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Chris&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kris&nbsp;met&nbsp;online,&nbsp;which&nbsp;is&nbsp;probably&nbsp;the&nbsp;only&nbsp;way&nbsp;these&nbsp;two&nbsp;would&nbsp;have&nbsp;met.&nbsp;You&nbsp;see,&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;completely&nbsp;different&nbsp;individuals.&nbsp;This&nbsp;is&nbsp;why&nbsp;this&nbsp;love&nbsp;is&nbsp;so&nbsp;special.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;genuine.&nbsp;No&nbsp;fables.&nbsp;No&nbsp;instragram/&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;clever&nbsp;made&nbsp;story.&nbsp;Just&nbsp;two&nbsp;people&nbsp;who&nbsp;fell&nbsp;in&nbsp;love. Their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;was&nbsp;even&nbsp;a&nbsp;bumpy&nbsp;road.&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;was&nbsp;away&nbsp;traveling&nbsp;for&nbsp;his&nbsp;work&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;time.&nbsp;So&nbsp;when&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;was&nbsp;told&nbsp;he&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;to&nbsp;South&nbsp;Carolina&nbsp;for&nbsp;his&nbsp;job&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;as&nbsp;his&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;girl&nbsp;he&nbsp;had&nbsp;only&nbsp;talked&nbsp;to&nbsp;and&nbsp;chatted&nbsp;with.&nbsp;He&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;miss&nbsp;it.&nbsp;He&nbsp;finished&nbsp;the&nbsp;job&nbsp;and&nbsp;swore&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;that&nbsp;he&nbsp;would&nbsp;make&nbsp;their&nbsp;date.&nbsp;He&nbsp;drove&nbsp;the&nbsp;rest&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;day&nbsp;from&nbsp;South&nbsp;Carolina&nbsp;to&nbsp;Florida&nbsp;with&nbsp;just&nbsp;enough&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;shower&nbsp;and&nbsp;get&nbsp;dressed&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;there&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;late.&nbsp;Now,&nbsp;Kristina&nbsp;was&nbsp;quite&nbsp;anxious&nbsp;about&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;this&nbsp;man;&nbsp;being&nbsp;a&nbsp;single&nbsp;mom&nbsp;of&nbsp;two&nbsp;young&nbsp;kids.&nbsp;Not&nbsp;knowing&nbsp;what&nbsp;to&nbsp;expect&nbsp;and&nbsp;fearing&nbsp;the&nbsp;worst,&nbsp;she&nbsp;enlisted&nbsp;the&nbsp;help&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;cousin.&nbsp;The&nbsp;two&nbsp;of&nbsp;them&nbsp;made&nbsp;a&nbsp;plan&nbsp;that&nbsp;her&nbsp;cousin&nbsp;could&nbsp;help&nbsp;make&nbsp;the&nbsp;date&nbsp;romantic&nbsp;or&nbsp;help&nbsp;bail&nbsp;her&nbsp;out&nbsp;if&nbsp;need&nbsp;be.&nbsp;Either&nbsp;way,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;ready.&nbsp;They&nbsp;went&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;eatery&nbsp;where&nbsp;they&nbsp;had&nbsp;a&nbsp;private&nbsp;booth,&nbsp;a&nbsp;candle,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;thing&nbsp;of&nbsp;flowers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kristina&nbsp;was&nbsp;smitten&nbsp;with&nbsp;how&nbsp;nice&nbsp;Christopher&nbsp;looked.&nbsp;He&nbsp;was&nbsp;dressed&nbsp;very&nbsp;handsome&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;button-up&nbsp;shirt,&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;hair&nbsp;slicked&nbsp;back.&nbsp;Being&nbsp;inquisitive&nbsp;the&nbsp;way&nbsp;she&nbsp;is,&nbsp;she&nbsp;starts&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;him&nbsp;better&nbsp;by&nbsp;asking&nbsp;questions.&nbsp;One-word&nbsp;answers&nbsp;and&nbsp;awkward&nbsp;silence&nbsp;made&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;painfully&nbsp;awkward&nbsp;dinner.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;after&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;they&nbsp;try&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;walk.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kristina&nbsp;makes&nbsp;a&nbsp;comment&nbsp;on&nbsp;how&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;the&nbsp;moon&nbsp;is.&nbsp;The&nbsp;response&nbsp;she&nbsp;got&nbsp;was,&nbsp;"It&nbsp;stinks&nbsp;like&nbsp;low&nbsp;tide&nbsp;out&nbsp;here... Apon&nbsp;returning&nbsp;home,&nbsp;Kristina&nbsp;vowed&nbsp;she&nbsp;would&nbsp;never&nbsp;see&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;again. The&nbsp;next&nbsp;day,&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;calls&nbsp;Kristina&nbsp;apologizing&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;evening.&nbsp;He&nbsp;tried&nbsp;asking&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;second&nbsp;attempt&nbsp;at&nbsp;their&nbsp;date,&nbsp;but&nbsp;Kristina&nbsp;declined&nbsp;and&nbsp;faked&nbsp;being&nbsp;sick&nbsp;so&nbsp;as&nbsp;not&nbsp;to&nbsp;hurt&nbsp;Christopher's&nbsp;feelings.&nbsp;He&nbsp;tried&nbsp;to&nbsp;offer&nbsp;to&nbsp;bring&nbsp;her&nbsp;some&nbsp;soup&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;sit&nbsp;by&nbsp;her,&nbsp;but&nbsp;she&nbsp;declined,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&nbsp;went&nbsp;their&nbsp;separate&nbsp;ways. 2&nbsp;WEEKS&nbsp;LATER.......... Kristina&nbsp;gets&nbsp;a&nbsp;text&nbsp;message&nbsp;from&nbsp;Christopher&nbsp;that&nbsp;said,&nbsp;"&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;date,&nbsp;we&nbsp;could&nbsp;have&nbsp;still&nbsp;been&nbsp;friends."&nbsp;So&nbsp;Kristina&nbsp;texted&nbsp;him&nbsp;back,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&nbsp;set&nbsp;up&nbsp;their&nbsp;second&nbsp;date. 10&nbsp;years&nbsp;later,&nbsp;after&nbsp;many&nbsp;memories,&nbsp;trials,&nbsp;and&nbsp;moments&nbsp;later,&nbsp;Christopher&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;to&nbsp;Kristina,&nbsp;stating&nbsp;that&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;his&nbsp;world&nbsp;and&nbsp;their&nbsp;family&nbsp;gave&nbsp;him&nbsp;purpose.&nbsp;She&nbsp;honestly&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;tears&nbsp;and&nbsp;was&nbsp;so&nbsp;happy&nbsp;to&nbsp;finally&nbsp;be&nbsp;his&nbsp;for&nbsp;all&nbsp;to&nbsp;see.&nbsp;They&nbsp;may&nbsp;have&nbsp;done&nbsp;things&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;untraditional,&nbsp;but&nbsp;neither&nbsp;of&nbsp;them&nbsp;would&nbsp;have&nbsp;done&nbsp;it&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;way.

