Celina Eagles

Bridal Shower

The Country Church - St. Paul’s

Wedding Ceremony

Mercer County Fairgrounds- Jr. Fair Building

Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

Like any good modern love story, ours started with a little bit of “we swear it was mutual friends”… and a little bit of pure chance. Chandler and Marissa technically knew of each other for years, working at the same company. Chandler started at Mercer Landmark fresh out of high school, and with a six-year age gap (and Marissa being his HR Director… details, details), nothing ever came of it at the time. Fast forward to late 2023. One night, both were out separately with friends at C-Town Wings. Marissa stopped by a coworker’s table to say hello, and as she walked away, her best friend Eric casually mentioned that Chandler had been staring at her. Naturally, Eric did what any good friend would do... he dared Marissa to message him. So she did. And that one message turned into a whole lot more.Since then, life has moved pretty quickly.. of course, in the best way possible. Chandler and Marissa started officially dating in January 2024. Marissa already had Wrigley, her toy Australian Shepherd, who quickly adapted to Chandler as his new dog dad. In April 2024, they added a golden retriever named Chevy, to the mix. Not ones to shy away from a little extra chaos, they welcomed Buck, a miniature dachshund, in April 2026.Somewhere in between all the puppy energy, they bought their first home together in November 2025, building a life full of laughter, love, and just the right amount of unpredictability. What started as a random night, a big dare, and one simple message turned into the easiest “yes” either of them has ever said. And now, they can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter... together.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Team Chandler

Kendall

Dylan

Tyler

Andrew 

Cole

Trace

Calob

Brayden 

Tristen 

TEAM MARISSA

Eric

Macy

Stacey

Hillary

Jordan

Madison

Crystal 

Brittany

Daisha

MAKING IT SPECIAL

Aaron

Alec

Bentley

Brynleigh

Waylon

Bexley

Walker

Q + A

Best Western 

West Bank Inn

BoardWalk Village 

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Where did Marissa and Chandler first meet?Mercer LandmarkWho made the first move? MarissaHow long did they date before getting engaged? Started Dating Jan 14 2024 engaged July 18 20251 year, 6 months, and 4 days.or 551 daysor 78 weeks and 5 daysor 18 months and 4 daysor 793,440 minutes (ish)**too long for MarissaWhere was their first date?Shandys Bar and GrillWhat's for dinner tonight?Burtchs Barn to Table - smoked wings, beef tips. Mac and cheese, Did you know?-Marissa and Chandler both have a Grandma Sharon.-Chandler used to work for Rockford Carry- Out which is now Burtchs Barn to Table.-Chandler is exactly 6 years and 6 days younger than Marissa.-Marissa and Chandler are both the older siblings to 1 younger brother.-Chandler’s first flight was to Disney World with Marissa’s family.-Chandler and Marissa got engaged at the Two Hearted River in Michigan.*******How Well Do You Know the Bride?*******What is Marissa’s favorite beer? Mich Ultra (currently)What is her favorite NFL team?ColtsWhat is her favorite country artist? Shania TwainWhat is something she absolutely cannot live without? Caffeine (And Chandler)*******How Well Do You Know the Groom?*******What is Chandler’s favorite beer? Busch Light What is his favorite sports team?Ohio StateWhat is his go-to food? Chicken fingers and french friesWhat is his favorite hobby? Snowmobiling What is something he could talk about for hours? NascarWhat is Chandler most likely to do on a Saturday? Watch FootballSunday?Watch Nascar*******Wedding Trivia*******What month did Marissa and Chandler start dating? January What month did they move into their current house? NovemberBonus points if you know what day: Black Friday Who traveled the farthest to be here?Aaron Dickerson &amp; Jacob Taylor (Flying from Austin, Texas)How many dogs do Marissa and Chandler have? Three Can you name all three dogs?Wrigley, Chevy, BuckWhat is the wedding hashtag?#RaiseTheRoofWhat is Chandler’s nickname?ChubbsWhat is one thing Marissa and Chandler always argue about? Which lights are on in the houseWho drove the longest distance? Marissa’s Great Aunt Linda Brady. She’s driving from Kansas, North to Iowa and then getting in the car with Tammy and Max and driving to Ohio.Who is the youngest guest? Rylan Thomas, Born 4/22/2026, 2lbs 11oz.Who is the oldest guest? Marissa's Grandpa - Tom Gibbons (Age 83)Who shares a birthday with the bride? Tyler Rider Most Likely to Give a Speech Without Being Asked Hillary BuddMost Likely to Be the Last One on the Dance Floor Madison HuntMost Likely to Have a Drink in Their Hand All Night Cole Schoenleben Most Likely to Say “One More Drink” Brayden BaltzellMost Likely to Lose Their Phone Tonight The BrideMost Likely to Make Friends With a Complete StrangerTristen McKeeMost Likely to say she’s “Single and Ready to Mingle”Stacey GibbonsMost Likely to Get the Bride DrunkHannah EichenauerMost Likely to Get Emotional During the Ceremony Stacey GibbonsMost Likely to Cry Before the Bride Tori LoeraMost Likely to Fix a Problem Without Anyone Knowing There Was a ProblemKyle Bruce Most Likely to Keep the Bride CalmBrittany Buente Most Likely to Keep the Groom Out of TroubleCalob ThomasMost Likely to Be Late Even Though They Were in the Wedding PartyKendall Roof Most Likely to “Irish Goodbye”Macy GibbonsMost Likely to Know All the LyricsDaisha ElliottMost Likely to Be Found at the BarAndrew Baker Most Likely to Shotgun a Beer Faster than You've Ever SeenDylan Gibbons Most likely to rip a hole in his pantsTrace WallsMost Likely to take off all his clothes because its getting hot in here Alec Schoenleben

Trivia

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Marissa & Chandler

Marissa & Chandler

Travel

Best Western

West Bank Inn

BoardWalk Village