Wedding photography takes me to new places constantly. Each wedding venue I step into has a different story, but rarely are they as inspirational as the story behind CTC Garden in Austin, TX. CTC International, (which means Comfort The Children) is a non-profit organization that helps communities in Kenya build and manage sustainable economies that help them with everyday challenges. It was started after founder Zane Wilemon befriended local pastor Jeremiah Kuria while visiting the town of Maai Mahiu in Africa. The primary focus of CTC is based around 5 areas: education, environment, economy, health and community. CTC employs over 60 local Kenyans and serves the 60,000 citizens in Maai Mahiu.
CTC Garden offers a very unique experience for couples with a bright, rustic courtyard wedding ceremony and reception space. The venue is lush with vegetation, houses a large deck for ceremonies, and an open air garage for dancing. Catherine and Lech brought their own unique touches to the day by hosting an intimate ceremony officiated by all 4 of their parents – something I’d never seen before. Their nearest and dearest from all over the world celebrated long into the night, with dancing, jenga wishes, and even some impromptu haiku! I had a blast.
Thank you Catherine and Lech! Here are a few of my very favorites:
CTC Garden wedding photography by photojennette photography.