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Annesdale Mansion Engagement Session-Memphis Wedding Photographer [Katie + Matt]

April 21, 2021

If you like glitter, sequins, confetti, and all things sparkly, Katie is YOUR glass of bubbly. I can’t think of the Kate Spade quote “She had a cocktail in her hand and confetti in her hair” without thinking of Katie

I know typically engagement blogs are about the incredible couple, and I promise to get to that, but I first have to spill my guts about Katie. The first time I met Katie was when she hired us to do a branding shoot for her wedding planning business. She looked like a real life Barbie, and we loved every single thing about her brand. We got to meet her precious mom, and golden doodle, and even got to play with confetti. We have loved Katie since day one. Before Matt and Katie’s engagement session, we got to work with Katie at a giant wedding we photographed last July at Annesdale Mansion. It was one of the largest weddings we’ve ever photographed, and it was also one of the most detailed, and organized weddings we had ever done. Katie handled it flawlessly like the absolute pro she is. John and I were so impressed, but honestly, we’d expect nothing less from this Queen. I mentioned this when I first posted engagement session sneak peeks, but what I love most about Katie is, she knows what she wants. Girls can be indecisive, I struggle with that myself, and I work with hundreds of wonderful ladies who find themselves with the same struggle, not Katie. She’s so confident in herself and in her decisions. I may be a tiny bit older (hold the tiny) but I truly look up to sweet Katie.

We will never get over how special it is to be hired by any person, but there is something so humbling, and so special when someone in the wedding industry asks you to be a part of their big day. John and I celebrated with our own happy dance (and champagne) when Katie inquired with us for she and Matt’s wedding! We were super excited to do Katie + Matt’s engagement session at Annesdale Mansion. This was the first time we met Matt, and he was the perfect, calm compliment to Katie’s bubbly, high energy personality (very similar to John + my relationship!) Matt was the perfect go with the flow groom we love so much.

Since their engagement, Katie and I often cut up via text, and chat about all things weddings. Recently, the four of us got together and Katie and Matt were kind enough to treat us to dinner. Once again, we weren’t surprised because these two are so generous, so kind, and all around wonderful souls.

We cannot wait to photograph AND film Katie + Matt’s wedding NEXT month at The Jefferson. Y’all be sure to leave them some love!

Makeup by none other than Queen Kasey Acuff!

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Rustic Engagement Session- Memphis Wedding Photographer [Livie + Landon]

September 23, 2020

Livie + Landon’s rustic engagement session is beyond dreamy. We didn’t get to meet these two cuties until this engagement session, but it took no time to feel like we were just catching up with old friends. Livie + Landon had the most gorgeous, sunny day for their engagement session and we loved their Fall outfit choices.

These two are such a fun couple. You can tell they simply just enjoy being together. Whether they are just spending time at home cooking dinner by themselves or cheering on the Tennessee Titans at a game, together is there very favorite place to be. Livie’s bio on her Instagram says “hold on to the good things” and it’s safe to say these two hold on to each other.

In hindsight, it’s actually pretty funny that John jokingly offered Landon a beer during their session, after we chatted about our favorite beverages. Any guesses what kind of beer Landon had? A Corona. If only we would have known in 2019 just how much that word would be around. Livie + Landon had to make the difficult decision to postpone their wedding from June to September due to COVID-19. This year has been so hard on all walks of life, but I feel so badly for couples getting married this year. Thankfully, these two are getting married THIS WEEKEND! Their day is finally coming and we’re ecstatic to be a part of their vendor team.

Livie + Landon are getting married on Friday at Orion Hill! We can’t wait to spend their day with them! You guys enjoy!

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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!