This Duo Played Basketball During Their Reception at The Estate at Cherokee Dock in Tennessee

For their wedding at Cherokee Dock in Lebanon, Tennessee, Cassidy and Skal wanted a celebration that was rooted in their shared Christian faith and embodied a “boho-rustic wonderland meets elegant family fun BBQ.” It was important to the couple that their faith be at the core of their wedding because “that is what we believe brought us together, and God is who kept us together,” says Cassidy. “The wedding was a portrayal of that story and of the commitment we were making to God before some of our closest family and friends. Our commitment to truly love one another without limits, to serve one another in great times and rough patches, to daily choose one another above all else, and to sacrifice self for the other as Christ did for us.” Beyond a faith-filled event, Cassidy and Skal wanted their day to feel joyful since they’re “both pretty simple and cared more about the time and fun we would share with each other and those in attendance,” says Cassidy. “Our wedding was more of an investment into our future than a day of entertainment. We are both competitive and just wanted to have fun, so the idea of having our two families come together was very important to us and the fellowship built around yard games, great food, and an ice cream truck. We completed a Christian ceremony, with our own vows and traditional vows, and a sand ceremony led by the father of the bride.” Blue flowers and bouquets “displayed the elegance, fun, shades of blue and wonderland feel of the day” while an assortment of games added to the fun atmosphere. Guests enjoyed basketball, corn hole, connect four and Jenga at the reception before capping off the day with ice cream from an ice cream truck and departing with popcorn wedding favors.

Looking back on their wedding day at Cherokee Dock in Lebanon, Tennessee, Cassidy and Skal encourage current to-be-weds to “remember how the two of you fell in love. Incorporate that in the day. Don’t try to impress anyone or compare yourself to anyone else or their day. This is the TWO of your day, so it should be a reflection of you both and the love you have for one another. This way you can find moments together during the wedding to reflect on the day and just look out in the audience, the venue, the final product with a heart of thanksgiving. There should be a ‘why’ for the both of you in everything you choose for the day. This day can either be an investment in your marriage and future or a single day of entertainment based on the choices you make.