Sterling Event Venue

Rehersal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Jessica Davis

Mary Davis

Ashleigh Penix

Deanna Rowan

Lexi Rowan

Brendon Rowan

Jack Bukowski

Ty Butler

David Kovalenko 

JP Marshal

Wedding Party

Q + A

17 minutes away from Sterling Event Venue.

Mission Resort + Club

20 minutes away from Sterling Event Venue.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Clermont

21 minutes away from Sterling Event Venue.

Holiday Inn Express Clermont, an IHG Hotel

Got a group of 4 or more? We suggest booking an Airbnb! There are plenty of cozy spots less than 30 minutes away, just waiting to welcome you. 🏡✨

Travel

Attractions

We know you’ll thank us later—our venue is just 30 minutes from Disney! So, for all the Disney fans or anyone looking to make the most of their trip, grab some tickets and plan for Saturday, the 13th!

Walt Disney World

If Disney isn’t your scene but you’re still all about thrilling theme park fun, Universal Studios is the place to be! With three incredible parks to explore, you're in for an unforgettable adventure. Just 30 minutes away, it’s also Olivia’s favorite and trust us, you’ll be glad you made the trip! 🎢✨

Universal Studios Florida

If you’re looking for a great place to eat or just want to enjoy a fun stroll, Disney Springs has it all! With amazing dining options like The Boathouse, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, and Gideon’s Bakehouse, you’re sure to find something delicious. Explore the World of Disney store, enjoy live entertainment, or even take a ride in an amphicar. It’s the perfect spot for food, shopping, and family fun!

Disney Springs

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

Restaurants

Tiki Bar & Grill

Salt Shack on the Lake

You already know we&nbsp;had&nbsp;to put Texas Roadhouse on the list our favorite, your favorite, everyone’s favorite! 🥖❤️

Texas Roadhouse

The Crooked Spoon

Things to Do

Registry

Photos

 Olivia and Dakota’s story began on the beach one Fourth of July. Later that night, they skipped the fireworks and went to see a movie instead. It didn’t take long for them to realize they were hooked. Not long after, Olivia came to watch Dakota’s summer baseball game. 

The First Date

One month after they met, it was Olivia’s 19th birthday and by then, they were officially dating. Between birthday celebrations, they were already counting down the days until Dakota had to head back to college. 

Olivia’s 19th! 

When Dakota moved 1,600 miles away to New Jersey for baseball and Olivia stayed in Tampa to finish softball, they quickly adapted to a long-distance relationship. They supported each other through livestreams, grew even closer over FaceTime, and built a love that Olivia still jokes is “crazy” but one she wouldn’t trade for anything.

Miles Apart 

Thanks to two of their favorite people — Best Man Brendon Rowan and Bridesmaid Deanna Rowan — tying the knot, they were blessed with the sweetest reunion. Even though it was less than 24 hours, it meant the world. After the wedding, Olivia drove Dakota back to the airport, and just like that, the six-month countdown until they could be together again officially began.

One Sweet Day

Dakota was finally back, and he and Olivia spent the rest of the summer soaking up every moment and building their love story. It was a season filled with big decisions and even bigger growth, as they both chose to hang up their cleats and start pursuing their dreams. Looking back at those pictures now, they can’t help but smile at how young they were and how much was still ahead of them.

Turning a page together 

One year was officially in the books for Olivia and Dakota, even though most of it was spent over FaceTime. It was during this year that they truly learned how valuable and special their time together was.

Olivia & Dakota

Olivia & Dakota

Photos