A Lively and Modern Wedding at Annesdale Mansion | Memphis Tennessee | The Hatches : Wedding + Elopement Photographers

Emily Hatch March 29, 2018

A Lively and Modern Wedding at Annesdale Mansion

Kaley & Wes had known of each other for a while through Kaley's brother but one day when Wes came over to Kaley's house to hang beams from her ceiling, something clicked. She kept finding new things for him to come over and fix and then one day, Wes asked Kaley on a date.

Fast forward to when I met Kaley and Wes at a Starbucks and we hit it off SO well. We bonded over Katy Perry and our love of things old. Speaking of KP, Kaley is actually Katy's first cousin. Yuh, THE Katheryn Hudson now known as Katy Perry.

How FREAKING cool, right?

We met again to tour Annesdale, because we had never been to this venue before we definitely wanted to see the venue and get familiar with the grounds. Annesdale is one of THE most beautiful venues here in Memphis and we were completely blown away at all of the detail and history inside!

On their wedding day, Kaley got ready to all the albums of Katy Perry, even though Katy couldn't be there for family, we kept her there in spirit ;) Kaley was relaxed and enjoying the morning with her girl friends and awaiting the anxious moment of becoming Mrs Belote. <3

Jacob and I were so honored to have been able to witness Kaley and Wes's marriage with their closest family and friends. We are beside ourselves that this is our job and that we get to see joyful moments like this just about every weekend!

Here are some of our favorites from their STUNNING wedding! Congrats Mr & Mrs Belote!

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Venue: Annesdale Mansion

Photographer: The Hatches

Caterer: CFY Catering

Cake: Cakes by Mom and Me

Flowers: Lynn Doyle Flowers

Hair: Tiffany Wilson

Makeup: Mallory Burnett

Band: The Sensations Band

Officiant: Chad Hampton

A Bohemian Inspired Waterfall Wedding | Gatlinburg, Tennessee | The Hatches : Wedding + Elopement Photographers

Emily Hatch July 12, 2017

MR & MRS CHURCHILL

When I first had my meeting with Brianna, she had already filled me in on how determined she was to have us photograph her wedding day. This girl stole my heart from the very start. I couldn't get over her precious little family and her gypsy heart. She was my free spirit bride. Heck if it wouldn't have been 28 degrees during their engagement session, she would have gone barefoot.
(Note : I looked out for her safety haha, no frozen piggies here!)

Brianna, Kelsey (Connor & Co.) and I all sat down at Muddy's in Midtown and began planning away. The more Brianna talked about her wedding, the more I fell in love. With her, the idea of her wedding and her ADORABLE family. Just wait until you see them, SO CUTE.

It was calling for rain all day for her wedding. Yet there wasn't a cloud in the sky on the day of. We got so much sunshine. It was glorious! Most of everything for their wedding was done by friends and family, and the florals were bought wholesale and put together by Kelsey. I even had the pleasure of helping and donated some decor and made Brianna's floral crown for her.

This family quickly became my family, too. They're WHOLE family, yes WHOLE, was so inviting and so caring and made sure that Jacob and I were more than comfortable during our stay. We spent the whole weekend with them!

During their reception, Brianna made a special video for Cody. I won't spoil it, I'll let you see as you scroll down ;) But their daughter also had some news that she was too excited to share. So during Brianna's mom's speech, Aubrey announced that she was getting a little baby sister or brother. It was PRICELESS! And a surprise to their guests!

Unfortunately, after a couple of weeks, Baby C was born sleeping. My heart shattered in two for this family. I am so glad that they have become so dear to me and my family. I know that I am attracting the right clients for me because they all become my family by their wedding day.

Brianna and Cody are some of the most genuine hearted people I have ever met. I am honored to call them friends and humbled to have been able to document their milestone in life.

Here are some of our favorites from their wedding day in Gatlinburg! See their awesome vendors at the bottom! <3

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Brianna's gift to Cody was simply priceless. She gathered up pictures from all over the world that had notes on them from strangers on Facebook saying how far Brianna's love reached for him. He cried. She cried. Their parents cried. It was so moving.

Venue : Serenity Falls Cabins & Rentals

Dress : Coco Medley

Flowers : Kelsey Connor

Floral Crown : Emily Hatch

Coordinator / Planner : Connor & Co.

Photography : The Hatches Wedding + Elopement Photography

A Southern Wedding In The Sunflowers | Laurel Rose Manor | Como, Mississippi | The Hatches - Wedding Photographers

Emily Hatch October 31, 2016

A Southern, Summer Wedding In A Sunflower Field at Laurel Rose Manor

Matt & Sarah Wigington

SEPTEMBER 03, 2016

Sarah is the younger sister of my beloved best friend, Meagen and she is the polar opposite. I love it haha. Sarah is reserved and just goes with the flow. Which is exactly how her BEAUTIFUL wedding day went at Laurel Rose Manor; the home of her parents, Dr Mike and Mrs Lisa Cockrell.

