Knotted Roots on the Lake

WEDDING DAY

Winter

Our Wedding

Aaron and I both spent our childhoods at the South Pasco Predators field, never knowing our paths would one day cross in the sweetest way. We officially met in 2019 when he jump-started my car after practice one night. At the time, I was coaching with his mom, Sabrina, and his sister, Madison. That season, he’d joke with Madison, pretending to have a crush on me just to get under her skin—classic brother behavior. Later that year, when we were at Disney Springs with the cheerleaders, Aaron and his dad, Jim, kept popping in and out to hang with us. Every time I saw him, I couldn’t help but smile a little bigger on the inside. By October 2020, I found I couldn’t stop thinking about him. I found his Snapchat through Instagram and added him. I told myself, “If he messages me, he likes me.”&nbsp;A whole week went by (yes, I was counting), and then—finally—on October 10th, he snapped me a pic of a USF football game with the words “Go Bulls!”. I had butterflies instantly. Within an hour, we were talking about going on a date. Our first date was on his birthday, October 25th. Knowing I loved sunflowers, he took me to a sunflower patch—but there weren’t any sunflowers left, so we grabbed some pumpkins instead and went back to his house to carve them with Madison. It was simple, sweet, and perfect. A few weeks later, on November 21st, we went kayaking, and he asked me to be his girlfriend. I said yes without hesitation, and our love has only grown stronger ever since!

Our Story

November 21, 2020

November 21, 2024

Our most recent anniversary!

Through the Years

Photos

Hailey-Jayne Colón

Logan Morrell

Olivia Peretti

Tyler Peretti

Madison Shea

Cory Gibbs

Wedding Party

WHAT TIME DOES THE CERMONY START?

We ask that you kindly arrive to Knotted Roots Venue at 3:30 PM as Ceremony will begin at 4:00 PM.

WHAT TO WEAR

Cocktail Attire: Elegance encouraged Ladies: Formal dresses, your choice of length Men: Suit or sport-coatPlease no shorts or jeans.

WILL THE WEDDING BE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE?

The ceremony and reception will be held outdoors. We’ll have heaters available if the weather is chilly, but we recommend dressing comfortably for the season.

PARKING

If you’re driving to the wedding, the venue offers plenty of free parking for guests.

CAN I TAKE PICTURES/VIDEOS DURING THE CEREMONY?

We kindly ask that you join us for an "unplugged" ceremony and keep phones silenced and tucked away during the ceremony. Please refrain from taking photos or videos as we will have a professional to capture every special moment for us. Once the ceremony ends, feel free to snap away during the cocktail hour and reception!

ARE CHILDREN INVITED?

If your little ones are listed on the formal invitation, then yes- they're absolutely invited! We adore children and can't wait to share our special day with them.

Q + A

This airport is the closest one to the venue, approximately 25 miles away

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Hotel is approximately 6 miles West (15-20 minutes) from the venue.

Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast Parkway

Hotel is approximately 6 miles West (15-20 minutes) from the venue

SpringHill Suites Tampa Suncoast Parkway

Hotel is approximately 6 miles East (20-25 minutes) from the venue

Hyatt Place Tampa Wesley Chapel

Hotel is approximately 8 miles East (20-25 minutes) from the venue

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa North - Wesley Chapel by IHG

Travel

Contemporary outlet mall with a water feature and a mix of 100-plus designer and name-brand stores.

Tampa Premium Outlets

Outdoor venue featuring 2 18-hole putting courses, plus an ice cream parlor, and casual dining.

PopStroke

Amusement center with activities such as bowling, laser tag, and an arcade.

Main Event Wesley Chapel

Outdoor mall with upscale stores, boutiques &amp; restaurants amid palm-lined walkways &amp; plazas. Plus a Christmas tree light show during the holiday season.

The Shops at Wiregrass

The Tampa Riverwalk is&nbsp;a 2.6-mile-long pedestrian trail and open space along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, Florida.&nbsp;It connects many parks, museums, restaurants, and hotels.

Shae-Lynn & Aaron

Shae-Lynn & Aaron

S&A