A waterside wedding like no other took place as Bride and Groom Marry on Paddleboards with 80 Guests in Kayaks. The unique and picturesque ceremony unfolded on October 26, 2024, at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, where Kirby Jay and Corey Isaacks exchanged vows while balancing on paddleboards in the middle of the serene lake. The couple’s unconventional nuptials were witnessed by a significant portion of their 150 wedding guests, with about 80 guests in kayaks on the water and the remaining attendees comfortably seated on Rowing Dock.
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The bride, Kirby Jay, shared her excitement about their floating wedding, noting how everything fell into place perfectly without any unexpected plunges into the water. Jay, with her parents on their own paddleboards, made a grand entrance paddling across the lake to meet Corey Isaacks and their officiant atop an inflatable water platform for the heartfelt “I do” moment. The couple was surrounded by a vibrant congregation of kayaks, creating a colourful and unique backdrop for their ceremony.
Their wedding photographer, Caitlin Warner of Caitlin Rose Photography, described the ceremony’s beautiful conclusion with an eco-friendly confetti shower from the guests on kayaks after the couple sealed their union with a well-balanced first kiss. The visual storytelling partners, David and Cayla Cummings of Carhart Photography, captured the energetic finale with the confetti poppers, adding to the joyous atmosphere of the celebration.
Jay dazzled in a white swimsuit paired with a fishnet tulle skirt during the ceremony, later changing into a light blue gown for the reception at Two Wishes Ranch. Isaacks donned a light gray quarter-zip long-sleeve shirt over black shorts for the ceremony and switched to a classic black tuxedo for the reception. The couple’s decision to forgo a traditional gift registry and instead invite guests to donate to local animal shelters reflected their shared values and love for animals.
The wedding vendors, with their combined experience, expressed how this celebration presented a unique and enjoyable challenge unlike any they had encountered before. By combining drone footage with traditional photography and videography, the team managed to capture every special moment from various angles, ensuring a comprehensive visual story of the couple’s extraordinary wedding day. The photography team went to great lengths to achieve this, with three photographers strategically placed to capture the event seamlessly.
As Jay recounted, the idea of a waterside wedding was conceived long before the couple even got engaged, with Lady Bird Lake holding a special place in their hearts due to their shared memories of the area. From their initial vision of a grander ceremony to the reality of a beautifully executed floating wedding, Kirby Jay and Corey Isaacks’ love story was brought to life in a truly memorable and scenic setting, surrounded by loved ones who shared in their joy.
The couple’s story serves as a reminder that love knows no boundaries, and weddings can truly be a reflection of a couple’s unique personalities and shared passions. Their decision to embrace the unconventional and create a wedding day that was authentically theirs is a testament to the power of love and celebration. As they navigate through their new chapter as a married couple, Kirby Jay and Corey Isaacks will always hold dear the memories of their extraordinary paddleboard wedding on the picturesque Lady Bird Lake.
We wish the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness and adventure as they continue their journey together, inspired by the love and support of those who joined them in this special celebration on the water.