The Powel Crosley Estate

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Much like life, our love stories do not always work out the way we hope for. Many of us create fairy tale stories about love with idealistic images of our forever person and seldom do we emotionally and mentally prepare for the unexpected...the heartbreak, the disappointment, the loss. And this was no different for Jason and Neudy Carolina. After a few years both being single and disillusioned by love, they decided to take a leap of faith into the world of online dating. But before that, as people of deep faith and belief, they both recall late night conversations with God, full of prayer and hope that one day they would be joyful in a loving and blessed relationship. So as fate would have it, Neudy Caroina who had deleted her dating app in late March 2023, decided to give it just one more shot on April 23, 2023. On that night, as she laid in bed annoyed at the entire process of online dating, after three swipes to the left, she saw Jason's profile and swiped right. And then the magic words appeared, "You matched!". After a few minutes, Neudy Carolina decided to send Jason a message asking him what was his most memorable travel experience. Jason responded shortly after, sharing a story about an amazing trip he had to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and how mesmerized he was by the beautiful views of the vast ocean from Cabarete beach. Neudy Carolina could not believe what she was reading since Cabarete beach is one of her favorite places to travel to, one that she had been to many times before. She felt that maybe destiny was playing a part in this connection. After about an hour of messaging through the app, they exchanged numbers and had their first phone call which lasted over an hour. The next day they video chatted to confirm that there was no funny business going on and after that first video call, Jason asked Neudy Carolina out on a date. So their love story began on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at a romantic seafood date at a local Tampa Riverwalk restaurant where the conversation ranged from travel bucket lists to Spider Man comic books. After dinner, they strolled the Tampa Riverwalk, enjoyed some ice cream, and had more good talks and lots of laughter. One second date turned into a third, fourth, fifth, etc. and before you knew it, Neudy Carolina was meeting Jason's family a few months later, they roadtripped to New Orleans together, and began their fun-filled and blessed adventure. As the months went by, Neudy Carolina took a job overseas with the hopes of having a loving long-distance relationship, which they did thanks to their commitment to each other and Jason's frequent visits to Panama! Almost a year later in September of 2024, Neudy Carolina was on break from her work contract and moved in with Jason for a short period. During that time they enjoyed cooking together, going on nightly walks, and daydreaming about their future together. They also survived two Florida hurricanes during that time and bonded over puzzles and movie marathons! About 2 weeks after their second hurricane and as Neudy Carolina was getting ready to travel back to Panama for work, Jason invited Neudy Carolina out on a super romantic dinner date at her favorite Tampa restaurant in Hyde Park Village. On the evening of October 26, 2024, after a delicious dinner and fancy cocktails, on a walk at the Tampa Riverwalk, Jason proposed! Overwhelmed with emotions, with watery eyes and a big smile, Neudy Carolina said yes under a moonlit night sky!

We prayed and God answered

Our Story

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We are grateful for the love, support, and care from our parents. The bride's parents are Nuri Ysabel Campos Nunez and Elias Rhadames Nunez. The groom's parents are Andrea Denise Little and Derrick Anthony Little. Our parents are overjoyed at our blessed union and we embrace their love and wisdom as we start this new chapter of our lives.

Nuri Ysabel Campos was born in Valencia, Venezuela. She met Elias during the spring of 1981 and they were married on December 18, 1981 in Valencia. Elias Rhadames Nunez was born in San Jose de Ocoa, Dominican Republic. He moved as a young adult to Valencia, Venezuela where he says he felt love at first sight while seeing Nuri for the first time. After their wedding on December 18, 1981 they honeymooned in the Dominican Republic.

Andrea Denise Thompson was born in Troy, New York. She met Derrick Little during the fall of 1979 and they were married on October 18, 1986 in Troy. Derrick Anthony Little was born in Leesburg, Florida. He moved to Troy as a teenager and met Andrea. Though sparks did not fly right away, his charm and charisma eventually won her over. After their wedding on October 18, 1986 they honeymooned in New Orelans, Louisiana.

Our Parents

We are delighted to share this special day with the most special, caring, and loving people in our lives. We are grateful for their love and support and look forward to building more memories of fun and laughter with them on our wedding day!

