Pebble Creek Farm

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Our Wedding

Dillon and Makensey officially&nbsp;met in April of 2017. At the time, Makensey was a senior in high school while Dillon was working on his first year of his carpenter apprentinceship. Unknowingly, Makensey and Dillon had really known each other years before. They actually attended high school together, while Dillon was only a year older.&nbsp;Makensey was working at the local ice cream shop where Dillon's keen sweet tooth would lead him; Kensey was working multiple hours at the time, and often seen Dillon come in and even knew what his usual&nbsp;was. Some light flirting would occur, but nothing never really happened until Makensey was tired of waiting!&nbsp;Makensey got ahold of Dillon online and asked him upfront if he would like to start talking. Their first date was Dairy Queen and backroading, and from there on, they were meant to be!

How We Met

Dillon and Makensey were on vacation at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina during their engagement. It was the morning of Makensey's 21st birthday when the couple opted for bagels by the beach for breakfast. It was a beautiful morning, the waves were roaring, and the couple were laying beachside in their swimsuits and soaking up the sun.&nbsp;Dillon had called Makensey's dad to finally ask, knowing it was a-last&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect moment. After Garrie giving the go, Dillon had asked Kensey to set up their vlogging camera so they could get some footage for the vlog Kensey was wanting to make of the vacation. It was to Makensey's surprise when Dillon got down on one knee after a romantic speech. The couple spent the rest of their day eating, drinking, and soaking up the sun, celebrating the engagement and Makensey's birthday.&nbsp;

The Engagement

Our Story

Frequent Questions

Are children allowed?

Children are welcome, but be aware that the ceremony is a silent, unplugged ceremony. There will also be an open bar and cocktail hour, so alcohol consumption will be present at the venue.

Is there a dress code?

The couple has asked that the guests arrive in semi-formal black attire. Please at least wear a black top with any preferred bottoms. It is important to the couple that when pictures are potentially taken together, they will be matching and easily able to be framed and enjoyed on the wall!

What does it mean that the ceremony is "unplugged"?

This is essentially just a request to keep all cameras away, with&nbsp;cell phones away and on silent during the entire ceremony. The couple has a professional photographer who will have all the beautiful photos you would like after the wedding, and the couple would rather guests enjoy the wedding and be in the moment.

Is there a registry?

Makensey and Dillon have registries through Amazon and Target. You can find the registries here, under the registry tab, or search for the couples' names under the website!

How do I RSVP?

We kindly ask you to RSVP on the website under the RSVP&nbsp;tab.

WHEN SHOULD I RSVP BY?

The couple requests that you RSVP with your total guest count by May 30th.

WILL THERE BE A BAR?

The wedding will include an open bar with bottled and canned drinks, as well as wine and mixed drinks. Drinks may start during cocktail hour, but hard liquor will not be served until after 7:00 PM.

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Brian Hallin is Dillon's brother and Best Man. Dillon grew up and looked up to Brian for most of his childhood. Brian is quiet, honest, and&nbsp;quick-witted, but also hardworking and committed.&nbsp;Brian and Dillon are as thick as thieves when they are together.

Brian Hallin

Hannah is Makensey's bridesmaid&nbsp;as well as childhood friend from Farmington! Hannah went to school with Kensey, was on the dance team with her in middle school, and will now stand by her side on her wedding day. Hannah is a faithful person who is kind, veracious, and warmhearted. &nbsp;Hannah is now a dental assistant who spends time with her fiancé&nbsp;and Dillon & Kensey during game night, at the lake, and out to dinner.&nbsp;

Hannah Heberlie

Kalua is Makensey's oldest sister and now bridesmaid. Kalua is a gentle soul who loves her children and family. Growing up, Kensey admired Kalua as a sister, but also a caregiver, who did so much with her and blessed her with her beautiful niece and nephew.&nbsp;

Kalua Pinson

Patrick is the husband of Shaylyn (Kensey's bridesmaid). PJ&nbsp;has quite the character with plenty of jokes, can always make you laugh, but is also very down to earth and kind. He is a great friend who is always there for you, and stepped up to his role in the wedding with happiness despite not knowing Dillon for long.

P.J. Emanuel

Jessica is Dillon's brothers fiancé turned Kensey's good friend! She is full of character, down to earth, and will make Kensey a great sister-in-law one day.&nbsp;

Jessica Kirkpatrick

Blake is Makensey's brother and Dillon's groomsman. He is much like the other boys in the wedding party;&nbsp;he is soft-spoken, amiable, and kindhearted. Blake is the youngest and only brother on Shannon's side, and is happy to receive another new brother to his family.&nbsp;

Blake Zahner

Nic worked with Kensey at Lix and met Dillon through their friendship. Dillon and Nic are like-minded and share a lot of interests. Nic is a phenomenal friend who is always there for you and can always make you laugh (also the best babysitter&nbsp;to Oaken!)

Nicholas Newsom

Breanna, or Bre, is Makensey's bestest friend from college who has been with her through thick and thin. Bre attended the SIU&nbsp;radiology, radiation therapy, and now dosimetry master program with Kensey. Bre has a bubbly enigma who is talkative, caring, as well as ingenious and quick-witted. Bre and Kensey have had many study nights, bar nights, and just relaxing nights through college together.&nbsp;

Breanna Peyton

Khloe is Makensey's first and oldest&nbsp;niece, daughter of Kalua Pinson. She is a spunky 12 year old, going on 18, who is full of attitude and love. She will be escorting Oaken, Kensey and Dillon's fur baby!

Khloe Nicholaus 

Danny is a PJ's lifelong friend who met Dillon through their mutual friendship. He is a great guy with a heart of gold, very spirited, and accepted his role in the wedding despite not knowing Dillon for very long. When Nic, Danny, PJ, and Dillon are altogether, it is bound to be a fun time!

Danny Montgomery

Elizabeth, or "sissy", is Makensey's youngest sibling on her father's side and is the light of the family. She is a bright and clever girl, and is loved by Makensey and her other family so very much! She is very comical, yet affectionate, and takes her role very seriously in the wedding! She can't remember a time without Dillon and&nbsp;is ready to finally have him as her new brother.&nbsp;

Elizabeth Zahner

Jillian is a college friend who bonded with Kensey through their love of weightlifting. Jillian and Kensey are super like-minded, and Jillian has a heart of gold with self-drive and lightheartedness.&nbsp;

Jillian Helton

Shaylyn is Kensey's friend since high school- they have similar careers, so they grew up having classes together then shared a workplace at Lix. Shaylyn also has known Dillon all through middle school and high school, sharing sports teams and classes together. Shaylyn is warm hearted, kind, and will do anything for the couple. She is the most close knit to Dillon and Kensey as a couple, simply for growing up with the both of them and watching them fall in love.

Shaylyn Emanuel

Makensey's second older sister, the more spiteful of the two! This was the sister to aid and abed Kensey into trouble, but who's to say it wasn't fun?! She is loving and a wonderful older sister to the bride, who blessed her with two beautiful nieces.

Makensey & Dillon

Makensey & Dillon

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