Be Our Guest

How They Met Leighann and Corey’s love story is a testament to being in the right place at the right time. They first connected on Bumble, but it wasn’t your typical online dating success story. At the time, Leighann was living in Lakeland, and Corey was in St. Petersburg—two cities separated by quite a drive. Both of them had their app settings dialed down to the smallest possible radius and were just about ready to give up on the whole thing. One night, as they scrolled through the app, their profiles crossed paths. The official story is simple: they swiped right, matched, and the rest is history. But the truth has a little more flavor to it. Corey was immediately intrigued and ready to meet Leighann, but Leighann wasn’t so sure. In fact, she almost swiped left—her hesitation sparked by Corey’s love of spaghetti, which he proudly mentioned on his profile. As someone who can’t stand spaghetti, Leighann debated whether that was a dealbreaker. Thankfully, she decided it wasn’t. Their first date was a little awkward, as many first dates are, and the sweltering Tampa summer heat didn’t help. But there was something between them that made them want to see each other again. Two years later, after countless memories filled with laughter, love, loss, and joy, they decided it was time to take the next step. The Proposal Corey planned the perfect surprise proposal—one that was equal parts thoughtful and magical. Knowing how much Leighann loved Disney, he organized a special trip to the Magic Kingdom. However, this time, Corey asked her to “dress cute” for one of the days, an unusual request for someone who typically prioritizes comfort for theme park adventures. On the big day, they wandered through the park, enjoying the sights and sounds as Corey kept a nervous eye on the weather. Despite the forecast calling for storms, not a drop of rain fell. Corey had arranged for a professional photo session, which Leighann thought was simply a fun addition to the day. The photographer guided them to several iconic spots, from the castle to the wishing well, but nothing felt quite right for Corey to make his move. Finally, they found themselves in front of the “Be Our Guest” restaurant, and it was there that Corey decided the moment had come. After a brief exchange with the photographer to confirm the plan, Corey dropped to one knee and asked Leighann to marry him. True to her straightforward nature, Leighann smiled and replied, “It’s about time.” The magical moment was captured in photos they’ll treasure forever, and the day ended with fireworks in front of Cinderella’s castle—a perfect beginning to their next chapter. Join Us! Leighann and Corey are so excited to share their special day with the people they love. Their wedding will be a celebration of everything that brought them to this moment: joy, laughter, good food, great music, and the incredible support of friends and family like you. Take some time to explore their website, where you’ll find all the details about their big day and a glimpse into their journey together. Whether you RSVP here or let Leighann know directly, they can’t wait to celebrate with you. And if you can’t join them in person, your love and support will still mean the world. Here’s to a day filled with love, laughter, and happily ever after!