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Pardon the second post... but i forgot about this photo! In all of the weddings I’ve sent a bride and her dad down the aisle, my dad has been the only one to lovingly adjust a train and veil! ❤️ 📸 @_treyclark
Many thoughtful people have sent extra love on this first Father’s Day without Dad. Though it’s bittersweet, it’s more sweet than bitter because of the way my dad loved us - delighted in us - and was supremely generous to us. I can’t help but smile remembering his heart. @rosshurst and I always knew we wanted to name a son after both our dads (William Charles) because of the quietly kind and generous way they’ve lived their lives. We love Pop and I’m endlessly thankful for a father-in-law like him! The way that Ross loves our boy is a precious and rare sight and I’m thankful that Charlie gets the honor of having him as his dad. This morning’s sermon had a beautiful Scripture reference to God delighting in His children. I have the honor of loving these 3 precious dads- while our families are far from perfect- I’m grateful for them. I know that not everyone has such precious father memories - thankful that God offers all the chance to know his perfect, delighting, Fatherly love.
My favorite photo from my phone today. It was a beautiful wedding at home.
Peeking into another wedding weekend. Loved working with this beautiful bride and her creative Mama. Can’t wait to bring another special and sweet celebration to life tomorrow! 📸 @camreynphoto @caitlin_colcolough_films
Well.... happy anniversary to you, too, @rosshurst!
🙌🏻 years! Even more excited about the next 10. Love you @rosshurst!
#tbt to one of my favorite details. I always encourage brides to gift their ‘maids something that will last long after the wedding day. One of my very favorite brides gave her friends these beautiful gold bangles.
Neon ❤️ at last weekend’s wedding. The bride’s family owns a sign company and they were so sweet to make this with such loving care!
Adored today’s florals. Xoxoxo @everbloomdesignmemphis!
This was my very favorite.
With each note of thanks I write, I’m more humbled by the gift of friends who love thoughtfully, generously and sacrificially - just the way my Dad loved others. What a treasure friends are!
Interrupting wedding season to scurry to Birmingham to meet this new precious nephew of mine... John Martin - you are adored by us all- especially your two big brothers!
Caveat: apologies for all the sappy posts lately 🤷🏼‍♀️🙈 ... It’s been the greatest privilege of my life to be Charlie’s Mom. Today, I will joyfully celebrate that privilege, and Charlie’s birth Mom who bravely chose life and gave us this indescribable gift. We will also celebrate our dear moms and sisters who are incredible Moms. Often though, days of beautiful celebration bring aching hearts for many. I can’t help but think of my dearest friend missing her mom for the first Mother’s Day, and my many dear friends who long to be a mom. This day can be crushing when you’re waiting. To those of you hurting, for whatever reason, you are not forgotten. If my words ring empty, know that there is a Heavenly Father who loves perfectly who sees you and knows your aching heart. “So we do not lose heart” - 2 Corinthians 4:16
I’m flattered when people say, “you have so much of your mom in you.” She is faithful, smart, kind, funny, savvy and generous with all that she has. Here, she’s tweaking the stunning earrings (a gift from Dad to her) that she loaned me and my sisters on our wedding days. She’s a beautiful example of a wife, Mom, sister and grandmother for me. Happy Mother’s Day, Gigi!
Our 3rd spring in this home and the first time I’ve ever noticed beautiful peonies in our backyard. I raced outside with my scissors when I saw them this evening! I love that the first thing i thought of was the precious woman who lived here 55 years before us (and undoubtedly planted these). She was also our neighbor for 6 years before we moved across the street! ❤️the beautiful @williamyeoward vase was a gift from a thoughtful bride (happy first Mother’s day, @ashleyadamspark!)
A bride and her dad need a beautiful ride, too... 💕 @camreynphoto 📷
Did some entertaining planning today... my dad taught me how to cook and I had to pull out his favorite cookbook. He gave all 3 of his girls a copy. I received mine when I moved into my first apartment as a sophomore in college.
Love when it all comes together. 📷@kristynhogan 🌷 @gardendistrict_memphis
Today, I got an inbox full of stunning photos from a wedding that made me really proud... of my team, our hard work, creativity and for dreaming BIG. Of all the photos of stunning flowers, linens, and people, this is a favorite - I’m also proud to get to call these two lovely ladies friends, and wish we could do it all over again! (Don’t worry- we’ll be sharing the other photos soon! Head on over to the blog of @kristynhogan’s to see some more!)