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For a woman and a man to come together, the recipe for love requires all the ingredients, and this story is no different. It required a pinch of Hinge technology, a dash of witty conversation, a dusting of family life, a sprinkle of Jesus, and a WHOLE lot of patience to make the relationship that is Casey and Chris. Now that the ingredients are out there, lets tell you a little more about how they came to be. Both busy bees traveling for work, Casey playing sports, Chris being a dad to the best son on earth (Dax), they had not had much success finding someone. As fate would have it, they connected through the magic of online dating. Chris started the conversation with two questions that included "What was one thing that made you laugh this week?" and more importantly "Who's fault was it, Rachel or Ross?" (a reference to a shared "Friends" obsession). Casey proceeded to answer with a dad joke and the correct answer (they both were) and from that moment on, conversations were happening daily on the app. However, Chris lives at his own pace, and it took him 2 weeks to ask Casey for her number, and almost 2 months to ask her out. Again, in Chris world, 2 hours' notice for a first date seemed like enough time.... fyi, it wasn't and Casey couldn't make it. Well, Chris was determined and so he asked her out the next day with 4 hours' notice this time (can't you tell he knew what he was doing). Casey said she couldn't make it again (something about a social life). Then Chris thought, I like catfish but not in the dating world. So, he decided on a whim to Facetime Casey (they still hadn't met yet, so, yea, she loved that). But, three hours later, they had gotten to know each other more, realized they were in fact real people, and made plans for an actual date! That date was on 5.4.22, and obviously, it went well! Chris and Casey liked each other and continued to see each other exclusively even with the challenge of living an hour apart. Fast forward to February of 2023, Dax and Casey met and quickly became best buds. Shortly after, they started meeting each other's families over crawfish, as it seemed to be the best way to bring everyone together. During a crawfish boil with Casey's family, Chris had an epiphany... He didn't want Casey to be his girlfriend anymore! He asked Casey's mom if asking her to marry him was approved, and she actually said, "Let me think about it" and then let Chris off the hook and with happy tears said "Yes!". The planning was ready to begin, and Chris elaborately coordinated the proposal during Casey's Easter family reunion in Tallahassee. It involved boiling crawfish (seemed like a pattern). Right before dinner, Chris offered to say the prayer (one to the family out loud about how thankful he was to have everyone there, and silently a second prayer to help him verbalize the English language in the next 30 seconds). After that prayer, he got down on one knee and asked Casey to spend the rest of her life with him as his wife. She said "y...yyy...yy... (tears)....yes!". Now, they are looking forward to celebrating their special day with their family and friends as well as spending their lives together!

The road to 4.5.25

Our Story

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Dax is the center of Chris's world and also his mini-me. Chris 
is proud to be his father, and more importantly his daddy.  

Dax Simoneaux

Jaime and Casey go back more than 30 years.  They spent their early years walking to Eckerd for candy and then watching soap operas and "A Wedding Story" after school.    Don't ask her any questions (especially about middle school)... she knows ALL of Casey's secrets.

Jaime Williams

The guy who has been there for Chris since day one, Steve is never at a loss for words, guidance, and wisdom. A good friend nowadays. The most consistent golfer in the family.

Steve Simoneaux, Sr.

Casey was ten years old when Kaley was born and instantly fell in love with her new little cousin.  Casey spent that summer staying with her Aunt to spend time with Kaley and their bond grew stronger.  Kaley has always been a little sister and Casey's first "baby."  She has grown into the strongest, most faith filled and amazing woman that Casey now gets to look up to in so many ways!

Kaley James

One of kind who has a direct line to God for those in need. A true light in the world and great big brother who is invested in making this world a better place. Currently, he is the worst golfer of the family. 

Steve Simoneaux, Jr.

The "OG", Casey's first friend.  Close in age, Corynn has always been more like a big sister to Casey.  Weekends at Nanny and Poppy's house drinking (dripping) tea, eating fig newtons, "washing" rags on Nanny's clothesline, Poppy's spaghetti, and the secret passageway are amazing core memories that are cherished forever.  Now, as adults, their friendship has only grown stronger!

