Each year the Silver Orchid team curates unique, classic, timeless and of course FUN sets for Cool Yule™. This year, we are offering you multiple dates and locations, including Cross Gables Estates, with MORE Santa & Mrs.Claus sessions, BRAND NEW set designs, INTERACTIVE experiences, LIVE reindeer, and so much more!
Below you will find inspirations and ideas that we will be working with to build each of the sets at Cool Yule™. Scroll through to see both Cross Gables and Skippack locations!
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Cool Yule at Cross Gables Estates
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DATES: 11/11 & 11/12, 11/18 & 11/19
“T’was the night before Christmas at Cross Gables Estate and a beautiful, magical world lay in wait!”
Night Before Christmas
“The children were nestled all snug in their beds”
A bed of cozy linens and blankets is the perfect spot for family snuggles, Christmas stories, and the giggles and whispers of little ones, eager for the delights in store! Little ears strain to hear bells and tiny feet scamper to the window to see if they can catch a glimpse of Saint Nick with his sleigh full of magic!
Visions Of Sugarplums
“While Visions of Sugarplums Danced In Their Heads”
A tree covered in candy canes, lollipops, peppermints and gingerbread houses is the stuff of children’s dreams! Piles of turquoise, white and red presents tempt with the possibility of the delights wrapped inside. Our Visions of Sugarplums set is perfect for kids and kids-at-heart, looking to revel in the delights of the season!
A Visit From Santa
“The stockings are hung by the mantle with care and a visit with St Nick is awaiting you there!”
This magical set features all things classic Christmas – toys, garlands, packages and twinkling lights surround a cozy spot for your little one to whisper his or her wishes into the Big Man’s ear! Watch them share a giggle, a secret and make a wonderful memory for them to carry with them their whole lives!
Winter’s Night
“The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow, gave the luster of midday to objects below…”
Crystals, pearls, silver and gold gleam on a background of snowy white, in our most formal of sets. Taking our cues from mother-nature’s most beautiful winter gown, this set is classic and glamorous – the perfect place to showcase those Christmas outfits and dream of winter wonderlands.
Santa’s Reindeer
“When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer”
No matter what age you might be, there’s always a moment before falling asleep on Christmas eve where you strain to hear that jingle of bells and prancing of hooves! And it’s little wonder! It’s hard to imagine a more magical Christmas experience than having an encounter with one of Santa’s real live reindeer! Silver Orchid Photography is proud to bring that chance to you once again this holiday, and we’ll be there to capture the moments on camera. Out in the chilly winter air, next to evergreens and a red sleigh filled with presents and toys, you and your family will have the opportunity to meet and interact with one Santa’s beloved team. Learn about these gentle creatures, and fall in love with their lovely disposition while also getting pictures on our beautiful outdoor set.
Holiday Lights With The Little Blue Truck
“A bundle of toys he had flung on his back…”
This little blue truck is ready to roll with holiday packages overflowing! Trees wrapped in colored lights will leave you reminiscing over December drives, oohing and ahhing at the houses cheerily dressed in their holiday best!
Cool Yule in Skippack Village
Silver Orchid Studio ~ Skippack, PA
Dates: 11/4-5, 11/21-22, 11/25-26 & 12/2-12/3
A Classic Christmas With Santa
“His eyes, how they twinkled, his dimples, how merry, his cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry”
A Visit from Santa and on select dates his Mrs! This rustic, cozy set features all things classic Christmas – A fireplace mantle, woven stockings, lanterns and fairy lights surround a cozy spot for your little one to whisper his or her wishes into the Big Man’s ear! Watch them share a giggle, a secret and make a wonderful memory for them to carry with them their whole lives!
*A “Classic Christmas” set without characters will be available on 11/21-11/22, but you are welcome to ask the characters to step off the set on the weekend dates.
Santa’s Reindeer At The Skippack Barn
While Santa visits the studio, some of his reindeer will be parked just down the street at the Skippack barn! Twinkling evergreen trees will be set against the big red barn, with Santa’s sleigh filled with packages ready for Christmas Eve. Your family will have the unique opportunity to interact with these magical creatures while your photographer captures the candid moments!
Cool Yule At The Tree Farm
Buck Nursery ~ Pennsburg, PA 11/4
The Christmas Tree Farm offers a timeless and natural setting for some sweet holiday family fun. A simple vintage couch will sit amongst the evergreen trees as an additional set option. These extended mini sessions are perfect for families looking for a bit more time with our photography team.