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Go ahead and read the story below to appreciate the sentimentality behind our original dream wedding... But just to reiterate: Thanks to the a-hole weather phenomena known as Hurricane Ian, WE ARE NOW GETTING MARRIED IN ST. PETE AT THE ST. PETE PIER AT THE SAME DAY AND TIME!!! Although we were devastated to learn about the destruction done to our happy place just an hour and a half south, we are excited to make this miraculous pivot to host our family and friends in our hometown. Welcome to the Sunshine City of the Sunshine State!
Nick grew up making visits to his Nana and Papa's Boca Grande house with his family to fish both onshore and offshore. He brought me for my first time in Summer 2009 when we were a new couple and I was still getting to know his family. After tarpon fishing with his parents and siblings, we stole away on the golf cart hunting for iguanas and plumerias. When we returned with our bounty (just flowers, no reptiles), I showed Nick how to string together leis using fishing line, and we presented one floral necklace each to Nana and Papa. A photo of them posing as hula dancers captured the sweet memory for all time. Nick and I have been back to Boca Grande together and with his family on many occasions. It is now a place that holds tremendous sentimental value to us both, and we couldn't think of a more special place to exchange our vows and celebrate our love for life, our families, and each other.