Mimi and Grant’s Memphis engagement photos are sure to blow your mind.
We’ve been photographing amazing couples for over six years. Mimi and Grant are the very first couple whose love story started with a fractured ankle. You read that correctly. Mimi and Grant were on a group camping trip, and Grant accidentally rolled a log onto Mimi’s ankle, which then fractured it. The irony of him “sweeping her off her feet” isn’t lost on me. After getting Mimi taken care of, Grant FINALLY worked up the courage to ask her on an official date. Mimi said that they went to Local for dinner and then to a Grizzlies game. They had so much fun chatting and just being together they can’t even remember who they Grizzlies played or the score. Mimi said that Grant is typically not very chatty but on their first date he was “incredibly charming and articulate.”
The first time we met Mimi and Grant, we KNEW they were our couple. Their connection was undeniable and their energy was next level. We are so thankful we get to photograph their wedding THIS weekend at Cedar Hall. It’s funny because before typing this post, I asked John to describe Mimi and Grant in one word and he said “selfless” which was the exact word I had in mind. I asked Mimi and Grant what their favorite thing was about each other, and they had similar answers to ours. Mimi said: “My favorite thing about Grant is his humility. He is genuinely one of the brightest and kindest men I have ever met. Yet, he never brags about himself or his accomplishments. He is constantly so humble and when he is complimented, he blushes. In the field of medicine with many arrogant personalities, it was so refreshing to meet someone who was dedicated to his work not for the prestige but for the patients. We both have goals of serving lower income families in the states and doing medical mission trips together in the future. I am so lucky to have found someone who is as passionate about giving back as I am.” And Grant said this about Mimi: “My favorite thing about Mimi is her selflessness. Every day, I witness her rush to the aide of her family and friends. She has dedicated her life to helping those around her, and even with her incredibly busy schedule, Mimi is able to make each person that she comes in contact feel like they are her number one priority. There is no limit to what she will do for a fellow human being, whether she has known them for 5 minutes or 5 years. It’s a quality that I continuously strive to emulate.” I mean, could the be any more perfect together?
We had an absolute blast shooting their engagement session at The Brooks and Overton Park. Queen Kasey Acuff did Mimi’s makeup, and she was completely radiant. We had so much fun laughing with them and reliving this session has made us so excited for their wedding this weekend. You all enjoy this sweet engagement session.