Bridesmaids

Milly, the bride's BFF, affectionately known as Mills, is seriously a sister from another mister. Mills and the bride formed a real tight bond during their sophomore year at Saunders Trades & Technical High School.  Their bond has transcended geographies, remaining constant and intentional despite the long-distance. Each time they reconnect, it feels that they haven't spend one day apart. As their high school years were left behind, they've created memories visiting each other on their college campuses, traveling on vacations to Mexico, meet-ups in New York, Florida, in their current cities, and at countless celebratory milestones among friends! They have encouraged each other through their career journeys, important life decisions, successes and challenges, and have done that with a deep appreciation, a shared love of faith in God, some tears in between thousands of smiles!

Milly Polanco Velez

Johanny is the bride's sister and her number one fashion stylist! She was instrumental in the bride's selection of the wedding dress, offering her expertise and passion for beautiful and elegant aesthetics. She is fun loving and you can always catch her talking it up, traveling, or laughing with friends. She is passionate about health and enjoys working out and the outdoors. Her favorite colors are lime green and lavender, loves photography, and like a true Taurus, she is her own fashion icon! Above all, she enjoys coordinating the most stylish outfits for her 10 year old princess!

Johanny Nunez

Brittany is the groom's sister and someone who has been by his side since birth. His first and oldest friend, she has lovingly endured too many of Jason's "interesting" movie choices and spent dozens of hours watching Jason play videogames. She is a true Pisces full of dreams, imagination, and creativity! She makes the best chocolate chips cookies, something that the bride often craves.   Brittany holds her family dear to heart and enjoys taking cruises with family and friends. Brittany is also an avid fan of The Sims and loves to create and build new styles for her Sims.

Brittany Elise Micque Little

Barbara, or how the bride affectionately calls her, Barbs, is the bride's most precious cousin and the bride's first ever friend. She is undoudtebly one of God's most amazing gifts. Having a cousin that has played the role of sister, confidante, best friend, travel partner, hairstylist, and secret-keeper, Barbs is definitely the other half of Thelma & Louise. The bride cherishes all of the amazing memories with Barbs including dressing up in beautiful dresses and sharing seafood on Easter each year in City Island as little girls, learning about love and heartbreak in high school, sharing a wild chapter of college life together in Miami, exploring the world, from Aruba to Europe, and exchanging juicy gossip and tea from time to time, their bond is so tight that they call themselves soulmates! The bride is more than honored and delighted to have Barbs as a bridesmaids and for her be part of this new and amazing chapter in her life. 

Barbara Cueto Nunez

Ashley and the bride have known each other for over 15 years, starting their friendship off as classmates in graduate school at Florida International University. Years later they reconnected as young professionals and bonded over shared career values, a passion for higher education, and a love for travel. Together they have traveled all over the Caribbean and have countless stories about their travel adventures. Most memorable was their trip to Cuba where they traveled to do a higher education study and balanced work with play traveling all over the island. Their friendship is one blessed with loyalty and support reflected in the 12 hour drive that Ashley did from Virginia to Miami amidst a winter storm to join the Bride on her annual birthday cruise. The memories they have built are endless including spending Thanksgiving 2020 together at Ashley's home in Baton Rouge, LA when neither of them wanted to compromise their parents' health during the pandemic. Amidst the distance and their busy career and home lives, they remain committed to staying in touch and meeting up at least once a year in Ashley's beloved City of Miami. 

Ashley Clayton

Esther is one of the bride's dearest and most cherished friends. They met while working together at USF and have had tons of adventures. She is from Uganda and has taught the bride how to make Ugandan food and how to talk a little in her native language. She is a blessing to many people's lives and has been a source of comfort and care to both the bride and groom. She is the master organizer and master motivator! Her faith in God shows up in how much she is loved and how she loves and does for others!

Esther Mirembe

Sophia is the bride's youngest sister who has been the biggest sweet and sour patch in Neudy Carolina's life since she was born. She is a creative soul who loves to bake and photography. She enjoys watching all kinds of movies and letting her Piscean imagination run wild. Her favorite color is aqua, had an obsession with mermaids as a child, and still loves sunsets. Don't let her shy, quiet, and calm demeanor fool you, she is as feisty as they come!

Sophia Daniela Nunez

Groomsmen

Charles has been one of the groom's best friends for over 20 years, there is no one else he would want standing beside him on his wedding day. Though his military career has kept Charles away from Florida, they have remained connected. The groom cherishes all the long-lasting memories together. From childhood adventures to late-night talks, he has been like a brother to Jason through every stage of life. Loyal, hilarious, and always there when it counts, Charles is more than just the best man- he is family!

