Built by people who live here.

Matt has spent over a decade building websites and marketing strategy for small businesses across northeast Alabama. The Aisle is his attempt to give local wedding vendors a room they deserve.

Heather runs Heather Florals and the Bloom Bar. She ran the VIP Floral Experience at Show 1.

Hollie and Claire run Saturday Society Co., a wedding planning and coordination team based in Auburn. They coordinate vendors and events for The Aisle.

Jonathan Bailey emceed Show 1 and played music for the room.

Joe Skaggs was the lead photographer at Show 1.

Tera Whigham ran the Show 1 runway. She runs The Pageant Prepper and You've Been Terafied.

Jean Ellison co-founded The Music Box in Anniston and has spent decades helping communities celebrate together. She lined up the music for Show 1.

Born and raised in Pell City, Alabama, Berritt Haynes is a vocalist, songwriter, and performer who has toured extensively across the South. A former Team Blake Shelton contestant on NBC's The Voice, he is one of the region's most recognized entertainers.

Cher Dulaney represents Calhoun County tourism and has been a connector and advocate for The Aisle since the early conversations. She bridges the expo to the broader regional community and brings visibility far beyond the room.

Sarah Woolmaker serves as Assistant Director of Anniston Museums & Gardens — the venue making The Aisle possible. She was part of the conversation that turned the idea into a confirmed event, and her institutional knowledge and community relationships make her one of the most connected people in the room.

Redbird Willow Farm is a working farm venue in the heart of East Alabama. Michelle was one of the first calls we made, and she said yes right away. She brought the llamas.

Michelle McGrady paints the scene as it happens. She painted live on the Show 1 floor. Ask her about painting your wedding day.

Show 1 was held at Longleaf Event Center, including the Rotary Room, inside Anniston Museums & Gardens.