As if the Memphis Botanic Gardens isn’t already dreamy enough, just add Payton and Ryan (and lets not forget Lily!)
John and I actually met Payton almost three years ago when we photographed her brother’s wedding. Little did we know, three years later we would have the amazing opportunity to spend time with Payton and her family again. Payton and Ryan are getting married this weekend at Collierville United Methodist and their reception will be held at Windyke Country Club. We’re so looking forward to their special day, and cannot wait to work alongside some amazing vendors such as: Kasey Acuff, Emily Cohen, Maggie Louise, and The Soul Shockers (just to name a few.)
Payton and Ryan really wanted spring engagement photos and John and I knew the trees at Memphis Botanic would be in full bloom. These blossoms were out of this world and definitely some of our most favorite Spring engagement photos. We were lucky enough to meet Lily, Payton’s adorable and playful Golden Retriever. We love that so many of our couples want their fur babies included in their engagement photos.
We love getting to know our couple’s stories, how they met, all about their first date, the proposal, etc. When speaking with Payton and Ryan about their relationship, one part in particular really stood out to us.
Payton: “For the last two years, for many different occasions throughout dating, starting with our first Christmas together, we would write poems to each other. Sometimes the poems were congratulatory, or in the spirit of a holiday or birthday. Sometimes they were just to cheer each other up after an arduous week, as a unique way to express our feelings towards one another. It became a tradition of sorts, so Ryan thought it would only be fitting to write the proposal down in a poem, and then propose by reciting the poem.”
Chivalry is NOT dead, folks. I love that in this tech savvy world, where most couples just send “ILY” texts, Payton and Ryan express their love for one another with pen and paper. I can’t help but think of their grandchildren or great grand children one day reading the lovely words that their grandparents wrote to one another.
Payton and Ryan, we cannot WAIT for your wedding this weekend!
