Wedding Details
Ceremony & Reception
We are excited to celebrate our special day with you! Both the ceremony and reception will be held at the beautiful Bayshore Gardens in Tampa, Florida. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM, followed by cocktail hour and reception. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and seating.
We are excited to celebrate our special day with you! Both the ceremony and reception will be held at the beautiful Bayshore Gardens in Tampa, Florida. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30 PM, followed by cocktail hour and reception. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and seating.
Schedule of Events
Here's what to expect on our wedding day. We've planned a celebration filled with love, laughter, and dancing!
Accommodations
We've reserved room blocks at the following hotels for your convenience. Please mention the "Christian & McKenna Wedding" when booking to receive our special rate.
The Westin Tampa WatersideRecommended
Our recommended hotel, located on Harbour Island. Near Tampa Riverwalk Located in Tampa (Southeast Tampa), The Westin Tampa Waterside is within a 10-minute walk of Tampa Convention Center and Amalie Arena. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Port of Tampa and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Florida Aquarium. Make yourself at home in one of the 309 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. We're sharing this one for you if you want to make this a bit of a bougey vacay for yourself while you are in Tampa!
Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa NorthRecommended
Off Interstate 75, This straightforward hotel is 4 miles from hands-on exhibits at the Museum Of Science & Industry and 6 miles from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park. Relaxed rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, and offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Suites add microwaves, and living rooms with pull-out sofas. A hot breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. There's also a convenience store.
Transportation
We want to make sure you can get to and from our celebration safely and easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code?
The dress code is semi-formal/cocktail attire (no jeans or tennis shoes please). The ceremony and reception will be held outdoors.
Can I bring a plus one?
Due to venue capacity, we can only accommodate those guests explicitly named on your invitation. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Are children welcome?
We love your little ones, but we've decided to make our wedding an adults-only celebration, with the exception of immediate family members' children or stated on your invitation.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Please indicate any dietary restrictions on your RSVP. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be outdoors, weather permitting, and the reception will be held in an open venue that will be covered and air conditioned. In case of inclement weather, we have an indoor backup location at the same venue.