Wild About The West Wedding

The Southern Bride's latest wedding took us to the beautiful rolling hills of the Bain Farm in Flat Rock, Alabama.

Countless hours went into preparing this majestic piece of family land into the perfect venue for the couple and several hundred guests to gather. A complete labor of love as some might say, as many worked tirelessly to bring the couple's dream venue to life.

The Bain's home, just a quick drive away from the farm was the perfect spot for the bride and bridal party to get ready. It was quite the site to see every nook and cranny being utilized for hair and make-up. A combination of hairspray and fried okra  lingered in the air as multiple crockpots simmered away with what would later be dinner for the guests.

 All the flower arrangements were hand picked and put together by the mother of the bride and friends. Our hearts fluttered a little when we laid eyes on the bride's boots!

We made Brayden wait several minutes with that bandana covering his eyes before he could see his stunning bride for the first time... His clenched fists were a dead giveaway at how anxious he had become. Nothing could hold back the flood gate of tears once he saw her...  (That's why we LOVE a "First Look")

While the guests started to arrive on the hill, the bridal party snuck back to the Bain house. There they huddled on the front porch to wisper a sweet prayer over the soon to be newlyweds.

The perfect end to a stunning sunset ceremony were the surprise fireworks that no one knew about but the bride's parents. (And us of course...because we get let in on all the little secrets) Family and Friends were dazzled by the beautiful display of gold twinkling lights that filled the sky before they trekked down the hill to the reception.

What was only a few weeks prior, a simple pole barn used for storing hay was completely transformed by a multitude of people and the design crew of 126 Designs to a whimsical reception hall where guests dinned on a pot-luck style dinner  and scrumptious cupcakes.  

We know that the West wedding will be one that is talked about for years to come and we are thankful to have had a small part in their special day.
Best Wishes,
The Southern Bride