Every year we go to Savannah the weekend before Christmas for the Sutherland Family Christmas weekend. It’s a weekend I’ve always looked forward to and cherished, because it’s a weekend spent with family that we hardly see. I got off work Friday around lunch and Alex had the car loaded and ready to go on our 5 hour drive. We got to my Aunt and Uncle’s house and of course I got lost in the conversations with family members and the food. We woke up Saturday morning and had a relaxing breakfast and then a low country boil for lunch. We then sat down to play our dirty Santa game. We play this game differently every year and I can never keep up with the rules, and I was apparently very oblivious to my surroundings this year. As we are going through the game there is this pickle ball set that has gone back and forth between Alex and my dad. Alex has always said he wants to learn to play pickle ball in PSJ so I was just thinking he really wanted the pickle ball set. Well Alex was the last number and his card said “Take a present, any present and give it to the person who means the most to you.” All I could think was, “He is going to steal whatever present my mom has been wanting and give it to her for brownie points.” Well he gets up, goes to my dad (who has the pickle ball set) and I was like what is this obsession with pickle ball!? Then I notice my brother in law is holding his phone awfully weird, my cousins eyes get huge, and Alex is on one knee asking me to marry him. I was obviously shocked, sweating, shaking and at a loss of words. Poor Alex is staring at me and goes, “Welllll??” And I finally give him a, “Yes of course!!” and a huge hug, then yes I cried. It was the perfect afternoon spent with family and I couldn’t have asked for a better proposal!
6:00 pm
The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 7th, 2023. We kindly ask guest to arrive no sooner than 10-15 minutes prior.
We'd love to know if you can make it (We hope you can!) Please RSVP by September 7th, 2023 by using the RSVP card that came in the mail or via our RSVP Section of the website.
As much as we love your little ones this is an adults~only celebration. We hope this advance notice means you're able to come let your hair down and celebrate with us!
Coastal Chic ~ Not Formal but Not Casual ~ Think beachy elegance with a touch of relaxed refinement! Our wedding ceremony will take place outside on a beautiful green grass space with the Saint Joe Bay in the background, so ladies, please keep this in mind when choosing your footwear!
The average temperature in Port Saint Joe, Florida in the month of October is H 81º / L 62º
Our reception will take place inside at The Southern Patio with a walkout on to the verandah.
We are getting married at THE SOUTHERN PATIO overlooking beautiful Saint Joe Bay in the picturesque WindMark Community. Address: 51 Goodmorning Street, Port Saint Joe, Florida 32456
There is ample parking at The Southern Patio in Windmark. Parking can be found along the main road, as well as behind The Southern Patio and behind The Mill Mercantile & Social.
For our guest staying in The WindMark Beach Community, no golf cart included, no worries! Checkout the following rental companies that will deliver carts to you: SAINT JOE GOLF CART RENTALS (850)229-1000 www.stjoepatio.com SAINT JOE RENT-ALL (850) 227-2112 www.sjrans.com TOP-NOTCH BEACH EQUIPMENT RENTALS (229) 881-9285 www.topnotchbeachequipment.com
Hotel
Special rates are for Friday and Saturday nights. PLEASE NOTE: this code cannot be used online: only by calling the phone number listed above. MainStay Suites is a 15 minute drive to the wedding venue.
Discount Code - Alston/Breeden Wedding
Hotel
Located where US Highway 98 and State Road 71 meet directly along the waters of Saint Joseph Bay. It is within walking distance of the Cape San Blas Lighthouse, Gulf County Welcome Center and the historic downtown area, with its charming boutique shops and locally sourced restaurants. The Port Inn and Cottages is a 9 minute drive to the wedding venue.
Travel Note
Dear Wedding Guest, If you're looking for accommodations super close to our wedding venue, renting a vacation home in The WindMark Beach Community could be a great option for you! Here are some things to keep in mind: LOCATION: WindMark Beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in the Florida Panhandle. It's about 60 minutes from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and about 10 minutes from Port Saint Joe. RENTAL HOMES: There are plenty of rental homes available in the area, ranging from cozy beach cottages to spacious villas with private pools. You can search online on websites like AIRBNB, VRBO, HomeAway, and VACASA, to find the perfect home search: WindMark Beach Port Saint Joe Florida AMENTITIES: Many of the rental homes in the area come equipped with amenities such as fully stocked kitchens, linens, towels, beach chairs, umbrellas and golf carts! Be sure to check the listing description to see what is included its the rental. ACTIVITIES: WindMark Beach Community offers a variety of activities for guests, including swimming, kayaking, fishing, and paddle boarding. There are also several restaurants and shops. Overall, renting a vacation home in WindMark can be a comfortable and convenient way to enjoy your stay during the wedding. Make sure to book early to secure your preferred home and have a great trip! We hope you find these tips helpful in planning your accommodations. We look forward to seeing you at the wedding! Lyndsey and Alex
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