Quincy Area Bridal Magazine Issue 27 | Page 26

LOCAL LOVE : Madalyn + Chase
We were married in my family church on September 17 , 2022 followed by a reception under white tents and twinkling lights in my childhood backyard , my dream wedding venue since I was just a kid . Although our guest list was full of sworn rivals from Palmyra and Monroe City , two communities came together as one that day . Cocktail hour was held on my parent ’ s pool deck , paired with live music from a very talented family friend followed by a night of champagne toasts and barefoot feet on the dance floor .
As our reception came to an end , Chase and I finished the night by jumping into the swimming pool , designer ball gown and all . Followed by some of our wedding party and several guests . Despite the chilly September evening air , we splashed and laughed for an hour . With no professional cameras or videos around , we were truly living in the moment . Soaking in all the wonderful emotions that we will cherish in our memory for the rest of our life . A downpour of rain started just as our reception came to a close , adding to the movie-like atmosphere that was present throughout our entire day . Our wedding was nothing short of an absolute dream made possible by some great family and friends as well as some amazing vendors .
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