Over Under

Meet Us At The Bar

Mission San Luis Museum

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Eve on Adams

After Party

Proof Brewing Company

Meet Us For Brunch

Our Wedding

<a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=THLAPDT&amp;groupCode=CDTGPW&amp;arrivaldate=2022-05-12&amp;departuredate=2022-05-15&amp;cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&amp;fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A link to our hotel block is provided here.</a> You may also call for reservations at 877-800-2652, use reference group code GPW, or mention "Gayda Perkins Wedding" when booking.

The dress code for our ceremony and reception is cocktail attire. <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/cocktail-wedding-attire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out this helpful cocktail attire guide from The Knot. </a>

Q + A

Travel & Hotels

We recommend our out-of-town guests fly into the Tallahassee Airport (TLH) and have provided our favorite hotel options below.

Our Preferred Hotel - Please Use Our Hotel Block

Mention "Gayda Perkins Wedding" at check in and receive a welcome bag from the bride and groom :)

Located in the heart of downtown Tallahassee, within a 15-minute walk from Florida State University. This hotel is 6.5 miles from the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH). Enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool, rooftop bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.This hotel is a 10 minute drive to Mission San Luis.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee

More Hotel Options

Located in Cascades Park. This hotel is 6.8 miles from the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH). Enjoy recreational amenities including a rooftop bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.This hotel is a 10 minute drive to Mission San Luis. For our special rate, please use our room block for King bedrooms. Booking cutoff date for this block is April 21, 2021. <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1632923681011&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to book with our room block.</a>

AC Hotel by Marriott Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol

Overlooking the views of Florida State University. This hotel is 5.7 miles from the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH). Enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center.This hotel is a 10 minute drive to Mission San Luis.

Hotel Indigo Tallahassee - College Town

Located in downtown Tallahassee. This hotel is 7 miles from the Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH). Enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.This hotel is a 10 minute drive to Mission San Luis.

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown

Travel

Registry

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 13, 20228:00-9:00 p.m.Over Under Bar1240 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303Looking for a place to grab a drink after dinner? If you're staying downtown, catch a free ride on the Trolley, which makes stops every 30 minutes from 4:30pm-1:00am. <a href="https://www.talgov.com/gis/trolley/index.html?lunchdinner=dinner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to see the Trolley route.</a>Use the 6th &amp; Thomasville stop for Over Under Bar.

Wedding Ceremony

Saturday, May 14, 2022Ceremony Begins at 4:45 p.m.Mission San Luis2100 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304There is parking available on site. The ceremony will be held outdoors, weather permitting.Attire: Cocktail - Jackets &amp; Ties Optional

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Saturday, May 14, 2022Immediately Following the CeremonyMission San Luis2100 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304Join us for dinner, drinks, and dancing as we celebrate the newly weds!

Saturday, May 14, 202211:00 p.m.Eve on Adams - The 17th Floor of the DoubleTree HotelContinue the party with us with views overlooking the Tallahassee skyline as we dance the night away at the rooftop bar at the top of the DoubleTree Hotel!

Sunday, May 15, 20222:00 p.m.Proof Brewing CompanyGrab a bite to eat and a local craft beer at Proof with us as we enjoy our first day as a married couple.

Schedule

At Mission San Luis Apalachee-Spanish Living History Museum, first-person interpreters, reconstructed colonial buildings, archaeological exhibits, and hands-on workshops immerse you into the world of the Spanish colonists and Apalachee Native Americans who have lived in this Franciscan mission community during the 17th century.All wedding guests will receive a free admission pass to Mission San Luis! If utilizing our hotel block, you'll find a ticket in your welcome bag.

Mission San Luis

Need a way to get around downtown to explore? Hop on the free Trolley that makes its rounds from downtown, to midtown, to college town weekend nights.Dinner Trolley hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Trolleys visit each stop approx. every 30 mins.<a href="https://www.talgov.com/gis/trolley/index.html?lunchdinner=dinner" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to view the Trolley map and stops. </a>Staying at the Double Tree? Look for the Trolley stop sign in front of the hotel.

Free Trolley

Florida State is playing the University of Miami for a rivalry weekend in baseball. Games are Friday, May 13th at 7pm and Sunday, May 15th at noon. Tickets are available for $7 online.

Florida State University Baseball

Visit the 22nd floor of the Florida Capitol Building for panoramic views of Tallahassee. This free experience can be viewed by parking in the Kleman Plaza Parking Garage and taking the elevator inside the Florida Capitol Building up to the 22nd floor. Hours are Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

22nd Floor of the Florida Capitol Building

Take a tour of Florida State University - either self-guided or register for a tour guide. Guided tours must be booked ahead of time online with the FSU Visitor's Center.

