From the moment Emma & her mom walked into our studio, we loved them. They had just found Emma’s wedding dress (gorgeousness from The Bride Room!) and were so excited to be sharing such a special time together, mother & daughter, planning Emma’s wedding. I know it is a time they will cherish for the rest of their lives. So after falling in love with Emma & her mom, we were so excited to finally get to meet the equally wonderful Ryan for their engagement session out at Arrington Vineyards. What we weren’t expecting was the chance to meet some of Emma & Ryan’s amazing family as well. After we were done shooting, we all got to have a little wine & cheese picnic at the vineyards and as we sat there getting to know Emma & Ryan’s story through the eyes of their family, I just couldn’t help but think how blessed we are to be a part of documenting such a story. Not only for a bride & groom, but for the families that they bring together and for the future family they will share together. Emma & Ryan reminded me of that.
So let’s just say, after the time we got to spend together leading up to their wedding, we had pretty high expectations for the day. So it really should be no surprise that their wedding day was so much more.
I could tell you all about their story. How they met, the sacrifices they have had to make throughout their relationship, the amazing family & friends they share, so many wonderful things about these two people. But really, the beautiful things about their wedding day is that I think you can see all those things in these moments. Without a single. word.
For more moments from Emma & Ryan’s Cathedral of the Incarnation & Union Station wedding day, visit our Facebook page.
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Emma & Ryan brought together a pretty amazing group of people for their day!
CEREMONY VENUE | Cathedral of the Incarnation
RECEPTION VENUE | Union Station
WEDDING PLANNER | Simply Stunning
FLORIST | Brocade Designs
BRIDE’S ATTIRE | The Bride Room
INVITATIONS | Social Graces
BAND | NashVegas All Stars
CAKE | Dulce Desserts
And, of course, the best shot of the day :)
Nashville wedding photographer, Kristyn Hogan, documents the spirited, fresh, timeless story of weddings in Nashville and destinations worldwide.
by Kristyn
Chris Czarka - Kristyn and Matt, seeing this small snippet of the day has me anxiously waiting to see the rest of your photos of Emma and Ryan’s day. You guys captured so many beautiful moments and I know that your God given talents and gifts that you have nutured will have memorialized that day for our families for generations to come. May God continue to bless you abundantly!
Allie - I LOVE these pictures. Knowing the sweet parents of the bride made me feel like I knew everyone in these photos, and that just goes to show how welcoming and loving these families are. Beautiful job Matt and Kristyn!!!
Grandma Saylor - These pictures are so beautiful…helps us to relive that great,special day!!
Of course…the couple as so photogenic didn’t hurt, did it?
Loved all the pictures.
Thank you…
Emma - Completely blown away by these photos – thank you to you and Matt. We feel so blessed to have shared this special day with you both. Thank you for capturing all of these special moments – we will cherish them!
Laura Czarka - How do you capture the three greatest things of all…FAITH, HOPE, LOVE? I think it takes a very special couple, a very special talent…a true GIFT from God. That is what you guys are…a GIFT. I say…to capture it, you first must know it in your own life.
Thank You…thank you for taking more than pictures of this Blessed day. Thank you for capturing the things that not just the eyes see…but the heart. We are so blessed to have had you share this with us. We LOVE you guys!
Yes, I cried through all the words and pictures…they moved me and will touch countless others. God Bless You guys! You will forever remain in our hearts & prayers.