The Balcony Orlando

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Danny and Hope originally met at church, Danny serving on Production Staff and Hope serving on Worship Team. Danny had noticed Hope before and wanted to get to know her more, but Hope was intimidated by Danny's technical knowledge and skill. It wasn't until December 2018 at the Church Christmas party that they first struck up a longer conversation. Hope got there early and was waiting on a friend and Danny took the opportunity to chat with her. It was then that a real spark was felt! They both couldn't stop thinking about each other after that night. Danny found Hope on Instagram and "slid into her DM's", as the kids say. They would chat in messenger and discovered so many loves they had in common (theme parks, movies, FOOD!). Hope reached out to her friend Val Perez to confess to her that she had been "talking" to Danny and was excited and very nervous to see where it goes! Val immediately endorsed Danny for the incredible man he is, and had her husband, Julian, call Danny and demand he ask Hope out on a date. Later that night, Danny called Hope and the two talked on the phone for hours and then he asked her out on a dinner date. The date went flawlessly, and the server kept interrupting the date to ask for Hope and Danny's order, because they couldn't stop talking and laughing. From then on, it was really easy, something they were both not used to! Many dates binge watching The Mandalorian, going to Walt Disney World and Halloween Horror Nights, and just enjoying being together were had. They were both exactly what each other had prayed for for years and they were both just so thankful God brought them together. The best surprise was in the first week of March 2020, when the Whitson family went on a cruise on The Harmony of the Seas! Hope had no idea, but Danny had been working with her sister Paige to choose a ring and gotten permission from her parents, Pam and Doug, to marry her. He surprised her on the first formal night by having a photographer follow them around. He then took her to her favorite area of the ship, Central Park, and popped the question! Hope was still convinced her family wasn't in on it, till they popped into a wine bar and her family was there with champagne! Shortly after the cruise, COVID numbers hit new heights and cruising and the world shut down. No one could've anticipated being furloughed or Hope losing her job this year. The thing that has been the brightest and most hopeful has been Hope and Danny learning to walk through life together and being thankful to have each other. We are so thankful for the support of our dear friends and family and can't wait for the future God has in store for us!

Our Story

Located in Orlando (Downtown Orlando), Aloft Orlando Downtown is minutes from Orlando City Hall and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.  This hotel is within close proximity of Mad Cow Theatre and Church Street Station.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 118 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and designer toiletries.Amenities Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Aloft Orlando Downtown. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Orlando? This hotel has 7000 square feet (630 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.

Aloft Orlando Downtown

With a stay at Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Orlando, steps from Orlando City Hall and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.  This 4.5-star hotel is within close proximity of Mad Cow Theatre and Church Street Station.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 247 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while video-game consoles and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.Amenities Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Dining Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Orlando? This hotel has 9600 square feet (892 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.

Grand Bohemian Orlando, Autograph Collection

The  Balcony Orlando is in the heart of Downtown Orlando, however,  it is nearby to the theme parks. It is only about 17 miles from the Walt Disney World Resort and 9 miles from the Universal Orlando Resort.

Travel

Things to Do

We want to keep our loved ones safe and healthy! We will be updating the guidelines as we approach the wedding, however we wanted to share some important details. The Balcony Orlando is a very large space, complete with over 10,000 square feet of outdoor space and 6,000 square feet of indoor space, so we have lots of room for social distancing! The ceremony will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. We will be asking our Guests to wear masks when not eating or drinking and will be encouraging our Guests to frequently use hand sanitizer and wash hands when possible. More details to come! Please feel free to reach out to Hope or Danny with any specific concerns.

Social Distance Guidelines

Photos

Registry

WE FORMALLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON SUNDAY, THE TENTH OF JANUARY AT 4:30 PM EST. 
PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO JOIN US LIVE!

HOPE AND DANIEL

Livestream Info

Please allow additional arrival time, as parking is recommended in the Chase Plaza Public Parking Garage or the surrounding Downtown Orlando area. Since the venue is in an office building, it can take a bit to navigate so we recommend arriving early. OFFICIAL VENUE ADDRESS:189 South Orange Avenue, Suite #1120, Orlando, Florida 32801 CHASE PLAZA PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE ADDRESS:15 South Court Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801Parking rate on Sunday - $10.00 **FROM THE CHASE PLAZA PARKING GARAGEPark on level three or higher, near the South Tower elevators in any spot. Take the South Tower elevators to the Main Lobby. Check in with the venue coordinator on the Lobby level. * PRO TIP: Use Google Maps to navigate to the parking garage. Apple Maps or other GPS systems will not navigate you to the correct location. **FROM THE CHASE PLAZA COURTYARD or from CHURCH STREETEnter the South Tower lobby located on the corner of Church Street and Orange Avenue (behind the restaurant). Check in with the venue coordinator on the Lobby level.

Hope & Daniel

Hope & Daniel

Parking & Arrival Information