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KARA JOY | Tennessee Wedding Photographer

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Marriage Photographer: Beautiful Photographs are wonderful… Beautiful Marriages matter even more. Celebrating the Beauty of Marriage in TN & Beyond!✈️

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Mr. & Mrs. Hall!
Rachel & Colby’s wedding day was absolutely unforgettable — elegant, joyful, and centered on what matters most. We loved every second of celebrating their love story and are so grateful to have worked with such an incredible vendor team to make their day so special 🤍

Venue: The Homestead at Candlelight Forest @candlelightforestvenues
Bakery: Barb’s Cakes @barbs_cakes
Bartender: Tiney Hiney Burros @tineyhineyburros
Bartender: Nooga Taps. @noogataps
Bridal Dress Designer: Monique Lhuillier
Bridal Shop: The Bride Room Nashville TN @thebrideroom
Bridesmaids Dresses: The Dessy Group
Caterer: Apron Strings Catering @apronstringscateringco
DJ: Golden Gate Entertainment. @goldengateent
Florist: Bud Floral and Home @budfloralandhome
Frozen Drink Machine Rentals: Margarita Mac
Groom/Groomsmen Suits: Men’s Wearhouse
Hairstylist: Lexus King @kinglexuss
Ice Sculpture: Ice Sculpture Inc. @icesculptureinc.atl
Linens: White Table Linens @whitetable_specialtylinens
Linens: Stradley Davidson Linen @stradleydavidson
Make-Up Artist: Hanna Dean @hannadeanmakeup
Minister/Officiant: Shane Craven
Musician: Frank B Entertainment @frank_b_sax
Violinist: Susie Shortt
Magician: Michael Boone
Photography: Thankfully Taken Photography
Rentals: Chattanooga Tent & Event Solution @chattanoogatent
Rentals: The Copper Quail @thecopperquail
Rentals: Luma Designs @lumadesigns
Rentals: Mad Honey Rentals @madhoneyrentals
Rentals: Something Borrowed Wedding & Event Rentals
Transportation: Scenic City Vintage Rides @sceniccity_vintagerides
Videographer: Jamison-Ashley Films @jamisonvid
Wedding Planner: Perfectly Planned by Amy @perfectlyplannedbyamy by @thankfullytaken

A beautiful day celebrating a beautiful beginning.

Marriage is one of God’s sweetest gifts — two lives joined together, learning to love with patience, grace, and faith through every season. When Christ is at the center, that love becomes steady, meaningful, and full of lasting joy.

Praying their life together is filled with laughter, deep love, and a marriage that continues to grow stronger with each passing year. What an honor to witness the start of their forever. 🤍 Congratulations to Mary Catherine & Drew!

The Columns @thecolumnsvenue
Cakes By Mom and Me @cakesbymomandmellc
Flowers by Oxford Floral @oxfordfloral
Band Infinity @infinityshowband
Make Up by Alicia Lee @alicialee901
Hair by Amy Dugan & Natalie
Ménage’ Fine Stationery & Gifts @menagestationery
White Door Events @whitedoorevent
Elizabeth Heiskell Catering @elizabethheiskellofficial
Maggie Louise Bridal @maggielouisebridal
Mona Dunlap Events @monadunlapevents
The Cathedral Of The Immaculate Conception
Dear Little Films @dearlittlefilms
Thankfully Taken @thankfullytaken by @thankfullytaken

Lucy & Tyler 🤍

What a gift it was to witness the beginning of your marriage this weekend. There’s something so meaningful about a love that is rooted in more than just a moment — a love that is built with intention, faith, and commitment.

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, and it was such an honor to be there as you stepped into it together. A day full of beauty, joy, and the sweetest kind of celebration.

Praying your life together is filled with steady love, deep joy, and a constant reminder of the purpose found in walking through every season side by side.

