The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Party

Frederica Golf Club

Wedding Day

Sea Palms Resort

Brunch

Winter

Our Wedding

It was a rainy June day in 2023 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. Due to the weather, Jess and her friends were unable to go boating, so they took shelter under the Pavilion and grabbed a cool refreshment. This is where Jess and Bob first met—Bob was a regular on Sunday afternoons at the Pavilion, enjoying an Arnold Palmer and an LYC Club sandwich. After their encounter, Bob started following Jess on Instagram, occasionally exchanging messages with her. Fast forward six months, and Bob bumps into Jess once again at the Lauderdale Yacht Club for a friend’s birthday. After working up the courage, he finally asks the beautiful Jess for her number—and gets it. Four days later, they go on their first date. After a few fun outings (see photos below) and bonding over funny videos, things start to get more serious. Realizing Jess is a keeper, and after some in-depth conversations, Bob decide to make it official on March 17, 2024.

On May 3, Bob's birthday, Jess gives him a custom painting of his grandfather, Bobba, as a gift. Bob is instantly overwhelmed with emotion. In that moment, he realizes that one day he is going to marry Jess—she truly understands and loves him, giving a gift that means more than she even knows. From that moment on, Bob knows he must get permission from her family to make it happen.

After the Panthers win the Stanley Cup in Game 7, Bob and Jess fly to California to visit her family. Bob is working up the courage to have a conversation with her parents. After a great BBQ and time spent with her family, Jess’s dad, Johnny, makes a comment to Bob, saying, “Bob, your future mother-in-law needs another Fireball shot.” In that moment, Bob knows the conversation will be a little easier because they are on the same page. A couple of days later, Bob got permission.

Bob wants everything to be just right for the proposal! With family trips and parties stacking up, he waits for the perfect moment, making sure his brother Daniel gets his wedding shine first! To pull off the perfect surprise, Bob collaborates with the GM of the Lauderdale Yacht Club to create a fake photo shoot called the "Member Spotlight," in which he and Jess would be featured. See the photo of the email Bob wrote, which the GM then sent from his work account. The stage was set.

Come November 4, 2024, it's game time. Bob ensures that all the family is in town and hidden before he and Jess head to the photo shoot. They arrive at one of their favorite spots at the yacht club, where the photographer sets Jess up for a picture. As she poses, Bob gets down on one knee and asks her to turn around to answer one very important question. Jess in a Dress said Yes!!

Our Story

Photos

BRIDAL PARTY

Zoey Novela - Bridesmaid Alysia McElveen - Bridesmaid Andrea Monteon - Bridesmaid Belinda Smorodinsky - Bridesmaid Dallas Kavanagh - Bridesmaid Karen Gomez - Bridesmaid Martha Scott - Bridesmaid Micah Archibald - Bridesmaid Salomeh Wagaw - Bridesmaid Sandra Martinez - Bridesmaid

GROOM'S PARTY

Daniel Lafferty - Co-Best Man Steel Lafferty - Co-Best Man Alex Buschmann - Groomsman Andy Renne - Groomsman Greg Fortune - Groomsman Jordan Gillespie - Groomsman Justin Falla - Groomsman Teddy Hockenberry - Groomsman Zander White - Groomsman

Special Ceremony Guests

Beau Buschmann - Ring Bearer Vera Monteon - Flower Girl

Bridal Party

Host Hotel

TRAVEL

What is the best airport to fly into?

There are 3 Airport Options: 1. Brunswick, GA (BQK) is 30-45 minutes away2. Jacksonville, FL (JAX) is 1 Hour and 15 Minutes away3. Savannah, GA (SAV) is 1 Hour and 30 Minutes away

Will I need to rent a car?

Renting a car is highly recommended. There is a shortage of Ride Shares on the island and sometimes waits can be over an hour. Jacksonville airport has the most options for rental cars.

Transportation will be provided to and from Sea Palms Resort and Frederica Golf Course on the day of the wedding. Shuttles will begin at 4:30 and end at 5:00. 5:00 is the last shuttle and there will not be another one.

Travel & Accommodations

Event Attire

Restaurants (Reservations Recommended)

Dorothy's Cocktail and Oyster BarTramici'sHallyardsDelaneys

Restaurants (No Reservation Needed)

Southern Soul (Featured on Diners, Drive-in's, and Dives)The PorchThe Sea Island MarketBarrier Island BrewingCrabdaddy'sHalf ShellCoastal KitchenPalmersCertified BurgerSal's PizzeriaGolden Isles Olive OilDulce Dough

Shopping

Two Friends (Mary Jean and Jess' Hot Spot)The Cloister CollectionPlanter's ExchangeMari MaxHomegoodsThe Village PierDutchman's DesignsSt. Simons Drug StoreRestoration ImportsThe Sea Island MarketPierce &amp; ParkerRed Fern VillageLow Country WalkEdwards on St. SimonsCutie Patooties

Jess & Bob