Wedding Day

St. Jospeh Catholic Church

Ceremony

Magnolia Building

Cocktail

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Jared and Sommer met in their sophomore year at Lake Wales High School. They had so many things in common, ranging from the love of baseball/softball to their passion for academics. Having almost every class together, the two were able to spend every day together, helping them prepare for their next phase of life. Jared headed off to Winter Park and Sommer to Boca Raton where they attended college. Long distance taught them so many things, making their relationship stronger each day. They took advantage of FaceTime and supported each other from 3 hours away, making visits when time allowed. Currently, Jared and Sommer reside in Tampa, where most of their time is spent with their puppy Layla. They love to take her for long walks, car rides at sunset, and cuddling on the couch. Jared and Sommer have loved every second of their relationship and are so excited to see what the future holds for them.

The Journey of Us

Our Story

Photos

Caydee is Sommer's younger sister. They love playing in the front yard, dancing around the living room, and laughing together. 

Caydee Baker

Kyle is Jared's younger brother, but often referred to as the bigger brother. They have been very close all of their lives, with countless stories to tell about each other, from running around in the yard together to playing baseball with each other on the diamond.

Kyle Mueller

Lindsaia is Sommer's older sister. She is someone that Sommer has always looked up to. Lindsaia is a fun, outgoing, and adventurous person who will be the life of this wedding party. 

Lindsaia Johansmeyer

Anthony is Sommer's brother-in-law and he has gotten to know Jared over the years. Anthony is someone who never fails to put a smile on Jared's face and is always down for a good time, no matter the circumstances.

Anthony Johansmeyer

Every brunette needs a blonde best friend. Sommer and Andrea played on the same softball team from age 11 until they left for college. Even though school took them in different directions, it's like time never passed when they are together.

Andrea Rebello

Jared and Matt met in statistics class at Rollins College. Since they met, the two have bonded over homework assignments, video games, and sports. Now, both Jared and Matt ended up in the banking world and frequently share their work experiences.

Matt Hengelsberg

Sara and Sommer are the ultimate dynamic duo. The two were roommates at FAU and spent time watching the sunrise on the beach, going to football games, sitting on their blue couch, and doing crazy things together. 

Sara Berthiaume

Clay is Jared's cousin. The two were able to play on the same baseball teams from T-Ball through high school. They used to spend time together after school and during summer vacations, where they always found themselves getting into some sort of trouble.

Clay Jacobs

Maya and Sommer have spent the past four years making unforgettable plays in the middle infield for FAU softball. They have shared so many fun moments together- concerts, lake days, late night steak-n-shake runs, singing in the car, and so many more. She is someone who Sommer can always count on to be there, no matter the situation. 

Maya Amm

Papaa was one of Jared’s first mentors in college. He is someone who Jared has always looked up to and can rely on for anything. Any time Jared wanted to make a Chick-fil-A run, he could always count on Papaa to join.

Papaa Kodzi

Tessa is Sommer’s go-to-gal. They became friends in middle school and have been close ever since. Nobody can quite match Sommer’s energy like Tessa can. Every moment together is filled with so much love and laughter. 

Tessa Brewer

Ben and Jared have known each other since their days at Bok Academy and played baseball together at Lake Wales High School. They have always supported each other with everything that life has brought them.

Ben Gilbert

Colt is Sommer and Jared’s nephew. He is the perfect little man for this role as he always brings so much happiness to both Jared and Sommer. 

Colt Johansmeyer

Reagan is Sommer and Jared’s niece. She is the cutest little ray of sunshine and will be the best gal for the job! 

Reagan Johansmeyer

Wedding Party

Q + A

Places to Eat

Texas Cattle Company

Harrys Seafood Bar and Grille

Palace Pizza

Ninteen Sixty-One

Mojo Federal Swine And Spirits

Frescos Southern Kitchen And Bar

The Joinery

Coffee Shops

Black and Brew

Born and Bread Bakehouse

Pressed Books and Coffee

Concord Coffee

Outdoors

Bonnet Springs Park

Circle B Bar Reserve

Indoors

Ax Caliber

Lakeland Escape Room

Things To Do

Hotels

The Terrace Hotel Lakeland, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lakeland

Hyatt Place Lakeland Center

Courtyard by Marriott Lakeland

Places To Stay

Registry

Hello everyone!  This is where we will post any updates on the wedding. Check here to see what is new with our big day.

Toured the wedding venue and fell in LOVE!

08/21/2023

Took engagement pictures at the venue.

09/03/2023

Went to a wedding expo!

09/07/2023

Sommer said yes to the dress :)

09/10/2023

We booked our Airbnb's for the wedding party to stay in.

10/17/2023

We handed out/mailed out our save-the-dates.

10/21/2023

We asked our bridal party to be a part of our big day.

10/25/2023

We found our photographer!

11/29/2023

We found our videographer!

01/22/2024

We found our DJ!

01/23/2024

Food tasting with the family. We found our caterer!

01/27/2024

We booked our honeymoon ❤

01/28/2024

We got our rings!

02/11/2024

We sent out the invitations.

03/01/2024

We celebrated our “less than 100 days until wedding” with a cooking class.

03/22/2024

03/23/2024

04/27/2024

RSVP's will have been received.

05/01/2024

05/04/2024

Our BIG Day!!!

06/29/2024

What's New

December 23rd, 2016, is when Jared asked Sommer to be his girlfriend and exactly six years later to be his wife. On December 23rd, 2022, Jared proposed to Sommer at Bok Tower Gardens with both of their families there to celebrate. Bok Tower is where Jared and Sommer spent many days studying after school, going on picnic dates, and walking through the gardens together. That place was so special to Sommer and they made so many memories there when going to school together in Lake Wales. Jared planned the whole day out without leaving a trace for Sommer to pick up on. While Sommer was at school in Boca, Jared drove over to Sommer's parents house to ask for their blessing. In order to keep Sommer from becoming suspicious, Jared left his phone at his parents' house so she could not see the location on his phone. He found the ring and planned out the perfect proposal spot with him and his family. Jared asked Sommer if she would come take pictures at Bok Tower with his family. Once they were in the perfect spot, he got on one knee and proposed! Sommer’s family was there the whole time without her knowing and snuck around the corner when Jared got on one knee. Everyone was dressed up for pictures to capture the special moment. We enjoyed the rest of the night celebrating over dinner and champagne!

Jared & Sommer