Karley & Reed
04.16.2027
the night before
Welcome Party Pirate Cruise
thursday, april 15th, 2027
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Set sail abroad the Lost Pearl pirate ship to kickoff the wedding weekend via Tampa's most treasured tradition, as a merry band of pirates invading the city. Or just for a sunset cruise and open bar to enjoy the couple's favorite city skyline.
Attire: Florida casual
Pirate themed outfits encouraged
333 South Franklin Street
Tampa, FL
the wedding day
friday, april 16th, 2027
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
ceremony
at 4:30 in the afternoon
Attire: Cocktail
501 5th Ave NE,
St. Petersburg, FL
reception
cocktails, dinner, and dancing under the stars immeditaly following the ceremony
TRAVEL
First and foremost, thank you to the many guests who will be traveling in and making the effort to celebrate in Florida. It means a great deal to the future Andrews to have so many loved ones in the place where they built their life together.
accommodations
There are room blocks reserved at three excellent hotels for your convenience; however, there are plenty of other accommodations in the area if you would prefer to stay elsewhere.
Group name for hotels below: White–Andrews Wedding
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
Karley and Reed will be here all weekend either getting married (yay!), enjoying the many amenities and restaurants, or hanging out at their favorite spot: the front patio bar.
Group Rate: $399 per night (inclusive of resort fee)
Last day to reserve: March 1, 2027
*Choice of King or Two Queen rooms will be assigned upon arrival*
AC Hotel
St. Petersburg Downtown
AC's have always been Karley's Marriott chain of choice, enjoy both a rooftop pool and bar here.
approximately 15 minute walk to the venue (0.6 miles)
Group Rate: $249 per night
Last Day to Reserve: Tuesday, March 16, 2027
Hyatt Place
St. Petersburg Downtown
Located next to the AC Hotel, the Hyatt offers complimentary breakfast, a high-rise gym, and an outdoor pool.
approximately 15 minute walk to the venue (0.6 miles)
Group Rate: $259 per night
Last day to Reserve: March 15, 2027
flying in?
Browse flights into Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You've likely heard Karley and Reed rave about this airport, and for good reason. As Tampa Bay's primary airport, it offers the most flight options in and out of the area.
approximately 25 minutes from the venue (20 miles)
St. Pete/Clearwater International (PIE)
There are many direct flights to and from smaller airports to PIE. This is the closest option to the venue.
approximately 20 minutes from the venue (13 miles)
Questions, Answered
Why The Vinoy for the wedding?
The Vinoy has been one of Karley and Reed’s favorite places since moving to the Tampa Bay area years ago. On nights out in St. Pete, they would frequently start or end the evening with a drink on the patio, watching sailboats dock and guests from all over check in. On the night of their engagement, Reed surprised Karley with a two-night stay, and they fell in love with the hotel even more.
Located in the heart of St. Pete’s vibrant downtown waterfront, The Vinoy is a place that beautifully captures the charm and ease of life in the Sunshine State.
Read about the Vinoy's rich 100 year history:
What is the wedding dress code?
Cocktail Attire, bright Florida colors, texture, and patterns are encouraged!
- Ladies: Knee to long-length dresses. Block heels reccommended, as reception will be on the lawn.
- Gents: Dress shirt, jacket, dress pants. Tie optional.
Why the pirate themed welcome party?
For friends who have wanted to experience Gasparilla in Tampa, consider this Karley and Reed's personal version!
Additionally, The Lost Pearl Pirate Ship holds a special place in the hearts of the Andrews family. As children, the cousins would visit Grandmary in Clearwater and, as a family, climb aboard the pirate ship for an adventure on the water. For the kids, it was an exhilarating pirate adventure; for the parents, it was an open bar with plausible deniability.
The couple is excited to share this family tradition with all of you on the Tampa side of the bay. Cheers!
Read about Tampa's Gasparilla history:
Should I really dress as a pirate for the Welcome Party?
Pirate-themed outfits are encouraged, but completely optional and not required! If you'd like to join the bride and groom in the fun, simply wearing red, white, and black is an easy way to embrace the pirate theme. Whether you go all out in a pirate costume or just add a fun accessory, you'll fit right in!
Otherwise, think breezy and comfortable. Sundresses, linen, resort wear, polos, or lightweight button-downs are all great choices for an evening on the water!
Should I rent a car, or is transportation easily accessible in the area?
A rental car is likely unnecessary for any wedding-related festivities. Uber and Lyft are readily available throughout the area, especially for airport transport. Transportation will be provided between St. Pete and Tampa for the Welcome Party boat cruise on Thursday evening.
If you'd like to venture out to the beach or explore other regional attractions, a rental car may be a good option.
Additional guestions or guidance needed?
Call or text! They're happy to help, and so looking forward to hosting everyone in their city.
Karley: (410) 829-2769
Reed: (304) 276-1248