'Fantasy' comes true for couple

United States Marine Corps Sgt. Raymond Skillman of Vista and Jessica Russell of Escondido were gifted with the Fifth Annual Fantasy Wedding by the Fallbrook Wedding Council on June 10. Numerous local businesses and individuals contributed goods and services to give the military couple the lavish free gift of a $25,000-plus wedding.

The “Fantasy” wedding party of USMC Sgt. Raymond Skillman and Jessica Russell began with the ceremony at the Grand Tradition and continued with a reception at Pala Mesa Resort.

Sgt. and Mrs. Raymond Skillman pose for a picture during their reception at Pala Mesa Resort last Sunday. The Fantasy Wedding is designed to thank Fallbrook’s military neighbors for their contribution to our country, in addition to promoting Fallbrook as a wedding destination.