Secret Garden Elopement at Dixon Gallery in Memphis, TN
Mr + Mrs Del Casino - November 3, 2022
Ryan and Jasmine live in Nashville but were visiting Memphis one weekend in October of 2022 to see one of their favorite bands at a locally known favorite bar, Growlers. You can find this hidden gem on Poplar Ave, across from Brooks Museum and The Memphis Zoo. The band they were seeing was also a favorite of ours, Real Friends. While we didn’t get to see the show with them, they did manage to hang out with me on a rooftop downtown for some celebratory engagement photos.
We had been discussing their elopement prior to their engagement photos, but the kicker was that no one else knew about it except their parents. Now we had to keep this HUGE secret until November 3, 2022 where they tied the knot in a beautiful and intimate garden ceremony at The Dixon Art Gallery and Gardens. I had the incredible pleasure to witness their union as well as work alongside the incredibly talented videographers, Cine Garden Films. This was my first time working with Rob and Adalynn and I hope its not the last time, they were absolutely phenomenal!
We started out at this cute little airbnb that was located in the Midtown area. Not too far from Cooper Young District. Jasmine was getting her hair and makeup done by Kimberly Yasmine, a luxury makeup artist, when I arrived to the house. Ryan was safely tucked away in a back bedroom getting ready as well. At this point they had not seen each other yet so they were getting all the excitement of knowing they were about to see each other, finally!
Once they both were ready and mic’d up, we were all set for the first look. You could see the pure joy start to flood their faces as we were getting everyone in their places. We stepped outside into the backyard of this adorable AirBNB and let Jasmine and Ryan set the whole mood.
What a blast we were having already and we hadn’t made it to Dixon, yet!
After we arrived at The Dixon Art Gallery + Gardens, we walked through the pathway to get to the Bowlin Stage. Taking in their surroundings and swaying across the path together, I could tell right away that this was something truly special to witness. The way they were so comfortable around each other and truly being present when they spoke to each other was simply awe-inspiring. I was overwhelmed with gratitude and creativity but I could not have made this magic by myself if I tried.
Jasmine and Ryan : I wish you nothing but the best in life and all of its adventure that it will take you both on. I hope you hold hands like its your first date; every day. Thank you so much for allowing me to witness your incredible love story and for trusting me to document it with lovely photos. I hope you look at these forever. I sure am! <3 Congratulations Del Casinos!
Venue : Dixon Art Gallery + Gardens | Memphis, TN
Photography : The Hatches Photography
Videography : Cine Garden Films
Hair + Makeup : Kimberly Yasmine
