Saxon Manor Garden Room

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Clara and Blake met at work while they were both at St. Petersburg Distillery, Clara was the Distiller and Quality Manager while Blake was a contractor and welder working on developing the distillery. Clara and Blake love to joke that Blake builds distilleries and Clara runs them. One day, after Blake's return from a trip to Kentucky for a job, Clara noticed him in a new way and was determined to get to know him. Every day Clara would walk the production floor refilling her Reverse Osmosis water pails so she would walk by Blake hoping he would strike up a conversation with her, now knowing Blake it was not going to be that easy. Eventually Clara grew the courage to say something to him and they proceeding to talk for hours until numbers were exchanged and a date was made. Blake went off to Kentucky for another job just days later so the date was pending his return, through those months Clara knew there was something special there and continued to hold on to hope that this was going to be monumental. When Blake finally returned a couple of months later they finally had their date, lasting eight hours the two didn't have a moment of silence while getting to know each other; that has continued to this day, there is never a dull or silent moment. The couple loves traveling (collecting magnets along the way), going to the movies (the only time the two stop talking), and spending time with their friends and families. They are very excited for the day they can call each other husband and wife and rejoice with their loved ones in the love they have found with each other.

Our Story

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The world is a better place because of Emma, she has the kindest heart, loving on everyone she meets. I look to her to ground me; she settles my stress, brings me the greatest joy, and allows me to be my truest self. Emma is the sweetest gift God has given me and I cannot wait to have her by my side as I marry the man God has chosen for me.

Emma Robbins

As the father of the groom, Charles is Blake's lifelong best friend. They have the deepest friendship and have always done everything together; working, traveling, and celebrating life. Charles met Clara before Blake and had a feeling she would be a good fit for him and has been overjoyed accepting Clara as the newest Ward.

Charles Ward

I met Shelby 10 years ago at a house party in Tuscaloosa, AL. I had no idea I would meet my best friend when I was getting ready for a night out when I was 21. When she moved to KY, I followed, and now that we live in different states our bond continues to grow stronger as we cheer each other on in our flourishing careers. When we're together (virtually or physically) we make everything fun with endless laughs.

Shelby Tolman

Jared is Blake's cousin, being so close in age they always felt more like brothers. Jared has been married for 10 years to his high school sweetheart, he is an incredible friend to look to for support in developing a strong marriage.

Jared Phillips

Delta Gamma brought us together when we met at a lunch event with the hopes to meet people after moving to Sarasota. After that day our friendship continued to grow stronger through our love of Taylor Swift and dancing on the weekends. As time has gone by, I have learned why Melanie is the friend you want to have in your life; she cares deeply for her people and is continuously supportive. She has been an incredible cheerleader of my relationship with Blake since day one.

Fingers crossed she catches the bouquet.

Melanie Hahn

Justin is Blake's cousin, Jared's brother. Blake is sandwiched between them so their childhood consisted of the three of them together almost every day. Justin, Blake, Clara and Justin's fiancé Lexi love spending time together - going to Lightning games, competing at game nights, and eating at dirty diners.

Justin Phillips

There's something about the friends that come into your life when you're an adult, when you know more about who you are and you choose the people you want in your circle. After meeting at a Pure Barre class in Sarasota and learning we lived a block from each other, we would spend our free time walking the bay with drinks in hand. We have been blessed to walk through life together in paralleled seasons - meeting our men in a new way, falling in love with them, and now both of us getting married. It is a joy learning and growing with Sarah.

Sarah Richards

Ethan is Clara's brother, as Blake has gotten to know him over the last 3 years it is evident they are cut from the same cloth. Their time together is filled with smiles, laughs, and a little game talk. Ethan's muscles may be intimidating but he is kindness is even stronger and looking forward to finally be getting a brother.

Ethan Robbins

Wedding Party

Q + A

If you are looking for more of a travel destination while you are in town we highly recommend Weeki Wachee! We spent our first trip in Weeki Wachee and enjoy returning whenever we can. It is known for the beautiful spring located at the Weeki Wachee State Park with plenty of attractions including a mermaid show and kayak rentals.

If you plan on staying at the Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites Brooksville Suncoast Parkway, we have a room block under Ward &amp; Robbins. The link to the room block is listed below.&nbsp;If you plan on staying at the Holiday Inn Express &amp; Suites in Spring Hill please let them know you are attending the Robbins - Ward Wedding to receive a discount.

The website linked is the wedding block link, please use this when reserving your room for the discounted rate.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Brooksville Suncoast Parkway

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spring Hill, an IHG Hotel

Travel

Weeki Wachee is a great area to explore the outdoors on the water. We highly recommend checking it out if you haven't been before. They have live mermaid shows, a water park, and kayak rentals to paddle through the spring.

Clara & Blake

Clara & Blake

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