The University Club

Rehearsal Dinner

Forest Lake United Methodist Church

Wedding Ceremony

Indian Hills Country Club

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Tim Szatko is Mike’s oldest brother who lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina and is in Financial Sales

Tim Szatko

Chris is Mike’s middle brother who lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is in surgical device sales.

Chris Szatko

Trace is Riley Jo’s younger brother who lives in Los Angeles, California and is a professional makeup artist. 

Trace Watkins

Camden is Mike’s 7 year old nephew who lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina with his parents

Camden Szatko

Sydney Lois is Riley’s 11 year old cousin who is a 5th grader and is the daughter of Wes and Bailey McKinney

Sydney Lois McKinney

Arden is Riley’s 9 year old cousin who is a 2nd grader and the daughter of Hunter and Fallon Taylor

Arden Taylor

Mason is Riley’s 2 year old cousin who is the son of Josh and Kylie Fondren

Mason Fondren

Lock is Riley’s 4 year old cousin who is the son of Hayden and Lana Franks

Lock Franks

Turner is Riley’s 3 year old cousin who is the daughter of Tanner and Ashlyn Ashcraft

Turner Ashcraft

Greer is Riley’s 3 year old cousin who is the daughter of Hunter and Fallon Taylor

Greer Taylor

Ben Winterrowd, Pete Keough, Brian Cullum, Nick Stocchero, Dan Becker, Ross Charlton, TJ Brown, Brian Olley, Matt Esters, Andrew Kashian, Jake Brusha, Alan Harper, Chris Beck, Tom Quevillon

Honorary Groomsmen

Wedding Party

Q + A

<a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=marriott.com&amp;u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWFycmlvdHQuY29tL2V2ZW50LXJlc2VydmF0aW9ucy9yZXNlcnZhdGlvbi1saW5rLm1pP2lkPTE3NDc2NzUzNjAwMDIma2V5PUdSUCZwaG9lbml4PXRydWU=&amp;i=NjQxYTJmMGRlNTgyMGUyNTdjYzE2YTI5&amp;t=S3hBRjZCd3l6SkJ4Z1A1UlBTYnhiY0poV0Y3a0Zyc0I0azFtQjRlbXpQdz0=&amp;h=ae66e331878340db810860baec4364c4&amp;s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVbjL3hyGBEUawN8mnTSKH0ESTw9zoMUA3BvKROvLpKV7Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore group rates for Szatko/Watkins wedding reservations at the Alamite.</a> Featuring a fitness center, a restaurant as well as a bar, The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located in Tuscaloosa, 1.1 miles from University of Alabama. The property is around 1.1 miles from Bryant Denny Stadium, a 15-minute walk from Tuscaloosa Amphitheater and 1.6 miles from Stillman College. Staff at the hotel are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Paul W Bryant Museum is 1.8 miles from The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is 61 miles away.

The Alamite, Tuscaloosa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Downtown

<a href="https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=hilton.com&amp;u=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlsdG9uLmNvbS9lbi9ib29rL3Jlc2VydmF0aW9uL2RlZXBsaW5rLz9jdHlob2NuPVRDTFVCSFQmZ3JvdXBDb2RlPUNIVFdTVyZhcnJpdmFsZGF0ZT0yMDI1LTEwLTIzJmRlcGFydHVyZWRhdGU9MjAyNS0xMC0yNiZjaWQ9T00sV1csSElMVE9OTElOSyxFTixEaXJlY3RMaW5rJmZyb21JZD1ISUxUT05MSU5LRElSRUNU&amp;i=NjQxYTJmMGRlNTgyMGUyNTdjYzE2YTI5&amp;t=VFVGQWNTT0Fyb0NyZVora041dU5DUDNBYk84MVF5UkhCVXZzMnBPWkxyQT0=&amp;h=9e77789bcd67420f8268c3389622209f&amp;s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVazYFqNprbuPtC1uBehgmyM4sSSCJ5gzsueKSevAeChjg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore group rates for the Szatko/Watkins wedding reservations at Home2 Suites.</a> Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Boulevard&nbsp;is a 3-star hotel located at&nbsp;2610 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, US. It's situated at the corner of University Boulevard and Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South.&nbsp; Offers spacious studio or one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes that include a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig® coffeemaker, and cooking utensils. Equipped with an indoor heated pool and free parking accommodations for all guests.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Downtown University Boulevard

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PLACES TO EAT

Chucks Fish - Seafood, Sushi, Steak, Pizza, Cocktail Bar<a href="https://www.chucksfish.com/location/chucks-fish-tuscaloosa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.chucksfish.com/location/chucks-fish-tuscaloosa/</a> Evangeline's - Fine Dining, American Cuisine, and Wines<a href="http://evangelinestuscaloosa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://evangelinestuscaloosa.com/</a> DePalmas - Italian Cuisine and Wine Bar<a href="https://depalmasdowntown.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://depalmasdowntown.com/</a> Jalapenos Downtown Cocina + Tequila Bar<a href="https://iris-badger-f482.squarespace.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://iris-badger-f482.squarespace.com/</a> Dreamland Bar-B-Que<a href="https://dreamlandbbq.com/menu/northport/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dreamlandbbq.com/menu/northport/</a> Southern Bar &amp; Kitchen<a href="https://www.urbanbarandkitchen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.urbanbarandkitchen.com/</a> Heat Pizza - Pizza, Cocktails + Spirits, Patio<a href="https://heatpizzabar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://heatpizzabar.com/</a> Avenue Pub - American Pub Food, Craft Beer, Cocktail Bar<a href="https://www.avepub.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.avepub.com/</a> Big Bad Breakfast <a href="https://bigbadbreakfast.com/locations/tuscaloosa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bigbadbreakfast.com/locations/tuscaloosa/</a> Heritage House Coffee Riverfront<a href="https://www.heritagehousecoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.heritagehousecoffee.com/</a>

BEST BARS & BREWERIES

Black Warrior Brewing Company<a href="https://www.blackwarriorbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.blackwarriorbrewing.com/</a> The Wine Market<a href="https://www.thewinemarkettuscaloosa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thewinemarkettuscaloosa.com/</a> Sessions Cocktails<a href="https://www.sessioncocktails.com/tuscaloosa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sessioncocktails.com/tuscaloosa</a> Roll Call - Rooftop Bar (The Alamite)<a href="https://www.rollcalltuscaloosa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.rollcalltuscaloosa.com/</a>

Riley Jo & Mike

Riley Jo & Mike

R&M

Wedding Ceremony

7:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception