Red Mesa Events

Rehearsal Dinner

Welcome Drinks

St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Church

Nuptial Mass

Reception

The Birchwood

Our Wedding

Trinity and Stephen both attended Florida State University, where they met their sophomore year and quickly became good friends. After college, they stayed friends even as Trinity moved to Chicago and Stephen moved to Jacksonville Beach. When Stephen visited Trinity in Chicago, just as a friend, they began to realize there may be something more than friendship there. Shortly after the trip, the two had their first date on the beach of Jupiter Island (also the location of Stephen's proposal, so romantic). This love continued to grow as they navigated long distance (all the way from Florida to Illinois). The distance did not last long as God called Trinity back to Tampa and opened up the perfect job in coastal engineering for Stephen in St. Petersburg. Yay for no more long distance!   The two continued to grow and date in the Tampa area. As life moved forward, it became apparent that Stephen wanted to turn this relationship into forever. So under the guise of her brother Jon's hockey tournament in Jupiter, Stephen surprised Trinity with a ring on the same beach of their first date and asked her to join him in a life together forever!   Now the two ask you to come and celebrate the beginning of their life as one together!

Our Story

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Brittany Heller

Eva Heller

Jenna Wimmer

Julissa Carlson

Hannah Bruegger

Fallon Flaharty 

Ruth Nosacka 

Kara Spinks

Nicholas Gardner

Alexander Wimmer

Jonathan Heller

Shane Heller

Garren Ferguson

Thomas Marconi

Jonathan Ryan

Wedding Party

January 23rd marks a catholic feast day that has historically been observed on this day. This feast is know as the Espousals of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, a day to reverence the marriage of two holy saints. Since these two are the prime example of a holy marriage, we decided what better way to start our marriage than to receive the sacrament of matrimony on the Feast of the Holy Spouses.

WHY JANUARY 23RD?

Q + A

TPA is only 25 minutes away from downtown St.Pete!

Tampa International Airport

This airport is closest to downtown St.Pete, only 18 minutes away!

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport

We have a hotel block set up here. This hotel is only a 7 minute walk from the reception venue and a 5 minute drive from the church. Dont forget to use the group code and book before 12/22/25!

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

Feel free to browse Airbnbs in the area! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about location or anything else.

ST. PETERSBURG AIRBNB

The Birchwood is a boutique hotel that was originally constructed in 1924. This is where the reception will be if you only want to walk a few steps to your room after we celebrate!

Travel

Go for a walk and grab a drink at the restaurant at the end of the pier!

St. Petersburg Pier

Hang at the beach. Swim, fish, and soak up what UV the winter has to offer.

St. Pete Beach Access

A nice dinner spot with tasty food and good drinks. Our favorite date night spot!

Noble Crust of St. Petersburg

Our favorite dinner spot for something quick and yummy! Never gets old and always hits the spot especially for those who are gluten and dairy free.

Fresh Kitchen

Walk around and explore various vendors at the farmer's market downtown on Saturday!

Trinity & Stephen

Trinity & Stephen

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