An Evening at The Switch House | Cescaphe University September 2025

In early September, we attended another Cescaphe University, this time hosted at The Switch House, one of Cescaphe’s newest Philadelphia venues. The setting made for a beautiful backdrop to a night of wedding inspiration, giving couples an inside look at the Cescaphe experience with planning tips, décor displays, and trusted vendor connections.

This event highlighted weddings taking place between January and March 2026. With more than 200 guests in attendance, couples and their families enjoyed delicious tastings, admired thoughtful details, and connected with Cescaphe’s expert team. The evening was filled with fresh ideas and meaningful moments to carry into their own wedding planning.

The Switch House impressed with its modern design, open layout, and signature Cescaphe elegance—allowing couples to envision their own day while exploring the possibilities alongside talented industry professionals.

We were honored to be part of such a memorable night, both as a vendor and by documenting the experience through photography and content creation. Scroll below for a look back at the magic!

Cescaphe University June 2025 Recap: Inspiration, Planning & Celebration

Cescaphe University events are always a special kind of magic, and last month’s celebration at Vie was no exception!

We had the pleasure of being part of the evening as it unfolded in real time, highlighting the thoughtful details and genuine energy that filled the space. Couples enjoyed sampling Cescaphe’s exceptional cuisine while mingling with top-tier vendors from the Cescaphe Concierge program, gathering inspiration and envisioning their own wedding day come to life.

From stunning décor to lively entertainment, every moment was filled with excitement and creativity, making the evening one to remember.

Now, enjoy some of our favorite highlights, beautifully captured by our photography and videography team!

Our Film from Cescaphe University

Our Photos from Cescaphe University

Alex & Ryan’s Experience With New Pace Weddings

READ WHAT THE COUPLE HAD TO SAY:

There’s nothing better than feeling like you’re in good hands when it comes to your wedding day and that’s exactly how we felt with New Pace. It’s so nice to have photo and video taken care of by the same people. They offered a number of different packages and custom options. It was easy to schedule and engagement shoot. They were also very thorough when it came to helping us select the shots and moments we wanted to be sure to capture on our big day. On top of that, the crew was fantastic on our wedding day. Our photographers & videographer were very attentive to details and they were all just so freindly and easy to work with. We’ve gotten some of the photos and a video teaser back and their work looks amazing. Can’t wait to see more. I highly recommend New Pace to all couples looking for photo and video for their wedding day.

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

THE WEDDING DAY

WEDDING TEASER

Vendors

Entertainment: Elegance Quartet

Hair & Makeup: Gloss Studio LLC

Cake: Brendenbeck’s Bakery and Ice Cream

Jewelry: Golden Nugget

Florist: Chantilly Floral

Caterer: Conroy Catering

Mike & Krysten’s Experience With New Pace Wedding Films & Photo

READ WHAT THE COUPLE HAD TO SAY:

“It was great having our photo and video in one place and having one contact for it all. It made life easier during the planning process. The photographers/videographers, and other staff went above and beyond for us from the start. They did way more than they needed to help us on the big day as well! Our big day was beautifully captured. They worked extremely hard to capture every moment of our day. We still have people telling us how great our photos, video, and trailer were.”

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

THE WEDDING DAY

WEDDING TEASER

Vendors

Entertainment: Beat by Beat Entertainment

Hair: Sydney of Sydney&April

Make-Up: April of Sydney&April

Cake: Brendenbeck’s Bakery and Ice Cream

Jewelry: Kendra Scott and Dareth Colburn Designs

Invitations: Gia Boyd

Florist: The Bouquet Shop

Event Planner: Melissa from Anthony’s at Paxon Hollow

Caterer: Anthony’s at Paxon Hollow

The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve: A Wedding Venue Spotlight 

If you’re looking for a stunning wedding venue in the Philadelphia area that has the elegance of a downtown venue, but all the benefits of being located in the suburbs— look no further than the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve. Located in the charming western suburb of Philadelphia in Newtown Square, you’ll fall in love with all the beauty this venue has to offer. The striking outdoor appearance offers quite a sense of grandeur.          

WHERE IS THE BALLROOM AT ELLIS PRESERVE?

Ellis Preserve is located in the suburb of Newtown Square, which is an approximately 30-minute drive west of the city center of Philadelphia. Located near the gorgeous Pennsylvania countryside, it’s a small, quaint town, with lots of cute shops and restaurants.

