Our "I Do" Crew

Ron Howell

Groom

Amanda Smith

Bride

Hey everyone!! As most of you know, I am super excited to be marrying the literal man of my dreams!! I have waited what feels like a lifetime to find what I have with Ron. I am so glad our lives have lead us to one another. I was born in Louisiana, but Florida has been home for over 20 years and always will be! I work In Early Childhood Development and Education. I enjoy the beach, swimming, camping, kayaking/boating, traveling, hiking, being outdoors, breweries and sports!! I love visiting wineries, spending time with my friends and cuddling my 11 year old dachshund Frankie and my 17 year old kitty Scamper. We are so happy to be joining as a family with Ron and Joey!

Joey Howell

Best Man

Ron’s son and forever best man, Joey. He is the sole purpose of Ron’s relocation to Tennessee with Amanda to follow. A brilliant young man with a multitude of abilities and attributes. Joey loves basketball and playing video games with friends online when he’s not excelling in school. I, (Ron) am forever grateful for him and for Amanda taking him as her own. I am a blessed father and man to have both of them by my side.

April Tines

Matron of Honor

Steve Abelow

Groomsman

Steve and I go as far back as elementary school after he and his family relocated from New York to Florida. We have been great friends since and have been in pool and bowling leagues together, and spent many summers dominating the outdoor basketball courts as teenagers. He is a leukemia survivor and has a son with his wife, Nikki. They celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary in April, 2020.

Debbie Pressnalle

Bridesmaid

Amanda and I met about 5 years ago while hanging out at a local bar listening to a local band with lots of mutual friends. We both love to dance and sing!!! From that day, I felt like I gained a little sister. We have shared many good times and have made some awesome memories together. No matter what life brings, I will always be there for her. I am so excited and honored to be standing beside her, whilst she marries the love of her life.

Mike Sensibaugh

Groomsman

Mike and I have known each other since elementary school and became great friends in our teenage years. We have spent an unmeasurable amount of our time together fishing and is our greatest shared interest. Like Steve, Mike was also a huge part of our pickup basketball dominance in the late 90s. He has three sons with his wife, Stephanie, and they are celebrating their seventh wedding anniversary in June, 2020.

Patty Hensley

Bridesmaid

Chris Kilpatrick

Groomsman

Chris and I met at a Clearwater basketball camp preceding our freshmen year in high school. We became great friends over those four years and have a habit of never living in the same state as one another for too long. We share interest in camping, the wilderness, and internet trolling. He is a United States Marine Corps and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran. Chris and is girlfriend, Cassandra, have a dog named Lucy.

Gabriella Fort

Bridesmaid

Mark Capitano

Groomsman

Victoria Clancy

Bridesmaid

Jeff Howell

Father of the Groom

Don Takewell

Father of the Bride

Layla Fort

Flower Girl

Seth Fort

Flower Guy

Ian Tines

Ring Bearer

Debbie Lamb

Coordinator

Hi, I am Debbie In April 2021 together with my best friend & husband Jerry, we will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. We have one son, Trey who will be 21 in October 2020. I have known Amanda for almost 4 years now. We met through mutual friends doing the things we all like to do, hanging out, having a good time & wine, lots of good wine! We became immediate friends. I feel like I have known her all my life just as you would family. ❤️ When Amanda and Ron reconnected it was like she was reborn. She came out from under a shell she had been under for way too long. She is smiling and truly happy now. This is what the love of a good man does. Jerry & I look forward to spending many more fun times with Amanda & Ron. God bless you both & your life together.

Janice Sydow

Coordinator

Jose Ramos

Officiant

Near and dear friend of the bride and groom, we are happy and honored to have Jose pronounce us as husband and wife. Jose, his lovely wife Victoria and Amanda became friends about 6 years ago after meeting at a wine tasting and have been extremely close ever since. We consider them family. They have been by my (Amanda) side through thick and thin and there is no one else I want to officiate our beautiful ceremony.