Corynn Alberto

As the only daughter, Jamie is and always will be the princess of the Simoneaux family. A mother with unconditional love, a big smile, even bigger heart and someone Chris knows he can always turn to.

Jamie Scorsone

Over thirty years in the making, "G" has been there through it all!  From softball, school, touring colleges, to working at TY Park, trips to Target and Chipotle, thinking they were experts in cake decorating (they weren't).  The memories and the hours spent together are both countless and priceless.  

Gerette Martin

A man of many talents and another great example of how to be a man for Chris. He is a great brother too! Cody is the life of the party on Saturday night and will also lead the choir at church Sunday morning. Currently, the best golfer in the family. 

Cody Simoneaux

Seventh grade!  The year that changed it all!  "Nat" came into Casey's life because God knew how much they needed each other.  That summer, they spent days in Natalie's family camper as her house was being renovated and the friendship was solidified for life.

Natalie Talpesh

Another true sister to Chris. Always one to smile and brighten your day. She and Chris have been there for each other, and probably have some secrets they have both forgotten. Oh, she will beat you in a marathon too.  

Melissa Kaye McComb

Casey was six year's old, sitting on Nanny's counter eating Bisquik (don't ask), when the phone rang and she found out her new little cousin was born.  They really grew up together and Casey has watched her grow into such a strong and amazing woman.  Deanna is now someone who Casey can turn to for life coaching and spiritual advice and their chats are always uplifting.

Deanna Wood

Jake R. has gotten Chris out of the trouble Chris created in the same day on more than one occasion. Will give you the shirt off his back but when he does, don't stare at his abs, or do, it's up to you. Brings the electricity anywhere he goes. 

Jake Rabalais

Kellie is not just a cousin, but also a true friend.  Ask Kellie about the North Carolina trip, "shoo fly", the yellow jackets, carpet ball, singing Disney songs, trick or treating, New Year's Eve at Uncle Ray's house... actually don't ask her!  Casey and Kellie grew up together and now have been able to grow in friendship as adults.

Kellie Jordan

Good Ole Jake C. The OG BF, uses "the force" to guide his life. Always there for Chris, and probably helped Chris create the trouble Jake R got them out of. 

Jake Cameron

Mari has been a true friend and will stand by those she loves always!  Some of the best memories were playing for "Bottoms Up" together, the DC trip, crab boil, fireworks over the river, New Year's Eve at her parent's house, painting Casey's first condo, visiting Jaime and Casey in NOLA and so many more memories that will be cherished forever.

Mariella Thomas

Yes, we know, there are a lot of people! Casey wanted more! From the early days, Casey always knew that her 4 female cousins and her 4 best friends would be in her wedding, nobody was changing her mind! The problem was not being able to add more close friends. Chris, in an initial state of shock at Casey's eight, wondered if he could match that. Quickly, he counted those he was planning to ask and realized that with Dax, Dad, 3 siblings, a cousin and 2 best friends, he had the perfect amount to match. They are both so thankful to have these people in their lives and couldn't ask for better family and friends to stand with them at their wedding!

The Bridal Party...

Wedding Party

PLEASE NOTE: High chairs and/or booster seats for small children are not available at the venue, so again, please plan accordingly.

Q + A

Please call &amp; reference "WOOD/SIMONEAUX WEDDING". We have a limited number of rooms blocked off at this hotel. This hotel is about 11 miles west of the venue via I-10 or about 10 miles using back roads. Hotel exit number is 203 off of I-10 and Venue exit number is 209B off of I-10. Amenities at this hotel include free breakfast, free adult beverages &amp; free dinnertime snacks.

Drury Plaza Hotel Tallahassee

Overflow hotel across the street from the Drury Plaza.

SpringHill Suites Tallahassee North

If you are looking for the closest hotel to the wedding venue, this is the one we recommend. It is about 5 miles from the venue and the same exit off I-10 as the venue.

Staybridge Suites Tallahassee I-10 East, an IHG Hotel

Travel

If you are planning to spend some additional time in Tallahassee please reach out to Casey (or Chris) individually. She has family in the area and can recommend some great local options for fun, food and more!

Casey & Chris

Casey & Chris

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