Julia & Brandon
March 5, 2027
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Genda are honored to invite you to share in the joy of their wedding day as they begin their life together as husband and wife. Surrounded by the love of family and friends, Julia and Brandon will exchange vows at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia, a beautiful and historic setting for the start of this new chapter.
This website has been created as a place for guests to find everything they need for the celebration, including the ceremony details, reception schedule, venue information, and RSVP instructions. Most of all, it is an invitation to join Julia and Brandon in celebrating a day filled with faith, love, gratitude, and the people who mean the most to them.
the church
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
Nestled in historic Old City Philadelphia, St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church provides a reverent and beautiful setting for Julia and Brandon’s wedding ceremony. With more than 225 years of Catholic presence in the city, St. Augustine carries a rich legacy of faith, tradition, and community. Its historic character and sacred beauty create a fitting place for this joyful occasion, as family and friends come together to witness Julia and Brandon enter into the Sacrament of Marriage.
the venue
The Chescaphe Ballroom
Following the ceremony, family and friends will gather at Cescaphe Ballroom on North 2nd Street in Philadelphia for an evening of celebration. Set in the heart of Northern Liberties, Cescaphe Ballroom is known for its classic elegance, romantic candlelit atmosphere, grand staircase, and beautifully designed spaces that create a memorable experience from the moment guests arrive. It is the perfect setting to continue the joy of the day as Julia and Brandon celebrate their marriage with dinner, dancing, and the people they love most.
March 2027
3pm – 4pm Wedding
Nuptial Mass and St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
4:30pm – 6pm Photos
Bridal party photos at Merchant Exchange Building in Old City Philadelphia
6pm – 7pm Cocktails
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Chescaphe Ballroom. Champaign waterfall at 5:30pm for early arrivals.
7pm – 10:30pm Dinner & Celebration
Formal dinner followed by dancing and celebration
the church
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
Nestled in historic Old City Philadelphia, St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church provides a reverent and beautiful setting for Julia and Brandon’s wedding ceremony. With more than 225 years of Catholic presence in the city, St. Augustine carries a rich legacy of faith, tradition, and community. Its historic character and sacred beauty create a fitting place for this joyful occasion, as family and friends come together to witness Julia and Brandon enter into the Sacrament of Marriage.
the venue
The Chescaphe Ballroom
Following the ceremony, family and friends will gather at Cescaphe Ballroom on North 2nd Street in Philadelphia for an evening of celebration. Set in the heart of Northern Liberties, Cescaphe Ballroom is known for its classic elegance, romantic candlelit atmosphere, grand staircase, and beautifully designed spaces that create a memorable experience from the moment guests arrive. It is the perfect setting to continue the joy of the day as Julia and Brandon celebrate their marriage with dinner, dancing, and the people they love most.
our very own love story
Like every love story, ours started with a moment we could never have fully understood at the time. What began as two students meeting in the halls of Sun Valley High School grew into years of friendship, commitment, distance, laughter, patience, and love – all leading us to this beautiful season of engagement.
Where It All Began
Julia and Brandon’s story began at Sun Valley High School, where two young lives crossed paths and a friendship started to grow into something much more meaningful.
Junior Prom
One of their first unforgettable memories together was Julia’s junior prom – a night filled with excitement, laughter, and the beginning signs of a love story that would continue to unfold for years to come.
Falling in Love
What started in high school slowly became something deeper. Through shared memories, growing trust, and countless moments together, Julia and Brandon fell in love and began building the foundation for their future.
Distance, College, and Commitment
Their love continued through six years away at college, with Julia attending Rutgers University and Brandon attending West Chester University. Even with distance, busy schedules, and new chapters unfolding, their relationship remained strong.
… and he finally proposed!
After nearly ten years together, Brandon finally asked Julia to marry him in March 2026. It was a beautiful next step in a love story that began years earlier and continues now as they prepare to become husband and wife.
A Surprise in Central Park
What began as a special trip to New York City for Julia and Angela to see a Broadway show became the beginning of a moment Julia would never forget. Unbeknownst to Julia, Angela had been carefully helping to arrange a surprise engagement, with Brandon waiting nearby in Central Park for the perfect moment to ask the most important question of their lives.
They met near a quiet pond, where the scene seemed almost divinely prepared. A great blue heron stood nearby, still and watchful, as though it had arrived just in time to witness the proposal. Long regarded as a symbol of patience, grace, peace, and spiritual presence, the heron added a quiet beauty and deeper meaning to the moment. Nearby, a pair of geese — lifelong mates and symbols of devotion, loyalty, and partnership — seemed to complete the scene, waiting along with everyone else for the joyful announcement. Surrounded by the beauty of Central Park, the love of family, and the gentle signs of nature, Julia and Brandon’s engagement became not only a surprise, but a memory touched with wonder.
“You will know you are in love when it doesn’t matter if you sit in heaven or hell with that special someone just as long as they can make you laugh, while you put out the fires.”
“In my heaven sweet melodies of the skies ripple pool of the sea playing sweet song to me, sharing tales of the past, blending with mine as mirage, painting new…I breathe in, am in love and alive…”
together forever
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fine details
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RSVP
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