Kate and Nikita, who cleverly came up with their own couple nickname “Kit-Kat,” planned a holiday wedding so that their out-of-country family members could all be in attendance. Starting with the timing, everything else started to fall into place after that. With the help of their family and friends, they transformed the Memphis Agricenter Farmer’s Market into their dream wedding venue — decorated with evergreen wreaths and garland, pine cones, burlap and wood accents, and strands and strands of twinkle lights. Kelly Ginn Photography captured all the details from Kate and Nikita’s big day, including the German tradition of sawing a log at the reception to represent the first obstacle a couple must overcome in their marriage. The Couple:
Kate and Nikita
The Wedding:
Memphis Agricenter Farmer’s Market, Memphis, Tennessee

From the Groom: I think that our first look together was our most memorable moment of the day. It was the moment we had both been waiting on. There were no worries, only joy. Those few moments we got to focus on just each other are moments I will remember for the rest of my life.

I knew from the moment I got engaged that I wanted Kelly & John to photograph our wedding. From our very first conversation, Kelly was nothing but helpful & excited to be a part of our big day. What made Kelly stand out was her natural ability to make people feel beautiful in front of the camera.

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