Peter Vonu
Erika Wert
Peter Vonu
Erika Wert
November 16, 2024
Schedule
Friday, November 15, 2024
Rehearsal Dinner
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
12310 Memorial Highway, Tampa, FL 33635
Dealer's Choice: Dress as either the Bride or Groom (or bright colors if you're feeling too much pressure to be us)
We invite you to our relaxed rehearsal dinner at a private residence. We will be enjoying buffet style finger foods with some Cuban flare in honor of the bride, beer in honor of the groom (and bride), and wine in honor of the rest of you (since we ain't fancy like y'all).
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Ceremony
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
7840 SW 83rd Ter, Bushnell, FL 33513
Funky Formal: Feathers, Glitz, and Fringe.
See FAQ page for examples of the suggested attire - the goal is to free your oddities, celebrate loudly, and to be someone you have always wanted to be :)
Cocktail Hour
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Bushnell, FL 33513
Funky Formal: Feathers, Glitz, and Fringe.
Reception
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Funky Formal: Feathers, Glitz, and Fringe.
Travel
Hotel
The Brownwood Hotel & Spa
Shuttle service to be provided to and from event (details for pick-up and drop-off to follow). Travel within 30 minutes of the venue.
Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brooksville
Within 15 minutes of the venue
Hotel
Hampton Inn Brooksville/Dade City
Within 15 minutes of the venue
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brooksville-I-75, an IHG Hotel
Within 15 minutes of the venue
Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Brooksville I-75/Dade City
Within 15 minutes of the venue
Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Wildwood - The Villages
Within 30 minutes of the venue
Registry
Wedding Party
Krista Nelson
Maid of Honor
The big sister who I will continue to aspire to be forever more (despite her inherent weaknesses: comprehension of anything involving time travel and acceptance that she is, and will always be, The Hound from Game of Thrones). Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now (Starship) Because, let 'em say we're crazy, we don't care about that. She puts her hand in my hand, and we never ever look back. We let the world around us just fall apart. Sissa, we can make it if we're heart to heart. o Film: The Chipmunk Adventure Because our preferred language is sing-along, our true form is the Chipettes otherwise known as the girls of rock and roll, and mostly because, Sissa, I yi yi yi yi, I like you very much. I yi yi yi yi, I think you're grand.
Soleil Wert
Bridesmaid
My sissy, the bravest girl I know, and our little swan princess who I will love far longer than forever. Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: Defying Gravity (Idina Menzel) Because we’re through accepting limits 'cause someone says they're so. o Film: Quest for Camelot Because we’re both just gals adventuring through this world, finding new parts of themselves that embrace what others fear, and feeling more comfortable as siblings literally attached at the hip. What can I say, I wouldn’t love this world without you in it.
Mireilla Padilla
Bridesmaid
My oldest and dearest friend who I refer to as My Lady… despite trying to blind me with a thrown strawberry, deafen me with her high-pitched Spiderman scream, and ruin me with her dashing good looks because dang it Mayray… we’re pretty. Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: Pop! Goes My Heart (Hugh Grant) Because the way she shines in the starry skies - she is gold and silver. I said I wasn’t gonna lose my head, but then Pop! Goes my heart for my Mire. o Film: Blades of Glory Because, no exaggeration, I could not love a human baby more than I love this lady.
Hailey Leiva
Bridesmaid
My random-roommate-turned-soulmate, the loverbum whose natural state is laying directly on top of you, cuddling like the little eggsnake she is. Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: We Are the World (Various Artists) Because It's true, we'll make a better day, just Hailey and me. o Film: Les Miserables Because she will keep me safe, and she will keep me close, and rain will make the flowers grow.
Katelin McDilda
Bridesmaid
I go bananas for this one, as she reads us all for filth and shows us how to fight the good fight. She’s the one who made me finally say to myself, “I have met my match.” Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston) Because we’ve got a love that burns hot enough to last. o Film: Twilight Because there are about three things I am absolutely positive. First, Katelin might as well be a vampire. Second, there is a part of her — and I don’t know how dominant that part may be — that thirsts for the cisheteropatriarchy’s blood. And third, I unconditionally and irrevocably love her.
Emily Welch
Bridesmaid
The other half to the best damn acting duo you could ever see. Ain’t nobody else out there who best taught me that we cannot love someone else until we love ourselves. Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: Covergirl (RuPaul) Because when they see us, they want to be us, we are a fantasy. o Film: Hercules Because there are no better demons out there than our rendition of Pain & Panic. Even though we are worms. Worthless worms.