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The&nbsp;Step&nbsp;sister&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;bride

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The&nbsp;Half&nbsp;sister&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;bride

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Kelsey has been one of Kristinas oldest friends from highschool

Kelsey Oates

Also a friend from high school and remained friends into adulthood

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This is a look of Classic, Elegant, Airy and outdoor-appropriate. Think florals, light fabrics and polished looks without being stiff. Please dress up and look sharp with tailored looks but remain comfortable.

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Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Tampa East Casino Area in Seffner features 3-star accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. The property is around 5.3 miles from 1-800 Ask Gary Amphitheatre, 10 miles from University of South Florida and 10 miles from Adventure Island. The hotel provides an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Tampa East Casino Area can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. Busch Gardens is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Amalie Arena is 12 miles away. Tampa International Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa East (Casino Area)

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East Brandon has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a shared lounge and terrace in Tampa. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel features family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV with cable channels. The rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East Brandon have air conditioning and a desk. A buffet, à la carte or American breakfast is available at the property. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar. 1-800 Ask Gary Amphitheatre is 3.2 miles from the accommodation, while Busch Gardens is 9.1 miles from the property. Tampa International Airport is 13 miles away.

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon

The Brandon Motor Lodge is just off Interstate 75, a 25 minute drive from Busch Gardens Adventure Island. An outdoor pool is on site and free coffee is available in the lobby. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are included in every room at this Brandon hotel. Guests can also enjoy the added convenience of a microwave and a small refrigerator in all rooms. A laundromat is on site at the Motor Lodge Brandon and guests can also access the hotel’s 24-hour front desk. Meeting facilities are available in addition to vending machines for snacks and drinks. This hotel is a 20 minute drive from the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and downtown Tampa. The University of South Florida is 15 miles away.

Brandon Motor Lodge

Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and restaurant in Tampa. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Guests can have a drink at the bar. All guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while certain units at Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel also provide guests with a balcony. Guest rooms include a desk. The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast. Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel has a sun terrace. A business center and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at the hotel. 1-800 Ask Gary Amphitheatre is 3.2 miles from Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, while Busch Gardens is 9.3 miles away. Tampa International Airport is 13 miles from the property.

Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel

Travel

Looking for a night on the town? What about a special night out while visiting the Tampa Bay area? Tampa Riverwalk Is a riverfront walk that is lit up and next to a lot of local Bars &amp; Restaurants. Its beautiful and can lead you to Armature Works which is a striking event space that offers an upscale food court and a bar &amp; lounge option in lofty, historic digs. If you decide to stay in St. Pete there's a ferry that will take you over to riverside.

Tampa Riverwalk

Offers upscale restaurants and lofty bar &amp; lounge options. Usually has events going on every weekend

Armature Works

The Pier in St. Petersburg holds music, street performers, a Splash Pad, A giant playground, an eatery and beach access. It also has upscale restaurants as well. It is paid parking though

St. Pete Pier

Jannus Live is a concert/ event space that surrounded by nightlife, bars and restaurants along with a movie complex and hotels as well

Jannus Live

Not just a hotel- The seminole hard rock offers world-class dinning, live entertainment, and a vibrant casino floor for guests who enjoy a little excitement

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

entertainment for the thrilling-and daring . across the street from Busch Gardens is Adventure Island which is a waterpark and a good time

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Just for those who want to hit up the most magical place on earth Orlando and all its splendors are only about 2 hours away

Walt Disney World® Resort

visit the historical ybor city and have some good food and good times. Perfect for anyone who likes a hand-rolled cigar. or a whimsical cocktail

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Kristina & Christopher

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