Angler's Events

Rehersal

The Gulf on Okaloosa Island

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Angler's

Reception

Al's Beach Club

After Party

Crab Island Explorer

Crab Island

Our Wedding

How it all began...

Alex and Kayla met one fateful night when they were both out with their friends in North Scottsdale. They exchanged numbers and the next day, Alex asked Kayla on their first date where they immediately bonded over their mutual love for watching and playing sports, music, and traveling. They made plans to see each other again the next day, which led to more plans the next day, and so on and so forth.

Their dating days were filled with too many arenas, venues, trips, and courses to count and it soon became clear to both of them that they would be sharing adventures for the rest of their lives.

...and then the real fun began!

Ava quickly assimilated into their sports and jet setting lifestyle, helping them create lifelong family memories in 8 states &amp; countless stadiums before her first birthday!

Our Story

Photos

Meet The Party

Kendra Sutter

Kevin Johnson

Sarah Heermans

Nate Wehde

Alexa Ablondi

Bret Ricklefs

Julie Wood

Tyler Kloos

Ava Raine

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is where Alex and Kayla will be staying! It is walking distance to the venue, welcome party and right on the beach. The link should provide a discount, but feel free to check other booking sites to find the best available rate at time of booking! There are no official wedding events planned for Thursday, so please feel free to arrive whenever works best for you. That being said, the hotel does have an amazing swim up bar and the beach speaks for itself so we don't think anyone will regret having extra time to enjoy the area🤍.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, 0.7 mi from Jet Stadium, Holiday Inn Express - Fort Walton Beach Central has a fitness center. Located around 2.5 mi from Fort Walton Beach Park, the hotel is equipped with an outdoor pool and is set 1.1 mi from Okaloosa Island. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Every room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave and small refrigerator. An American breakfast is available daily at the property. For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception. Beltway Shopping Center is 1.4 mi from Holiday Inn Express - Fort Walton Beach Central, while Emerald Coast Convention Center is 1.7 mi away. Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is 8.1 mi from the property.

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) but guests who plan on renting a car can also check flights at Pensacola International Airport (PNS) if there are no flights to VPS that fit your itinerary. Most guests are planning on arriving Thursday or Friday and leaving Sunday or Monday, but the travel dates are completely up to you, we just hope you can be there for the big day!

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Welcome Party at The Gulf

Angler's - Ceremony & Reception Venue

Boardwalk for After Party

The Island Resort

Wedding Planning in Destin

Location Gallery

Pros Dish on What to Wear to a Wedding

40 Affordable Guest Dresses to Save Money

Affordable Suits? They're a Click Away

Our ceremony will be taking place seaside with our toes in the sand!Dressy beach attire is perfect—flowy dresses, lightweight button-downs, linen suits. For a cohesive, elegant look, please avoid midriff-baring or two-piece styles. Skip heavy fabrics and stilettos and dress for sunshine, sand, and celebration!

Dress Code

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Kayla & Alex

Kayla & Alex

Wedding Party

Meet The Party