Katie Adler and Max Kilgore celebrated true love on False River
The Adler family lake home has been a special place for Max Kilgore and Katie Adler since the beginning of their relationship. It’s where the couple first began dating, where Max later proposed and where they even thought about moving at one point.
Katie admits she thought the idea of having an event in the backyard of the home was outlandish at first. But, she explains, her mother, Suzie Toups Adler, and the August Events team made all her wildest dreams come true for her April 2024 wedding day, transforming the grounds into a picturesque wedding reception venue.
A full-scale buildout of the backyard started about a month before the wedding day—and, of course, came with a set of logistical challenges, including a storm with some of the craziest winds seen on False River the week of the wedding and an extremely steep boat launch leading to the backyard. To conquer the steep boat launch, the August Events team had a 100-foot staircase installed, complete with custom railings and light-wrapped tree limbs cascading above, which served as the grand entrance. “Getting out of the car at the top of those stairs and seeing the entire reception was one of the most memorable parts of the day,” Katie says.
After descending the staircase, a 40-foot bar served as a focal point of the reception. Beyond the bar, plush seating and candles helped to set the mood.
“We wanted it to feel inviting and for everything to make sense at the lake while still being luxurious and fabulous,” Tiffany says, explaining that the event was complete with a firework finale and boat sendoff for the couple to end the night.
“Never in a million years could I have dreamed of what they created for our reception,” Katie says. “And having it at the lake just made the day all the more special to us.”
CEREMONY: St. Mary of False River // RECEPTION: Adler family lake house // COORDINATOR: August Events // CATERER: Drake’s Catering // CAKE: Sweet Stirrings // FLORIST: Bella Blooms Floral // INVITATIONS: Hark Creative Co. // BRIDAL GOWN: Martina Liana, Town & Country Bridal // RINGS: Anton’s Fine Jewelry // HAIR: EGGIE Salon Studio // MAKEUP: Paige Jeansonne Makeup // BAND: The V-Tones // EVENT DÉCOR: Tents by Design/See-Hear Productions/Distressed Rentals & Revival/Party Central
