Our Story
Logan and Cody both grew up in a small town in Southwest Iowa, called Mount Ayr. This is the kind of town where “everybody knows everybody” and you always help a neighbor out. Through middle school and high school, they were both very involved in sports, especially the sport of rodeo. The couple both grew up on farms in Iowa and share a love for animals. They were just friends who would ride to rodeo’s together after the football games, served in Student Council, and cheered for each other at sporting events.
After the first day of Logan’s senior year, Cody called Logan and asked her to prom (with Maid of Honor Leah’s encouragement). Logan was a bit surprised by the phone call, but of course said yes. During the fall (aka football season), Logan and Cody grew closer as she bought his jersey for homecoming and he asked her to the homecoming dance. By prom, they were a “couple” and then Logan was headed off to college at Mizzou.
The quote “Distance makes the heart grow fonder” was the couple’s motto for the next four years. Logan went South for college and the next year Cody went North. Cody made the trip to Mizzou frequently, especially during football season. They would meet in the middle, which happen to be their hometown of Mount Ayr, at least once a month (their rule was no more than 4 weeks apart). After Cody graduated college he moved back home to work as a lineman. He bought season football tickets and visited Mizzou every chance he could.
Upon Logan’s graduation the couple decided that they eventually wanted to live in their favorite state of Florida. So Logan decided to make the move first, hoping Cody wouldn’t be too far behind. After Cody visited a few times he knew that he wanted to be there as well.
The holidays came around and Logan was flying home. Cody decided to surprise Logan at the airport, holding a big “Mrs. Stackhouse” sign. Logan was completely shocked and didn’t exactly know what was happening. Cody got down on one knee, and asked Logan to be his wife. Of course, she couldn’t say no to her high school sweetheart.
Logan and Cody finally ended their long-distance relationship at the beginning of 2018. They both found jobs that they love in the favorite state of Florida and are excited to start their life together as Mr. and Mrs. Stackhouse.
Wedding
Pass-A-Grille Beach
Reception
Florida Gulf Beach Weddings Banquet Hall
Hotels
The wedding party will be staying at the Dolphin Beach Resort hotel. The couple has blocked off some rooms, so please reach out to Logan for a discount code if you would like. We strongly suggest booking your hotel room ASAP because they will fill up fast as it is a holiday weekend. Of course there are plenty of other hotels very close, as well as condos, houses, and Airbnb’s available!
Things to Do in St. Petersburg
Flight Information:
If you’re flying from Des Moines or Kansas City, the cheapest and most direct route will be through Allegiant Airlines straight to St. Pete (PIE). The flight that we would recommend if you are just staying for the weekend is:
From Des Moines:
Flight 825 from Des Moines to St. Pete-Clearwater (10:10 AM-1:46 PM) on Friday, Nov 16.
Flight 824 from St. Pete-Clearwater to Des Moines (7:30 AM-9:25 AM) on Monday, Nov 19.
From Kansas City:
Flight 905 from Kansas City to St. Pete-Clearwater (9:57 AM-1:26 PM) on Thursday, Nov 15.
Flight 904 from St. Pete-Clearwater to Kansas City (7:20 AM-9:12 AM) on Sunday, Nov 18.
Once you get to PIE airport, it will be a short drive to your hotel on St. Pete Beach (see transportation below).
Other options would be to fly into Tampa, FL (which is only about 30 minutes away) through any major airline departing from Des Moines, Kansas City, Omaha or other major cities in the area.
Please reach out to Logan or Cody if you have any questions about flights!
Transportation:
Free Beach Ride: http://www.freebeachride.com/ride-1.html
Jolley Trolley: http://www.clearwaterjolleytrolley.com/
Airport (PIE) Car Rentals: Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, National, Hertz and others. Find information at: http://www.fly2pie.com/ground-transportation/rental-cars
*Discount for Enterprise & National; call: 1 (800) Rent-A-Car and mention code: XZ42H93. Or go to: https://legacy.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=028&refId=GLFBCHWD
Beaches:
St. Pete Beach (the couples favorite), Clearwater Beach, Treasure Island, Pass-A-Grille Beach (location of wedding ceremony), Fort De Soto Park/Beach, Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island (accessible only by boat).
Boating, Watersports, & Fishing:
Suncoast Watersports- Sunset Cruise, Dolphin Tour Cruise, Snorkeling, Jet Skis, Parasailing, Banana Boat Rides, Kayaking, and Paddle Boards. http://www.funstpete.com/cruises.php
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center: Sunset Sails, Dolphin Watches, Deep Sea Fishing, Back Bay Fishing, Offshore Fishing, Power Boat Cruising, Snorkeling, and Island Adventures Cruises. http://www.dolphinlandings.com/
Island Ferry: Dolphin Snorkeling Cruises. http://www.islandferry.biz/
Adventure Cruises: Dolphin Watching, Shelling, and Snorkeling. http://www.adventurecruise.net/index.php
Restaurants:
Woody’s Waterfront, Crabby Bill’s (Bride’s favorite), RumFish Grill, Guy’s Gulfside Grill, Snapper’s Sea Grille, Larry’s Ice Cream & Gelato, Rick’s Reef
Wedding Registry
Registered at:
Bed, Bath, & Beyond
Target
