Dustin and Sylvia met at his family’s farm at some point around junior high. Dustin had invited Sylvia over AOL messenger to an annual party at the farm that Sylvia’s parents were already going to. When Sylvia found Dustin, he was surrounded by cousins and friends and stared at her without saying a word. A week or so later, Dustin sent an apology over AOL for not even speaking or saying hi and admitted he was nervous and did not know what to say. Fast forward 8 or so years: Hello Snapchat! Dustin began sending Sylvia snaps of him on a tractor doing work on the farm. Sylvia was not sure what to think at first about a boy from home sending her tractor snaps, but they must’ve worked! Sylvia had just started her senior year of college at USI in Evansville. It only took one date at the racetrack for Sylvia to start coming home every weekend to see Dustin. Fast forward 3 years and many memories later: Dustin and Sylvia built their house and Sylvia got her wish of having her very own dog which their old roommates “Steve and Tammy” would not let her have. Year 4 together: So as wedding day approaches, Dustin will get another chance to meet Sylvia at the farm for another “party”: THEIR WEDDING! Let’s just hope he knows what to say this time!

Dustin and Sylvia request that all guests prepare their plates while waiting on post-ceremony pictures to be taken and to give them a few moments to themselves after the big “I Do’s”.. The meal will consist of BBQ pulled pork, green beans, Mac and cheese, baked beans, and cole slaw. *there will not be an open bar nor liquor served at the reception (plan accordingly if liquor is your preferred beverage). Of course there will be plenty of kegs!

Dustin and Sylvia would like to thank their parents for their support, time, and effort into planning and making their big day happen. Also to the family and friends that have supported them along the way and will continue to support them the rest of their lives. Special thanks goes to Rick and Pam Gates for hosting the wedding, reception, and rehearsal dinner!