The people behind it
Built by people
who live here.
The Aisle isn't an outside company bringing a cookie-cutter expo to Anniston. It's a team of local artists, business owners, and community builders who decided to build something worth attending.
Founder & Organizer
Matt Headley
Matt manages the Anniston Downtown Farmers Market for the City of Anniston and has spent over a decade building websites and marketing strategy for small businesses across northeast Alabama. The Aisle is his attempt to give local wedding vendors a room they deserve.
Venue Partner & Official Florist
Heather Headley
Heather runs Heather Florals, operates the Bloom Bar, and serves as Program Manager at Anniston Museums & Gardens — which is how The Aisle was able to book the Longleaf Event Center at no cost. She's also the one who will make the room look the way it should.
Live Music & Creative Experience
Jean Ellison
Jean Ellison is a musician, educator, and connector. She co-founded The Music Box in Anniston and brings live music to the expo floor — and the kind of creative energy that makes a room feel like a celebration. She's been helping couples and communities make memories for decades.
DJ & MC
Stephen Ellison
Stephen is the voice that keeps the room alive. DJ, MC, and the energy anchor that makes sure the floor stays moving from opening to close. When the room needs a beat or a moment called, Stephen is it.
Beauty & Hair Experience
Dealové Aniosadebe
Award-winning master loctician and international ambassador with 15+ years in natural hair. Dealové brings a live hair studio to the expo floor — real transformations, real artistry, in real time. Her work speaks for itself.
Video & Content
MAWH Productions
The camera that captures it. MAWH Productions handles video content for The Aisle — from vendor spotlights to expo day coverage. When the day is over, MAWH is how you remember it.
Regional Tourism Partner
Cher Dulaney
Cher Dulaney represents Calhoun County tourism and brings regional visibility and credibility to The Aisle. She's helping connect the expo to the broader community of people who love this county and want to celebrate what's being built here.
Future Venue Partner — The Farm at Silver Creek
Shannon Guy
Shannon runs The Farm at Silver Creek in Silver Creek, Georgia — a beautiful event venue that will host a future Aisle expo as we grow west into West Georgia. She was one of the first people to raise her hand for what we're building.
October 18, 2026
Longleaf Event Center · Anniston Museums & Gardens
VIP 10am – GA 11am – Close 5pm