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Rustic Tennessee Engagement Session with Horses- Memphis Wedding Photographer- [Abbey + Elliot]

September 14, 2020

Abbey + Elliot’s rustic Tennessee engagement session is one of our all time favorites! We got to travel to Abbey + Elliot’s home for this session. They live on such a gorgeous property, and we were SO excited we got to meet their horse, Abby. Elliot’s grandpa named the horse years before Abbey was ever in the picture, but he has such great taste, don’t you think? When we arrived Elliot said “wow, I feel like I am meeting celebrities” but John and I know it took less than 10 minutes for these two to realize we’re actually just a couple of dorks.

Abbey + Elliot’s first date was at Premier Bowling Lanes in Oxford, MS. Elliot drove from Memphis to Oxford for their date because Abbey was still in college at Ole Miss at the time. Elliot being the sly, charmer he is, made a bet with Abbey that if he rolled a strike that she would have to kiss him. Let’s just say Elliot did NOT strike out, on their first date, haha!

I asked both Abbey + Elliot what their favorite thing about each other is, and their responses are too good not to share:

Abbey: “There are so many, but If I had to choose just one I would say my favorite things about Elliot is that he is patient, kind, and loving. He has the biggest heart. He respects his family and friends and is always looking out for them. I love that healways makes me feel beautiful and loved everyday. I am so incredibly lucky to have him as my best friend and future husband.”

Elliot: “This question is one of the hardest questions that I have had to try to answer. I’mnot wanting to spend the rest of my life with Abigail just because of one of herhighlights but because of all of her highlights. If I had to choose, my favorite traitthat Abigail portrays is love. She has the biggest heart of any person that I know;she is always thinking of the person beside her instead of herself. My future wifealso knows how to love life and find the joy in it. I could go on for hours explainingher love, but to say the least, Abbey’s love is endless, and I look forward to seeingwhere our love takes us in our future.”

These two were supposed to get married in June, and had to make the very difficult decision to postpone, HOWEVER, they are finally tying the knot THIS weekend and we’re absolutely ecstatic to be photographing and filming it. Y’all leave them some love!

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Downtown Memphis Engagement- Memphis Wedding Photographer- [Chelsea + Russ]

July 30, 2020

Downtown Memphis engagement sessions are even magical during the colder months, especially when they are of Chelsea + Russ. How adorable are these two?

From the moment Chelsea inquired, John and I KNEW she and Russ were OUR COUPLE. I am so glad we were able to trick them into hiring us, haha! The first time I spoke to Chelsea after she inquired with us, she was actually at Adee’s (our past bride) bachelorette trip. We absolutely loved Adee and Austin and we knew we just couldn’t wait to add Chelsea and Russ to the KGP family.

Chelsea and Russ live downtown, so they spend a lot of their time exploring new restaurants, spending time on their amazing rooftop patio that has an amazing view, and running together down by the river. It made complete and total sense that they do their engagement session downtown, and we had so much fun with them.

Per usual, you know we LOVE asking our couples lots of questions about their relationship. Chelsea and Russ had SO much to say, but we couldn’t help but smile (and giggle) when we read what their favorite things about each other were. Make sure you read the last part. I’m still smirking.

Chelsea: “My favorite thing about Russ is his patience with me. I am a little (very) high-strung and he always seems to bring me back down to earth. He is honestly the most caring, kind-hearted, respectful, and he will enjoy this, wittiest person I have ever met. Russ is so supportive of me in all things. While getting my MBA, I would stay up late doing work before having to wake up early the next day for work, and he would just pause and tell me just how proud he is of me and that meant more than he could ever know.”

Russ: “My favorite thing about Chelsea is her sense of humor. She loves making people laugh and can do so effortlessly. Unintentionally, Chelsea is also a funny person to watch go about her life. She is clumsy, easily scared and angered, and considers herself a good singer and dancer. It is adorable and she keeps me laughing whether or not she is trying to.”

“^^^^This is Chelsea: I’m not sure how to take this, but he could have said worse!”