Florida State University Visitor Center

The Florida Historic Capitol Museum serves to illuminate the past, present, and future connection between the people of Florida and their political institutions through programs of civic education, historic interpretation, and preservation.

Florida Historic Capitol Museum

The Tallahassee Downtown farmers market is open every Saturday 9am-2pm off of Monroe Street and Park Avenue.

Downtown Market

18 holes of premier championship golf at Seminole Legacy Golf Club. Daily memberships are available to enjoy this stunning course.

Seminole Legacy Golf Club

Tallahassee Museum offers plenty of room to roam, so plan to spend a few hours enjoying all there is to see and do (more if you plan to zipline). From historical buildings and exhibits to stunning flora and fauna, a trip here is sure to leave an impression and create lasting memories.

Tallahassee Museum

At the Museum of Florida History, wide ranging and interactive exhibits cover Florida's first people, the colonial era, transportation, early tourism, and more.

Museum of Florida History

The FSU Rez offers swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, picnicking, beach volleyball, rock climbing, a recreation hall with game tables, and more!

FSU Rez Lakefront Park

Cascades Park is a great place for a walk around outside or to grab a drink or a bite to eat. Restaurants include The Edison and Charlie Park.

Cascades Park

A 25 minute drive from downtown Tallahassee. Home of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, the sapphire water of Wakulla Springs boasts manatees, alligators and a host of diverse wildlife that can be viewed from a riverboat or the diving platform.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

Named one of the “Top 35 New Courses in America” by Golf Magazine and among America’s Best New Courses by Golf Digest, Southwood wows golfers from across the country.

SouthWood Golf Club

The house currently known as the Knott House was constructed in 1843. The home is adorned with Victorian-era furnishings and tours of the home tell about its historic past.

Knott House Museum

Fun for the whole family: Arcade, indoor ropes course, laser tag, axe throwing, bowling, and escape rooms - with food and drinks for everyone to enjoy!

District 850

General admission to The Grove Museum is free. Guided tours of the museum focus on slavery and civil rights in American history, through the lens of The Grove and its former residents.

The Grove Museum

Features more than 170 rare vehicles autos including a 1931 Duesenberg, the Tucker and three Batmobiles. Other collections include antique boat motors, Native American artifacts, sports memorabilia, motorcycles and pedal cars.

Tallahassee Automobile Museum

Ready to do something fun, exciting, and unforgettable in Tallahassee? Take off with Tallahassee Helicopters for a&nbsp;breathtaking and memorable sightseeing tour.&nbsp;

Tallahassee Helicopters

This beautiful park is perfect for a quiet stroll or walking your dog while enjoying a cup of coffee or an ice cream cone from one of the cottage shops surrounding the lake.

Lake Ella Park

Historic 1830s Tallahassee home and gardens. Open to the public for guided tours Tuesday-Saturday

Goodwood Museum & Gardens

The only state park in Florida to offer cave tours to the public. An hour drive outside of Tallahassee, located in Marianna, FL. Cave tours are available 9am-4pm Thursday-Monday.

Florida Caverns State Park

Thomasville, Georgia is a quaint town located 45 minutes north of Tallahassee. The walkable downtown area features many shops, restaurants, and even a locally grown winery. The best times to enjoy all the town has to offer is Tuesday-Saturday.

Thomasville, GA

Things to Do

Grab a bite to eat & drink at some of our favorite spots

Charlie Park Rooftop

801 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301Charlie Park is Tallahassee's first rooftop cocktail experience offering small plates and sharables.<a href="https://charlieparkrooftop.com/menus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Bella Bella

123 E 5th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303Italian fare, craft beers &amp; cocktails - great for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. We recommend the Bubble Bread!<a href="https://www.thebellabella.com/lunch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Bar 1903

209 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301Once a historic library, Bar 1903 features unique cocktails themed to every era and small bites to eat.<a href="https://bar1903tlh.com/menus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

IL Lusso

201 E Park Ave #100, Tallahassee, FL 32301Steak, chops, pasta, and elegant cocktails. Great for dinner and drinks.<a href="https://www.illussotlh.com/dinner-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Sage

3534 Maclay Blvd S, Tallahassee, FL 32312Refined New American cuisine rooted in French technique. Great for brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks. <a href="https://www.sagetallahassee.com/menus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Table 23

1215 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303Southern–style fare with a twist in a cozy ambiance with outside seating. Great for Sunday brunch, dinner, and drinks. <a href="https://www.table23tally.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Momo's Pizza

