If you're going to be in town during the week prior to the wedding, consider checking out this ABBA tribute concert in Downtown St. Pete! Justine is a huge ABBA fan and would go herself if she didn't have 3 exams that week. Check out the website for more details! The event is on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and there are two separate showings.

FUN FACT: Justine and Brandon got engaged at TEAK, a restaurant here at the end of the St. Pete Pier! The views are amazing, the food is even better, and there's no better way to end the night than getting rooftop drinks at Pier Teaki right upstairs.

It’s more than just a PIER. It’s an exPIERience. This gleaming new attraction on the city’s picturesque waterfront promises limitless fun for everyone, from first-time visitors to long-time residents. Its 26 beautiful acres seamlessly combine the peaceful blue waters of Tampa Bay with the vibrant greenery of downtown St. Petersburg’s parks, creating the ultimate place to stroll, bike, dine, drink, shop, swim, take in a concert and more. So get together with your family and friends and visit. It’s time to soak up some fun under the warm Florida sun!

This is our FAVORITE beach in the Gulf. What makes this beach unique is that it is largely secluded from the hustle and bustle of the main beaches -- the locals' best kept secret! The sunsets are UNREAL here too.

Located on beautiful Pass-a-Grille, in a former church constructed in 1917, the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum has been collecting, preserving and sharing the history of the beach community since 1993. Justine became intimately acquainted with the museum and its artifacts when she helped digitize and restore multiple collections as part of her Honors Thesis and Capstone Project at USF. Click the link below to see her video project summarizing the partnership! The museum is small, but it is rich in history and surrounded by our favorite beach in the Tampa Bay area, Pass-A-Grille. (Plus, you can't beat that sweet AC when you need a break on a hot beach day!)

The Dalí Museum is home to an unparalleled collection of Salvador Dalí artwork, and features special exhibitions, programming and events to inspire & educate the local community and the world, onsite and online.

St. Pete's oldest living museum is a botanical paradise in the midst of the bustling city. The 100-year-old Sunken Gardens is home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. Meandering paths guide visitors through a living collection of more than thousands of plant species, tropical plants and flowers with lush demonstration gardens, cascading waterfalls, a flock of flamingos, and a colorful array of rehomed tropical birds including macaws, cockatoos, and more.

This is the closest beach to our hotel and wedding venue, FUSION Resort. This beach is beautiful and the perfect place for a day of family fun! We've spent so many nights stargazing here at night too -- we love that the shoreline is a good walk from the parking lot because it makes things feel more peaceful. Plus, it doesn't hurt that Waffle Home (it's not a House, it's a Home) is right across the street!