Basilica of The Immaculate Conception

Ceremony

Garden Club Of Jacksonville

Reception

Our Wedding

Johnny and Mariann connected on an app (that's what everyone does these days, right?) and in a weird twist of fate, realized within the first three minutes of chatting that they were neighbors. Johnny was watching a Georgia Tech (his alma mater) football game at his parents' and Mariann was texting and driving home while eating a Culver's burger. Within a half-hour of chatting, Mariann was home and starting to walk her dog, and Johnny was driving home. It just so happened that Mariann's walking route and Johnny's "getting home from his parents' house" route intersected on the corner of Rensselaer and Hollingsworth. Which is where Mariann was letting her dog sniff the stop sign when Johnny saw her and recognized her from her photos. He rolled down the window, startling both Mariann and the dog, introduced himself, and started talking. They found out quickly they had friends in common, so Mariann decided he was safe enough, and invited him on what turned out to be a two-hour walk. It was decided that they'd meet up the following week for bourbon and chatting. From there, it just became natural to see each other day and by July, Johnny had decided this was it. He asked Mariann's dad if he could marry her during a family trip to Michigan. He worked with his friend who manages a jewelry store to create the perfect ring, and popped the question in St. Augustine on a friend's dock. Mariann is pretty sure she said yes, she momentarily blacked out. We cannot wait to celebrate by bringing all of our family and friends together in May!

It's a Doggone Good Story

Our Story

Photos

Christine Guza

Jessica Kubisch

Matthew Wynd

Ford Sasser

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

Travel

Spend a fun day with your favorite furry and feathered friends! (And snakes and frogs and lizards and gators, too).

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

This is a great place to stay as a guest, but also check out their elegant and traditional high teas.

Riverdale Inn

Step back into time in a magical, hands-on candy store!

Sweet Pete's Candy

Browse some beautiful art and gardens. Bonus, this is next door to the reception!

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

MOSH (Museum Of Science & History)

Things to Do

Registry

Johnny & Mariann

Johnny & Mariann

J&M

Ceremony

Reception