Pre-Wedding Brunch

Lost Key Beach Club - Perdido Key - Pensacola FL

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Lost Lake Golf Club

Reception

Our Wedding

How We Found Each Other

(It took a pandemic, two cities, and two unsuspecting men. You'll see.)

Some love stories begin with a moonlit walk, grand romantic gesture, a note slipped under a door, a stranger across a crowded room, a perfectly timed meet-cute. Ours began with a struggling analytics platform, a client with high standards, and a manager who accidentally changed two lives forever. We wouldn't rewrite a single word.

Chapter 1: The Meeting Nobody Knew Was a Meeting

Atlanta, January 2020

Natasha was an Account Executive at Amazon Web Services — sharp, driven, and in the middle of navigating a tricky client relationship. That client was Jay, who had some very valid, very persistent concerns about the AWS analytics platform he was working with.Jay's feedback made its way up the chain, and Jeff's manager — the now-mythological Patrick — decided she needed reinforcements. He assigned Jeff to the account to help stabilize things.Jeff walked into Jay's office in Atlanta in January 2020. Professional. Steady. Good at his job. Natasha noticed Jeff. Jeff noticed Natasha. They worked together, made a quiet but lasting impression on each other — and then, before anything else could happen, the world shut down.A global pandemic. Offices closed. Everyone went home.The universe, it seems, just needed them to wait a little longer.

When Jay & Patrick Accidentally Played Cupids

Chapter 2: Enter Patrick. Again.

Nashville, December 2022

Nearly three years passed. Life moved forward — different roles, different cities, different chapters. Natasha had moved on to a new company, Quantify, and was building something new. And then Patrick called. He invited Natasha to sponsor and attend an AWS analytics dinner in Nashville. Seventy-five people in the room. A big, bustling industry event. She said yes, showed up — and there was Jeff. No coordination. No plan. Just Patrick, once again, unknowingly engineering a pivotal moment in two people's lives. They reconnected that evening — briefly. But Natasha had a warm feeling seeing Jeff at the table. There were only a few words and a gentle touch of Natasha's hand on Jeff's shoulder. And 75 other people demanding attention... The seed, quietly dormant for nearly three years, started to grow. Patrick, if you are reading this: you had no idea. That is what makes it perfect. Thank you. 🥂

The Man Who Did It Twice Without Trying

Chapter 3: The Chair That Changed Everything

Fort Lauderdale, 2nd week of January 2023

A few weeks after Nashville, both Natasha and Jeff were presenting at an AWS customer event in Fort Lauderdale. Two professionals, doing their jobs, in the same room again.At the customer dinner that evening, Jeff spotted Natasha — and made his move. Quietly, without fanfare, he walked over and took the seat right next to her when someone else went to the restroom.It was, in retrospect, the most important chair he has ever sat in.They talked. They laughed. And somewhere between the appetizers and the main course, Natasha asked the question: "When will you be in Atlanta next?"Jeff said: "Next Thursday. January 18th."She picked up her phone and booked a dinner reservation before he could say another word. Jeff — warm, wonderful, and by his own admission a little shy — might have taken considerably longer to make that happen on his own.We are all very grateful she did not wait to find out. 😄

The Most Important Seat He Ever Took

Chapter 4: Date #1, Date #2, and a Very Important Hand

Atlanta & Beyond, January – March 2023

January 18, 2023 — Date #1, Atlanta Mission + Market restaurant. He showed up. She showed up. He didn't know it was a date. Dinner was wonderful. Something that had been quietly building for three years started to feel very, very real.February 18, 2023 — Date #2 Hal's Kitchen Steakhouse. Jeff had a simple dream for this date — to hold her hand. On February 18th, he did. It sounds small. It was everything.March 2023 — Perdido Key Jeff had moved to Perdido Key — a quiet, stunning stretch of Gulf Coast between Pensacola and the Florida state line. Natasha came to visit. She saw the white sand, the emerald water, the slow beautiful pace of life there.She also saw Jeff, very happy, in his element.They started making plans. 🌊

Three Dates That Changed the Whole Trajectory

Chapter 5: She Said Yes to the Gulf

Perdido Key, June 2023

In June 2023, Natasha packed up Atlanta and moved to Perdido Key.For two years, they built a life together on the Gulf Coast — unhurried evenings, salt air, sunsets that looked almost too beautiful to be real. They explored, they settled in, they became each other's home in the truest sense of the word.It was, by every measure, a beautiful chapter.And then Atlanta called them back.

Two Years of Sunsets and Salt Air

Chapter 6: Back to Atlanta — Together

Atlanta, February 2025

In February 2025, careers and opportunity pulled them back to the city where it had all started. They packed up the Gulf, loaded the car, and drove back to Atlanta — together, as they now did everything.A new home. A new chapter. The same team.Atlanta, as it turned out, had one more beautiful thing waiting for them.

