Real Wedding Wednesdays: Becky Fluke and John Shaffer
Family was an integral part of Becky and John Shaffer’s October wedding. All of the vintage books in the table centerpieces belonged to their grandparents and great-grandparents, and the lace tablecloth on the sweetheart’s table belonged to Becky’s grandmother. (Becky’s parents used it in their wedding, too!) The bride was accompanied down the aisle by her brother, and she carried her grandmother’s broaches and a picture of her father, who had passed away only six months before she met John, in her bouquet.
The best man was the groom’s 10-year-old son, and the flower girls, ring bearers and program helpers were all young members of the bride’s and groom’s families. Instead of doing a father/daughter dance, important men in Becky’s life, including her brother, took turns dancing with her to the song “Rocket Man” by Elton John in another tribute to Becky’s late father.
As the couple’s magical night ended, they were surrounded by those who love them and were able to “see, hear, and feel all the love in that room as we turned in circles to see everyone,” says Becky. The last song of the night was “Piano Man” by Billy Joel, and the entire group sang along before falling into a giant group hug. Becky remembers this moment fondly, describing it as “perfect!”
The Details
Wedding date: Oct. 14, 2017
Wedding colors: Navy, gold and blush
Attendants: A matron of honor and best man, plus two flower girls and two ring bearers
Bride wore: A David’s Bridal gown, kate spade new york Keds and accessories from Verona in Louisville, Kentucky
Hair and makeup: Friends of the bride
Groom wore: Suit purchased from Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Worthington Jewelers
Rehearsal dinner: Held at the bride and groom’s home, catered by City Barbeque and Just Pies
Ceremony: Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
Reception: Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
Caterer: In-house
Cake: Giant Eagle
Florist: The Flowerman
Photographer: Hillary Ferguson Photography
Photo booth: Platinum Music Productions
Videographer: Family members
Invitations: Vista Print
Reception tunes: Platinum Music Productions
First dance: “Faithfully” by Journey
Guest favors: Decks of playing cards (in an homage to John’s love of poker) and vintage key-style bottle openers
Registries: Bed Bath and Beyond, Target and MyRegistry.com
Guests stayed at: Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
Sunday brunch: Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Honeymoon: St. Lucia
