Wedding Day

Cross Creek Ranch

The Chapel

Cross Creek Ranch 

Cocktail Hour 

The Oak Hall

The Oak Hall Reception 

The Chapel Ceremony 

Winter

Our Wedding

Our journey began back in 2013, during our senior year of high school. We shared just one class together, but neither of us ever spoke much. We were both shy, too nervous to strike up a conversation, but little did we know, we each had a secret crush on the other. It wasn’t until after graduation that things finally took a turn. Christopher, brave and bold, asked Claudia out on a date to the movies — and from that moment, everything changed. Our connection was instant. We laughed, we talked, and we found comfort in each other’s company. By 2016, we were inseparable. We moved in together quickly, and soon after, we welcomed a furry little family into our home. Our dogs became not just pets, but our children, our companions, our greatest joy. Together, we built a life full of love, laughter, and a shared mission. In 2018, we decided to turn our love for animals into something bigger. What started as a small project to save animals soon grew into a passionate endeavor to help retired breeding dogs, and eventually, a full-fledged sanctuary for those dogs in need. We couldn’t bear the thought of any dog being left behind, so we dedicated ourselves to offering them love, care, and a second chance at happiness. Over the years, weve saved over 300 animals — each one a testament to the power of love and compassion. Our hearts have always been full, but we’ve long dreamed of growing our family even more. That’s why, after all this time, we’ve decided to make it official. Our wedding is a symbol of the love that has carried us through everything, and a promise to continue building our life together — one full of purpose, kindness, and the joy of helping others. In the end, we hope to live out our fairy tale dream: a life on a peaceful farm, surrounded by our dogs and the animals we continue to save. A place where every dog, no matter their story, finds a forever home. Together, we’ll continue to live the dream — sharing our love, growing our family, and making the world a better place, one paw at a time. If you feel moved by our story and want to help us continue our mission, we’ve created a GoFundMe for our pet sanctuary. Any donations, big or small, will help us give even more dogs a second chance at life. Your support means the world to us and the animals we care for. You can find the link to donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/start-chris-and-claudias-animal-sanctuary And they lived happily ever after, on their farm, with their dogs, saving all the dogs they could, forever and always.

Christopher & Claudia

Christopher & Claudia

Travel

Residence Inn Tampa Sabal Park/Brandon

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon

Embassy Suites Tampa/Brandon