Maggiano’s Little Italy 

Rehearsal Dinner 

The Glass Factory

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Photo Timeline

Here are some of our most notable moments together!

&amp; the rest is yet to come!

Our Story

Photos

Parents

Christopher & Joan Kirkland

Michael is no longer here with us physically, but he will be watching down from above celebrating with us all 

Michael and Karen Willi

Bridal Party

Alycia Moody

Victoria Rosado

Kiré Van Zanden

LeeAnn Flores

Faith Hershey

Stephanie Willi

Groom's Party

Christopher Kirkland

CK Kirkland

Nate Kirkland

Flower Girls

Hadley Kate Kirkland

Elly Kirkland

Everly Kirkland

Ring Bearer

Greyson Kirkland

Jack Kirkland

Officiant 

Phil Smith

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hotels

This is the closest hotel to our venue. Please use the link to book this hotel. https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1705962446281&key=GRP Willi/Kirkland Wedding Rooms Start Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024 End Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Residence Inn Jacksonville Downtown for 199 USD - 209 USD per night. This is a 5-minute drive to the venue

Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

For Online Booking: Navigate to: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jaxdfht-home2-suites-jacksonville-downtown/ Enter your check-in and check-out date Click on “Special Rates” In the “Group Code” box, enter WKW Click “Done” Click “Check Rooms &amp; Rates” and the “Willi/Kirkland Wedding” rate of $169/night should appear. Please note: all reservations must be made by 9/20/24 Also, note this hotel has only a few double queen bed rooms. The rest are king beds. We are trying to work with other hotels to get more double beds available. They do not usually book weddings here but were able to accommodate a few rooms for us. If you run into any issues while booking, please let us know and we can see what we can do. This is a 5-minute drive from the venue. This also is a brand new hotel. It is not currently open but will be come April.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Jacksonville Downtown

We do not have a block here, but this is another hotel option nearby. It is located in San Marco which is a bit of a nicer area than downtown. The San Marco square has a few places to eat and drink nearby! This hotel is a 10-minute drive from the wedding venue.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank

Travel

Our Favorite Restaurants

Below are some of our favorite spots to grab a bite to eat:

Hawkers Asian Street Food

Prati Italia

V Pizza & Sidecar - San Marco

The Bearded Pig

Epik Burger

Julington Creek Fish Camp

bb's restaurant and bar

El Cabo Restaurant

Anejo Cocina Riverside

Our Favorite Coffee Shops

Below are some of our favorite coffee shops:

Vantage Point Coffee

The Greenhouse Bar

Our Favorite Spots for a Sweet Treat

Whit's Frozen Custard of Avondale

Mayday Ice Cream Brooklyn Station on Riverside

Things To Do

The Riverside Arts Market is a weekly arts and local farmers market hosted on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine. RAM features a variety of small businesses from farmers to artists to makers, bakers and food trucks.

Samantha & Thomas