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Jen is the bride's aunt. Father's youngest sister.

Jennifer Shappard

Brandy Berry

Marc Shappard

Steve Nash

Dottie Shappard

Joe Shappard

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Near Country Club of Mount DoraMake yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Hampton Inn Mount Dora in Mount Dora, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Renninger's Antique Center and First Baptist Church of Mount Dora.  This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Country Club of Mount Dora and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Mount Dora Community Building.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Country Club of Mount Dora - 1.6 km / 1 mi  Renninger's Antique Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi  Mount Dora Museum Of Speed - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi  First Baptist Church of Mount Dora - 3 km / 1.8 mi  Mount Dora Community Building - 3 km / 1.9 mi  Donnelly Park - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi  Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Mount Dora History Museum - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Modernism Museum - 3.3 km / 2 mi  Gilbert Park - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Evans Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi  Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi  Eustis Square - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi  Carver Park - 6.5 km / 4 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 73.5 km / 45.7 mi Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 18.8 km / 11.7 mi Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 51.4 km / 32 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn Mount Dora is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO). Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Hampton Inn Mount Dora

Near AdventHealth WatermanMake yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.Located in Tavares, Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North is in a shopping district, within a 15-minute walk of AdventHealth Waterman and Eustis Village Shopping Center.  This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Florida Hospital Waterman and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Wooten Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  AdventHealth Waterman - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  Eustis Village Shopping Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Florida Hospital Waterman - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi  Eustis Square - 3.2 km / 2 mi  Wooten Park - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi  Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi  Carver Park - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi  ViaPort Florida - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Donnelly Park - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Mount Dora History Museum - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi  Modernism Museum - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi  Mount Dora Community Building - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi  Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 81.7 km / 50.8 mi Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 59.7 km / 37.1 mi The preferred airport for Comfort Inn & Suites Tavares North is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO). Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Comfort Inn &  Suites Tavares North

Near Mount Dora Area Chamber of CommerceStay in one of 90 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.When you a stay at Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and Evans Park.  This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Modernism Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Donnelly Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Evans Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Modernism Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Donnelly Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Mount Dora History Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi  Mount Dora Community Building - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Gilbert Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  First Baptist Church of Mount Dora - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Mount Dora Museum Of Speed - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Renninger's Antique Center - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi  Country Club of Mount Dora - 6 km / 3.7 mi  Eustis Square - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi  Trimble Park - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 73 km / 45.4 mi Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 17.4 km / 10.8 mi Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 50.9 km / 31.7 mi The preferred airport for Lakeside Inn is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO). Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Mount Dora? This hotel has facilities measuring 3000 square feet (279 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Satisfy your appetite at Beauclaire Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Lakeside Inn

Near ViaPort FloridaMake yourself at home in one of the 82 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.A stay at Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares, FL places you in the heart of Leesburg, a 1-minute drive from ViaPort Florida and 8 minutes from UF Health Leesburg Hospital.  This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Florida Hospital Waterman and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Wooten Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  ViaPort Florida - 1.6 km / 1 mi  UF Health Leesburg Hospital - 8.1 km / 5 mi  Florida Hospital Waterman - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Wooten Park - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Venetian Gardens - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi  AdventHealth Waterman - 10 km / 6.2 mi  Eustis Village Shopping Center - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi  Eustis Square - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi  Lake Griffin State Park - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi  Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi  Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum - 15.9 km / 9.9 mi  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi  Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi  Donnelly Park - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi  Mount Dora History Museum - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 89.7 km / 55.7 mi Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn Leesburg/Tavares, FL is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO). Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Leesburg? This hotel has 600 square feet (54 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Hampton Inn Leesburg / Tavares FL

Near ViaPort FloridaMake yourself at home in one of the 73 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.Located in Tavares, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tavares - Leesburg, an IHG Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Venetian Gardens and Carver Park.  This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Mount Dora History Museum and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Gilbert Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  ViaPort Florida - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi  Florida Hospital Waterman - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi  Wooten Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi  AdventHealth Waterman - 6.4 km / 4 mi  Eustis Village Shopping Center - 7 km / 4.4 mi  Eustis Square - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi  UF Health Leesburg Hospital - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi  Eustis Historical Museum and Preservation Society - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi  Venetian Gardens - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi  Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi  Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi  Donnelly Park - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi  Mount Dora History Museum - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi  Modernism Museum - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi  Mount Dora Community Building - 12.8 km / 8 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 87.4 km / 54.3 mi Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 4.9 km / 3 mi The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tavares - Leesburg, an IHG Hotel is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO). Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Tavares? This hotel has 840 square feet (78 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tavares - Leesburg, an IHG Hotel. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel &  Suites Tavares Leesburg an IHG Hotel

Near Mission Inn Golf Resort - El CampeonStay in one of 176 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.With a stay at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, you'll be 10 mi (16 km) from Eustis Village Shopping Center and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Lakeridge Winery.  This family-friendly hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Venetian Gardens and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Donnelly Park.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Mission Inn Golf Resort - El Campeon - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi  Wooten Park - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi  Florida Hospital Waterman - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi  AdventHealth Waterman - 15.5 km / 9.7 mi  Eustis Village Shopping Center - 16 km / 10 mi  Lakeridge Winery - 16.5 km / 10.2 mi  Green Mountain Scenic Overlook and Trailhead - 16.5 km / 10.3 mi  Plantation Golf Club - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi  ViaPort Florida - 17.3 km / 10.8 mi  Cherry Lake - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi  Clay Island Trailhead - 18.2 km / 11.3 mi  Eustis Square - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi  Trimble Park - 18.6 km / 11.6 mi  Ferndale Preserve - 18.9 km / 11.8 mi  UF Health Leesburg Hospital - 19.4 km / 12.1 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 78 km / 48.5 mi Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 20 km / 12.4 mi The preferred airport for Mission Inn Resort & Club is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO). Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Howey-in-the-Hills? This hotel has facilities measuring 30000 square feet (2787 square meters), including a conference center. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.Grab a bite at La Hacienda Restaurant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Mission Inn Resort &  Club

Near Lake Griffin State ParkMake yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.Located in Leesburg, Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites is in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Griffin State Park and Venetian Gardens.  This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from UF Health Leesburg Hospital and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Lake Griffin State Park - 3 km / 1.9 mi  Venetian Gardens - 3.2 km / 2 mi  UF Health Leesburg Hospital - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi  Paquette's Historical Farmall Museum - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi  Continental Country Club - 12 km / 7.5 mi  ViaPort Florida - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi  Lake Deaton - 12.8 km / 8 mi  Lake Okahumpka Park - 13.8 km / 8.5 mi  Lakes Of Lady Lake Golf Club - 14.6 km / 9 mi  Spanish Springs Town Square - 14.9 km / 9.2 mi  Plantation Golf Club - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi  Uncle Donald's Farm - 15.2 km / 9.5 mi  Cane Garden Country Club - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi  The Villages Market Square - 16.1 km / 10 mi  Central Florida Health - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi  The nearest airports are:Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 88.1 km / 54.7 mi Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi The preferred airport for Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO). Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Best Western Plus Chain of Lakes Inn & Suites. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Kristen & Thomas

Kristen & Thomas

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