Bride Paige and groom Brent near the lighthouse at Children's Harbor after their Lake Martin wedding in Alabama. Daniel Taylor Photography
Daniel Taylor Photography was so, so stoked to photograph Paige and Brent’s Lake Martin wedding at Children’s Harbor lighthouse and wedding reception at The Ridge Club, also at Lake Martin, in Alexander City and Auburn. The wedding sneak peek debuted on the cover of Over the Mountain Journal newspaper, whose editor is my former Birmingham News colleague, the awesome Laura McAlister.
We knew from the minute we met Paige’s mom, Vicki — the creative mind behind the wedding, that this would be one to remember. The upscale DIY online shopping paradise Etsy was the source of many of the day’s awesome details, including great paper products and gorgeous vintage nature details. Vicki teamed up with wedding planner Meghan Cease of M. Elizabeth Events for a all-out gorgeous affair, with floral design by the inimitable Mandy Majerik of Hothouse Design Studio, Catering was in the good hands of our friends at Kathy G. and Co., and Barb’s Cakes delighted the whole crowd, including these photographers.
Paige’s jaw-dropping wedding gown was from designer Amsale, from The White Room bridal salon in Cahaba Heights and her hair was the work of Hair by Jessica Lazarus. I have never seen guests clamor over a dress like they did this one. Everyone came up to the bride and wanted to touch the skirt, thinking it would feel like chenille, but it felt like sculpted silk. It was also worn by TV character Sarah on the show Brothers and Sisters during May’s wedding episode. Frankly, I think Paige wore it better!
You can also take a look at Paige and Brent’s exquisite wedding rehearsal dinner at SpringHouse Restaurant at Lake Martin, which was simply incredible.
After their wedding ceremony at Lake Martin's Children's Harbor, Paige and Brent kicked of their shoes for a stroll on the boardwalk. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
At the destination wedding at Lake Martin's Children's Harbor, the ring bearer holds the wedding program. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.
The wedding invitation to the Lake Martin destination wedding at Children's Harbor. Daniel Taylor Photography
Bird's nest flower girl basket by HotHouse Design Studio. By Daniel Taylor Photography.
At their Lake Martin outdoor wedding, Paige and Brent included tons of pretty wedding details, like this chalkboard in front of the Children's Harbor Chapel. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
Paige chose an Amsale wedding gown from The White Room in Birmingham for her destination wedding at Lake Martin, Alexander City, Ala. Photo Daniel Taylor Photography
The bride's father walks her down the aisle for her outdoor wedding at Lake Martin, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
The outdoor wedding ceremony at Children's Harbor, Lake Martin, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
The bridal party, wearing purple and purple accents, at the Children's Harbor lighthouse wedding, Lake Martin, Ala. Photo Daniel Taylor Photography
The bridesmaids, dressed in purple, were so pretty at the Children's Harbor lighthouse at Lake Martin, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
The bridesmaids, in purple dresses, showed off parasols that matched the bride's Amsale wedding dress. Photo at Children's Harbor, Lake Martin, Ala., by Daniel Taylor Photography
Lake Martin is full of nature surprises, like this cracked, abandoned bird's egg in a nest at the Hank Williams' Cabin where the bride got ready for her wedding at Children's Harbor. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
The flower girl work an ivory dress with a purple sash, monogrammed with the bride and groom's initials. Photo by daniel Taylor Photography.
There were plant of bird- and nature-themed wedding details at Paige and Brent's wedding at Lake Martin. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
A summer wedding at Lake Martin calls for wooden wedding fans. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
Wedding flowers were for all the guests at the Lake Martin wedding. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
Brent rocked his seersucker groom's suit with a purple tie. Wedding photo at Lake Martin by Daniel Taylor Photography
Paige wanted plenty of personal wedding details, like these dress hangers with each bridesmaid's name on it. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
The Ridge Club on Lake Martin wedding reception of Paige and Brent at Lake Martin, Ala. Catering by Kathy G & Co. Floral design by Hothouse Design Studio. Daniel Taylor Photography
Beautiful monogrammed wedding napkins at The Ridge Club on Lake Martin. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography
The Ridge at Lake Martin wedding reception of Paige and Brent at Lake Martin, Ala. Catering by Kathy G. and Co. Daniel Taylor Photography
Barb's Cakes and Hothouse Design Studio created a nature- and bird-inspired wedding cake table at The Ridge Club on Lake Martin. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.
Check out these cute love birds, part of the wedding reception decor at The Ridge Club on Lake Martin. Daniel Taylor Photography
A special touch included framed quotations about love, weddings and marriage. PhotoDaniel Taylor Photography
By night: The Ridge at Lake Martin wedding reception of Paige and Brent. Daniel Taylor Photography