So grateful I got to be a part of it. 🤍

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Wedding Planner | Audrey Hurst Events @audreyhurst
Ceremony Venue | Episcopal Church
Reception Venue | Heaton Pecan Orchard @heatonpecans
Band | 12 South Band @12southband
Photographer | Thankfully Taken @thankfullytaken
Videographer | Sami Sue Studios @samisuestudios
Catering | Beale Street Blues Company @bsbccatering
Sushi | Sushi Jimmy
Cake | AK Custom Cakes @akcustomcakes Decor Rentals | White Door Events @whitedoorevent
Dress | The Bride Room @thebrideroom Rentals | Mahaffey Events @mahaffeytent
Florals | Garden District @gardendistrict_memphis
Paper Goods | Lisa Colcolough / Forget Me Not Studio @forgetmenot_studio
Hair | Courtney Kelly @hairbycourtneykelly
Makeup | Alicia Lee @alicialee901
Tent & Flooring | Amerispan @amerispan
Valet | Southern Valet @southern_valet by @thankfullytaken

Anna and Carl’s Wedding Day was another one of those days that held a little extra magic— days like this always remind me why I LOVE weddings.

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Wedding Planner: Mona Dunlap Events @monadunlapevents
Photographer: Thankfully Taken @thankfullytaken
Ceremony: Church of The Holy Communion
Reception: Memphis Hunt & Polo Club
Rentals: White Door Events @whitedoorevent
Caterer: Memphis Hunt & Polo Club
Bridal Gown: Maggie Louise Bridal @maggielouisebridal
Cake: Cakes by Mom & Me @cakesbymomandmellc
Band: Dance Street RAM @dancestreetband
Flowers: The Garden District @gardendistrict_memphis
Hair: Annie Coates @hairs_by_annie
Makeup: Alicia George @aliciageorgebeauty by @thankfullytaken

Anna & Carl 🤍

There is something so special about this season of life — the anticipation of a wedding day, the promise of forever, and the joy of knowing you get to share all the little moments in between. As you prepare to begin this new chapter, my prayer is that your marriage will always be rooted in love, strengthened by grace, and filled with reminders of God’s goodness.

May you never lose sight of what a beautiful gift it is to find your person and build a life together. And may the sweetest days still be ahead of you! 🤍

#loveandgratitude by @thankfullytaken

Missing the warm weather of Elizabeth & Noah’s perfect April wedding day! 🩷☀️
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Photographer: @thankfullytaken
Venue: @thecadrebuilding
Florist: @lefleurmemphis
Dress: @maggielouisebridal
Rentals: @whitedoorevent
Hair: @hairs_by_annie
Makeup: @isabellaallenxo by @thankfullytaken

Daniel & Georgia!! May your marriage always be filled with grace, joy, forgiveness, and a deep love for one another. And may you never forget that marriage is one of God’s sweetest gifts—a beautiful picture of His love and faithfulness.

Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Wood! Your first day as husband and wife was one to remember. 🤍✨

Wedding Planner: @ashleylang.events
Floral Design: @pughsweddingsandevents
Dress: @beabarefootbride
Ceremony& Reception: @mallardscroft
Rentals: @whitedoorevent
Cake: @kippcakes
Videographer: Shelby and Rick
Photo Booth: @snapshot_savvy Catering: @draperscatering
Hair & Makeup: @lindseysaenz by @thankfullytaken

We hope everyone had a fun Labor Day weekend with friends and family! 💖💛🩵 First of many photos to come from Lucy & Tom’s wedding day!
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Photographer: @thankfullytaken
Venue: @dixonmemphis
Florist: @betts_made
Makeup: @aliciageorgebeauty
Hair: @katherinepitt_stylist by @thankfullytaken

The Branch Wedding Reception
8.22.26
The Peabody
Memphis, TN

Every detail was perfect and everywhere you looked, there was something new to celebrate! What a wonderful night in Memphis!!

