Rehearsal Dinner

Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Breakfast

Our Wedding

Ryan and Katie first met in Fall of 2017 when they both were in marching knights at the University of Central Florida together. In spring of 2019, they reconnected and had their first date watching Disney movies. They bonded over their childhood spent in the northeast (growing up in NY/NJ), their band background, and their love for Disney. Over the years, their favorite dates have been going on cruises, using their disney annual passes to go to the parks, eating at delicious restaurants, and recently got into pickleball! In January of 2024 they brought home a corgi puppy, Penny. On Valentines day, Ryan made a reservation at Les Bourgeois winery to enjoy a 3 course dinner. He drove Katie there 45 minutes early to their reservation and said, "Let's go walk by the river!" They walked to the river and Katie saw a barrel with something on top, to which she said, "Is that trash?" To no surprise, it was a bouquet of flowers that Ryan had Katie's friends place their and he began to propose. Katie was thrilled to accept the proposal and thus began our exciting engagement. We look forward to celebrating with everyone at our wedding!

How we met and our engagement

Our Story

Photos

Emily is one of Katie's close friends from her master's program at Western Kentucky University! Katie and Emily bonded over going on Royal Caribbean Cruises and their love of Disney World! Emily has also been one of Katie's hype girls!

Emily Smith

Emily is Katie's childhood best friend! They grew up right next door and hung out all the time!

Emily Beckwermert

Alyssa is Katie's best friend and her college roommate! Alyssa and Katie frequently went to coffee shops in Orlando, Disney, and Universal together.

Alyssa Mickle

Diamonde was Katie's roommate and labmate ! They both went to Western Kentucky University to receive their master's in Psychology, both graduated from the University of Central Florida together, and Diamonde has been Katie's biggest hype girl and support ever since.

Diamonde McCollum

Dana is Katie's close friend from high school! They were in marching band together and have been best friends ever since!

Dana Finkelstein

Alyssa is Katie's close friend from high school! They were in marching band together and have remained close since graduating!

Alyssa Olivieri

DaniAnn is Katie's close friend from high school! They were in marching band together and went to prom together!

DaniAnn Costagliola

Jen is Katie's best friend from high school! They spent years in dance and band together!

Jennifer Cuciti

Grace is Ryan's sister! Katie and Grace have become close over the years and she has welcomed Katie to the family!

Grace McConnell

Nora 

Carson and Emerson

Tyler McConnell

Matthew McConnell

Bryan is Ryan's Line Brother in Phi Mu Alpha!

Bryan Soriano

Justin is Ryan's Line Brother in Phi Mu Alpha and was his former roommate!

Justin Smith

Laz is Ryan's Line Brother in Phi Mu Alpha!

Laz Breunig

Alex is Ryan's Line Brother in Phi Mu Alpha and was his former roommate!

Alex Carpenter

Terp is in Ryan's fraternity, "Phi Mu Alpha" and is one of his close friends!

Ryan "Terp" Terpstra

Ryan was one of Ryan's first few friends he made when starting college, and they were roommates for years!

Ryan Cleland

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is where the wedding will take place! All rooms are suites with a view of the intercoastal. The block rate is available June 5-June 12, 2025, if anyone wishes to extend their stay! It is across from the beach and there is access to a boardwalk which features restaurants and shops! If the link does not work, please contact Katie or Ryan!

This airport is 27 miles (~36 minutes) from the wedding hotel Guests could fly into here and either use a rental car service or Rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) to arrive to the hotel or Clearwater beach area!

Tampa International Airport

This airport is 13 miles (~25 minutes) from the wedding hotel Guests could fly into here and either use a rental car service or Rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) to arrive to the hotel or Clearwater beach area!

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport

This hotel is located across the street from the wedding hotel! We do not have a rate here, however if the Marriott were to fill up, guests could stay here as well with the Marriott rate if they had rooms available while booking through the Marriott.

Sheraton Sand Key Resort

We do not have a set rate here, but this is another option for guests! It offers breakfast in the morning and is only 1.7 miles (5 minutes) from the wedding hotel!

SpringHill Suites Clearwater Beach

Travel

Take the Jolley Trolley around the Clearwater area! Guests can travel to the beach, downtown Clearwater, and more! Guests (+4 others) staying at the Marriott, Sheraton, Opal Sands, Sandpearl, or Tradewinds resort ride for free with room card! Children 8 and under free, Regular cash fare is $2.25.

Jolley Trolley Transportation

Clearwater Beach is one of the best beaches! Soak up the sun and check out the gulf coast!

Clearwater Beach

The Clearwater aquarium is a fun outing for families and those who enjoy marine life!

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Eat at the famous Frenchy's on the beach Known for their seafood-especially the Grouper Sandwich

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill

Visit sand key park! Walking distance from the hotel and right near the beach!

Katie & Ryan

Katie & Ryan

K&R

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception