Guests

  • We are so excited to celebrate this day with our nearest and dearest, but we can only accommodate guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. If you’ve received a plus one, they will be addressed on the invitation. Otherwise, we ask that only the named people in the invitation attend.

  • Although we love your little ones, we are only able to accommodate the children of the wedding party and kindly ask that other arrangements be made for your little ones.

Dress Code and Setting

  • We are asking guests to wear cocktail attire. If you are looking for inspiration please see the Dress Code page.

  • The ceremony and reception are outdoors. There is a short walk through grass to get to the ceremony site. The reception will be under a covered porch that is paved. Please be mindful of shoe choices when considering the outdoor setting.

    The weather will likely be warmer during the day and cooler during the evening.

Photos

  • Our wedding ceremony will be an unplugged occasion meaning we are asking that all electronic devices be put away and silenced. We ask that you be present with us and do not have your phones or cameras out during the ceremony. We have professional photographers to capture all the special moments and are excited to share the photos with you.

  • Absolutely! Please take as many photos and videos as you would like during cocktail hour and the reception.

  • Yes! Feel free to use #EleaEverlasting on social media platforms so we can all search and share photos!

Schedule

  • The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30pm. We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start time to park, grab a welcome drink, and find a seat.

  • The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30pm. Following the ceremony we are asking guests to enjoy the cocktail hour and the beautiful lakefront area across the street from the reception area.

  • The reception will end at 10:00pm.

RSVP’s

  • To aid us with our planning, please RSVP as soon as possible.

    However, the deadline to RSVP is October 1st, 2025. Any unanswered RSVP’s by this date will be counted as an “Unable to Attend”. We need to provide our vendors with a total guest count in a timely manner and will not be making exceptions. Thank you for understanding.

  • You can click the RSVP button at the top right of the website and RSVP at any time.

Food and Drinks

  • We will be serving hors d’oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by a buffet with a selection of meat, sides, and salad.

  • Yes. Please let us know when you RSVP if there are any dietary restrictions or food allergies that our caterer will need to be aware of.

  • Yes! An open bar will be available during cocktail hour and the reception.

Travel, Accommodations, and Parking

  • Guests will be directed to park at the back of the venue and can either take a golf cart or walk back to the ceremony site.

  • There are two airports that are conveniently located near the venue. Guests are encouraged to travel to Tampa International Airport or St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport. Further information about the airports is located on the Travel and Accommodations page.

  • We have a block of rooms available at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Thonotosassa, FL. More information about the hotel and a direct link to the book page is on the Travel and Accommodations page.

    There are also several Airbnb’s and short term rentals near the venue.

The Venue

The Osprey View

11501 Thonotosassa Road

Thonotosassa, FL 33592

 

Registery and Gifts

  • Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift we could ask for! If you would like to honor us with a gift, the link to our registry is at the top of the webpage.