1641 W. Pensacola StreetA Tallahassee staple! Known for "slices as big as your head". Great pizza with toppings any way you like it. <a href="https://www.momospizza.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Madison Social

705 S Woodward Ave #101, Tallahassee, FL 32304A College Town favorite - Draws a crowd anytime from brunch to dinner for a lively college bar atmosphere. <a href="https://madisonsocial.com/menus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

El Cocinero

1303 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303Informal, easygoing stop for Mexican classics from tacos with creative fillings to tequila drinks.<a href="https://elcocinerotlh.com/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Eve on Adams Rooftop Bar

101 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301Located on the 17th floor of the DoubleTree downtown. Great place for a cocktail to enjoy the panoramic views of Tallahassee. <a href="https://www.opentable.com/r/eve-on-adams-tallahassee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Nagoya Sushi & Hibachi

1925 N Monroe St #101, Tallahassee, FL 32303A wide array of authentic Japanese food from sushi to hibachi-style lunch and dinner. <a href="http://nagoyafl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Gordo's Cuban

1907 W Pensacola St,&nbsp;Tallahassee, FL 32304&amp; 1460 Market St. Suite #3-4,&nbsp;Tallahassee, FL 32312A casual Cuban restaurant known for their sandwiches and "Gordo's Smash" drink. For a lively atmosphere, try the Pensacola Street location. For a more quiet evening, check out the Northside location.<a href="https://gordoscubanfood.com/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

1320 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301Tallahassee's first craft brewery! Features an outdoor beer garden and small bites to eat. <a href="https://proofbrewingco.com/pages/brewpub-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Liberty Bar & Restaurant

1307 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303Comfortable hangout spotlighting elevated pub fare, unique bespoke cocktails &amp; craft draft beer. Great for brunch, dinner, and happy hour. <a href="https://www.libertytlh.com/dinner-menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Lucilla

1241 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL 32301A selection of American comfort cuisine and paired wines. <a href="https://www.lucillatallahassee.com/menus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Jeri's Midtown Cafe

1123 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303Our favorite cozy spot for brunch and lunch! Great options for sandwiches, salads, and mimosas. <a href="https://www.jerismidtowncafe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Kool Beanz Cafe

921 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303Popular lunch &amp; dinner nook serving an eclectic American menu in a colorful, offbeat setting.<a href="http://www.koolbeanz-cafe.com/kool-beanz-menus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Maria Maria Mexican

1304 N Monroe St Unit A, Tallahassee, FL 32303A casual spot for some of our favorite Mexican food in town. <a href="https://mariamaria.com/our-menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Hawthorn Bistro & Bakery

1307 N Monroe St #1, Tallahassee, FL 32303Tallahassee’s only artisan bread focused bakery. Great for sandwiches, and pizza.<a href="https://hawthorntlh.com/menus-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Hummingbird Wine Bar

1216-3C, N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303A cool, casual wine bar that also has a selection of charcuterie boards and light bites to eat. <a href="https://www.hummingbird.wine/menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Vino Beano

1309 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303A casual coffee and wine bar, a quick stop in the day or night for a drink and a small bite to eat. <a href="https://vinobeano.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

The Egg

300 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 OR3740 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32308Two locations in town, both are a great spot for a hearty breakfast.<a href="https://zmenu.com/the-egg-cafe-and-eatery-tallahassee-online-menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Chuck's Fish

224 E College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301A hip downtown spot for fish, sushi, and other delicious options. <a href="https://www.chucksfish.com/tallahassee/#dinner-tallahassee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Menu</a>

Restaurants

Matt and Alexis met five years ago while taking their dogs to the San Luis Mission Dog Park in Tallahassee. Their dogs, Chippy and Tucker, soon became the best of friends and decided it was only fitting if their parents would let them become brothers. Every day they'd take their dogs to the San Luis Mission Dog Park. After a while (and definitely on purpose) they began to take the dogs to the park at the same time so they would happen to run into each other. A few years and many adventures later, Matt popped the question at the same place where it all began- the San Luis Mission Dog Park. They are excited to celebrate with friends and family in a place that is a part of the park they hold so dear to them- Mission San Luis.

The Story of Us

Story

Our Venue - Mission San Luis

Our memories of Mission San Luis date back to the day we met. Every day we would take our dogs to the San Luis Mission Dog Park, which is attached to the trails leading off of our venue. After a while (and definitely on purpose) we began taking our dogs to the park at the same time so we would happen to run into each other. The San Luis Mission Park was where Matt asked to go on our first date, and where Matt proposed we spend the rest of our life together. These grounds hold a meaningful place in both of our hearts, and we're excited to share the history of this area with you so we can all make lasting memories here together.