Charles Lenox

Alex is the bride's brother, better known as her "brother bear"! He has survived being the only boy in a household with 3 sisters and a princess niece! He is a true Aquarius with an independent spirit, kind heart, and a focused mind. As a child he was a champion baseball and basketball player and now he still enjoys sports and physical fitness and is currently training for a triathlon race! He is currently studying to be a nutrionist and is motivated by exploring the connection between nutrition and the nervous system. Alex is the best little brother the bride could've ever asked for!

Alexander Daniel Nunez

Andrew and the groom have been friends for over 15 years, bonded by a shared love of video games, anime, and film. Whether the groom and Andrew are quoting Daniel Plainview or exploring The Lands Between, Andrew has been a constant source of support and friendship and always brought laughs, loyalty, and good vibes. The groom is lucky to have him as a groomsman and even luckier to call him one of his best friends.


Andrew Kustodowicz

The groom has had the privilege of knowing Dakota for over 12 years, and in all that time, he’s been one of the warmest, kindest, most genuine people the groom has ever met. He’s always been there with steady friendship and quiet understanding—and endless patience, especially when I dragged him into watching “so bad they’re good” movies more times than he probably cares to remember. The groom honestly couldn’t imagine this day without him standing by his side and sees it as an honor to call him one of his best friends.

Dakota Lawrence

The groom has known Gerhardus (Hardus) for nearly twenty years, and in that time, we’ve been through just about everything you can imagine—good times, tough moments, and more than a few roommate disagreements. Living together tested our patience at times, but it also made our bond stronger. Through all the clashes and laughs, Hardus has challenged me, supported me, and ultimately helped shape me into a better person. He’s more than a friend—he’s family—and I’m honored to have him standing by my side on one of the biggest days of my life.

Gerhardus Erasmus

The groom met Nick 15 years ago in our college dining hall, where he tried to recruit me for flag football. The groom, of course, respectfully ignored his texts. Later Nick would become a snitch... I mean, an R.A. Despite that, or maybe because of it, he and the groom built a friendship that’s lasted through the years. He’s always been source of many laughs, and someone I can always count on. The groom is proud to have him in my wedding party and glad to call him one of my best friends.

Nicholas Syme

Wedding Party

Q + A

Our wedding will be held at the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, Florida. We have arranged hotel blocks at hotels in the area which are all within 10 minutes of the venue. A contact person is listed for each hotel block should you have any questions. If you are flying in for our wedding, note that there are several airports that you may want to consider, though the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is less than 10 minutes away from our venue and the hotels listed. We consider that Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) is the most convenient airport to travel into. We highly recommend flying into SRQ, if you are not planning to rent a car or travel/stay outside of the City of Sarasota. However, in consideration of flight costs and the idea that some of our guests may want to stay in or around the Tampa Bay area, we are listing all airport options here.

For this booking site, make sure you choose "hotel package only" for room pricing and booking, Note that you can adapt the check-in and check-out dates between May 5 and May 10. Book by March 31. Contact Jason Polanco at jpolanco@dreamvacations.com | 571-552-5752 | Travel by Pros on Instagram

Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport

Our room blocks are only available between May 7 and May 9. Other dates available at this hotel may have varying prices per night. Contact Michelle Borrero at michelle@preciousmomentseventsllc.com

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sarasota Bradenton

Our room blocks are only available between May 7 and May 9. Other dates available at this hotel may have varying prices per night. Contsct Michelle Borrero at michelle@preciousmomentseventsllc.com

Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota-Bradenton Airport

Sarasota Brandenton International Airport (SRQ) is a small regional airport. This is the most convenient airport to use given its proximity to our wedding venue. It is ideal if you do not plan on renting a car.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a large airport hosting many American airlines and several international airlines. This airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes from our wedding venue.

Tampa International Airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the largest airports in the USA hosting many American and international airlines with multiple flights at varying costs throughout the day. This airport is located 2.5 hours away from the wedding venue.

Orlando International Airport

St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is a small regional airport hosting Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines. This airport is about an hour away from our wedding venue.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport

Tampa Bay is not home to a large public transit system. Though there are public buses and trolley systems, there is no metro/subway system, however Uber and Lyft are reliable methods of public transportation. If you plan to explore Tampa Bay and/or the City of Sarasota, we encourage you to rent a car. Here is a listing of car rentals for your convenience.

Alamo Rent A Car

Budget Car Rental

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Travel

We are excited to have so many friends and loved ones celebrate our special day in Tampa Bay! Tampa Bay is a beautiful area comprised of three major cities: Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Here we share some of our favorite places and things to do whether you are a sun loving beach bum, an adventure seeker, or a lover of the arts!

