Tampa Marriott Water Street

Wedding Day

Cocktail Hour / Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Stars Aligned/God's Plan Mark worked on the road for over 23 years and recently relocated from Connecticut to Tampa, Florida. Jennifer works as a Physical Therapist and raised a beautiful family in Ocala, Florida. Both of them never thought they would find happiness, but on a random day on September 11, 2021, the stars aligned and God made sure they met. Mark sat down next to this beautiful young lady at the Marriott on Water Street, who was just having an appetizer and a glass of white wine. She was there for a continuing education course, for her occupation. He told the waiter to put her tab on his and she was surprised. They talked for a few hours with many laughs and getting to know each other. They exchanged numbers but did not talk for about a month. After some time away from each other they went on their first official date with another couple, here in Tampa. Mark wanted to show Jennifer the best spots to eat in Tampa. It was hours of great conversation and they both knew they had found someone special. It’s funny how in life you never know when you will find your person. Since that day, they have been inseparable; they are partners, best friends, and soulmates. On January 1, 2022, Jennifer and Mark brought home the newest member of their family, a french bulldog, King Louie of Harbour Island. Our wedding will unite two families together into one. It will be a true celebration of love, life, joy, and uniting two hearts together as one. We thank you all for coming to the wedding and we cannot wait to celebrate our day with you and everything that comes with it. Each and everyone of you are so special to us.... This day is about love! We are here to celebrate our forever love story.

Our Love Story!

Our Love Story

Photos

Ralph Carrano

Lauren Robinson

Jennifer Carrano

King Louie

Wedding Party

Honeymoon Fund 

The RiverWalk runs right outisde the back of the Marriott. You can explore from Sparkman's Wharf to Armature! Almost three miles of fun, fun and more fun!

Tampa Riverwalk

Check out the Sail Bar or ride some power boats, paddle boards, canoes, jet skis or find other fun! The Sail Plaza is located next to the Marriott and the Convention Center.

The Sail Plaza

Boarding at Sparkman's Wharf. Welcome aboard Craft, a multi-million dollar river cruiser built to cruise Tampa’s most scenic waterways, offering 2-hour brunch, lunch and dinner cruises. At 10’8″ of air draft (vertical clearance) the Captain will navigate the many low bridges on the Hillsborough River with only inches to spare, similar to the river cruises in Europe.&nbsp;&nbsp;Begin your river journey with a craft Cocktail from our one-of-a kind “Boat on a boat” bar, handcrafted from a 1914 vintage wood cruiser. Chef Allison Beasman has carefully curated a menu of elevated cuisine in America’s first open kitchen using gas cooking aboard a river cruiser.

The Craft 

The StarShip Cruise boards at Sparkman's Wharf and is a two hour journey thought the Bay including dinner, drinks and dancing!

Yacht StarShip Cruises 

The Cross Bay Ferry boards at the Convention Center next to the Marriott and heads straight to downtown to St. Pete.

Cross Bay Ferry - St. Pete / Tampa

There is a stop located outside the Marriott Water Street and The Sail!

Tampa Water Taxi Company

It is always a good time riding the Tampa Bay in the "BYOB" Tiki Boat! The Tiki boat is a 90 minute tour of Davis Island, Harbour island and The Bay area.

Cruisin’ Tiki Tampa Boats

AMSO is located right across the bridge on Harbour Island.

American Social 

Jaxckson's is located right across the bridge on Harbour Island.

Jackson's Bistro, Bar & Sushi

Our favorite local Italian restaurant. Make sure to order the meatballs.

DeVito's Italian Specialties

Watervue Grille is located over the bridge on Harbour Island.

Watervue Grille- Harbour Island

Armature is an area of bars, shops, restaurants and much more located up the river (about 2.5 miles) from the Marriott. Armature is easily accessible by walking up the Tampa Riverwalk or a quick UBER ride.

Armature Works

Sparkman Wharf is an area of bars, shops, restaurants and so much more. It is a quick walk down the street from the Marriott.

Sparkman Wharf

Head down to Water Street and find so much to do including: Boulon (one of our favorite restaurants), The Pearl, 3 Corners Pizza, Small Giant, Predalina, and The Edition Hotel that features a Michelin star restaurant Lilac, The Punch Room, Arts Club, and the Edge Rooftop bar.

Water Street

The Amalie Arena is located right next to the Marriott and close to Sparkman Wharf and Water Street. The Amalie is the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, concerts, shows and so much more!

Amalie Arena / Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning 

The closest stop is directly outside the main entrance of the Marriott Water Street

Tampa Trolley 

Tampa Things to Do

All our wedding events will be located in the Marriott. Please book all rooms by Wednesday, September 18, 2024. You can make your own room reservations by calling (888) 789-3090 (ask for Brown/Carrano wedding) or visiting our personalized website:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/BrownCarranoWedding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/BrownCarranoWedding</a>

Tampa Marriott Water Street / Wedding Location

If you are flying in to Tampa International Airport (TPA) there is no need to rent a car, just UBER. The Marriott (home of the wedding) is about 7 miles from Tampa International Airport.

UBER 

If you choose to drive to the Marriott the Valet charge will be $18 per car

Valet at the Marriott

Travel

In lieu of gifts, please donate to our honeymoon fund located below: TBD Link

Jennifer & Mark

Jennifer & Mark

Honeymoon Fund