Hampton Inn Springfield

Rehearsal Dinner

The Cedars At Carr Farm

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

It all began with an evening of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong…. Andrew and his best man, Bo Hunter, met in grade school and over their high school years, developed a friendship that would only grow to include so many other wonderful people. The most important, of which, is his soon to be wife, Ciara. Ciara was introduced by her father to Andrew’s friends at Bonnarroo music festival in 2017 along with bridesmaid, Maddie Lindsey. After the festival, Ciara and Maddie created a bond with this group of friends, going as a group to Bonnaroo the following year. After some time apart, Andrew reconnected with old friends, and one beautiful evening attended a show at the local, legendary venue, The Basement East to see the jam band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. This wasn’t just any show, however, this is where their love story begins. Andrew and Ciara started seeing each other at get togethers more and more frequently as the next few months came and went. Their friendship continued to grow as they were seeing each other more and more frequently. There was an unspoken attraction that neither one of them was willing to admit to just yet. Who wants to risk ruining a perfectly good friendship? The friend group packed up and went to Bonnaroo all together in 2019. Ciara came in a day late and Andrew came to help Bo and Seth find Ciara to bring her to the campsite. As the magical weekend went on, Ciara and Andrew grew closer and closer, going to the same shows, having late night talks, and dancing the night away. When they had to go back to reality, they couldn't keep out of each others' minds. Ciara invited Andrew to a Bassnecter show that was happening in Nashville. As you could have guessed, he accepted her invitation. From this point on, they were spending almost every weekend together, building a friendship and feelings for one another..... but still neither had admitted it. The two continued spending more and more time together, and Andrew finally made his first move asking Ciara out for a date (WHOO HOO!). After a few months of going on dates, spending more and more time with one another, Andrew asked Ciara if they could make it official. By the heavens’ grace, Ciara agreed. Five beautiful years later Andrew surprises Ciara with a small getaway to Chattanooga. Nervous, excited, and some would say a bit over due he proposed to Ciara, asking for her hand in marriage. Ciara didn’t even let him get the words out before saying yes!

From Friendship to True Love

Our Story

Photos

Kristen Holder 

Bo Hunter

Ben Martin

Kyle Biggs

Maddie Lindsey

Samuel Balthrop

Ashlin Gean

Seth Hunter

Katelyn Chambliss

Taylor Chambliss

Isabella Reininger

Benjamin Sheler

Storm Sheler

David Reininger

Latosha Murphy

Josh Hart

Madeline Sherrod

Nova Sheler

Melissa Reininger

John R Sherrod III

Jeri Brown

Jerry Sheler

Jessica Sheler

Dave Reininger

William Stewart

Wedding Party

Q + A

We know that the majority of you will not need over night accommodations, BUT here are some suggestions of places to stay if needed.

If you need a hotel.....

Near the airportStay in one of 59 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.With a stay at Hampton Inn by Hilton Springf

Ciara & Andrew

Ciara & Andrew

C&A

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–9:00 PM

Reception