We Are Getting Married

Carl
&
Dessa

You Are Invited to our Wedding Celebration

SAVE THE DATE

July 12, 2025

Join us to our count-down

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SECONDS

Carl Houston
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Dessa Smith

Our Love Story

June 2020

First Encounter

They met at a mutual friend’s backyard barbecue and clicked over books and travel dreams

June 2020

November 2020

First Kiss

On a weekend trip to the mountains, they shared their first kiss beneath a starry sky

November 2020

May 2021

Family Introduction

Introduced each other to family at a Memorial Day gathering—everyone approved

May 2021

October 2021

Moving In Together

They moved in together for the first time, learning to blend their routines under one roof

October 2021

December 2022

Engagement

He proposed beside a decorated Christmas tree in her parents’ living room—she said yes amid happy tears

December 2022

The Venue

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

4:00 PM
526 N. Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL

Casa Feliz Historic Venue

6:00 PM
656 N. Park Ave,
Winter Park, FL

Wedding Timeline

2:00 PM

Getting Ready

4:00 PM

Church Ceremony

5:00 PM

Photos

6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour (Reception Venue)

8:30 PM

Cake Cutting & Dancing

10:30 PM

Send-Off

The Entourage

Our Loving Parents

Mother of the Bride
Patricia Smith
Father of the Bride
Robert Smith

Mother of the Groom
Linda Houston
Father of the Groom
William Houston

Team Bride

Maid of Honor
Sarah Thompson

Bridesmaids
Emily Rodriguez
Jessica Nguyen
Olivia Patel

Team Groom

Best Man
James Carter

Groomsmen
Michael Davis
David Brooks
Alexander “Alex” Kim

Flower Girl

Lily Martinez

Ring Bearer

Ethan Wilson

Officiant

Reverend John Miller

Dress Code

Attire

Formal Dress Code
Our wedding will be a formal affair. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear a suit and tie, while ladies can opt for a floor-length gown or formal cocktail dress. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in style!

Color Palette

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have dietary restrictions or food allergies?

Please indicate any dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut allergy, etc.) on your RSVP form. We’ll take care of special meal requests.

Is there a bridal party/special seating arrangement I need to know about?

When you arrive, ushers will escort you to your table.

Can I bring a plus-one or guest if I’m single?

We have reserved specific seats for invited guests only. If your invitation included a “+1,” please RSVP with your guest’s name. Otherwise, we kindly ask you to attend solo to help us accommodate everyone comfortably.

Are children invited to attend?

We love your little ones, but to keep things intimate, this is an adults-only celebration.

Is there a honeymoon fund or cash gift option?

Your presence is present enough, but if you’d like to contribute toward our honeymoon, we’ve set up a cash fund (no obligation). Contributions will go to flights, hotel stays, and a sunset dinner cruise.

Can I request a specific song or type of music for the DJ?

Absolutely! When you RSVP, there’s a space to note your “Must-Play” and “Do-Not-Play” song requests. We’ll collect these and hand them to the DJ for the reception playlist.

Will You Attend?

Your presence would mean the world to us and would truly make our day even more memorable. We kindly request that you RSVP to inform us of your attendance.

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