Maritime

Rehearsal Dinner

Ceremony Rehearsal

Bella Cosa

Wedding Day

Shuttle for Best Western Hotel Guests

Shuttle for Courtyard Marriott Hotel Guests

Ceremony

Shuttle From the Reception

Our Wedding

Friday - Rehearsal & Dinner

7:30pm: Welcome drinks @ Maritime in Winter HavenAssuming some guests arrive the night before, we welcome all guests to meet us after dinner for drinks!

Saturday - Wedding Day - Semi-Formal Event

For guests using our shuttle please be ready promptly at the pick up times listed below as the buses will be on a strict time table, thank you for your understanding 1:45pm: Shuttle picks up at Best Western2:00pm: Shuttle picks up at Courtyard Marriott3:00pm: Ceremony at Bella Cosa3:30pm: Cocktail hour begins4:30pm: Guests enter reception area for dinner8:00pm: First shuttle service to hotels begin8:30pm: After party surprise9:00pm: Shuttle available back to hotel10:00pm: Shuttles will take remaining guests back to hotels

Sunday

We thank all of our guests for making the trip out to be here with us. It truly means the world! Safe travels home (or enjoy the rest of your travels in Florida)

Schedule & Details

Hotel InformationWe have 2 hotel blocks below which will have provided transportation to the ceremony &amp; reception. If you are opting in for a 1-night stay, please be mindful that check in is at 3pm and the ceremony will be at 3pm. If you would like to book outside of the hotel blocks (other hotels, Airbnb), there are Ubers/Lyfts available in the area.

Best Western Plus Winter Haven Inn & Suites

Last day to book is Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Courtyard Winter Haven 

Getting to Lake Wales Recommended AirportsOrlando International Airport (MCO) - Approximately 1 hour drive (55 miles)Tampa International Airport (TPA) - Approximately 1 hour drive (68 miles)&nbsp; TransportationRenting a car is the most convenient way to travel from either Orlando International Airport or Tampa International AirportUber/Lyft are available but may have longer wait times in this areaConsider booking transportation in advance

Travel

Our Story

Photos

Jennifer Cuti

Wedding Party

Lake Wales is conveniently located near Orlando, home to world-famous attractions like Disney World and Universal Studios. While these theme parks are located in Orlando (about 45 minutes from Lake Wales), visitors can easily combine their wedding trip with theme park adventures.

Melissa & Joseph

Melissa & Joseph

M&J

Wedding Day

1:45 PM

Shuttle for Best Western Hotel Guests

2:00 PM

Shuttle for Courtyard Marriott Hotel Guests

3:00 PM

Ceremony

8:00 PM

Shuttle From the Reception