The Prairie, 1997
As you can read in the story to the left, which was run by The Prairie on February 5, 1997, Candace Nickelson and Chuck Jordan pretty much had a fairytale courtship. However, it wasn’t to end there.
The couple set their wedding date for November 29, 1997. When they set out to find a place for the ceremony to take place, neither one of their hometowns was going to work. Then the chapel on WT’s campus was mentioned, and it was the perfect fit. After all, it was on the very campus where they had met and fallen in love.
Then came all of the necessary wedding preparations. The colors chosen were ivory and gold. Pictures were taken, the dress was chosen and everything was ready to go for the big day.
When that day came, everyone involved was excited. The women went in and got their hair and nails done, while the men…did what men do on such a day. Candace was outfitted with the essential something old (a handkerchief given to Chuck when he was born), something new (her wedding gown), something borrowed (diamond stud earrings from her sister, Lisa) and something blue (a small blue bow).
PHOTO | COURTESY OF THE JORDANS
Then it was time. It was a beautiful ceremony, with the sanctuary filled with candles and flowers. Everyone looked elegant, but the bride was, of course, the most gorgeous of all.
Now, no wedding ceremony goes without some humor. Candace is 6’2”, which is normally about an inch taller than Chuck. However, on this day she was wearing heels. When it came time for the minister to say, “You may now kiss the bride,” Chuck stood up on his tippy toes, causing the sanctuary to burst into laughter
The reception was held at the VFW Hall in Canyon. It was decorated just as lovely as the church had been. There, the bride and groom had their first dance as a married couple to the tune of “Love of My Life” by Sammy Kershaw.
They honeymooned in Copper Mountain, Colorado, where Candace learned to snow ski.
Then real life began. The Jordans moved to Colorado soon after their honeymoon. They had a few dogs in their life that were considered their babies; however, after a few years of married life, they decided to start their family.
Skylar Elise was born on September 27, 2002. She is now 7-years-old and a very bright and imaginative little girl.
After her birth, the family moved to Shallowater, Texas for a while.
PHOTO | COURTESY OF THE JORDANS
William Robert was born on January 11, 2006 and will soon be 4. Will is a rambunctious child and keeps his parents constantly on alert for any mischief he might get himself into. He also is very smart with a big imagination.
Skylar takes the role of big sister very seriously. If ever Will says anything incorrect, Skylar is sure to fix it, and the fight is on.
Their family now lives in Clovis, New Mexico, where Chuck is from. Chuck is a high school football coach for Clovis High School. Candace is continuing her education to become a physical therapist assistant.
It may not be a complete fairytale anymore, but in the lives of Candace and Chuck Jordan there have been several happy endings, but even happier beginnings.