Katey+Justin-A Dixon Garden Wedding

What is not to love about Justin and Katey? First of all, they are J&K’s just like John and I, so that automatically makes them cool-along with about a thousand other amazing things, Justin and Katey are DREAM clients.

I met J&K through mutual friends, Megan and Cody.( https://kellyginnphotography.com/megancody-a-sparkling-night-on-the-town-2/ )We shot engagements for them and they hired us to shoot their wedding this October in the Dominican Republic! I am SO glad Katey asked for my contact information, because I just adore this couple.

When Katey told me she and Justin were planning on being married at the Dixon Museum/Gardens, I was thrilled! With a degree in art, I had only been there 100 times while in college and I loved it more each time I visited.

When John and I sat down with J&K on a rainy weekend at a very crowded Starbucks, we loved the connection they had with each other. They both seemed to always be on the same page with, even finishing each other’s sentences. We could tell they truly found their match, and felt SO honored when they booked us right then and there.

When we discussed whether or not the blushing couple was planning on seeing each other before the wedding, in unison they both said “definitely.” This surprised me because I have found in most cases my brides say no, which I have to understand because I too told my photographer “no” and to this day I still don’t regret it. Justin and Katey began to explain to me that they are both nervous people and that they would either be flooded with emotions if they waited or have no emotion at all. HA, so to avoid that we planned a first look, and I’ll warn you, good luck NOT crying when you see these. They are so perfect I could just look at them every day of my life. They remind me of how truly blessed I am to be able to do this every weekend of my life.

J&K were SO awesome to work with. They kept asking for suggestions, and were SO willing to do some of the craziest stuff I had up my sleeve. At one point during their bride and groom portraits I got excited over one of the pictures in particular (as I always do) and Justin said “It feels really wonderful to have a photographer that is more than just a photographer, anyone who is anyone can see how passionate you truly are, we are in good hands.” I could have just hugged him right then and there.

Mr. and Dr. Wingo, (yes people, Katey is a doctor, beauty and brains!) I hope you enjoy these. You two deserve the world, and I honestly believe you found that in each other!

Congrats!

I may have danced a little, my girl was on.

Sweet Katey even offered me a mimosa. I warned her of exactly what would happen if I drank it, so she did instead =]

Shout out to JTG for most of these amazing close ups. I love, love, love them ALL!

and, I sit here with tissues.

Heart is completely melting.

Justin, every girl who looks at this session is now in love with you. Every girl wants their groom to react this way. It’s picture perfect.

I wish I had a tape recorder when Justin was telling Katey how perfect she looked. I can’t remember all he said, but I know he said “I knew you were going to be beautiful, but I never knew I was going to feel this euphoria, this is the most amazing feeling ever.” I walked away after that for a moment to wipe my eyes.

I love that Justin wanted some of their portraits with Raybans. I love this look.

I’m always looking for new ways to take a veil picture, and I love this!

Grandma kisses!

Katey comes from a LONG line of loveliness, that’s for sure!

Katey requested a non-traditional first kiss, so I am hidden behind her. John, my trusty second shooter and hubby always nails the traditional views, so we get the best of both worlds!

Katey and Justin will forever have their loved ones frozen in their first kiss as Mr. and Mrs. Wingo, how precious is that?

Congrats you guys!