Chelsea and Russ are a FUN couple. Just plain and simple. They are the couple EVERYONE wants at their wedding on the dance floor. (And Russ, we can’t wait to see those dance moves at your wedding Chelsea told us about.)

2020 has been HARD and messy, and rude. I said it. 2020 is rude, but I like what Chelsea said in a recent Instagram post: “I can’t wait to marry you on 9/12/20 Russ! Even if it means we’re all dressed up while drinking White Claws in a backyard and sining to a Karaoke machine ***** says that jokingly, but knows that is my dream wedding.”

^^^ Need I say more?! Needless to say, we CANNOT wait for Chelsea and Russ’ wedding NEXT month at Colonial Country Club!

Enjoy!

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Annesdale Mansion Brunch Wedding- Memphis Wedding Photographer- [Libby + Joseph]

June 25, 2020

Ever seen an Annesdale Mansion brunch wedding? Me neither until Libby + Joseph’s wedding!

Libby + Joseph had one of the most unique, quaint, intimate weddings we’ve ever been a part of, and we felt honored they chose us to capture their most special day. We knew we’d love working with these two the second we met them at our house.

Would you believe me if I told you Libby is a vegetarian and Joseph is a butcher? You cannot make that up. Despite the difference in opinions, these two fell in love and we’re so glad that they did. Libby and Joeseph are so artistic, kind, helpful, and supportive. Libby and I (since their wedding) have chatted multiple times about working out. She has 100% motivated me on days where I didn’t think I could muster up the energy to be active, and she has said super encouraging things to me when she sees me putting in hard work. We love when our couples allow us to stay in their lives long after their day has come and gone.

This was the first time John and I had photographed a wedding ceremony at Annesdale that wasn’t in the garden. Libby + Joseph chose to have their ceremony underneath the historic magnolia trees that tower over the property. These magnolia trees are documented in Roberta Seawell Brandau’s seminal 1936 book, History of Homes and Gardens in Tennessee, published by the Garden Study Club of Nashville. Libby + Joseph’s reception was held in the garden, and since it was a brunch themed wedding the buffet was filled with chicken and waffles, dry aged sirloin and Delta grits, potato hash, and buttermilk biscuits and chocolate gravy. They also had a bloody Mary + mimosa bar that was a crowd favorite.

Needless to say, Libby + Joseph had a gorgeous October wedding we will never forget. One of my most favorite and most memorable parts of Libby + Joseph’s day was when they read their notes to each other. It was such a special moment that I know I will never forget!

Thank you, Libby + Joseph for allowing us to capture this incredible day!

Venue: Annesdale Mansion

Florals: Lynn Doyle Flowers

Videographer: Feather Stone Weddings

Entertainment: Jordabella Entertainment

Catering: Iris Etc Catering

Invitations: Mrs. Post Stationary

Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids

Hair: Allison Becksfort

Makeup: Ashley Parsons

Wedding Planner: Bella Baxter Special Events

Dress: Barefoot Bride

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Memphis Engagement Photos- Memphis Wedding Photographer [Brittany + Jesse]

June 1, 2020

Brittany + Jesse’s Memphis engagement photos are some of our favorite!

Would you believe me if I told you that Brittany and Jesse’s story began with a brownie? YES, you heard that correctly. It all started with a brownie. I asked Brittany + Jesse how they met, and I LOVE the way Jesse told his side of the story.

Jesse: “I first saw Brittany from across the 3rd floor in the library while I was studying. I was in a room with a few other people & I asked them if they knew her. One girl said yes & explained to me that Brittany was a Sophomore Chi O. The next thing I said was that she was gorgeous & that I was going to marry her. I really needed an excuse to go up & talk to her because I was too nervous to just go up and try and generate a conversation out of thin air. The people in the room came up with a bet, which I ended up losing so I had to go up and offer her a brownie. I nervously approached her, introduced myself, and then offered her my brownie. She declined quickly and I️ told her to have a good night. Almost 3 years later we are well on our way to spending the rest of our lives together.”

