You may remember Hilary and Cliff from their Autumn Huntsville engagement session. As we drove home from Huntsville, I remember John and I talking about how our favorite thing about Hilary and Cliff (because let’s be honest, we could write a book on all the reasons we love them) is how natural they are together. Their love is effortless, easy, and admirable. We knew documenting their special day would be fun, simple, and light, and boy were we spot on.
Hilary is one of the most amazing girls I’ve ever met. She’s spunky, (I mean look at her cocktail wedding dress) fun, intelligent, witty, genuine, loving, and downright beautiful. Her heart totally matches her appearance. Seconds before Hilary and Cliff drove off from their reception, she yelled out the window “Thank you Kelly, you guys are awesome!” Most brides get so caught up in the moment (understandably so) but not Hilary, she’s too intentional. Cliff, Cliff is ALL kinds of awesome and compliments Hilary so well. He’s sweet, solemn, calm, gentle, and boy does he love sweet little Hilary.
Hilary and Cliff had a gorgeous day wedding at Hilary’s childhood church, St. Therese Little Flower. Its dreamy gothic-ish stained glass windows made for an impeccable backdrop for photos. We arrived a little before 8 a.m. and began shooting details. A few moments later, sweet Hilary arrived looking as calm as ever and she greeted both of us with a hug. I had previously met Hilary’s father, and adorable (and just as spunky) sister Jamie, and already loved her! John and I fell in love with Hilary’s entire family. Her brother, Timothy, totally deserves a shout out for simply being fabulous. He pinned basically every boutonniere on every member of the wedding party (something you’d think John and I would have mastered by now, but sadly haven’t). During the reception, as I was documenting Hilary’s thoughtful decorations, Hilary’s mom, Kelly, came over and thanked John and I and gave us some of the sweetest compliments. The entire family made us feel like so much more than just wedding vendors, and our hearts are so thankful for that.
Before I get all hippie-dippie on you guys, I’ll get to the goods!
Hilary and Cliff, if you’re reading this from Disney, know that John and I are jealous, but hope that you two are having a well deserved blast! We love you to pieces!
Enjoy!
We were lucky enough to get to work with the best florist in Memphis, Lynn Doyle Flowers. Thane and his crew drove in exactly at the same time as us, and boy do they know how to be efficient!
Oh, you know just the most adorable red head bride in the world.
Imagine my happy heart when Hilary asked John to take a photo of us?
John captured anxious Cliff peeking out of the groom’s room, waiting for the wedding to start.
These gorgeous cupcake tree stands were hand crafted by Hilary’s father!
With our usual, overflowing hearts…
