Love on Lake Martin STORY BY LONNA UPTON PHOTOS BY HEATHER DURHAM PHOTOGRAPHY & MEGAN MULLINS PHOTOGRAPHY
Lake Martin wedding venues are known for making memories that last a lifetime. From rolling hills to lakeside points, under the arms of an ancient oak or in an open-air church, in a historic home or a stable, there is sure to be a location to fulfill the dreams of any bride and groom. Russell Lands’ locations are perfect for the dreamcome-true wedding, as well as receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridesmaids’ luncheons. Locations can be booked separately for each event. The Stables and SpringHouse are located at Russell Crossroads and feature manicured lawns, fenced pastures with horses, scrumptious catering choices and a horse-drawn carriage, as just a few of the enticements. The Grand Oak and Heaven Hill showcase the beauty of a natural, wooded backdrop, and The Lodge at Cocktail Slough is a waterfront option with a large courtyard and dock perfect for a celebration. Plus, Kowaliga Restaurant and SpringHouse offer guests diverse menus that include
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chef-inspired dishes and delectable appetizers. In Elmore County just over the Kowaliga Bridge, the quaint Children’s Harbor Chapel, as well as Church in the Pines at Children’s Harbor and Church of the Living Waters at StillWaters and open-air chapels on the lake shoreline allow for more spiritual lakeside settings. Many Lake Martin homes also offer beautiful venues for weddings. Several spectacular event options offer more rustic elegance with barns, ponds, covered bridges and lush forests as the backdrops for memory making. Hodges’ Vineyard and Winery, Ballard Farms, Kylee Cooper Farm, L’amoureux’s Place, White Acre Farms and The Orchard on Washington are all located in the Lake Martin area. In Dadeville, Creekside Lodge can host up to 300 guests on a waterfront deck and offer lodging for the perfect reception location. At New Water Farms, an open-air chapel on the lake, plus an indoor facility
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