Cross Creek Ranch

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

The story of Sinnikka and I kicked off on a chilly Tampa night (60 degrees, but hey)&nbsp;in December of 2015.&nbsp;Our close friends, Brad and Priscilla, had been trying to set us up for weeks. One Friday night, Sinnikka decided to drive from Orlando to Tampa where Brad was having some people over. She knew&nbsp;Priscilla wouldn't be there that night, but took a risk and came anyway to meet Brad's friends. What she didn't know is that&nbsp;her future husband would be there waiting to sweep her off her feet!It was a small get together of about 15 people. I'll never forget seeing Sinnikka walk in the door with a turtleneck sweater and leather pants, I was blown away by her beauty. I played it cool and hung back at&nbsp;the dining room table while&nbsp;manning the DJ booth (iPod). After she made the&nbsp;rounds&nbsp;meeting everyone at the party, she came and sat down at the table. We talked for a few minutes before it was time to call an uber to head to the bars.On the ride to SoHo (bar district in South Tampa), I told my other single buddies "I&nbsp;got dibs" so they knew I was going to take my shot first. And take my shot, I did! After hanging out with the whole group and talking at the first bar, we all headed to the next spot. It was then that I decided to let her know I was interested. Before we walked into Soho Saloon, I grabbed her hand and stepped back to&nbsp;let everyone else enter before we did. Then I kissed her before proceeding in the door. We were glued together the rest of the night until she took an Uber home.I'll never forget the feeling of pure bliss I had when I went to bed that night. When I woke up in the morning I couldn't wait long before I texted her about how good of a time I had with her.&nbsp;Luckily, she felt the same way I did because she then agreed to come over and watch a movie that next night.&nbsp;Our first official date came on the following Tuesday. We ate swordfish at The Epicurean and then saw the new&nbsp;Star Wars movie that was in theaters at the time. The swordfish&nbsp;was actually horrible and neither of us admitted it at the time, but&nbsp;spending time together and getting to know each other better&nbsp;was all we need to complete a perfect first date.

How We Met

After a year of dating long distance, I finally took a leap of faith and moved to Tampa to take the next step in our relationship. Thank goodness I did because 8 months later we were happily engaged!!! Best day of my life was the day Steve proposed, every detail was planned out just perfectly.&nbsp;A couple weeks before my 29th birthday, Steve said "hey, I know you have wanted family pictures taken of me, you and, Charlie, so let's do it on your birthday and then we can do something fun after." Even though I&nbsp;had talked about taking family pictures forever now, I was dreading it (probably because it was on my bday).&nbsp;I had never taken professional pictures before, didn't have an outfit, and literally everyone of my friends told me they would not be around for my bday. When we got there, it was perfect out, we tried pictures with Charlie, a hot mess haha. Then it was just the two of us, the photographer said, "just be natural, be in the moment," so awkward. I think I was just telling Steve that I wasn't to sure how these would turn out, he said "there was one pose we haven't tried&nbsp;yet," as I&nbsp;looked over at him he was on one knee asking me to marry him. Literally I&nbsp;have been&nbsp;dreaming about these words for so long&nbsp;and right then and there I&nbsp;was the happiest girl in the world. :)I forgot about the photographer, just saw him and me and couldn't believe it, I finally get to start my life with the man of my dreams. The surprise didn't end there. To make it even more special, he planned a surprise engagement/birthday party with most of my close friends and family!! I was beyond words, next step is to make it official and get married!!

The Proposal

Our Story

Details

My sister, my best friend, someone who I have looked up to for years. I&nbsp;can't wait to have her right by my side on my special day.&nbsp;

Yasmine Al-Khouri

Jerry Murphy

Where do I begin with this one, just love her so much inside and out. Priscilla&nbsp;is the person who introduced me to Steve and the reason we are all here celebrating! We have been friends since college and have so many stories we could literally write a novel together. She is the person who&nbsp;just gets me and I can always count on her for anything. :)

Priscilla Plasencia 

Tim Murphy

Mike Murphy

Amy and I have been friends since High School, she is one of my dearest friends, I am so thankful we have stayed so close these past 16 years. She is that person for me that I can call and laugh for hours for no reason at all, can't wait to have her with me for my wedding day.

Amy Stratton

Ashley and I have been friends since college, we actually met on spring break through a couple of my sorority sisters. She is the sweetest, kindest person you will ever meet. We been so close for so long, she is always the person I can vent to and will always&nbsp;give&nbsp;me the best&nbsp;advice. She is also my favoriteeeee Vegas buddy!!! XOXO

Ashley Johnson

Adam Al-Khouri

Justin VanHecke

Katie, Katie, Katie where do I begin, well we met through a mutual friend downtown Orlando and instantly became besties and roomies! God put us together for so many reasons and I will always cherish those moments that we lived together. We have been there for each other&nbsp;through so much and I am so proud of where we have both come, I love you so much!

Katie O'Keefe

Austin Meyers

Steffy, one of my longest and dearest friends from High School. I&nbsp;love you so much and can't imagine my wedding without you. You have always been that person to keep me in line and I have loved every minute of it. So thankful we are still friends and hopefully going to be in the same state together!!

Steffy Kaiser

I met Erica in college years ago and we became instant friends and also roomies for a couple years. My little kitty, my tookies, Eric, haha so many nick names for you and so many fun memories with you. Erica is that friend who is always on my side and will also be that friend to book a last minute flight to New Orleans for&nbsp;Mardi Gras or Costa Rica and even Vegas to join me!!!&nbsp;

Erica Reeder

Matt Murphy

Melly, well I instantly fell in love with you the moment I&nbsp;met you at the bar!! We bartended together for years and made so many crazy memories together. You are just an awesome person, I can't thank God enough that your in my life, hanging out is such a blast and I&nbsp;look forward having you by me on my wedding day!

Melissa McComas

Pearce McKinley

Janelly, my little sweet kitty, we met in college and then lived together. We have a bond that is so precious it makes me so happy to have you in my life. You have a heart of gold and I love you so much, we have been through a lot together and I wouldn't trade any of it for the world. XOXO

Janelle Von-Purkyne

Tristan Trupka

Ben Keck

Cassandra, even though we were in the same sorority we didn't become close until after college living downtown together. You&nbsp;are my favorite person to vent to about any and everything, you have helped me through so much&nbsp;and I am thankful for that.&nbsp;Your such an amazing girl and&nbsp;&nbsp;I am grateful&nbsp;that we have become so&nbsp;close the past few years. 

Cassandra Prescott

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

Please call to book and get the wedding block rate. Since we are in the month before, our block has opened up, if there are rooms available you call call and get the rate.&nbsp;Most guests have already started booking this hotel, the price is $189. If you have any trouble please contact Steve or I.&nbsp;There will be a shuttle to and from the wedding venue, leaving from the Westshore Grand Hotel around 4:00 pm, it is about a 25 - 30 minute drive to the wedding ceremony and reception.

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Tampa

We will provide shuttle services for hotel guests&nbsp;or any guest&nbsp;that need a ride&nbsp;to the venue from&nbsp;Westshore Grande hotel at 3:45 pm and leaving the venue at 10:00 pm (about a 30 minute drive). If you are drinking at the venue, please plan on riding the shuttle or taking an uber, it will be first come first serve.&nbsp;&nbsp;**Please make sure you are downstairs by 3:30, the bus will be leaving at 3:45. :)

Hotel

Most of our guest have started booking at the Westshore Grand, we have&nbsp; block here as well for people to stay once the first one gets full. The rooms are only $10 more, at a price of $199.

Sinnikka & Steve

Sinnikka & Steve

S&S

Wedding Day

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Wedding

Reception