Jillian Watkins, Shaun Rowe marry

Jillian Watkins of Chapin and Shaun P. Rowe of Greenville were united in marriage July 30 at the Huguenot Mill Loft in Greenville. The Rev. Ronnie Rowe officiated the 5:30 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Watkins of Chapin. She is the granddaughter of Helen H. Luscher of Tempe, Arizona. She earned a master’s degree in accounting from Clemson University in 2015, and she is employed with Ernst & Young in Greenville.

The groom is the son of Ms. Kimberly Rowe of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. Garland Rowe of West Columbia. A graduate of Mauldin High School, he served two tours in Afghanistan with the S.C. National Guard and is now employed with the Greenville Police Department.

The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Soloist Nina Hand, cousin of the bride; cellist Christopher Powell of Greenville Wedding Music Company and a guitarist provided music.

Maid of honor was Dana Poston of Chapin. Matron of honor was Amber Watkins of Irmo. Bridesmaids were Madeline Wilkins and Haden Barnhart, both of Charleston; Kristen Schweig of Washington, D.C.; Tiffany Peer of Greer and Katie Pack of Greenville. Brynn Schweig of Washington, D.C., was flower girl.

Best man was Ethan Rowe of Fountain Inn. Groomsmen were the groom’s father; Jake Peer of Greer; Alex Peer of Greenville; Tom Watkins of Irmo; Dan Watkins of Chapin; Micheal Hanners of Simpsonville; and Justin Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina. Bailan Schweig of Washington, D.C., and Graydon Bourgoyne of Pedal, Mississippi, were ring bearers.

A reception followed at the Huguenot Mill Loft.

After their honeymoon in Aruba, the couple will reside in Greenville.

In their own words

Q. How did you meet?

A. Online.

Q. When did you know your spouse was “the one”?

A. After a few dates, parting for several weeks, decided they didn’t want to be apart anymore.

Q. Tell us about the proposal.

A. Picnic on Bald Rock in Jones Gap, total surprise. Friends were hiding out and taking pictures!

Q. What was your favorite part of the wedding day?

A. The groom’s favorite part was his first look at his bride, and the bride’s favorite was getting down the aisle and being with her groom.

Q. What was the significance of the music played during your ceremony?

A. The bride’s processional was the song “A Thousand Years,” played by the cellist, and it meant a lot to us, meaning a long-term marriage. The solo was “The Wedding Song,” a favorite of the bride’s family.