{"id":5552,"date":"2013-11-30T19:33:24","date_gmt":"2013-12-01T02:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/?p=5552"},"modified":"2019-02-17T13:58:48","modified_gmt":"2019-02-17T20:58:48","slug":"wedding-the-oaks-plantation-pike-road-alabama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wedding-the-oaks-plantation-pike-road-alabama\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding: The Oaks Plantation &#8211; Pike Road, Alabama"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the time, I start my day at the ceremony venue, but every now and then I get to take a little trip to the salon. This time, it just happened to be with my homies at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dougs2.com\">Doug&#8217;s 2 Salon Spa<\/a>, where Emily Rose worked her magic:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5553\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-01.jpg\" alt=\"bride getting ready at doug's 2 salon\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-01.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-01-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5554\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-02.jpg\" alt=\"getting ready at dougs 2 salon in montgomery\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-02.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-02-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nAt <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theoaksplantation.com\">The Oaks Plantation<\/a>, there were rustic and personal touches everywhere, from the blue glass jars resting in front of old family pictures&#8230;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5555\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-03.jpg\" alt=\"blue mason jars at a wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-03.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-03-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the homemade chocolate chip cookies that were part of the DIY favor table, where guests could put together their own bags of goodies, and seal them with Japanese washi tape to take home and enjoy later:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5556\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-04.jpg\" alt=\"favor table with japanese washi tape\" width=\"900\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-04.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-04-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5557\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-05.jpg\" alt=\"bridesmaid making a just married sign at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-05.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-05-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nIf the sparkle of the bride&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.badgleymischka.com\">Badgley Mischka<\/a> shoes didn&#8217;t get your attention&#8230;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5558\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-06.jpg\" alt=\"bride's badgley mischka shoes at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-06.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-06-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nThe unique cut of the diamond in her engagement ring probably would have. I&#8217;m pretty sure I drooled a little. It was like a tiny, fabulous disco ball!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5559\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-07.jpg\" alt=\"disco ball diamond engagement ring in montgomery alabama\" width=\"900\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-07.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-07-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5560\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-08.jpg\" alt=\"bride's pearl bracelet and vintage tiffany and co box\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-08.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-08-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nThe bride chose a full lace <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\">Maggie Sottero<\/a> gown, while the maid of honor&#8217;s pale blue dress was from <a href=\"http:\/\/watters.com\/CollectionHome\/Wtoo\/\">Wtoo by Watters<\/a>:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5562\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-09.jpg\" alt=\"bride getting dressed at the oaks plantation in pike road\" width=\"900\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-09.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-09-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5563\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-10.jpg\" alt=\"bride getting ready at the oaks plantation in pike road\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-10.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-10-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5564\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-11.jpg\" alt=\"dramatic bride in maggie sottero gown at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-11-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5565\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-12.jpg\" alt=\"bride waiting for ceremony to begin at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-12.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-12-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nBut I have a feeling no matter what she wore, the sight of her daughter getting ready to walk down the aisle still would have brought tears to her mom&#8217;s eyes:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5566\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-13.jpg\" alt=\"mother of the bride crying at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-13.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-13-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5567\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-14.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom in a field at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-14.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-14-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5568\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-15.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom with a red tractor at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-15.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-15-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nMaybe it&#8217;s genetic, because when she finally got to spend a little time before the ceremony with the man she was about to marry, the bride shed a few tears of her own:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5569\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-16.jpg\" alt=\"bride crying during the first look at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-16.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-16-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5570\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-17.jpg\" alt=\"wedding under a tent at the oaks plantation in pike road alabama\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-17.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-17-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5571\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-18.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom after the ceremony at the oaks plantation in pike road\" width=\"900\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-18.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-18-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nThe reception was decorated with touches of burlap and glass, and guests noshed on a full spread by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/tammy4catering\/about\/\">A Catered Affair<\/a>, including shrimp and grits, and a coffee station complete with dainty cups. Dessert came in the form of cakes by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Cake-Designs\/115865598433833\">Cake Designs<\/a>:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5572\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-19.jpg\" alt=\"burlap and vintage teacups at an oaks plantation wedding reception\" width=\"900\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-19.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-19-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5573\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-20.jpg\" alt=\"wedding reception by a catered affair at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-20.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-20-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5574\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-21.jpg\" alt=\"cakes by cake designs at an oaks plantation wedding\" width=\"900\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-21.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-21-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>\nThe band was all about being interactive, especially when one of the guests knew every word of Vanilla Ice&#8217;s &#8220;Ice Ice Baby&#8221; and totally threw down on the mic:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5575\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-22.jpg\" alt=\"guest singing with the band at the oaks plantation\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-22.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-22-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-23.jpg\" alt=\"band at an oaks plantation wedding reception\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-23.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-23-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5577\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-24.jpg\" alt=\"dancing at the oaks plantation wedding reception\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-24.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-24-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5578\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-25.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom dancing at the oaks plantation in pike road\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-25.jpg 900w, https:\/\/chanterellephotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/oaks-plantation-weddings-25-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Venue: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theoaksplantation.com\">The Oaks Plantation<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Wedding Gown: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\">Maggie Sottero<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Shoes: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.badgleymischka.com\">Badgley Mischka<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bride&#8217;s Jewelry: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tiffany.com\">Tiffany &amp; Co.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bridesmaids Dress: <a href=\"http:\/\/watters.com\/CollectionHome\/Wtoo\/\">Wtoo by Watters &amp; Watters<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hair: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dougs2.com\">Doug&#8217;s 2 Salon &amp; Spa<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Catering: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/tammy4catering\/about\/\">A Catered Affair<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cake Designer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Cake-Designs\/115865598433833\">Cake Designs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of the time, I start my day at the ceremony venue, but every now and then I get to take a little trip to the salon. 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