Wedding Day

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Ceremony

Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

BRIDESMAIDS

Chloe Storch Werner

Natalie Cevallos

Maddie Matesich Darst

Isabella Dohse

Samantha Gibson

Gianna Accardi Griffith

Meaghan Norus

Caroline Swenson

Gabriella Accardi Wichman

JUNIOR BRIDESMAIDS

Ava Accardi

Lola Accardi

Lucia Accardi

Mia Accardi

FLOWER GIRLS

Hazel Werner

Loretta Werner 

GROOMSMEN

Maxwell Bastian

Jack Callaghan

Paul Labanowski

Byrne Litschgi

Reed Petersen

Nick Stuchly

PJ Thoelecke

Luke Tsuhara

Andrew Werner

USHERS

Jason Accardi Jr.

John Accardi Jr.

Douglas Moore

Thomas Watson

Wedding Party

What is the dress code?

We would love to see our family and friends dressed up with us! We are requesting Black Tie attire. Ladies are encouraged to wear full-length gowns and gentlemen are encouraged to wear tuxedos.

Can I bring a Plus One?

Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate guests formally listed on each invitation. If you received a plus one, they will appear on your invitation. We kindly ask that you RSVP only for those who are listed on your invitation.

Are Children Invited?

While we love your little ones, our wedding is an adults-only event - with the exception of our sweet flower girls, Loretta and Hazel. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time!

Is there a hotel block for guests?

Yes! We have reserved a block of rooms at the Marriott Tampa. More information regarding our room block can be found on the "Travel" tab of our website.

Will there be transportation from the hotel to the wedding?

Yes! For our wedding day, there is a shuttle provided for our out of town guests staying at Marriott Water Street. 1:15pm: Shuttle departs Marriott Water Street to Sacred Heart for the ceremony and returns to the hotel after ceremony. 5:30pm: Shuttle returns &amp; departs Marriott Water Street at 5:30pm to head to Palma Ceia for the reception. **Shuttle will shuttle back &amp; forth from hotel to venue hourly till end of night.

What time should I arrive for the ceremony?

The ceremony will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. and will be a full, hour-long Mass. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to take your seats.

Where should I park if I am driving my car to the ceremony? 

We will have an attendant on-site at the Madison Lot (L18) to assist guests with parking directions and answer any questions. Guests should be directed to fill the Northern Trust lot (L11) first, with overflow into the additional nearby lots as needed. (Yellow) L18 / Zone 4504 / Madison500 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 (Red) L11 / Zone 4579 / Northern Trust403 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602 (Blue) L17 / Zone 4503 / Kennedy411 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

What can I do between the ceremony & cocktail hour?

You will have a couple of hours between the ceremony and cocktail hour to explore Tampa! The drive from Sacred Heart to Palma Ceia is only about 10–15 minutes. There is plenty nearby to explore after the ceremony and before we kick things off at Palma Ceia! Food &amp; DrinkSparkman WharfArmature WorksHyde Park Village Explore Tampa!Tampa RiverwalkTampa Museum of ArtCurtis Hixon Waterfront ParkTampa Bay History CenterTECO Streetcar to Ybor City

Where is our cocktail hour and reception?

Cocktail hour will be held outdoors on the golf course at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club. Women are encouraged to wear block heels. We will move indoors to the ballroom for the reception.

If I have a food allergy, who do I tell?

Please indicate any food allergies on your RSVP card. We’ll share this information with our venue to ensure your meal is safe and enjoyable.

I am traveling in on Friday. Where should I eat dinner on Friday night?

There are so many amazing food options in Downtown Tampa and the surrounding neighborhoods. Here are some of our nearby favorites:The PearlAshLilacAmerican SocialJackson’sUleleSteelbachOak and OlaRoccaMailio’s (Downtown)Sparkman Wharf or Armature Works (Food Halls)Meat MarketForbiciOn SwannTimpano

Are there any events in Tampa on Saturday, January 24?

Yes, Saturday is the Children’s Gasparilla Parade in Tampa on Bayshore Boulevard. While it should not affect our wedding festivities, we advise you to avoid Bayshore Boulevard during the day and plan for alternative travel routes if traveling near the parade. Please see <a href="https://gasparillapiratefest.com/childrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gasparillapiratefest.com/childrens/</a> for more details on the route and road closures.

FAQs

Welcome to Tampa!

TRAVEL

If you're traveling from out of town, the closest airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA)—just about 15-20 minutes from Downtown Tampa.&nbsp;There are many direct flight options from Houston and Minneapolis to Tampa via United, Southwest and Delta.

STAY

We have reserved a room block from Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25 at the Tampa Marriott listed below - but you’re welcome to stay wherever you’d like! We recommend choosing a hotel in Downtown Tampa or close by to ensure you're conveniently located for all wedding events.

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Tampa Marriott for our guests traveling from out of town at a special rate. The cutoff date to reserve your rooms is 12/23/2025. Please use the link below to reserve your room:<a href="https://book.passkey.com/gt/lodging/220653969?gtid=89621b43c81516c1be0b2fd1929f7b1e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BROWSE ROOMS</a>

Tampa Marriott Water Street

ADDITIONAL HOTEL OPTIONS

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection

Travel & Stay

THINGS TO DO

If you have some free time during the weekend, here are a few great ways to explore Tampa!