The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve is located on an enormous estate, spanning over 200 acres–plenty of space to celebrate your big day!

FALL IN LOVE WITH ELLIS PRESERVE’S ARCHITECTURE

Built in 1932, and opened as a wedding venue in 2016, the building boasts its impressive Greek revival architecture. It has six large columns, large windows, a stone facade, and acres of beautifully manicured grounds that make for a stunning backdrop to an outdoor wedding ceremony or majestic entrance to the ballroom inside. Either way, it’ll make for jaw-dropping wedding photos! There are endless picturesque spots on the grounds. As a bonus, the columns can be lit at night with colored lights of your choice to add an extra dramatic effect.

The extravagance doesn’t stop outside. Inside, the ballroom is just as exquisite. The high coffered ceilings, light neutral colors, and well-appointed lighting continue the sense of elegance, offering a large space to entertain all your loved ones for a luxurious reception with up to 250 guests.

Additionally, your wedding party will have plenty of space to get ready. The bridal suite spaces match the sophisticated atmosphere of the rest of the building and grounds.

The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve can accommodate all guests. The entire building is wheelchair accessible. There is plenty of on-site parking, with the option of using the venue’s valet service.

THE SERVICE AT THE BALLROOM AT ELLIS PRESERVE IS SECOND TO NONE

The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve is the perfect spot for your wedding if you’re dreaming of an extravagant ceremony and reception that’s conveniently located near Philadelphia, but feels like it’s away from it all. New Pace Weddings Films and Photo can help you capture every moment of your big day at this gorgeous venue. It’s one of our favorites! Take a peek below at some of the unforgettable moments of Ellis weddings we’ve filmed. Get inspired and get your tissues ready! 

THE BALLROOM AT ELLIS PRESERVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

New Pace Wedding Films and Photo is ready to work with you and capture every special detail of your wedding day—whether you choose the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve or another Greater Philadelphia wedding venue. We offer amazing photography, videography, and bundle options for you to choose from. Get in touch with us and we can begin planning!

Sarah & Jonathan – Rose Bank Winery

Sarah & Jonathan – Rose Bank Winery

Working with New Pace for our wedding film was a great experience. We knew exactly what we wanted from our wedding videographer and New Pace delivered beautifully. It was important to us to have a wedding trailer as well as the videos from our ceremony and reception and New Pace had incredible package options that listed exactly what we needed for a price that fit very well into our budget. The team was very responsive and ensured that I had all the tools to give them the information they needed to make our wedding video a success. The videographer we were matched with was very professional and did a beautiful job capturing the day. The studio was also very flexible when it came to us having to last-minute reschedule our reception due to COVID (which I don’t wish on any future brides!) and we will treasure our trailer and ceremony/reception cuts forever. I would definitely recommend New Pace Wedding Films for any brides in the Philadelphia area!

Sarah & Jonathan had their wedding ceremony and reception at Rose Bank Winery. Located in Newtown, PA-original owner, William Penn deeded the property to his daughters including the famous dress stoned Manor House. The property was then eventually purchased by the Fleming Family. Features of Rose Bank Winery include: a wine making facility, tasting room, and rustic elegance weaved throughout the venue. Couples can choose several different event spaces including the Rose Ballroom, Vintner’s Ballroom and Loft, Buckman Barn, Ash Room and Hannah’s Room.

Entertainment: Bachelor Boys Band
Flowers: Paige Drake via Pridmore Floral Design
Hair/Makeup: Elyse Sara Hairstyling Mariel LaBouliere via Beauty by Mariel
Fashion: La Bella Moda, Kennedy Blue, Generation Tux
Event Planner: Rachel Koppe via Rachel Nichole Events
Invitations: TheSunshineGarden via Etsy, Cards & Pockets
Cake: Kathy Renaud
Caterer: Let’s Cultivate Food

Happy 4th of July!

????❤️ Cheers to Freedom – Happy 4th of July from New Pace Wedding Films & Photo

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day from New Pace Wedding Films & Photo

Modern Luxury Weddings – New Pace Weddings Feature

Be sure to check out Modern Luxury Weddings Philadelphia newest issue! Our Studio Manager, Jenny, is featured in both the “Capture the Moment” and “Wedding Insider” sections of the June 2022 issue. See below for the highlights and read the newest issue via Modern Luxury Weddings Philadelphia.

Happy Pride Month!

???????? Love Will Always Be Enough – Happy Pride Month from New Pace Wedding Films & Photo