She worked at the bank where he was a customer. His loan officer suggested they go out to lunch on a blind date. The rest is history. A few years later they were gathered with their closest family and friends to become husband and wife.
While she loves her hot pink heels, he's more comfortable driving his pick up truck in cowboy boots. Nevertheless, after the ceremony when she gave him a peek of her garter (bedecked in camo with a deer charm), he exclaimed something to the effect of, "This woman really loves me!"
There is no question of their love though -- you can see it in the way they treat each other, in the happiness shining on their faces when they're together. When a bridesmaid delivered a card to Katie from Ben she said, "Awww, he dotted the 'i' with a heart!" explaining he's not a very gushy kind of guy. When Ben opened Katie's card, out slipped a letter. Ben was immediately wiping his eyes. Yes, it was a special day to celebrate a special love. And it's such a privilege to get to document moments like these for such kind people.
I want to give a special thanks to my wonderful college friend, talented photographer, Jan Graves, who traveled to Kentucky from Arlington, VA to visit and help me document the day. Many of the great detail shots in the inspiration board above are hers. FYI - the pendant on Katie's bouquet is actually a piece of her grandmother's costume jewelry (one half of a pair of ear rings) that young Katie would dress up in and declared she would one day wear at her wedding! I just had to share that.
Here are some of the others who contributed to a beautiful day:
Florals: Nancy Frederick
Hair/Make-up: Tabitha Crabtree
Cake: Leigh Sipe
Ceremony: Southern Hills United Methodist Church, Lexington
Reception: The Red Mile
Catering: Bluegrass Bayou
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