When I tell you guys how I love this house, I don't quite think you just really understand why I love this house. I first saw this beautiful landscape in 2014 when Meagen got married here and I was blown away by the variety that this stunning piece of architecture offered. SO naturally, later when Sarah was to be wed here, I already knew the property enough to visually plan ahead on how we were going to shoot.

If you make it all the way to the bottom (because there are a LOT of images shared here LOL), the beautiful decor and placements were constructed by my AWESOME friend, and former bride of mine from April, Kelsey Connor with her company Connor & Co.
You need to check her out if you are planning ANY event... She is a GODSEND!! #blessyoukelsey

These are some of my favorites from their whole day. Sarah made for one stunning bride and Matt was dapper in his timeless suit. Take the time to let these two know how loved they are!!

CONGRATS MR & MRS WIGINGTON!

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VENUE : LAUREL ROSE MANOR

DRESS : BAREFOOT BRIDE

BOUQUETS : HOMESTEAD FARMS

PLANNING/COORDINATOR : CONNOR & CO

DJ : KYSO ENTERTAINMENT

DECOR : KELSEY CONNOR & EMILY HATCH

CAKE : EMILY COCKRELL

An Intimate Mountainside Wedding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee | Ethan and Shana | Memphis Tennessee Wedding Photographers | The Hatches

Emily Hatch August 14, 2016

Ethan and Shana Stanford | Gatlinburg Tennessee

An Intimate Mountainside Wedding

It's always fun to hear from friends in your past about documenting their futures. For some reason it makes it that much more to take in. Emotionally. For me, at least.

I grew up playing ball with Shana, Sabrina and Cameron as well as having their mom as my 5th grade teacher. We are from a small town haha. Needless to say, when Shana contacted me to photographer her wedding, I was jumping for joy! I photographed her sister, Sabrina's wedding back in 2014 so naturally I was excited to be back with their family!

After talking about the venue and how much their small wedding meant to them, I was that much more excited for them and to have the opportunity to help them relive this day over and over again. Shana was not your typical bride as she was requesting photos for more of an adventurous person, which is right up my alley! When Shana mentioned the river, I was ready to jump right in. Some of my favorite bride and groom portraits are in this river.

It was so nice to meet Ethan and his side of the family as they were all very welcoming and accommodating. I had such a great time visiting with everyone and capturing Shana and Ethan's wedding day, I truly appreciate you guys asking me and I feel honored to have been a part of your day!

Here are the highlights of their day!

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Venue : Scatterridge Wedding Chapel

Location : Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Contact : scatterridgepm@gmail.com

Josh & Kristina | Waterfall Elopement in Kentucky | Memphis, TN Wedding Photographer

Emily Hatch June 16, 2016

JOSH & KRISTINA - An intimate, waterfall elopement in Corbin, Kentucky.

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Don't let the name fool you. Sunday, June 12, 2016

Josh and my husband go way back. Like "highschool buddies, skipping class, late night trips to taco bell" back. I couldn't even begin to tell you all of the stories I've heard from their friendship but it makes me so happy that he's got a best friend like that.

On Saturday, we drove up to Kentucky and scoped out some spots but mostly we just wanted to see Josh and Kristina. We hadn't seen them since WE married more than a year ago! Josh gave us the honor of standing beside Jacob on our wedding day but we were completely humbled when he asked us to photograph his elopement to Kristina. And BOY was I glad that we were there. The atmosphere alone was incomparable. I can usually nail details on describing what I was surrounded by, but I can't. The words aren't there. You just had to be there.

Sunday we got up SO early, but it was totally worth it. I wasn't even my normal grumpy self when I haven't had my coffee yet :P I had traveled with a giant cooler in my backseat so that I could transport the flowers from my favorite florist, Memphis Center City Wholesale in Bartlett. That morning I cut the stems and put the bouquet and Kristina's crown together and we headed to their hotel to help get them ready. I mean they were family to us basically.

We traveled down a dirt road off the highway for a few miles and then hiked a little over a mile to the falls and I fell in love. It's not the biggest waterfall but it was simple and secluded and that's exactly what we were looking for.

We could not have had a better time in Kentucky! We laughed. We cried. We tripped over roots and rocks and slid down hills. And then we laughed some more. I'm so sad that we were all limited on time spent together but this won't be the last we see of them. My heart is so full, we love you guys! CONGRATULATIONS!

MR & MRS SELLERS

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VENUE - DOG SLAUGHTER FALLS / CORBIN, KY.

