Story
Monday September 4, 2017
Tampa, Florida
2880 days 3 hrs 6 mins ago
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Who made the first move? How?
Josh really cemented things when, while helping Stephanie write a scene in a story late one night, he told her about the co-worker at a Nebraska Runza who unfortunately got too close to the braised meat oil. She knew she couldn't let this kind of inspiration go.
What's your favorite activity together?
Riding our 1990 golf cart around Dunedin and making everyone jealous. Wondering why people still do the dollop and spoon-smear plating on Chopped. 2005 called; it wants its presentation back. Looking through catalogs of aspirational older-male fashions. Reconsidering having a cat.
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Greece!
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
For our anniversary one year, we got a 7-course tasting meal at a great local gem. We didn't understand that one 7-course tasting menu was really enough for two people, which is why when we ordered two, they looked at us and said, "No one has ever done this before," with terrified eyes. We ate the whole thing.
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
We've had some great trips. But our most memorable might be the $200 Groupon cruise to the Bahamas, where someone came on the intercom every 20 minutes to try and sell us Troll Beads. Every bead has a story, every story has a bead.
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You got questions? We got answers.
Tell me about the venue!
The Tampa Theatre is a magnificent, historic 1926 movie palace, still a fully functional movie theater today. (That's why the wedding is on a Monday -- the long holiday was the closest we could get to a weekend night when the theater didn't have an event.) It is one of the most beautiful, ornate places in Tampa Bay, in our opinion. Find out more about the history of the theater:
Where should I park?
The Tampa Theatre does not have parking. There is metered public street parking and public lots available all over downtown Tampa. Carpool if you can!
What should I wear?
Now is your first chance since prom to go all out! Gowns, tuxes, dinner jackets, anything that sparkles. We'd love to match the glamour of the historic 1926 movie theater. And really, when would you get to dress up like this otherwise?
Ladies, feel free to wear something elegant or extravagant:
Think of that dress you'd love to wear, if only you had the right event. Consider your options from a service like or a similar website, such as these:
Gentleman, here's a handy guide to the more rigid black tie dress code:
That said, get creative. You can rent from Men's Wearhouse or Jos. A. Bank, of course, but these online rental sites offer far more options in styles, cuts and yes, even colors:
Will food be served?
We'll have a taco bar courtesy of the Taco Bus, a Tampa institution that has been featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel and the Cooking Channel. Visit .
Can I bring a date?
Yes!
Are kids welcome?
Yes!
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Tampa Theatre is ADA-compliant, but note that some areas outside the lobby and main auditorium are not handicapped accessible. There are restrooms on every floor. Lighting is dim and stairs can be steep!
I am coming from out of town. Where should I stay?
See our hotel options for group rates, and feel free to ask either of us for other recommendations. As mentioned above, one thing to keep in mind is that the wedding is in Tampa, while we live 20 miles away in Dunedin. if you're looking to hang with us beforehand, Dunedin is a great town! If you want to walk to and from the wedding, stay in downtown Tampa. You could even consider changing hotels, depending on the day.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
It's all inside.
Will last names be changing after the wedding?
No.
Will there be dancing?
So much dancing. But you don't have to if it's not your thing.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
We not only don't mind, we encourage it. Use #tacosandtuxedos.
Do I need cash?
The bar is open, but tip your bartenders! And we will be doing a dollar dance in memory of Josh's parents with all proceeds going to PFLAG, so if you'd like to participate, bring some dollars.
Is there a gifts registry?
Please see links below.
Who took these awesome pictures of you?
Thank you to our friend Eve Edelheit () for the fun photo shoot.
Who is your wedding photographer?
Thank you to Carrie Pratt at Simply Blue Studios ().
About the invitations.
Thank you to Brittany Volk () for designing the invitations and Steve Madden for illustrating them.
About the dress.
Thank you to bridesmaid and professional costume/dance wear/evening wear designer Summer Gray (), who is designing the bride's dress, as well as the dresses of the women and girls in the bridal party.
Wedding Party
Summer Gray
Bridesmaid/dress designer
Amanda Willhite
Bridesmaid
Emily Nipps
Bridesmaid
Fred Gehrling
Groomsman
Ryan Honeyman
Groomsman
Ellen Clarke
Groomswoman
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