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May 31, 2009; The Wommack Mill, Springfield
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"First Wedding on the Right” were the directions on the custom-designed invitations, as well as on the sign that guests saw as they entered Fair Grove on their way to Skyler Hillenburg and Chad Watson’s wedding at the Wommack Mill. “I wanted my wedding to be like a Sunday picnic,” says Skyler. “I had this old photograph of my great-great grandfather’s birthday-party picnic, and I always knew I wanted a party like that.”
Chad and Skyler were both members of the Glendale Choir in high school, but they didn’t start dating until after Chad graduated and his band played at Skyler’s church. They communicated via Facebook for three months before he asked for her phone number, and they began dating. He was her first boyfriend and first kiss.
More than 400 people attended the wedding, and the highlight was a group of friends doing the Soulja Boy dance. Skyler’s bouquet contained hot pink peonies that were preserved from her great-grandmother’s garden, and guests enjoyed strawberry shortcake made from her great- grandmother’s recipe.
The Details
Photography: Big Smile Photography
Flowers: Schaffitzels Flowers, Springfield
Dress: J. Crew
Groom's: Urban Outfitters, Gap, and Heritage 1981
Wedding Planner: Rachel Burch