Brittany may have declined the brownie, but little did she know she would quickly be reintroduced to Jesse again.

Brittany: “Jesse and I met in college at Union in Jackson, TN. Jesse first saw me in the library, in which he came up and offered me a brownie (first thought- “Why is some weird guy interrupting me and offering me food.) Without any more though of him, I continued studying and moved on with my day. A few days later, I find out my sorority intramural softball team was getting a coach (WHAT? Why would the lowest team need a coach, I mean there was no hope for us anyway). Come to find out, Jesse coached our team, and even schedule practices with the help of my friends. Although it took awhile for me to come around, and a few missed baseballs, we have been together now for 3 years and are so glad everything fell into place the way it did!”

Brownies and baseball is all it took for these two sweet souls to find each other.

We had so much fun hanging out with Brittany and Jesse at their engagement session at Overton Park. These two are so natural together, and you can really tell they are best friends. We love that about them. One of our favorite things about Brittany and Jesse’s relationship is how they just giggle together. Not only is it a sign of happiness, it’s a sign of comfort knowing you’re in the arms of someone who is happy to have you.

We get to photograph Brittany and Jesse’s wedding THIS weekend at White Oak Farms and we’re flipping ECSTATIC! You guys enjoy!

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Greenhouse Engagement Photos- Memphis Wedding Photographer [Katie + Mario]

May 25, 2020

When Katie told me she wanted her and Mario’s engagement session to be at a greenhouse, I got so excited! Meet Katie + Mario!

From the first interaction- we KNEW we had to shoot Katie + Mario’s wedding. Just look at the way Katie inquired:

“Hi! So this is crazy but you took a picture of my fiancé (crazy to say) (Mario Ovelar…legit making me name drop because you are friends on facebook) at Brad and Jess’ wedding when we were barely a couple. I eventually ended up following you on social media have have continued to tell Mario how much I love your work. It might be premature because we only got engaged tonight but I always told him I couldn’t wait to reach out once we finally got engaged. I have been planning on a spring wedding since I was little so that’s my time frame 3 hours into being engaged. Would love to set up an appointment I know you are pretty booked in April but pending venues and etc I would love to talk more in person! Sorry for using engaged too much…still new ya know?”

John and I photographed Jessica + Brad’s wedding five years ago and Katie + Mario were both there. I am SO glad I snapped a photo of them back then because NOW we get to photograph their wedding this August. I actually knew Mario from the dozens of mutual friends we have in common, and college. Katie is originally from Florida, so I didn’t get the privilege of knowing her until these two got engaged. Mario is a crowd favorite, but Katie totally gives Mario a run for his money, because Katie is the actual best (you know I’m right, Mario!)

These two were supposed to get married this month, but COVID19 had different plans for them. I keep trying to imagine if this was happening to John and I when we were engaged, how I’d react. I’m sure I’d chop my hair off or dye it all the neon rainbow colors, and be the angriest Kelly Ginn there ever was. While I’m sure Katie + Mario had their moments, they’ve dealt with this situation from a humorous angle. Katie posted a letter board recently that said “Almost Mrs. Overlar… again.” They spent their original wedding date (May 2nd, 2020) at their wedding venue with Coronas (the good kind) and later that night had a picnic with pizza. That day John and I got a venmo payment for Lennys (what we eat every wedding day before we get to work.) John and I were speechless. On a day that was SUPPOSED to be all about these two, Katie was thinking of us. How selfless is she?

Katie + Mario’s engagement session was a blast and eventful. We met a stray cat, got the sprinklers turned on us while shooting in one of the greenhouses, (Katie + Mario made a MAD dash outta there) we saw a rainbow, AND these two popped a bottle of Veuve (and brought cups to share- again, how selfless?)

My mom loves all of our couples, duh, but for some reason she is OBSESSED with Katie + Mario. She cried reading Katie’s Instagram post about having to postpone and said “She is the cutest bride I’ve ever seen.” She aint lying.

Katie + Mario- we CANNOT wait for August and we are throwing down TWICE as hard when that sweet day comes! XOXO