Rebecca & Chase
August 1, 2020
Rebecca and Chase met on a date set up by mutual friends for her Sigma Kappa fall party at West Virginia University. After dating for a few years Chase popped the question. Rebecca recalls, “Chase purchased a nice pair of cowboy boots and I jokingly said he wasn’t allowed to wear them until he proposed. Weeks went by as they sat in the closet. On February 29, 2020, he begged me to let him wear them to dinner. I reluctantly agreed and went to go grab them. He took the boot and turned it upside down and out tipped the ring box.”
The couple planned their wedding in just a few short months. The ceremony was held in a quaint church. However, with its capacity and social distancing rules, it allowed only for immediate family to attend. They were able to livestream for loved ones from afar to share in their special day. Traditional Christian vows were exchanged, and they lit the same unity candle Rebecca’s parents used at their wedding. The reception was held at the home of Rebecca’s aunt and uncle. Rebecca states, “We chose this for the beautiful, inviting, and charming outdoor setting. We really wanted to escalate the backyard. We went all out with bistro lights, lanterns, tent, and stations of personalized items to transform the venue into a magical event.”
When asked about their biggest challenge, they admit that planning during a pandemic with most of Chase’s family up north created some roadblocks. Not knowing who could attend and if they could even come was stressful for all. The couple offers, “Enjoy the process leading up to the big day. Do more than one cake tasting. Stay up late handwriting invitations. Let your mom invite family you’ve never met. So many people get excited to celebrate your love. And just know, at the end of the day, it truly is just a day. Do what you want to do, but let some things go. Don’t stress the small things. You won’t remember them anyway.”
