Tyler & Danielle’s Gulf Breeze Wedding – A Love Story Anchored in Time
- Shawn Handrahan
- Mar 9
- 3 min read

Some love stories take years to write themselves—slowly unfolding like a well-worn book that you just can’t put down. Tyler and Danielle’s began in high school—two souls crossing paths, sharing moments, but not yet realizing they were meant to be something more. Years passed, life happened, and in 2020, they finally found their way to each other.

Fast forward to November 18, 2023, under the golden hues of the Florida sunset, they promised forever at The Pointe in Gulf Breeze. Now, celebrating two years of marriage, their love is stronger, their adventures bigger, and their journey just getting started.
From High School Friends to Forever
It wasn’t a whirlwind romance—it was something deeper. A bond built over time, rooted in trust, laughter, and balance. Danielle, the planner and crime show lover. Tyler, the sports fanatic who can’t sit still through a movie. Their differences don’t pull them apart; they make them stronger.

And when Tyler got down on one knee during a birthday trip in September, there was no question—this was meant to be.
A Wedding Wrapped in Meaning
For Danielle and Tyler, The Pointe in Gulf Breeze wasn’t just a venue; it was a reflection of their love for coastal beauty, relaxed elegance, and the life they’re building together. Under the soft November sky, they exchanged vows in front of 75 of their closest family and friends, a moment that felt intimate yet infinite.

But the most special part? Danielle’s grandfather, Mike Mardis, walked her down the aisle. A man who had been a guiding force in her life, now leading her into this new chapter—a memory to hold onto forever.
A Celebration of Love & Resilience
Weddings are supposed to be joyous, but let’s be real—sometimes, planning gets messy. Danielle and Tyler’s journey to the altar wasn’t all sunshine and roses. Family tensions, planning stress, and the sheer weight of expectations made it a season they were ready to move past.

But through it all, they never lost sight of what mattered. Not the seating charts, not the small details—just the love they shared and the memories they were about to create.
And that’s exactly what they did.

The Reception – Good Vibes & Even Better Company
From the first dance to the last sip of whiskey, their reception at The Pointe was a night filled with everything that made them, them.
• The Cutting Board’s loaded baked potato bar and slider station kept guests happy.
• A Nothing Bundt Cakes creation was the perfect sweet ending.
• Boogie Inc. kept the dance floor alive with beats that had even the shyest guests moving.


And in a moment of pure love and gratitude, Danielle broke tradition—choosing to gift her bouquet to her mother instead of tossing it. A gesture that spoke volumes about the love and appreciation she carries for the woman who shaped her.
A Sparkler Exit & A Lifetime Ahead

As the night came to a close, a tunnel of sparklers lit the way into their forever. Tyler and Danielle didn’t just walk through—they ran, hand in hand, laughing, ready for the next adventure.
Now, two years into marriage, they’re proving every day that love isn’t just about the wedding. It’s in the moments no one sees—the road trips, the late-night talks, the dreams they’re chasing together.

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