Chelsea Miles and John Rogers III first crossed paths online in January 2024. A little over a year later, John surprised Chelsea with a Saturday date of dinner and art at Painting with a Twist. They wrapped up their day by playing arcade games, just as they had during their first date. Chelsea noted the similarity while walking to their car.
John responded, “You asked me if I was going to call you, and I’m sure glad I did.” At that moment, John said he had a question for her, dropping to one knee and proposing. Chelsea gave him her easiest-ever “yes.”
Their wedding planner, Nancy Bennett, guided every detail of their big day, writing the ceremony, designing save-the-dates and invitations, assembling bouquets and gift bags, and beyond. It freed the couple to savor their engagement. “We knew Nancy had the how, when, and where’s covered,” Chelsea says.
Chelsea says House of White Bridal Boutique went above and beyond in her dress search, and she found working with photographers Daniel and Shanti Knight a joy. Leading up to the wedding, she enjoyed a wonderful spa weekend with her mother and future mother-in-law at West Baden Springs Hotel, and a memorable bridal shower in a back room at Biaggi’s.
Two ceremonies were held: one Aug. 3 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Grand Ocean Terrace in South Carolina and the other Aug. 9 at Evansville’s Saint Benedict Cathedral. Both were attended by 20 guests. The destination wedding included a fun night of dancing and dinner featuring Chilean sea bass, filet mignon, Dom Perignon, and Opus One. The ceremony at Saint Benedict was reverent and personal, with a full Catholic mass.
An Aug. 16 City View reception welcomed two hundred guests for what Chelsea calls “the celebration and party of our lives,” deemed The Happily Ever After Party. “It was the perfect way to celebrate our destination and Catholic weddings with all our friends and family,” she says.
Wedding Planner: Nancy Bennett
Photographers: Daniel Knight, Studio B Photography; Shanti Knight
Flowers & Decor: Emerald Design
Catering: Just Rennie’s Catering
Cake: Piece of Cake
Hair & Makeup: Bri Updike and Alanis Skye
DJ: Seniour Events
Wedding Dress: House of White Bridal Boutique, Anne Barge
Tuxedo: Stephan G. Sanders Fine Men’s Clothiers
Jewelry: Brinker’s Jewelers Inc.
