Annesdale Mansion Brunch Wedding- Memphis Wedding Photographer- [Libby + Joseph]

June 25, 2020

Ever seen an Annesdale Mansion brunch wedding? Me neither until Libby + Joseph’s wedding!

Libby + Joseph had one of the most unique, quaint, intimate weddings we’ve ever been a part of, and we felt honored they chose us to capture their most special day. We knew we’d love working with these two the second we met them at our house.

Would you believe me if I told you Libby is a vegetarian and Joseph is a butcher? You cannot make that up. Despite the difference in opinions, these two fell in love and we’re so glad that they did. Libby and Joeseph are so artistic, kind, helpful, and supportive. Libby and I (since their wedding) have chatted multiple times about working out. She has 100% motivated me on days where I didn’t think I could muster up the energy to be active, and she has said super encouraging things to me when she sees me putting in hard work. We love when our couples allow us to stay in their lives long after their day has come and gone.

This was the first time John and I had photographed a wedding ceremony at Annesdale that wasn’t in the garden. Libby + Joseph chose to have their ceremony underneath the historic magnolia trees that tower over the property. These magnolia trees are documented in Roberta Seawell Brandau’s seminal 1936 book, History of Homes and Gardens in Tennessee, published by the Garden Study Club of Nashville. Libby + Joseph’s reception was held in the garden, and since it was a brunch themed wedding the buffet was filled with chicken and waffles, dry aged sirloin and Delta grits, potato hash, and buttermilk biscuits and chocolate gravy. They also had a bloody Mary + mimosa bar that was a crowd favorite.

Needless to say, Libby + Joseph had a gorgeous October wedding we will never forget. One of my most favorite and most memorable parts of Libby + Joseph’s day was when they read their notes to each other. It was such a special moment that I know I will never forget!

Thank you, Libby + Joseph for allowing us to capture this incredible day!