Wedding Day

Naval Air Station Chapel

Ceremony

Mustin Beach Officers Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Ryan and I have a story that feels straight out of a romance novel, one I’ll cherish forever. It all started on a Facebook group called If You Know, You Know. On May 26, I decided to message him, and from that very moment, we’ve been talking nonstop. By June, it was clear that we had something special. Then, in July, Ryan said he wanted to meet in person and made the trip to Orlando. That weekend was unforgettable. Not only did Ryan meet me for the first time, but he also met my entire family. Watching him interact with everyone I love, I knew he was someone I wanted in my life forever. Since then, we’ve been navigating a long-distance relationship, travelling back and forth between Boca and Pensacola(thanks to Spirit Airlines). It hasn’t been easy, but every mile and every moment apart is worth it because I couldn’t imagine doing this with anyone else. On November 1, Ryan made my dreams come true, we got engaged! Even though everything has happened so quickly, I am confident that God brought us together at this time for a reason. His timing is perfect, and I feel so blessed to have Ryan by my side. I’m counting the days until we can start our forever together. Our journey has been full of love, faith, and determination, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

When Rebeca met Ryan

Around May of last year, I decided to put my profile on a Facebook dating page. I’m not sure how I caught the attention of a drop-dead gorgeous girl, but there Rebeca was in my messages. We went back and forth with our daily conversations for weeks until she mentioned that she would be in Orlando on the Fourth of July for a family trip. I knew I had to go see about this girl so I humbly asked if I could steal just an hour of her time for a date. She counteroffered me to join her family at Disney World. Almost immediately we realized that we were a perfect match. It was quite literally a Hallmark Disney story come true. We began our dating journey by visiting museums (virtually), enjoying dinner dates (Uber Eats), and catching holiday weekend flights. I began to see more and more how much I needed to share the rest of my life with the love of my life. I reached out to a Jeweler I had met on my travels and asked him to craft the most beautiful ring imaginable. He got to work and sent me the absolute perfect ring for my Beki. I had to wait a couple months, but when she finally came back to Pensacola I had the perfect proposal waiting for her. After she made her way through a parade of family and friends passing her flowers she found me waiting to promise my love to her. I can’t wait for our wedding day to be here and to spend the rest of forever together.

When Ryan met Rebeca

Our Story

Photos

Raquel Santos

Andrew Smith

Arline Perez

Micah Smith

Melissa Rodriguez de Lora

Joshua Smith

Veronika Dresko

Alyssa Leatherman

Amado Cedano

Beatriz Hanke

Jordan Rushing

Theonie Mancia

Kyle Welch

Constanza Blanco

Anthony Morgan

Hephzibah Ramirez

Jamie Mead

Ana Lluberes

Chloe Smith

Luca Santos

Sawyer Smith

Wedding Party

Q + A

English:This is the only taxi service that has access to enter the base. If you plan to use this service, please make sure to schedule it at least one hour before the event. Spanish:Este es el único servicing de taxi que tine access para entrar a la base. Si planeas user este services, por favor asegúrate de programarlo con al mentos una hora de anticipación al evento.

1st Class Taxi (Military Base Access)

Pensacola International Airport is 23 minutes from the venue.

Pensacola International Airport

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Courtyard Pensacola Downtown

Travel

The National Naval Aviation Museum is open Monday-Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s days.OTHER OPERATING HOURS:Hangar Bay One:Monday – Sunday – 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Flight Deck Store:Monday – Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.**opens at 9:00 a.m. on Blue Angels practice daysCubi Bar Café:Tuesday – Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.(closed on Mondays)Naval Aviation Memorial Giant Screen Theater:Open&nbsp;Monday – Sunday&nbsp;with movies beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the last movie showing at 3:30 p.m.Admission to the Museum is FREE. Base Access &amp; Identification Requirements:The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Navy require visitors 18 and older to show a single government-issued identification card. State-issued driving licenses and passports are acceptable. Public access to NAS Pensacola will be available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. through the West Gate only on the south end of Blue Angel Parkway. Additionally, vehicle operators must have a valid driver’s license, and foreign nationals will need to be escorted by a U.S. citizen. Non-U.S. Citizens are authorized to access but must be escorted by a U.S. citizen.&nbsp;The U.S. citizen will have a background check conducted upon arrival.&nbsp;Non-U.S. Citizen visitors who have not been processed through the Foreign Visits System Confirmation Module (FVSCM) must be in possession and present a permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card (Form 1-551), or a foreign passport that contains a temporary 1-551 stamp or a temporary 1-551 printed notification on a Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV).

National Naval Aviation Museum

Taqueria El Asador is an authentic taco and mexican food outdoor grill located in Pensacola, FL.&nbsp;​When we opened Taqueria El Asador behind a Shell Gas Station, back in 2014,&nbsp;we had high hopes our business to take off but didn’t realize what was about to come. We were Pensacola’s local secret for several years until we became nationally recognized as one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-tacos-in-us-2017-4?utm_content=buffer81ef9&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_campaign=buffer-bi#1-ave-26-taco-stand-in-los-angeles-california-50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Business Insider’s 50 Best Taco Joints in America</a>. Since the article was published, our business has been consistently booming with the typical day starting and ending with lines extending as far back as the parking lot. Come see for yourself by sampling our tasty tacos or venture to try one of our other authentic dishes such as our burritos and quesadillas!

Taqueria El Asador

The Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to more than 1000 animals from nearly every continent and of almost every size – from 1-ounce budgies to 6,000-pound rhinos.