Same Team, New Chapter

Chapter 7: He Asked. She Said Yes. Obviously. 💍

Atlanta, November 21, 2025

The Ritz Carlton, Atlanta. A steakhouse. A private dining room.Natasha had a feeling something was coming — she just didn't know when, or where, or that it would be this perfect.Jeff, for his part, had a plan. He also had nerves — the kind that come with knowing this is the most important moment of your life and wanting to get it exactly right. The private dining room was set. The evening was unfolding beautifully. And Jeff waited, holding his moment, for the perfect cue.Then the waiter arrived with dessert.The plate was set down in front of them. Written across it, in elegant chocolate script: Congratulations.Jeff looked at it. He looked at Natasha. He thought to himself — I guess this is my cue.He got down on one knee.And in that quiet, candlelit room — a world away from a conference room in Atlanta in January 2020, from a Nashville dinner with 75 strangers, from a Fort Lauderdale chair casually pulled up beside her — he asked the question that had been years in the making.She said yes.Though if we're being honest, she'd said yes to this person long before the ring ever came out. 💛

One Knee. One Question. One Yes.

Our Story

The Day of the Wedding

Everything you need to show up, on time, looking fabulous.

We want your experience on September 26th to be seamless, stress-free, and full of nothing but joy. Below is everything you need to know about getting there, parking, and making your grand entrance. Bookmark this page and check back periodically — we're still deep in the planning trenches and will update as details are confirmed! 🏗️💛

🚌 Getting There — Shuttle Service

For our guests staying within the Lost Key community — we've got you covered! We will have shuttles running on the wedding day to whisk you to the ceremony and safely deliver you home after the celebration. No designated driver needed. No Googling directions in the dark. Just show up and enjoy every moment — and every sip. 🥂 To arrange your pickup, please send Natasha your rental property address so we can coordinate the route. 📅 Be ready outside your property by 5:15 PM — the shuttle will come to you! Not staying at Lost Key? No worries — Uber and Lyft both service the Perdido Key area and are a great option for getting to and from the venue hassle-free.

🅿️ Parking — A Few Things to Know

There is no parking directly at the Lost Key Beach Club, but there is a public parking area just steps away — approximately 50 feet from the venue, with around 15 available spots. You can also park across the street in the shopping area by the souvenir shop "Perdido Key Trading Company": 14250 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507. A heads up: while late September is considered off-season on Perdido Key, the beach is still beautiful and visitors do still come. Availability isn't guaranteed, so if you're planning to drive, we'd recommend arriving with a little extra time to spare — or better yet, let Uber handle it and arrive in style. 😎

📍 Arrival & Finding Us

Please plan to arrive at the Lost Key Beach Club no later than 5:30 PM. Our ceremony begins promptly at 6:00, and we would hate for you to miss even one moment of the magic. 📌 Address: 14359 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507 Once you arrive, make your way through the restaurant and past the pool, then follow the graceful boardwalk that winds toward the water — it will lead you straight to the beach, where the Gulf and all the people you love will be waiting. 🌊

🔄 Stay Tuned!

We're still putting the finishing touches on the best day of our lives — so please check back on this page periodically for updates, additions, and any last-minute details we want to make sure you have. We promise it'll all be worth the wait. 💛 Questions? Reach out anytime. We are so excited to celebrate with you. — Natasha &amp; Jeff 🌅

Your Guide to the Big Day

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Stay Where the Magic Happens ✨

Lost Key is a stunning gated community right on the Gulf, and we'd love for you to make a full getaway of it! There are plenty of vacation rental properties available within the community, giving you easy access to beautiful amenities, the beach, and all the fun. Browse available rentals here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/lost-key-rentals" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/lost-key-rentals</a> Bonus perk for on-property guests: We'll have shuttles running on the wedding day to bring you to the ceremony and get you safely home after the celebration — so you can enjoy every moment (and every sip) worry-free! 🚌🥂

Other Lodging Options in the Area

Perdido Beach Resort

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orange Beach

Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton

Lodging

Flora-Bama

One of the world's top beach bars, The Flora-Bama Lounge is located uniquely on the Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida line. Opened in 1964, this down-home waterfront bar/grill offers oysters, pub grub &amp; live music every day.

The Wharf

Just a short drive from Perdido Key, The Wharf in Orange Beach is a vibrant waterfront destination that has something for everyone — and it's the perfect way to make your trip to the Gulf Coast a full vacation experience. From the iconic Ferris wheel and dazzling laser light shows to water excursions, shopping, escape rooms, arcades, and live concerts at the amphitheater, there's no shortage of fun for all ages. Stroll the pet-friendly Main Street, explore the marina, shop, and dine — all with that gorgeous Gulf Coast backdrop. Whether you want to kick back or pack your days with adventure, The Wharf delivers. Learn more and plan your visit at <a href="https://alwharf.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">alwharf.com</a>

Natasha & Jeff

Natasha & Jeff

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