If you like glitter, sequins, confetti, and all things sparkly, Katie is YOUR glass of bubbly. I can’t think of the Kate Spade quote “She had a cocktail in her hand and confetti in her hair” without thinking of Katie
I know typically engagement blogs are about the incredible couple, and I promise to get to that, but I first have to spill my guts about Katie. The first time I met Katie was when she hired us to do a branding shoot for her wedding planning business. She looked like a real life Barbie, and we loved every single thing about her brand. We got to meet her precious mom, and golden doodle, and even got to play with confetti. We have loved Katie since day one. Before Matt and Katie’s engagement session, we got to work with Katie at a giant wedding we photographed last July at Annesdale Mansion. It was one of the largest weddings we’ve ever photographed, and it was also one of the most detailed, and organized weddings we had ever done. Katie handled it flawlessly like the absolute pro she is. John and I were so impressed, but honestly, we’d expect nothing less from this Queen. I mentioned this when I first posted engagement session sneak peeks, but what I love most about Katie is, she knows what she wants. Girls can be indecisive, I struggle with that myself, and I work with hundreds of wonderful ladies who find themselves with the same struggle, not Katie. She’s so confident in herself and in her decisions. I may be a tiny bit older (hold the tiny) but I truly look up to sweet Katie.
We will never get over how special it is to be hired by any person, but there is something so humbling, and so special when someone in the wedding industry asks you to be a part of their big day. John and I celebrated with our own happy dance (and champagne) when Katie inquired with us for she and Matt’s wedding! We were super excited to do Katie + Matt’s engagement session at Annesdale Mansion. This was the first time we met Matt, and he was the perfect, calm compliment to Katie’s bubbly, high energy personality (very similar to John + my relationship!) Matt was the perfect go with the flow groom we love so much.
Since their engagement, Katie and I often cut up via text, and chat about all things weddings. Recently, the four of us got together and Katie and Matt were kind enough to treat us to dinner. Once again, we weren’t surprised because these two are so generous, so kind, and all around wonderful souls.
We cannot wait to photograph AND film Katie + Matt’s wedding NEXT month at The Jefferson. Y’all be sure to leave them some love!
Makeup by none other than Queen Kasey Acuff!