Hotels in Philly for pictures?

nygirl07

With the wedding 3 weeks away and this crazy cold weather we are having, we decided to think of an extra indoor location for photos.   The only idea I could come up with would be the lobby of one of the hotels in Philly.

 Does anyone have any suggestions as far as what hotel as a cool lobby or even an alternate indoor location.

eb629

The new Palomar Hotel in Philly looks awesome: http://www.hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com/index.html

I would also check out the Constitution Center, 30th Street Station, Comcast Centre, City Hall (outside, but there are nooks to hide in),

I'll keep thinking...

eb629

How could I forget the Ritz!?: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Philadelphia/Default.htm

And Kimmell, but they may be having NYE events: http://www.kimmelcenter.org/

ETA:

Union League (you'll definitely need permission): http://www.unionleague.org/index.php

mrs.kapow

I love the pics at 30th St. Station. Kamila may have even done some things there.

Also, the Free Library, if it's open, is a great old building. 

nygirl07

Thanks and keep them coming   How about the Lowes hotel..is there lobby area nice.  Do you think I'll need permission to go into the hotels or 30th St. Station.

nygirl07

oh and do you think these locations would work with in being New Years eve...like 30th st station...do you think it would be packed?  We would be there around 6pm

eb629

I would definitely get an OK from the hotels. I don't think you have to do that for 30th Street. And that place is so big that you should be able to find some good areas.

 

Krista&Alex

My vote would be for 30th street station.  I have been to events at the Loews and the lobby isnt anything special at all.  The Rittenhouse is nice, too.

nygirl07

Thanks! I'm hoping we can still just go to Rowan's campus and stay local but it all depends on the weather and what it does.  If it's cold I'll deal, I just don't want it to be cold and windy b/c that could be tough

YouAreMyILoveYou

I know that you need to get permits (they cost about $200) for having a professional photog take pics of you at historical places outside in Philly so it's worth looking into if you go to 30th St.

It would really stink to get kicked out.

NJ789

A friend of mine got married on NYE at the Radison Warwick Hotel on 17th & Locust and her pictures were gorgeous.  The lobby of the hotel is beautiful as it is but looks nicer with all the holiday decorations.

mrs.kapow

Taking pics at 30th will be like at the Art Museum. I think you're technically supposed to have a permit, but I doubt anyone will say anything on NYE.

I would think you might catch the tail end of people coming in for the evening, but it shouldn't be too bad there.

Have you seen EvaLovesPeter's engagement pics at Rowan? They did a bunch inside the library. I don't know if it'll be open, but it might be worth looking. They turned out great.

SummerPastelBride

We did 30th Street Station and the pics are amazing!  You do need to contact their events person Sheryl Haynes to let her know you will be coming.  You don't need a permit but they do need some info for security reasons.  haynessh@amtrak.com