The Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds

Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Artisans Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds 

Reception

Wedding Reception

Fall

We hope you can join us and help celebrate us becoming Mr. and Mrs. Edwards!

Our Wedding

Graham and Jacki met in the 3rd grade when Jacki started school in Rushville. They became friends for several years, played on the same soccer team, and even went on a trip to Fun City together. Graham and Jacki started dating in the Summer of 2020 after they had both been invited to a cookout at a family friend’s house. They started chatting, went on a couple dates, and everything else fell into place. Neither one of them knows their official dating anniversary, they usually make it up every year! Graham proposed to Jacki on 5-20-2023 after they went on a shopping spree in Springfield. Graham snuck out to pick up the ring at the jewelry store while Jacki was busy trying on clothes. He was so excited, he decided to pop the question unexpectedly (to Jacki and himself) later that day in Washington Park.

Our Story

Photos

Meagan Murk

Sacha Hulvey

Shelbie Blackburn

Paige Crum

Italee Ford

Kyle Lewis

Bill Dodds

Matt Bartlett

Caleb Edwards

Coreah Ford

Wedding Party

Q + A

A block of rooms has been reserved at this hotel for any guests wanting to spend the night. To reserve, you can call the number listed, ask for reservations, and give the code “HEW”. You can also book on their website <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/spiasdt-president-abraham-lincoln-springfield/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/spiasdt-president-abraham-lincoln-springfield/</a>just be sure to change your stay dates and click on the “special rate” button. There you can enter the code “HEW” in the group code option. Please book your room by October 18th! If booked after this date, the hotel cannot guarantee the price or that you are in our room block. There will be a party bus/shuttle for use throughout the evening to take guests from the reception back to the hotel if they wish. You are also welcome to drive to/from and park at the fairgrounds!

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Our venue is located inside the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The address to get you to the grounds is: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702 Once inside the grounds, we are located in the Artisans Building. This address is technically: Coliseum Ln, Springfield, IL 62702 however, this only seems to work with Google Maps, not Apple Maps. You can search the Artisans Building directly on Apple Maps! I have added a map of the fairgrounds, as well as a map view of the fairgrounds for directions! The building is circled in red on each. I would recommend leaving a little early, Graham and I once went to the wrong wedding due to the confusion lol!

Jacki & Graham

Jacki & Graham

Photos