Shelly and Rob’s love story started on Southmoor Drive. The two first met as students at Robeson Elementary (Champaign Unit 4 Schools). Rob was best friends with Shelly’s brother in kindergarten, and they grew up just two blocks from each other. Over the years, their paths would cross at events, and they kept in touch through social media, but the timing was never quite right. However, that changed six years ago when they went on their first date. From that moment on, they knew it was meant to be.
When it came time to plan their wedding, they wanted something deeply sentimental. The perfect place? The very spot where it all began, Robeson Elementary! In a full-circle moment, Shelly’s daughter officiated the ceremony on the school’s playground, surrounded by family, friends, and memories stretching back decades.
Congratulations to Shelly and Rob! Thank you for always being a part of the Robeson family!