Abbie Mattingly and Joshua Feil first met through the Chi Alpha Campus Ministry at the University of Southern Indiana. Josh — an F.J. Reitz High School graduate serving as student president — and Abbie — a Washington, Indiana, native who joined as secretary — quickly grew close while working side by side. After about a year of dating, Josh led Abbie to the Evansville riverfront and asked her to marry him on her birthday weekend.
Wedding planning gave them the chance to turn their shared vision of a faith-based, deeply personal wedding into reality, with Josh prioritizing the food and cake and Abbie establishing vendors as early as possible. “Must-dos included involving the family in the wedding reception,” Abbie says.
At their May 17 ceremony, the pair exchanged personalized vows in front of about 110 guests outdoors at Monet Bridge behind the New Harmony Inn Resort & Conference Center. Their pastor wove personal stories and laughter into the service, which included communion and prayer.
The reception inside the conference center was decorated with spring florals. A memorial table displayed photos of Josh and Abbie’s departed loved ones. “This was a great way that we were able to remember a few of our family members who had recently passed away in the last couple years,” Abbie says. During the reception, guests enjoyed a catered meal, cake from Gayla Cake, and a fun, dancing-and-game-filled evening led by All About You DJ.
One of Abbie’s favorite moments was her and Josh’s private first touch and prayer before the ceremony. “The hectic part of the day, getting things set up and ready, came to a close during that moment, and then we were able to finally be together,” Abbie says. “It was where it all started and was a great memory.”
Venue: New Harmony Inn Resort & Conference Center
Catering: New Harmony Inn Resort & Conference Center
Photographer: Straw Photography and Media
Flowers & Decor: Golden Rose
Cake: Gayla Cake
Hair & Makeup: Posh International Hair Studio and ARHBeautyy, LLC
DJ: All About You DJ
Wedding Bands: Brinker’s Jewelers, Inc.
Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Suits: The Men’s Warehouse
