The Stables at Russell Crossroads

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Russell Lands On Lake Martin

Cocktail Hour

Reception

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Our Wedding

Nearing the end of my sophomore year at Auburn University, I was hanging out with some friends on Toomer’s Corner one Thursday night. We’d just finished playing guitar and singing with a larger group of people, and the night felt like a mix of hope for the final half of our college experience and nostalgia for the first. As we caught up and reflected on the year, we did what guys do best—we talked about women we might be interested in. “Well, there’s no need to worry. There are so many great and attractive girls at Auburn who are serious about their faith,” one of my friends said. As usual, we dove deeper into the topic than necessary. I don’t quite remember how, but someone mentioned Kendall McCallum. I knew her, but we weren’t close. “Yeah, she’s beautiful. But she’s been dating the same guy for a while,” I said. My friend casually mentioned they had broken up months ago. “So she’s available,” I joked. ... I had planned to stay in Auburn that summer, not exactly looking forward to most of my friends leaving town. Around that time, I was invited to join a special church group focused on learning about global missions and God’s heart for the unreached. Hoping to grow in my faith and make new friends, I eagerly accepted. The day of the first meeting, I received a text in a group message from an unknown number. It had the time and address, signed simply: “Kendall :)” With Kendall McCallum fresh in my mind, I thought, What are the odds this is the same Kendall leading this group? When I walked in, to my surprise, there she was. And so began our friendship. As a songwriter, my feelings for Kendall quickly became apparent. The first song I wrote for her was called “Tell Me How,” inspired by a conversation we had. She had asked, “What question do you wish you were asked more often?” I didn’t have an answer at first, and I don’t remember what I said. But I remember hers vividly. She said, “I wish people would ask me, ‘How do you want to be loved?’” And there she was, just moments earlier a kind, attractive girl at my school, and now someone who wanted to be loved. Really loved. In that moment, I saw her differently. That’s when my true feelings for Kendall began to take root. Now, Kendall will claim she had no feelings for me at first and that I was “down bad.” Don’t believe her. Maybe I didn’t play hard to get, but that’s because I knew what I wanted. Over time, we became good friends, but I kept my distance. Both of us had recently gotten out of relationships, and I wanted to respect our time to be single. But it became clear that other guys weren’t taking that same approach. So, I made it my mission to make her mine. But not like the other guys. I had to do it my way. I wasn’t the most flirty.I wasn’t the most talkative.I wasn’t a “try-hard.”I wasn’t “Mr. Smooth.”Instead, I was just me. I took opportunities to show her who I was when I could. Otherwise, I stayed quiet, trusting that God would bring His vision for my life to fruition. ... Our church group planned a camping trip, and we stayed in a log cabin for the weekend. By the second night, I had pretty much given up on my feelings for Kendall—no progress had been made, and I was starting to feel discouraged. As I lay down in the small living room with a few others, I fell asleep feeling a bit defeated. Then, in the middle of the night, I was jolted awake by a presence hovering over me. “Scooch over,” came a soft whisper. I realized it was Kendall. As she unrolled her sleeping bag next to mine, my heart started racing so fast that my body shook. Apparently, someone in the next room had been snoring, keeping her awake. But as the person laying at my feet started talking in their sleep, Kendall quickly realized that her problem had not been solved. As she explained this to me, we shared a few laughs. That night, we ended up talking for hours. She admitted she knew about my feelings for her, and for the first time, I was completely honest about the depth of my emotions and how I saw our friendship. We decided to talk more when the sun came up, and by morning, we had agreed to wait before we started dating. But that didn’t mean we couldn’t stay friends… We couldn’t just be friends… A few weeks later, we started dating. Never in my life have I felt the range of emotions Kendall has made me feel. But most of all, I’ve never been so in love and so committed. I knew she was the one I wanted to marry. And the rest is rock ‘n roll history…

