Eau Gallie Yacht Club 

Cocktails with the Couple

Eau Gallie Yacht Club

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

On a typical rainy Friday evening in springtime Chicago, Remy and Alex first met outside Sparrow, one of the city’s many speakeasies. Both had long weeks, work travel in Boston, a full schedule of classes at Booth, making cocktails and conversation the much-needed remedy to cap off a hectic week. With Rosados in hand and Cuban music in the background, it quickly became clear this was more than your standard first-date. Spring turned to summer and this new couple quickly bonded over a love for trying new restaurants and exploring city rooftops, almost always justified by earning “food credits” beforehand through long walks along the lakeshore. Trips to museums, trekking through state parks, going to concerts, visiting the Minnesota State Fair, and attending a Gator football game were all highlights that preceded the start of autumn. Coincidences along the way never seemed to stop and surely never will. As the cooler months came on, so did cozy evenings of cooking at home and the start of a dynamic pickleball duo. After winning the Beginner league in their rookie season, Remy and Alex advanced to the Intermediate ranks. Though not as successful in their sophomore campaign, largely due to questionable calls and opponent sandbagging of course, fun was still had through a shared love of physical activity, competition, and taking on challenges. To continue in this vein, when both their leases coincidentally ended in May, Remy and Alex decided to take on the challenge of moving in together. Looking for a place all over Chicago, they ended up finding a condo where they least expected, just one block from Alex’s previous apartment. Views of Lake Michigan, ample space for two home-offices and convenient access to Millennium Park were hard to pass on. As if this wasn’t enough, the addition of Bang, a six-month old French Bulldog puppy, helped make their house a home, providing endless entertainment along the way. Later that fall, plans were made for a much-needed warm weather vacation to help break up the winter months and take advantage of an incredibly generous flight credit courtesy of United Airlines. Maui was set as the destination for a weeklong getaway to temporarily escape the concrete jungle of downtown Chicago. After watching the sun rise atop Mount Haleakalā, whale watching in the 'Au'au Channel, and driving the road (almost) to Hana, only one thing was left to truly make this an unforgettable vacation. Shortly after Mai Tais at the Four Seasons, on their last night on the island, Alex proposed to Remy at Po’Olenalena Beach. The couple is so incredibly excited to celebrate the start of their new chapter with you, one with new challenges, coincidences, and many more meaningful memories to come!

Our Story

Photos

Ravenel (Rudd) Minniear

Michael Van Gorp

Madison Youngling

Wyatt Rudd

Allie Sopp

Brad Minniear 

Wedding Party

Q + A

We are so excited to celebrate with everyone in Florida! Below are our recommended travel and accommodation details to help you plan your trip.

We&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;room&nbsp;block&nbsp;available&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hilton&nbsp;Melbourne&nbsp;Beach&nbsp;Oceanfront&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;weekend!&nbsp;Located&nbsp;just&nbsp;6&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Eau&nbsp;Gallie&nbsp;Yacht&nbsp;Club,&nbsp;the&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;convenient&nbsp;option&nbsp;for&nbsp;our&nbsp;guests.To&nbsp;book&nbsp;your&nbsp;room&nbsp;at&nbsp;our&nbsp;group&nbsp;rate,&nbsp;please&nbsp;use&nbsp;the&nbsp;link&nbsp;below.&nbsp;A&nbsp;2-night&nbsp;stay&nbsp;is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for&nbsp;reservations&nbsp;made&nbsp;through&nbsp;our&nbsp;room&nbsp;block.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;prefer&nbsp;to&nbsp;book&nbsp;by&nbsp;phone,&nbsp;please&nbsp;call&nbsp;321-777-5000&nbsp;and&nbsp;reference&nbsp;the&nbsp;group&nbsp;code&nbsp;RAWEDD.&nbsp;Transportation&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;provided&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;venue&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;and&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;hotel&nbsp;following&nbsp;the&nbsp;reception.&nbsp;Because&nbsp;our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;falls&nbsp;over&nbsp;Presidents&#39;&nbsp;Day&nbsp;weekend,&nbsp;we&nbsp;encourage&nbsp;guests&nbsp;to&nbsp;book&nbsp;their&nbsp;accommodations&nbsp;early!

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront

Airports

Approximately 15 minutes from the Eau Gallie Yacht Club

Melbourne Orlando International Airport

Approximately 1 hour from the Eau Gallie Yacht Club

Orlando International Airport

Travel

Enjoy the salt, sand, and sea! Florida’s Space Coast is home to miles of beautiful beaches, many just minutes from Indialantic and Melbourne Beach. Relax in the sun, take a walk along the shoreline, or catch a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic.

Go to the beach!

Historic Downtown Melbourne is a charming and lively area filled with local boutiques, art galleries, coffee shops, and restaurants. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon strolling the tree-lined streets, exploring local shops, and enjoying the laid-back coastal atmosphere. The area also frequently hosts community events and live music.

Downtown Melbourne

The Brevard Zoo is a fantastic outing for guests of all ages. In addition to traditional zoo exhibits featuring animals like giraffes and Florida panthers, the zoo offers unique experiences such as guided kayaking through animal habitats, animal encounters, and the Treetop Trek aerial adventure course.Fun fact: Remy volunteered here during high school!

Brevard Zoo

Located about 50 minutes from Indialantic, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers an incredible look into the history and future of space exploration. Highlights include the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Rocket Garden, interactive exhibits, and the Apollo/Saturn V Center, which houses a full Saturn V rocket. Admission also includes a bus tour that passes major NASA facilities, including the Vehicle Assembly Building, launch pads, and SpaceX and Blue Origin hangars.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

About one hour from Indialantic, Walt Disney World® Resort features four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Guests can experience classic attractions, world-famous entertainment, and immersive themed lands like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Pandora – The World of Avatar. Disney also offers two water parks—Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach—and the lively Disney BoardWalk, which features restaurants, entertainment, and views of the nightly fireworks.

Walt Disney World® Resort

For thrill seekers and movie lovers, Universal Orlando Resort is another great day trip about one hour away. The resort includes Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, featuring exciting rides and attractions based on popular films and characters. Both parks are home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where guests can explore Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade while experiencing some of the park’s most popular attractions.

Remy & Alex

Remy & Alex

R&A

Cocktails with the Couple

Wedding Day