Venue: The Peabody
Planning & Coordination: @kelseymorganstyling
Photography: @thankfullytaken
Videography: @samisuestudios
Florals: @jama.andco
Rentals: @whitedoorevent
@favourlinens
Catering: The Peabody
Cake: @missmuffnbakerygtown
Band: @partyplanetband
Cold sparklers: @paradiseprodjs
Elvis impersonator: @brianleehowell
Guest portraits: @allynmakes
Dress: @maggielouisebridal
Hair and Makeup: @isabellaallenxo
@savannahsillyman_makeup
Emily Bishop
Personalized details: @charlotteandcole_
@stitch.fete
Stationery @menagestationery
@a.paperpress
Bouquet wrap @saulstitchhouse by @thankfullytaken

The Branch Wedding Ceremony
8.22.26
The Peabody
Memphis, TN

Venue: The Peabody
Planning & Coordination: @kelseymorganstyling
Photography: @thankfullytaken
Videography: @samisuestudios
Florals: @jama.andco
Rentals: @whitedoorevent
@favourlinens
Ceremony strings: Weaver Violin Studio
Dress: @maggielouisebridal
Hair and Makeup: @isabellaallenxo
@savannahsillyman_makeup
Emily Bishop
Personalized details: @charlotteandcole_
Stationery @menagestationery
Bouquet wrap @saulstitchhouse by @thankfullytaken

You know the bride is calm and soaking in every beautiful moment of her wedding day when a butterfly lands on her bouquet during the middle of her photos 🦋🤍✨

When the stress of bringing her wedding-day vision to life is taken care of by a detailed wedding planner, she is free to simply be present, calm, and enjoy every magical second.

Photographer @thankfullytaken
Venue @candlelightforestvenues
Bridal Shop @thebrideroom
Hairstylist @kinglexuss
Makeup Artist @hannadeanmakeup
Florist @budfloralandhome by @thankfullytaken

Our bride envisioned a cocktail hour that felt like the very best of Southern hospitality—welcoming, relaxed, playful, and full of personality. 💕🌸

Guests were greeted by the smooth sounds of a saxophonist as they arrived, welcomed by a tiny burro bearing cold refreshments, and entertained by a magician who added an unexpected touch of wonder and fun.

Surrounded by vibrant florals, beautiful layered patterns, charming garden-inspired details, and pops of color everywhere they turned, guests were invited to slow down, mingle, sip, laugh, and enjoy every moment.

And of course, the Perfectly Planned by Amy team understood the assignment when it came to colorful attire, too! 🌸🍊💗

From the florals to the entertainment, the details to the four-legged guest of honor, every element was thoughtfully planned to make this cocktail hour feel joyful, colorful, unexpected, and completely unforgettable.

A little Southern hospitality, a lot of color, a tiny burro, a little magic, and the perfect soundtrack. ✨

Because the best celebrations aren’t just beautiful… they make you feel at home.

Venue: The Homestead at Candlelight Forest @candlelightforestvenues
Bartender: Tiney Hiney Burros @tineyhineyburros
Bartender: Nooga Taps. @noogataps
Bridal Shop: The Bride Room Nashville TN
@thebrideroom
Florist: Bud Floral and Home @budfloralandhome
Frozen Drink Machine Rentals: Margarita Mac Groom/Groomsmen Suits: Men’s Wearhouse
Linens: White Table Linens @whitetable_specialtylinens
Linens: Stradley Davidson Linen @stradleydavidson
Magician: Michael Boone
Photography: Thankfully Taken Photography @thankfullytaken
Rentals: The Copper Quail @thecopperquail
Rentals: Luma Designs @lumadesigns
Rentals: Mad Honey Rentals @madhoneyrentals
Transportation: Scenic City Vintage Rides @sceniccity_vintagerides
Videographer Jamison-Ashley Films @jamisonvid
Wedding Planner @perfectlyplannedbyamy

PerfectlyPlannedByAmy #SouthernHospitality #WeddingDesign #CocktailHour #ColorfulWedding #SouthernWedding by @thankfullytaken