Rob and Emily had a beautiful, intimate rustic-chic fall rehearsal dinner at the utterly charming Stone’s Throw Bar & Grill in Mt Laurel, Alabama.
Emily and Rob share a laugh during their wedding rehearsal dinner at Stone's Throw Bar and Grill in Mt Laurel, Ala. Daniel Taylor Photography
A night view of Stone's Throw Bar and Grill at Mt Laurel, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
Daniel Taylor Photography fell in love with groom-to-be Rob before we knew him. Rob is the executive chef at SpringHouse restaurant at Lake Martin. We eat a lot of very average event food, but were truly, totally and completely dazzled by the look and taste of his creations at a fabulous Southern chic rehearsal dinner last spring at the restaurant. It’s the only wedding event we’ve photographed where the family had insisted on a photo of the chef.
Check out the autumn harvest vegetable accents on the front door wreaths. Daniel Taylor Photography
Pumpkins carved with the bride and groom's initials were a fun choice for table decor. Daniel Taylor Photography
A chalkboard menu is a stylish addition to any wedding event. Daniel Taylor Photography
A few months later we got a call from a delightful bride-to-be named Emily, who was engaged to a chef at Lake Martin. Her wedding planner, Alene Gamel of I Do! I Do! had recommended us Thanks so much, Alene!
Emily must have thought I was crazy because I got so excited I could barely contain myself. Yep, it was the same guy (who by the way competes on Chris Hastings’ team on an episode of Iron Chef Feb. 26)!
We met this adorable couple in person and quickly fell in love with Emily, too. We were immediately struck by their vision for their rehearsal dinner and wedding. They wanted something authentic, elegant and inviting, “like people were coming to our home,” Emily explained. Main Street Florist in Mt Laurel created the florals, which were the perfect touches to the affair. We appreciate Rob’s mother, Diane, for inviting us to capture it all!
Stone's Throw in Mt Laurel is a great choice for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Daniel Taylor Photography
This rehearsal dinner was like a feature straight out of Garden & Gun magazine. The cozy restaurant had an outdoor fire pit roaring. We loved the candlelight, the beautifully initialed pumpkins, the wildflowers in Mason jars, the bluegrass band, and the food. Oh the food. Can’t forget the mini pies, tons of them, each one more Southern than the next. A young niece and nephew played guitar and sang — wonderfully, by the way, and with confidence beyond their years. The love in that room was impossible to ignore.
We hope you enjoy highlights of this rehearsal dinner as much as we did. I wish you could have been there.
Stay tuned for Emily and Rob’s wedding, complete with a delicious, bacon-encrusted wedding cake that people were tripping over themselves to taste.
The mixed floral arrangements in vintage bottles had vibrant pops of color. Daniel Taylor Photography
The bluegrass band was a highlight of Rob and Emily's wedding rehearsal dinner. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
The Stone's Throw bar at Mt Laurel. Daniel Taylor Photography
Autumn flowers are lovely to display in jars. Daniel Taylor Photography
We loved the customized napkin rings for the rehearsal dinner. Daniel Taylor Photography
White tablecloths were a crisp backdrop for the fall flower table designs. Daniel Taylor Photography
There were plenty of emotion-packed moments at the rehearsal dinner. Daniel Taylor Photography
Rob's mother and grandmother. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
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Beef brisket from Stone's Throw Bar and Grill. By Daniel Taylor Photography
What's a Southern dinner without corn bread? Daniel Taylor Photography
Mini pecan pies were one of several mouth-watering desserts at Stone's Throw. Daniel Taylor Photography
The mini pies were a hit at the Stone's Throw rehearsal dinner at Mt Laurel. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
Emily and Rob were all smiles during the rehearsal dinner. Daniel Taylor Photography
Speeches and funny stories from family and friends made the rehearsal dinner even more personal. Daniel Taylor Photography
Rob's sisters at the rehearsal dinner. Daniel Taylor Photography
How cool to have your niece and nephew sing you a song at your rehearsal dinner. Daniel Taylor Photography
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