Mary Lee and Steven were married exactly one month ago today–April 17–at the Aldridge Gardens in Birmingham! So we thought it would be fun to celebrate their one month anniversary with a blog post dedicated to them and their sweet wedding splendor (though internet-savvy blog followerss may have noticed the sneak peek we posted on Wedding Chicks yesterday).

The wedding was INCREDIBLY detail-heavy, and you can read more about each feature of the day below the images.

Groom’s Cake: Cindy Gaffin (mother of the groom!)–Carrot cake is typically the Gaffin family Christmas tradition, but Cindy made an exception this year since it is Steven’s absolute favorite. The tartan and crest are symbols from the family clan, MacFie.

Wedding Cake: Julie Hendrick of Sweet Magnolia (Birmingham). The cake was cut with a Marshalltown trowel, an iconic symbol within the archaeological community.

The bottles are from the couple’s own collection that was recently started because of Mary Lee’s interest in historical archaeology and Steven’s interest in glass blowing.

Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal (Birmingham)

Tuxedos: Mr. Burch Formalwear (Hoover).

Bridesmaids and Flower Girl Dresses: Susan Glass (mother of the bride). Susan also crocheted Mary Lee’s garter (a pattern from the 1800s) and embroidered her name and wedding date on her handkerchief and bridal gown. A locket holding photos of the bride’s grandmothers was wrapped around her bouquet. Mary Lee was named for her grandmothers Marion and Leona.

First Look Quilt: Mabel Lane Glass, a cousin of the bride’s paternal grandfather, at least 40 years ago.

Wooden Printing Blocks, Guestbook, and Earrings: Etsy

Get Away Car: 1952 Ford Customline which was provided by George Brasher, a long-time friend of the bride’s family.

Signpost: The signpost was made by the couple and the bride’s parents the weekend before the wedding. Steven and Mary Lee salvaged wood for the signs from an old abandoned property. Most of the pieces came from an old fence and the “Welcome” sign was part of a drawer. Steven cut the wood to point at one end and painted them with a lime whitewash. Steven, Mary Lee, and her mother painted the different signs with black oil paint.

Hairstyling: Debbie Hertzfeldt of The Hair Saloon (Huntsville). Debbie also styled Mary Lee’s hair for her bridal portraits.

Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: Bromberg’s (Birmingham)

Floral Design: Andy Hopper (of Kathy G and Company)

Catering: Natalie Andrews (of Kathy G and Company)

Instrumental Guitarist: Paul Hicks

DJ: Chris “Fuzzy” Peters