Where Two Become One

Ceremony and Reception

Cocktail Hour

Dinner and Dancing

Our Wedding

On the 14th day of May in the year 2021, our individual paths had collided. I had just walked into the first day of paramedic school, nervous, excited, with a lot of unknowns and education ahead of me. Ryan, was also in the same room, in the front of the class, seated in a chair, looking back at all the other students, waiting to make known how our lives are going to suck in the next 12 months, but the time and effort will be worth it. His voice and commanding presence immediately caught my attention. I caught his attention a few months later when he noticed a button was missing on the Hawaiian shirt he wore that day. I noticed the puzzled look on his face and asked him if he was okay. He replied telling me his shirt is missing a button and he wasnt sure how it happened. I offered to fix it for him, which I did the same day while in class. Not long after that I got his number and sent him a text message saying, Mr. OReilly, and nothing else. To this day he will tell you he was sketched out by my message not expecting it to be me because no one sends a message like that unless youre in some sort of trouble. We have spoken to each other every single day since then and the rest is history. We made our relationship official January 5, 2022 and moved in together the following November. Ryan proposed on November 7, 2025 while we were at EDC Orlando (an electric dance music festival) surrounded by a group of friends where the moment was captured on video. We are very excited to start this next chapter in our lives together by joining our hands in marriage in front of our family and friends. &lt;3

How We Met

Our Story

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Jacob O'Reilly

Liam O'Reilly

Connie Foster-Zanga

Kimmi Brunner

Brandy Biggar

Nikki Lababera

Megan Tyre

Cayden Fisher

Sawyer Peyton

Wedding Party

Ultimate Formal Attire Shopping Guide

25 Hand-Picked Formal Guest Dresses

Tux vs. Suit: What's the Difference?

A little less formal than black tie, pops of color highly recommended, tux not required.Please reserve white for the bride, including off-white, cream, or any of the like in any printed fashion.Please reserve all colors in the color scheme flower photo for the bridesmaids.Please be mindful in your shoe selection in order to celebrate with us on the lawn.

Dress Code

Registry

This&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;closest&nbsp;airport&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue&nbsp;with&nbsp;only&nbsp;being&nbsp;a&nbsp;5-10&nbsp;minute&nbsp;drive.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Tampa&nbsp;International&nbsp;is&nbsp;about&nbsp;an&nbsp;hour&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue&nbsp;which&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;best&nbsp;option.

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Roughly&nbsp;an&nbsp;hour&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Just&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue,&nbsp;especially&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;plan&nbsp;on&nbsp;flying&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;Sarasota&nbsp;Bradenton&nbsp;airport.

Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport

This&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;second&nbsp;closest&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue&nbsp;with&nbsp;being&nbsp;1.1&nbsp;miles&nbsp;away.

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport

This&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;1.1&nbsp;miles&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue.

Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport

Guests driving who live in FL - Plug into your GPS and take the fastest most direct route.

Travel

Famous&nbsp;for&nbsp;its&nbsp;soft,&nbsp;bright-white&nbsp;quartz&nbsp;sand&nbsp;and&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;gulf&nbsp;sunsets.

Siesta Beach

Beautiful&nbsp;Gulf&nbsp;beaches,&nbsp;upscale&nbsp;resorts,&nbsp;restaurants,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;quieter&nbsp;atmosphere&nbsp;than&nbsp;Siesta&nbsp;Key.

Longboat Key Public Beach Access & Parking

This&nbsp;exquisite&nbsp;art&nbsp;museum&nbsp;is&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;away&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Sarasota&nbsp;Bradenton&nbsp;airport.&nbsp;&nbsp;It&nbsp;is&nbsp;full&nbsp;of&nbsp;sculptures&nbsp;and&nbsp;paintings&nbsp;from&nbsp;artists&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;BC&nbsp;and&nbsp;AD&nbsp;days.&nbsp;&nbsp;They&nbsp;also&nbsp;have&nbsp;free&nbsp;admission&nbsp;on&nbsp;Mondays.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

A&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;Bayfront&nbsp;botanical&nbsp;garden&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;tropical&nbsp;plants,&nbsp;orchids,&nbsp;bromeliads&nbsp;and&nbsp;lush&nbsp;gardens.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota

A&nbsp;fun&nbsp;place&nbsp;to&nbsp;spend&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;hours&nbsp;wandering&nbsp;through&nbsp;boutiques,&nbsp;grabbing&nbsp;lunch&nbsp;or&nbsp;dinner,&nbsp;getting&nbsp;ice&nbsp;cream,&nbsp;or&nbsp;enjoying&nbsp;a&nbsp;cocktail.

Emily & Ryan

Emily & Ryan

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