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Images: Flash mob wedding surprises Schaumburg party guests

  Members of the flash mob wed team pull the runner for the ceremony out of a truck that was “late” carrying tables and chairs for Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura’s retirement party. They surprised their family and friends on Sunday when they decided to get married at their home in Schaumburg. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Katie Rieger goes over the flash dance with about 20 volunteers in preparation for Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura’s surprise wedding. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Mario Reyes directs the flash mob wedding team members as they quickly set up chairs for Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura’s flash mob wedding. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Mario Reyes makes sure Mike Rizio has the flowers centered on the arch before the wedding. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Katie Watkins explains to Libby Watkins and her father Judge Edward Fiala how they are going to walk down the aisle during their surprise wedding. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Miriam Cruz reacts when she found out her neighbors of 18 years were getting married in a flash mob style service. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins and her father Judge Edward Fiala prepare to walk down the aisle. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins wipes away tears as she sees the crowd of people that are welcoming her and her father before they walked down the isle on Sunday. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins and her father Judge Edward Fiala walk down the aisle. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Family members of Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura get out their cellphones for photos as Libby appears in her wedding dress. The family was surprised on Sunday when the couple decided to turn their retirement party into a flash mob wedding at their home in Schaumburg. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura surprised their family and friends on Sunday when they decided to have a flash mob wedding at their home in Schaumburg. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Mike Conjura makes a face to the crowd after Libby Watkins made a funny remark during their vows. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins laughs with excitement before getting married to Mike Conjura. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  John Schomer, a friend of Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura, gives the wedding rings to Kim Panzarella who helped set up the event. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura surprised their family and friends on Sunday when they decided to have a flash mob wedding at their home in Schaumburg. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura surprised their family and friends on Sunday when they decided to have a flash mob wedding at their home in Schaumburg. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura get ready for some pictures and try to relax after quickly getting married in a flash mob styled event. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Mike Conjura hugs Rob Ruisz and Libby Watkins hugs Maria Vasquez after their flash mob wedding. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Mike Conjura dances with excitement before his soon to be wife Libby Watkins walks down the isle. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
  Libby Watkins and Mike Conjura surprised their family and friends on Sunday when they decided to have a flash mob wedding at their home in Schaumburg. Joel Bissell/jbissell@dailyherald.com
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