Wedding Fatigue is REAL! MG the Venue Specialist, Heather McBride Photography, and Stems by Meredith are hosting a One Day Elopement event for couples who are just over it and ready to Do the Damn Thing! 

This One Day Elopement Pop Up to take place on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 from Noon-6pm at the Dina Wind Art Foundation in South Philly at 8th and Tasker.

Registration secures you a One Hour time slot on the hour & each couple will have the venue to themselves for that hour. 

AS A SPECIAL GIFT TO THOSE WHO SIGN UP FOR THEIR TIME SLOT BY MONDAY, APRIL 12TH,

We will include complimentary floral arrangements* for the two of you, as well as a $50 gift certificate to one of the restaurants listed below!

*Based on what you’d like, you can have Two Bouquets, Two Boutonnieres, or One of Each! ($160 Value)

The cost at $1250 per Couple includes:

• Floral backdrop for your ceremony, created by Meredith of Stems by Meredith*

• Photography by Heather of Heather McBride Photography (2019 Best of Philly Photographer)

• Officiant Services by MG Hodge of MG the Venue Specialist

  • Couples will need to obtain their own PA Marriage License. We recommend going either through the City of Philadelphia or you can schedule a virtual appointment with the Bucks County Register of Wills (you do not need to be a Pennsylvania resident, but the marriage must take place in Pennsylvania)Celebratory toast (non-alcoholic options available)

• Congratulations Gift Bag

• Zoom Capabilities for your Ceremony (Optional as we know Zoom fatigue is also real!)

*Additional add-ons include a customized Bouquet and/or Boutonniere from Stems by Meredith.

Heather’s elopement packages start at $950, Meredith’s custom backdrops run upwards of $1200, and MG’s venue sourcing and officiating starts at $1000

Instead of spending $3150 or more, you can enjoy all of these amazing services and amenities on May 15th for $1250!!

Interested couples can click here to receive more information. 

Vendor Recommendations

It’s YOUR day but if you need some help on who can help you complete your wedding day, check out some of our favorites below!

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

• River Twice – both indoor and covered outdoor options, open at 5pm

• Le Virtù – huge outdoor space, open at 5pm

• Bing Bing Dim Sum – outdoor dining, opens Saturdays at 1pm

• Barcelona – outdoor dining, opens Saturdays at 11am

• Fountain Porter – opens Saturdays at noon, no seating but grab the best $6 burger and some fries and head on over to the Singing Fountain!

HAIR & MAKEUP

• Jessica Saint

• Makeup by Liz

• ONLO

• Beautiful Brides Philly

WEDDING DAY OUTFITS

These are just a few suggestions of places where you can get something “off the rack” in the Philly area!

• The Sample Rack

• Last Minute Bride Collection at BHLDN

• L&H Bridal Rack – April 16th -May 1st: Clear the RACK Sale

• Sabrina Ann Once Worn and Never Worn

• J Crew for all outfits

WHERE TO SLEEP

• Hotel Lokal – Locations in both Old City and Fishtown

• AirBnBs by neighborhood that are managed by our friends Slate & Hearth

• Select one of Visit Philly’s Overnight Hotel Packages

MG, Heather & Meredith joined together as collaborative partners in June 2020 to offer couples elopement & micro-wedding packages, which were featured in Philly Mag this past summer.

9 Ways Philly Vendors are Helping Couples Pull Off Elopements or Micro-Weddings

 Even though they will be hosting this One Day Pop Up, they will continue to offer their Elopement & Microwedding Packages through the remainder of 2021.

 Love is Not Cancelled, and we are here to help!