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is a family-oriented theme park featuring up-close encounters with exotic animals, incredible thrill rides and live entertainment. With nearly 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species, the park’s zoological collection is a marquee attraction for families. With 10 thrilling coasters, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is known for the fastest, steepest, tallest coasters in the country. Iron Gwazi, the Parks newest and award-winning thrill ride, takes riders to new heights, plunging for 206 foot tall peak into a 91 degree drop and reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour. Cheetah Hunt®, a triple-launch roller coaster, carries riders high above the park, and then races down along the ground through a rocky gorge. It is the park’s longest thrill ride and also innovatively integrates the coaster next to the Cheetah Run® animal habitat. Guests can get closer than ever to tigers in Jungala® and soar through the air on Montu®. And, for a behind-the-scenes look at how we care for animals, the Animal Care Center™ welcomes guests to closely observe the veterinary care and treatment we provide every day.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens offers 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries to explore via two campuses. The Downtown Sarasota campus features 15 acres located along Sarasota Bay where visitors can take in rainforest, desert, native Florida, and display garden areas plus stroll along a bayfront mangrove walkway. Less than 10 miles to the south, the Historic Spanish Point campus features 30 acres situated along Little Sarasota Bay, where visitors can learn about the area’s native and pioneer history and admire a well-preserved collection of native Florida plantings from the site’s nature trails and boardwalks.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

If Clearwater Beach had a theme song, it would be “Walking on Sunshine.” This fun, friendly, casual beach town in the Tampa Bay area is always abuzz with activity and good vibes. It’s no wonder Clearwater Beach was named the No. 1 Beach in the South by USA Today, and has been named America’s No. 1 Beach several times in recent years.

Clearwater Beach-Clearwater

Named One of Floridas Top Restaurants since 1967. Relax in one of their Mediterranean-style dining rooms or enjoy an outdoor table on the patio while sampling their award-winning Spanish/Cuban cuisine at the oldest operating restaurant in Sarasota.

Columbia Restaurant

Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals – including sea turtles, sharks, lemurs, otters – with the goal of building awareness and inspiring conservation action.

The Florida Aquarium

A popular Sarasota restaurant known for its elevated Southern comfort food, located in downtown Sarasota at 1990 Main St, Suite 112. It offers lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, with a menu featuring dishes like fried chicken and other Southern staples, and is praised for its generous portions and friendly service.

Fork and Hen on Main

The Ringling is one of the preeminent arts institutions in the United States. Its unusually varied collections—art, circus, history, architecture, performance, gardens—reflect its unique origin story. At the heart of that story is circus impresario John Ringling and his wife Mable, and their shared desire to make Sarasota a world-class destination.

Ringling Museum

With over 100 stores, St. Armands Circle is an unforgettable destination for visitors worldwide. Whether you are looking for the latest fashion trends or unique gifts, gourmet snacks or candlelight feasts, you’ll find it all on St. Armands Circle. When exploring the West Coast of Florida, you will want to visit The Circle!

St. Armands Circle

The Dalí Museum cares for and shares an expertly curated collection of Salvador Dalí’s work, preserving his legacy for generations to come. And, through transformative Dalí-inspired events, exhibits and experiences, the Museum serves as an active resource in the cultural life of our community and the world at large.

Salvador Dalí Museum

Siesta Beach continues to rank highly on the “Top Beach” lists curated by worldwide travelers and renowned coastal experts. Its nearly 100% quartz-crystal sand, dubbed the “world’s finest, whitest sand”, never gets hot under the Gulf Coast sun and tropical weather. The recent $20 million-dollar renovation (2016) added a new playground, two concession stands, more restrooms, a half-mile long esplanade, many shelters and pavilions, and a renovated Sarasota School of Architecture pavilion. With 950 free parking spaces, this venue provides the most parking for any public beach in Sarasota County.

Siesta Beach

The Tampa Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile-long pedestrian trail and open space along the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, Florida. It connects many parks, museums, restaurants, and hotels.

Tampa Riverwalk

Tampa Bays historical and cultural roots lie in Ybor City. Many of the buildings echo the charming brick exteriors of converted cigar factories, in homage to the areas celebrated history as the Cigar Capital of the World.

Neudy Carolina & Jason Christopher

Neudy Carolina & Jason Christopher

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