His Side

My story with Isaiah begins with heartbreak and surrender. After recently ending a relationship, I was asked to lead a Global Group for the summer. As I adjusted to the changes this new season brought, I found myself desperate for time with Jesus. During prayer, I had a vision that played out in my mind: I stood in a field with God, holding a beautiful flower that I treasured deeply. Suddenly, the flower caught fire and burned in my hands. I was angry, questioning God about why He would allow it to burn. With love in His eyes, He asked, "Do you trust me to choose one for you, Kendall?" Hesitant, I answered, "Yes." We walked together through the field, where countless flowers of all shapes, sizes, and colors surrounded us. I eagerly pointed to the ones I liked, telling Him which ones I wanted. Patiently, He looked at me again and asked, "Kendall, do you trust me to choose for you?" This time, with more confidence, I replied, "I do." He walked into the field and picked a flower—one that I wouldn't have chosen for myself. He handed it to me, and the vision ended. This vision came just before Isaiah and I would be placed in a group together. I wish I could say it was love at first sight for me, but through Isaiah’s gentle yet bold pursuit, I’ve learned that God truly writes a better love story than I could ever dream. For years, I longed to be loved but never felt lovable. Isaiah’s love has helped point me to an even greater love—that of a good, good Father. On the day Isaiah and I got engaged, he gave me a frame with a picture of a flower and the words, "Do you trust me to choose for you?" Through Isaiah, God has turned my tears into joy, giving me a picture of Psalm 126:5.As I prepare to marry Isaiah, I am reminded that Jesus is our ultimate Bridegroom. Just as a bride eagerly awaits her groom, Jesus calls us to trust Him, to let Him choose what is best for us, even when we don't fully understand. He loves us with a perfect, sacrificial love—one that leads us, protects us, and promises us eternal joy in His presence. As I love Isaiah, I am also discovering more about how to love and be loved by my true Bridegroom, Jesus, who chose me, loved me first, and offers a love that transcends all others. The mission of our marriage is to glorify Christ, the true Bridegroom, through our love for each other and for Him.

Her Side

Our Story

We are excited to share that we will be moving to Savannah, Georgia this July! Isaiah will be attending the Mercer University School of Medicine to pursue his M.D., while Kendall will begin working as a nurse and is eager to explore opportunities to serve in a local church, particularly in missions' outreach or mobilization. As followers of Christ first and medical professionals second, we are committed to investing in family, friends, and those in need. This includes a plan to obediently invest time and money to improve access to the gospel and to healthcare. For there are those both in our own backyard and in countries halfway around the world that do not know Jesus, and the gift that he has given. Wherever God leads, we will follow!

What's Next?

Photos

Maggie McCallum

Evie McCallum 

Delaney Welch 

Carly Starnes 

Hallie Ramsey 

Sarah Hyde

Madeline Kesterson 

Malia Walton 

Elizabeth Wheeler 

Elizabeth Simpson 

Isabelle Lubben 

Alyssa Bohn 

Kice Sumner

Will McCallum 

Tristen Kent

Michael Chang 

Trey Hibbard

Sam Criscuola

Jack O'Brien

Brad Mitchell

David Powell

Sam Sullivan 

Caleb Todd

Mallory Gamble

Wedding Party

Q + A

There are limited hotel options in Alexander City, so we recommend making a weekend of it—especially since it's Memorial Day Weekend—and booking an Airbnb! Alternatively, you can stay in Auburn, which is just an hour's drive from the venue.

Airbnb

Quality Inn Alexander City

Hampton Inn Alexander City

The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center

The Laurel Hotel and Spa

Travel

Wind Creek State Park is one of our favorite picnic spots!

Wind Creek State Park Campground

We love Smith Mountain Fire Tower. It has been a sweet date spot of ours. It is a moderate 0.9-mile loop trail. At the top of the trail, you will hit a fire tower and you can climb to the top to get some of the best views of Lake Martin!

Smith Mountain Fire Tower

Rent a boat and head out to Chimney Rock, if you're feeling adventurous jump off one of the rocks.

Chimney Rock

This is a great place to stop and grab a cup of coffee the morning of the wedding- the town of Waverly is a hidden gem. There is an antique store down the road as well!

Wild Flour Bakery and Espresso

Be sure to spend some time in Auburn while you're in the area! It’s just an hour away from the ceremony and reception venue, with plenty of fun things to do. Feel free to reach out if you'd like any recommendations for activities or places to eat!

Auburn University

Things to Do

Registry

Kendall & Isaiah

Kendall & Isaiah

Wedding Party