhere you look it is like you stepped back in time. Then you enter the ballroom and all your wedding dreams come true. You will love dancing the night away under the beautiful chandeliers.

Should we both get ready at The William Penn Inn?

FAQ

We suggest getting hair and makeup done at a nearby hotel, but getting into your dresses in the William Penn Inn's bridal suite. The Inn allows you to arrive a few hours prior to your ceremony. We suggest you and your fiance get ready at the same hotel so we can get pictures of both of you. 

A FEW OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SHOOTING WEDDINGS AT The William Penn Inn

Where do you recommend taking our family portraits?

Family photos most often happen right at the ceremony space. We may do it under the arbor if the lighting is nice or we may shift you into the corner with the hedges as your background. If we're experiencing some rain, we may take photos in front of the fireplace inside the reception space.  Either way, we'll put you in the very best spot for lighting.

What time should we schedule our ceremony to begin?

This is going to depend on the time of year that you're getting married. If you're sharing in a first look, the best time to have your ceremony end is 1 hour prior to sunset. If you're not sharing in a first look then we would suggest your ceremony ending 2 hours prior to sunset. Most ceremonies at The William Penn Inn last approximately 30 minutes.

Do they allow for sparkler exits? Should we do one?

The William Penn Inn does allow for sparkler exits. They will line your guest up along the path leading towards the ceremony site! We've photographed some great exits using bubbles, glow-sticks, and American flags. Get creative with your exit and think outside the box. Sparklers are definitely the way to go, in our opinion, especially if your reception ends after sunset.

How long should we plan to take bride & groom portraits?

We typically schedule 45 minutes for bride + groom portraits if you're sharing in a first look. If you're not sharing in a first look, you can expect to have approximately 10 minutes for bride and groom photos. For this reason, we highly encourage a first look because your photos are the first things to get cut short if something runs behind.

Should we have an indoor or outdoor ceremony?

Our preference is to always have your ceremony outside, unless it's pouring rain. If you know it's going to be cold and don't want to keep your guests outside for to terribly long, we'd suggest sharing more personal vows to one another in private, maybe during your first look, and then having a shortened 10 minute ceremony outdoors. We promise, it'll be worth it and you'll warm back up in minutes once you're inside again.

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We’re Josiah and Steph, a husband and wife team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that specialize in wedding photography and videography. We were married back in June 2015 and totally understand the craziness that is wedding planning. Our goal is to help make this process easier on your and to capture images you cherish for the rest of your lives. 

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Whether you’re getting married at The William Penn Inn or someplace in PA (or beyond!), we would love to be considered for your day. 

If you’re interested in working with us, the best way to reach us is by either filling out the form or sending an e-mail to hello@josiahandsteph.com with your wedding date and location. If you’ve filled out the form and haven’t heard from us in a few days, please email us directly.

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