FLORALS/MUAH - EMILY HATCH

Shelbi & Ramsey | Day After Session | Shelby Farms Park | Memphis, TN Wedding Photographer

Emily Hatch June 8, 2016

SHELBI & RAMSEY | DAY AFTER SESSION

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Jacob and I had the pleasure of meeting Shelbi and Ramsey over the weekend at Shelby Farms for their intimate Day After session. These are quickly (very quickly) becoming one of my favorite type of sessions. There's nothing more powerful than invested love and it's always fun to reminisce on your wedding day. Sometimes wedding days are hectic and there is so much to take in that you sometimes miss out on things. I, personally, love Day After Sessions because it gives you a chance to be one on one with your spouse in a more relaxed and calming state!

Shelbi and I had been talking about their session and she expressed how they loved their wedding images, but would have loved more time. We set up her appointment after discussing what she liked about our style and how she visioned us capturing their relationship and they took it over! I could have stayed at Shelby Farms all night if they wouldn't have close at 8:00PM. BUT here are some of my favorites from their session!!

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Shea & Kelsey Connor - A Vintage Wedding at Woodruff-Fontaine Museum in Memphis, TN | Memphis, Tn Wedding Photographer

Emily Hatch June 7, 2016

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MR & MRS SHEA CONNOR | MEMPHIS, TN

APRIL 30TH, 2016

I know you guys remember the adorable couple I photographed last fall with the favorite image called "The Mantle Piece", right? Well here they are again.....

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And now they are HAPPILY MARRIED!!! So surreal. I met this awesome couple last summer and they were referred to me by my best friend, Meagen. *thanks beeb* We talked over coffee at the incredible City & State Coffee house in Midtown, in the arts district of Broad Ave. Quickly became one of my favorite places to stop in when I'm in the area. We instantly clicked. These two had my heart from the moment I saw them interacting through the window of the store. My favorite thing about them was that they are just as weird as I am. They let me have full rein over their engagement pictures and we laughed until we cried...... twice.

Fast forward to April 30th, and while we had a little bit of a problem in the beginning of the day, Kelsey kicked in gear and completely transformed the entire day. We went from gloomy and overcast skies, to sweating by the first dance because the sun came out!! I absolutely LOVED their venue, The Woodruff-Fontaine Museum located just off of Adams in Downtown. They have awesome tours all year long and special ones on specific holidays. Be sure to find them on Facebook to keep up with all of their events!

Besides their amazing venue, Kelsey's details were so quirky! It was right up my alley. While I couldn't get over every little detail, the day as a whole was intimate and joyful and as unique as Kelsey and Shea are. Every single thing from their awesome bridal wreaths to the groomsmen funky patterned ties had a touch of Kelsey and Shea. These don't even put a dent into the images we captured this day, but here are some of our favorites!

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We had to end this celebration of Shea and Kelsey's brand new marriage by hopping into the bar across the street from their venue called, Mollie Fontaine Lounge. If you are ever in the area, I highly, HIGHLY, suggest stopping by this place.

Jacob, Cassie and I were tremendously honored to have spent the day with you and documenting your journey into marriage. You guys have become SUCH great friends of ours, I am forever grateful to have you in my life as well as excited to watch your sweet family grow! <3

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VENDORS

VENUE : The Woodruff-Fontaine Museum

PLANNER/COORDINATOR : Stephanie Abby

MAKE UP / HAIR : Shelby Pitts

WEDDING BANDS : Stag Head Designs

FLORALS : Emily Wood

PHOTOGRAPHER : Emily + Jacob Photography, 2nd Shooter : Cassie Cook Photography

VIDEOGRAPHER : Matt Wood

CUPCAKES/CAKE : Kipp Holmes

BRIDE'S DRESS : The Barefoot Bride

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES : Union Station

CATERER : Kelsey Connor & Team

SIGNAGE : Paper and Pine Co.

GROOMSMEN TIES : Petite Peanut

GROOMSMEN TUX RENTAL : Men's Wearhouse

HANGERS : Delovely Details

BAR : Mollie Fontaine Lounge Bar

VIOLINIST : Steven Bowman

RECEPTION ACOUSTIC BAND : Jessica & David Epting

Baileigh / Styled Shoot

Emily Hatch February 24, 2016

I recently wanted to update some portraits for my website/portfolio and found the perfect group of girls to do it! One of them was the ever so stunning, Baileigh Bennington. We did a simple boho/glam look and stopped on the side of the road somewhere in Hernando, MS. It was incredibly windy that day but that's almost my favorite time to shoot because what is more raw and beautiful than something you can't control? Thanks so much for hanging out with me to create these beautiful images! <3