Devin Campbell
Bridesmaid
Mother of all lost things, ruler of the island of misfit toys, and the one who has watched over the silliness that is Peter and me from the very start. Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: Xanny (Billie Eilish) Because they may say we’re nothing but unstable, but a Devin is all I need to feel better. (Plus it’s the album that got us all through the journey that was Derek’s emergence into this world). o Film: Alice in Wonderland (Tim Burton version) Because it’s essentially how Devin and I see the world: a limitless, quirky fantasy full of as many dark and twisties as it is full of rainbows.
Brittany Heck
Bridesmaid
My work wife, travel agent, and the other half of the duo best known as Mischief - after about the 200th time I was mistaken for her, I finally realized what a massive compliment it was. Our relationship is best represented by… o Song: Unholy (Sam Smith & Kim Petras) Because we’re all drag queens at a burlesque show telling tales of those who burned us when you really think about it. o Film: The Breakfast Club Because we’re just kids who endured a Saturday detention (aka residency), but graduated with newly formed friendships and left with our fist in the air triumphantly.
Kelly Mamelson
Bridesmaid
My fellow witch goddess & friend whose storm always finds mine – she’s the one whose childhood memories freakishly match mine (but are we the same person…) and never backs away from my repeated ever-so-gentle slow motion kisses on the cheek. She’s my moon and my stars, the Stevie to my Nicks. Our relationship is best represented by... o Song: Piece of my heart (Janis Joplin) Because we’re always showing you, baby, that a woman can be tough. o Film: Wish Upon a Star Because it’s the OG Freaky Friday - but sister-sister style - that only real 90s girls like us identify with. We’ll be forever giving off angsty-big-turned-little-sister-writing-on-a-bathroom-mirror- with-lipstick-vibes, and you all love us for it.
Trevor Vonu
Best Man
The best man. Master litigator. Roman orator who's silver tongue could disarm Rambo. He drives an FJ cruiser by day and pets his poodle by night.
Alec Giamboi
Groomsman
Cousin, traveler of the world. His United Airlines 1K status facilitates foreign diplomacy. He goes my 'Mr Kitty Hawk', and his kitty Steve French could eat a hawk. He commands a mactruck and sails the high seas. Loyal to a fault and sips his tequela neat.
Jon Maas
Groomsman
Johnny Maas, the man the myth the legend. His friendship stamina has exceeded 20 years. Ice hockey dynamo and coast guard extraordinaire. A born leader, his degrees span the corridors of time. He can cut a rug and melt you down with his Southern charm.
Scott Crawley
Groomsman
Combine the acumen of Count of Monte Cristo with the ingenuity of Andy Dufreine and you get Scott Crawley. Biomedical engineer with Vitruvian man flexibility. Number 11 on the roster, number 1 in your hearts. Also a member of the 20 year club.
Paul Campbell
Groomsman
Marine corps veteran, call sign P-Sleezy. He has been blessed with many things in his life. The mind of a Scientist, physique of adonis, a macblade like a damn rocket. Propofol is his magnum opus. He's a father now. Don't touch his belly button.
Martin Laguerre
Groomsman
Steely demeanor prompts one to Laguerre on the side of caution. Rembrandt of botox, EMG conquistador. It’s a dog-eat-dog world and Martin is wearing milk bone underwear. He reaps what he sows, whilst eating ghost reaper. Truly a 5 star man.
Seth Stennis
Groomsman
Charisma of Denzel, jawline of a Kennedy. He once convinced Tom Sellick to shave his mustache and sold it to Sophia Vergara for tango lessons. Seth wielded a mind stethoscope but has since transitioned from the DSM5 to the 'De-eScalate them-thighs.' Get in line to meet this man. Teaches a masterclass in keeping-it-real.
Michael Massari
Groomsman
Sicilian with a great head of hair. His vocals combine the beauty of Josh Groban with the elegance of Andrea Bocelli. He is a purveyor of urologic curiosities. In medical school we didn’t say the Hippocratic Oath, we recited the Massaricratic Oath.
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FAQs
Question
What is the attire?
Answer
Funky Formal: Feathers, Glitz, & Fringe Headwear: encouraged Bright colors: encouraged Accessories: encouraged Outdo the bride & groom: you can try! Need inspiration? Copy & Paste It Baby https://pin.it/6ujDomCFP
Question
Is parking available on-site?
Answer
Valet parking is included. If possible, please carpool.
Question
Are children invited?
Answer
Unfortunately, only children in the wedding party and close family will be invited due to capacity of the venue.
Question
Can I have a Plus One?
Answer
Unfortunately due to venue and funding constraints, if a Plus One was not included in your invitation we are going to just get you all to ourselves for this magical ride.
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