The History of Mission San Luis

The Apalachee Native Americans, who lived in the area around present-day Tallahassee, were among the most advanced and powerful of the Florida tribes that were met by early explorers. Before contact with Europeans, the Apalachee planted corn (maize), beans, and squash, adding to this diet wild game, fish, wild fruits, berries, and nuts. These farmers built groups of palm-thatched huts close to agricultural fields where men, women, and children tended crops. In fact, the word Tallahassee is derived from the Muskogean language's word for "old fields." Apalachee chiefs traced their inherited positions of power through their female relatives. When a chief died, his oldest sister's oldest son inherited the position of chief. This custom granted more cultural status to Apalachee women than European women. Before their Christian conversion, chiefs might also have been the religious leaders of their people. The Apalachee chiefs governed villages and nearby fields and forests. The chief of San Luis was one of the most important in the province. Europeans described the size of San Luis as extending for miles around.

The King of Spain and the Catholic Church ruled Spanish settlements throughout its empire. Both government and religion increased power by collecting great wealth from Spain's many colonies worldwide and converting the natives of those lands to the Catholic faith. In 1607, some Apalachee Natives asked for Catholic friars to minister among the native peoples. By 1633, two Franciscan friars, Pedro Munóz and Francisco Martínez, founded the first two permanent missions in the province, and five years later the first Spanish soldiers arrived. San Luis, originally named San Luis de Inhayca, was among the first missions to be founded. The twin powers of church and state set about converting the province's native peoples to Christianity and collecting wealth in the form of food grown in Apalachee to feed St. Augustine's soldiers and settlers.

It isn't known why, but in 1656 Mission San Luis was moved to the second-highest hill in present-day Tallahassee. Seeking to continue his political and military alliance with the Spanish, the chief of San Luis agreed to move his village and also to build a fortified house (casa fuerte) for a small garrison of soldiers. By 1675, this secondary location of the mission was called San Luis de Talimali. When San Luis was built in 1656, the village resembled those that existed before Europeans arrived. The Apalachee leaders and their families lived in round, palm-thatched houses bordering the central plaza where ceremonies, business dealings, and ballgames were held. The largest Apalachee building by far was the council house that could hold 2,000 to 3,000 people. In the council house, the Apalachee and their chiefs met to govern the village, consider complaints, administer justice, conduct traditional rituals, and receive visitors. Spanish families, who began to arrive in significant numbers after 1675, lived in small, rectangular houses made of wattle-and-daub or wood planking with palm-thatched roofs. The Hispanic settlers built these two-room cottages (casitas) closer to the central plaza than the Apalachee dwellings. The Apalachees spent most of their time outdoors, using the huts mostly for sleeping. The Hispanic settlers spent more time indoors. Both probably often cooked outdoors over open fires. Only the friary had an indoor kitchen.

Mission San Luis became the capital of the western Spanish missions and the Apalachee nation in La Florida from 1656 to 1704. Mission San Luis was one of early Florida's largest colonial outposts. Mission San Luis was the only settlement beyond St. Augustine where several hundred Spanish residents lived among Florida's native peoples for three generations. The Spanish deputy governor and one of the most powerful Apalachee chiefs were among more than 1,400 residents. Spanish and Indian farmers, ranchers, merchants, and other tradespeople worked to survive and thrive in frontier Florida.

Battles between the American colonies of La Florida and Carolina nearly wiped out the Indians of Spanish Florida and southern Georgia and destroyed Spain's network of over 100 missions. Five hundred English militiamen and 300 of their Indian allies attacked St. Augustine in 1702, burning the town, but failing to capture the Castillo de San Marcos. Most of the Spanish villagers and mission Indians survived inside the fort. By July 31, 1704, the English had marched very near Mission San Luis. Rather than allow the fort to be captured, the Spanish and Apalachee villagers burned all the buildings and fled. A few Apalachees traveled with the Spanish families to St. Augustine. About 800 Apalachees fled west from Mission San Luis to Mobile, a French village where they settled for a time.

At Mission San Luis, meticulous reconstructions of Apalachee Native and Spanish structures re-create a community that disappeared three centuries ago. At 120 feet in diameter, the council house is among the largest Native American structures ever built in the Southeast. It wasn’t uncommon for the council house to hold 1,500 or more people in the 1690's. We believe that you will find the council house and all the other reconstructed buildings just as magnificent today.&nbsp;

Alexis & Matthew

Alexis & Matthew

A&M

Meet Us At The Bar

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

After Party

Meet Us For Brunch