Gulf Breeze Zoo

The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is where local islanders and visitors alike head to when they are ready to shop, dine, experience live entertainment, swim, sunbathe or simply stroll down the boardwalk. We are located directly on the sugar white shores of Santa Rosa Sound, in the heart of Pensacola Beach.&nbsp;The Shell, a Pensacola Beach iconic landmark, is the focal point of the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk Amphitheatre and a must stop for a group photo at sunset. The stage, with the beach and water as its backdrop, is the ideal spot to gather and listen to live music, special events, take in a sunset, or relax with a frozen treat or one of our famous adult beverages, while some of your group shops our collection of unique shops.&nbsp;Whether you are looking for a casual meal in a relaxed setting or experiencing one of our chefs locally caught seafood creations on the deck overlooking the water, we have you covered.&nbsp;Shopping, look no further! We have one of a kind clothing boutiques, shops with jewelry, gifts, art, surf wear, an outfitter, even a wine and cheese shop, something for everyone!Just beyond the Shell and Amphitheatre is Quietwater Beach. Commonly called "moms beach" for its calm, clear and shallow water, it is especially appreciated by parents with small children. While the kids build sand castles, snorkel for sand dollars, or swim with the hermit crabs, adults can chill out in a lounge chair, enjoy the music from the boardwalk and order some takeout for a picnic. Looking for more excitement, try our beachside bungee-jump.&nbsp;We have more than the traditional means of hopping in your vehicle and parking out front or across the street at the public beach to find us. Come via the islands free trolley service, drift over in your own boat and tie up at one of two docks that serve the boardwalk, take the Portofino ferry, or slow your pace to island time and bike on over, taking in the sights and sounds of our beautiful breezy island.

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk

There are many stories about how the most famous beach bar in the country, the Flora-Bama Lounge, became the iconic location it is today. Some of the stories are even true and a few others were thought up on a local bar stool. The truth is that in 1962 the State of Florida gave the State of Alabama two miles of beach front land in return for the construction of the Perdido Pass Bridge. The Tampary family (Father Ted with sons Connie and Tony) decided to build a small bar and package store on the new State Line. The Flora-Bama was originally constructed in 1964, two years after the road was completed. In the early days of the Flora-Bama, the lounge was practically the only thing in the area. As traffic began to increase along the new highway, business grew and the lounge grew to match it with new construction added piecemeal to accommodate the larger crowds. At the time it was established Escambia County, Florida, in which it is located was "wet" while across the line Baldwin County, Alabama, was "dry". The Tamparys created a camaraderie rarely found among people of all ages and walks of life. Joseph Gilchrist purchased the tiny lounge and package store on April 17, 1978, and made live music a daily staple. Joined in 1986, by partner Pat McClellan, together they created calendar events like the “Interstate Mullet Toss” and the “Frank Brown Songwriter’s Festival,” named after the early, imposing night watchman. In 2009, John McInnis and Cameron Price became co-owners of the Flora-Bama, along with Joe and Pat, to carry it into the next 50 years. Together these four owners have carried on the tradition of making the Country's Best Beach Bar a place where everyone feels comfortable and leaves smiling. Today the live music at the Flora-Bama consist of local favorites to Platinum selling recording artist. The events range from chili cookoffs and fishing rodeos to the Annual Mullet Toss and big beach front concerts. The best part is there is always someone and something different going on at the Flora-Bama every day and you never know who is going to be sitting next to you.

Flora-Bama

Seville Quarter is proud to be the Gulf Coast’s Entertainment Destination since 1967. We’ve got a rich history dating back over five decades, when Bob Snow took a dilapidated 19th century warehouse on East Government Street and transformed it into “Rosie O’Grady’s Warehouse,” a beer-and-peanuts saloon offering up heaping portions of Dixieland jazz and good times. Since then, Seville Quarter has grown to include seven rooms — the original Rosie O’Grady’s, Phineas Phogg’s, Lili Marlene’s, Apple Annie’s, Fast Eddie’s, End o’ the Alley and Palace Café — each with its own theme and atmosphere. There’s also Heritage Hall, a spacious banquet and event facility, and our Wine & Gift Shoppe. Wilmer Mitchell and his family have been operating Seville Quarter since 1988, and under their leadership Seville has continued to garner accolades and build community partnerships. Seville Quarter offers the best entertainment lineup along the Gulf Coast, fine dining with a unique ambiance, and a gift shop featuring the best wines at the best prices. Come on down and get a membership card — you’re bound to fall in love with the original “Good Time Emporium.”

Seville Quarter

Pensacola’s speakeasy. Pick up the phone and wait at the door.

Sister Hen

The Fish House is a Pensacola tradition. For over two decades, the Fish House has been known for its fresh seafood cuisine coupled with upscale dockside dining overlooking beautiful Pensacola Bay and Seville Harbor. Just steps away from historic Seville Square, the award-winning restaurant features an inventive menu of fresh, daily seafood selections, house-smoked steaks, sushi, and the world-famous Grits á Ya Ya: A delectable Southern specialty of our smoked Gouda cheese grits smothered with a sauce of fresh cream, sauteed Gulf shrimp, spinach, portobello mushrooms, applewood-smoked bacon, garlic, and shallots. Full bar. Late night menu. Brunch on Sundays. With over half a million visitors a year, locals and tourists alike enjoy the cuisine as well as the views from the restaurant’s waterfront location. Inside and outdoor dining are both available.

Rebeca & Ryan

Rebeca & Ryan

R&R

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

5:45 PM–10:15 PM

Reception