Florida Rustic Barn Weddings - Prairie Glenn Barn

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Tom and Mary met at Tampa Bay Tech High School, in her sophomore year and his Junior year.After a lengthy friendship, they dated for a while before Tom graduated and Mary went off to college.Both married another and subsequently divorced, only to find one another once again. Tom had spent the time in the interim becoming an automotive mechanic, and Mary had gotten a degree in nursing.One beer at Armature Works was all it took to remind them of their prior romance.After about a year of living together, the happy couple decided to embark on a new adventure together- parenthood. While Gwen (Mary's child from her previous marriage) was loved and adored by Tom as if his own, they decided she needed a lifelong companion. Gwen splits her time between her biological parents equally.Enter, Chloe Linh. Chloe shares her middle name with Mary's life-long best friend (and Maid of Honor) Chrystal. Chrystal was gracious enough to host the growing family while Mary sold her house in Tampa and Tom built the family home in Land O' Lakes.Not long after Chloe's arrival, the pandemic was in full swing- which screwed up Tom's proposal!The Plan: to propose while on a trip to Disney World, in front of Star Wars Land.The Actuality: he proposed while the pair played a video game on the couch.

Our Story

**Free shuttle! Room block rate available, please book before October 13** Make yourself at home in one of the 89 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.Located in Plant City, Hampton Inn by Hilton Plant City is a 3-minute drive from Dinosaur World and 7 minutes from Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. This hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Lakeside Village and 1.2 mi (2 km) from South Florida Baptist Hospital - Diabetes Education.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. South Florida Baptist Hospital - Diabetes Education - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Jay Care Medical Center - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi South Florida Baptist Hospital - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Dinosaur World - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Brandon Regional Hospital Emergency Center at Plant City - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi Watson Clinic - 15.7 km / 9.8 mi Florida Air Museum - 18.4 km / 11.5 mi Palm Medical Center - 20.2 km / 12.6 mi Lakeside Village - 20.9 km / 13 mi RP Funding Center - 21 km / 13 mi Lakeland Square Mall - 21.2 km / 13.2 mi Explorations V Children s Museum - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi Munn Park - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi Hillsborough River State Park - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi The nearest airports are:Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 44.4 km / 27.6 mi Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 39.7 km / 24.7 mi The preferred airport for Hampton Inn by Hilton Plant City is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA). Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn by Hilton Plant City. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hampton Inn by Hilton Plant City

Easy access to Tampa and Wedding venue; however, you must provide own transportation and no room block rates are available at this time.

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Passed Hors D'oeuvres:- Beef Chimichurri: seared beef tenderloin on fresh french bread rounds with chimichurri- Twice Baked baby Potatoes: stuffed with truffle oil infused yukon gold mashed potatoes and topped with shredded house braised BBQ brisket and scallion sour cream- Raspberry, Almond and Brie Rolls: tart raspberry, sweet almond, and brie cheese wrapped in phyllo- Tomato soup shots: grilled cheese and tomato soup shots Salad Course: Spring Mix Salad with strawberries: spring mix, strawberries, goat cheese, pecans, with a honey-terragon vinaigrette Entree Course, A Choice of:- Balsamic Braised Short Ribs 	slow-braised short ribs with balsamic vinegar, red wine, tomatoes, onions, and garlic... topped with crispy shallots. accompanied by yukon gold marscapone mashed potatoes and green beans + carrots - Pesto Stuffed Chicken breast	Pesto and parmesan stuffed chicken breast with a fire roasted tomato jam, deep fried to perfection. Accompanied by an oven roasted three potato medly and green beans + carrots - Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi	Panko Crusted mahi with a thai coconut kaffir lime broth, served with citrus burst jasmine rice and asparagus + carrots. Please contact us regarding vegan and vegetarian options, or if there are any food sensitivities.

Dinner Menu

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Chrystal

Shauna

Tanya

Amanda

Nick

Talon

Brad

Nolan

Gwendolyn Johnson

Chloe Rich

Wedding Party

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Busch gardens

Lowry Park Zoo

Florida Aquarium

Things to Do

Suggested dress code for the wedding is cocktail/ formal.For example:Men- a suit and tie with a crisp black or white shirt with dress pants.Women- a short formal dress or an elegant jumpsuit with jewelry. Since cocktail wedding attire is slightly less formal than black-tie and black-tie optional, tuxes and floor-length gowns are not required.

Need a suit rental? We are using Men's Warehouse, and you are welcome to book under our event. Fittings must be completed before 10/29/21, and reference the following group number:9362644

The rehearsal dinner, as originally planned, has been canceled- the food trucks are no longer available. Masks will not be required for our event; however, are encouraged for unvaccinated guests.

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Mary & Thomas

Mary & Thomas

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