Please join us to celebrate

Dirk & Erika

March 25, 2023
St Petersburg, FL
Attending our wedding?
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Our Story

Dirk met Erika on a night in 2010, as he sauntered across 8th Ave to investigate the sound of women's laughter coming from his neighbor Lisa's house. But their story didn't start there.

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Fast forward to 2012, when Erika was training for her first triathlon, and Dirk volunteered to train with her (they both hoped for plenty of swim suits and spandex along the way). They crossed that first finish line together, and haven't stopped training since.

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Their adventures have spanned a decade, 3 continents, dozens of passport stamps, and countless selfies together. But the adventures are just beginning.

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On December 31, 2021, Dirk proposed at the annual Team 8th Ave New Years Eve Block Party. Erika eventually said YES, after a few awkward moments of stunned silence.

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They look forward to sharing many more adventures, finish lines, and NYE countdowns together.

When

March 25, 2023
Ceremony at 5:00 pm
Cocktails and Reception to follow

Where

The Poynter Institute
‍Ceremony at Poynter Park
Reception at The Poynter Institute
801 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

What  ( To Wear)

Attire is semi-formal or colorful cocktail. Wear what makes you feel festive and fancy for an evening of dancing!
Hotels

St. Petersburg has plenty of hotels and Air Bnb options available within a short drive from our venue.

We have reserved blocks of rooms at several boutique hotels downtown, available through 2/25/23.

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Weekend Itinerary

Friday, March 24

5:00-8:00 pm

Rehearsal & Rehearsal Dinner

Location: Poynter & The Hollander
For the wedding party and their plus ones.

8-10:00 pm

Welcome Reception

Celebrate with us poolside at The Hollander Hotel for a welcome reception. Out of town guests are all welcome for a build your own cookie bar, and a cash bar.
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Saturday, March 25

5:00 pm

Ceremony

Location: Poynter Park
You can park at The Poynter Institute across the street. Ceremony will be under the oak trees along the water.

5:30-7 pm

Cocktail Hour (and a half)

Location: The Poynter Institute
While we're off getting our photos taken, mingle and enjoy the gorgeous Florida setting with live music, snacks, and drinks in the outdoor courtyard at Poynter.

7-11 pm

Reception

Location: The Poynter Institute
We're married, now it's time to celebrate! 

11 pm –>

After-Party

Location: Park & Rec, DTSP
Let's keep the party going! We've arranged transportation to one of our favorite watering holes, where we'll have a private area just for our favorite people.

Sunday, March 26

11:00-2:00

Post-Wedding Brunch

Red Mesa Cantina
Bid farewell to the Newlyweds before they head off on their Honeymoon! 
Weekend Itinerary

Friday, March 24

5:30 pm

Rehearsal

Location: Poynter Park

6:00 pm

Rehearsal Dinner

For the wedding party & their guests only, please
Location: Hollander Hotel, Poolside

8-10:00 pm

Out of Towners' Welcome

After dinner in beautiful St. Pete on your own, we'd love to welcome all of our out of town guests to join us for a pre-wedding celebration. Enjoy the build your own cookie bar, and grab a drink at the cash bar.
Location: Hollander Hotel, Poolside

Saturday, March 25

5:30 pm

Ceremony

Location: Poynter Park

6:00 pm

Cocktail Hour (and a half)

Location: The Poynter Institute

7:30 - 11:00 pm

Reception

Location: The Poynter Institute

Sunday, March 26

Noon

Low-Key Brunch

This will be a no-frills fun post-wedding brunch at one of our favorite spots in downtown St Pete.
Location: TBD

Questions & Answers

Can we bring kids or pets?

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Although we love your children, we regretfully cannot accommodate them at the venue due to restricted numbers. Our venue does not allow pets.

How should we dress?

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Bring the fun! Our wedding will be semi-formal or cocktail with a tropical flair, and brightly colored dresses, suits, etc. are all welcome. Ties not required – dancing shoes recommended.

What are the meal options for dinner?

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We will have options for our carnivore, omnivore, and herbivore friends alike. Come hungry (and thirsty – it wouldn't be a party without open bar).

Where can we park?

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While we hope all of you will decide to Uber, there is free parking at The Poynter Institute. Guests who decide to enjoy the open bar will have the option to leave their car overnight and pick it up Sunday morning.
The folks at Poynter want us to make it clear that they are not responsible for cars left overnight. So lock your doors, ladies and gents!

When is the last day to RSVP?

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Please send your RSVP with confirmation or regrets by Sunday, March 5, 2023. If we haven't heard from you by then, we'll start texting, dropping into your DMs, or sending carrier pigeons.

Where can we send a card or gift?

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We're honored you are choosing to celebrate with us, and your presence if gift enough! Gifts and cards may be mailed to our home address: 540 8th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Or if you purchase something from our registry (link below), they'll ship it straight to us! 

RSVP

Please let us know if you'll be able to join us for our exciting day!
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at the wedding!
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Registry

We are thrilled that you are coming to celebrate with us—and that's the best gift of all! But if you'd like to get us a gift, check out our registry at the link below: 
Dirk & Erika's Wedding Registry

Registry

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