Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa

Welcome Party

The Preserve at Amelia River

Wedding Day

Amelia Plantation Chapel

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story begins more than a decade ago, though&nbsp;at the time, we had no idea there would&nbsp;even be a story to tell. We&nbsp;met in 2010, on the first day of high school, sophomore year. Though nothing remarkable happened, no sparks, no love at first sight. Fast forward to 2013, our senior year. We were voted most artistic in the yearbook superlatives, we went to Sadie Hawkins as friends, we graduated…then didn’t speak again for a decade.&nbsp; Ok NOW is where our story really begins. In March 2023, Kate received a text out of the blue from a name she had almost completely forgotten, Jonathan Kim. He had just moved back to Georgia from New York and had questions about e-commerce modeling. Luckily for him, he had heard through the grapevine that Kate had worked in the modeling industry, and he decided to reach out. That simple text would be the start of something neither would have ever guessed. That text exchange would lead to a dinner invitation, and that first dinner outing turned into hours of catching up, laughing, and connecting. From that point on, the two were almost inseparable. They began with reestablishing their friendship and let it grow into a beautiful romance. Two years after that fateful text, he proposed on the beach at Amelia Island in front of their families and his dog Mickey. She said yes, and the rest is history!

No One Saw This Coming!

Our Story

Photos

Shelby Masters

Madeline Marconi

Taylor Warren

Jillian Baum

Kelsey Barrett

Lillie Ward

Sophia Kim

Isayah Young Burke

Ryan Yeh

Nathan Yoon

Kyle O'Rourke

Myles Reed

Michael Mullaney

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Local Accommodations

This beautiful resort offers luxurious oceanfront accommodations with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class resort pools, championship golf, and a full-service spa.&nbsp;Use the link below to book within our discounted room block or call 904-261-6161 and reference the Lackey/Kim&nbsp;wedding.

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

The Courtyard and Springhill Suites by Marriott are sister properties connected via front entrance and lobby.&nbsp;Amelia Island's newest hotel is located about 5 miles from our wedding venue and offers a resort style pool, is directly across the street from the beach and within walking distance to 2 restaurants, putt-putt, and a playground.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To book within our discounted room rate, please use the link below or reference the Lackey/Kim wedding when calling the property directly.

Courtyard Amelia Island

Local Transportation

Please note that Amelia Island does not have Ubers or taxis readily available to navigate the island. If you do not rent a car and need to arrange airport transfers or want to venture into downtown to explore, please utilize one of the local car services below: <a href="http://www.blueskyofamelia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blue Sky Transportation</a>(airport) <a href="https://www.danaslimo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dana's Transportation</a>(airport) <a href="https://www.8flagstransport.com/contact/3746919" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">8 Flags Transporation</a>(airport and local travel) <a href="http://tomsislandtransportation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tom's Island Transportation</a>(airport and local) <a href="https://www.danieltransportationonline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daniel's Transportation</a>(airport and local) <a href="https://www.raysridesllc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ray's Rides</a>(local)

Travel

About Amelia Island

Located in northeastern Florida, Amelia Island offers an unspoiled setting for relaxing and rewarding getaways. Amelia Island is 13 miles long and 2 miles wide, with preserved park lands at its northern and southern tips, making up nearly 10 percent of the entire island! Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, strong-currented Nassau Sound and one of the East's largest and deepest inlets - Cumberland Sound - Amelia Island is edged with natural Appalachian quartz beaches and framed by sand dunes as tall as 40 feet.Treasured for its long stretches of quiet beach, natural beauty, unique history and charming seaport character, Amelia Island is consistently ranked among the best of the best with both the island and its partners winning countless awards.

Things to Do

SHOPPINGColie's &amp; The Salty Local, Twisted Sister, The Pearl, Lori LuLu, JJ Coopers, The Book Loft, the Spice and Tea Exchange, Pelindaba Lavender and more!The Farmer's Market - located Downtown Fernandina on Saturdays between 9am and 1pm EXPLOREEnjoy a service (or two) at the Ritz-Carlton's spa&nbsp;Amelia Island Golf Club - to secure your tee time, please call (904) 277-8015Book a fishing charter -<a href="http://www.fishameliaisland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.fishameliaisland.com</a><a href="http://www.theanglersmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.theanglersmark.com</a> BREWERIESMocama - new with an industrial vibe and fantastic beer. Make sure to order a Cosmico!Amelia Tavern - delicious food and beer. Be sure to check out The Alley. RESTAURANTS OFF PROPERTY&nbsp;Aloha Bagel &amp; Deli - coffee, bagels &amp; lunch in a colorful shanty&nbsp;Bar Zin - tapas style cuisine with wines from around the worldBurlingame - limited seasonal menu using fresh &amp; local ingredientsCafé Karibo - a local favorite! Great fresh fare in a casual setting with a beautiful outdoor patioDavid’s Restaurant &amp; Lounge- fine dining&nbsp; experience featuring fresh fish, mussels, shrimp, and lobsterEspana - spanish tapas with an eclectic outdoor patioIndigo-southern coastal cuisineLagniappe-Combines the traditions of the French Creole with unique twists on Southern culinary staples using only the freshest local ingredientsLeddy’s Porch - Best brunch spot in town on Saturday and Sunday morningsMezcal-traditional Mexican recipes fine dining in Downtown FernandinaPeppers-Mexican Grille &amp; Cantina with outdoor patio seatingSalty Pelican Bar &amp; Grill-fresh seafood, burgers and wings. Casual restaurant with a harbor viewThe Surf Restaurant &amp; Bar-seafood, burgers and tacos with a view of the oceanTimoti’s - another local favorite serving up wild caught seafood served outside at picnic tables complete with a pirate playground for the kids.&nbsp; RESTAURANTS ON PROPERTY AT THE OMNIVerandah-Casual, yet elevated dining focusing on coastal Mediterranean-inspired seafood and house made pasta in Amelia Island, Florida.Oceanside-As casual as the beach, Oceanside in Fernandina Beach, Florida offers flip-flop friendly views of the ocean with authentic local seafood tastes. Serving lunch, dinner and poolside bites.Falcon’s Nest-This restaurant is the perfect spot to "fly by" and meet your friends for the best happy hour in town. Falcon's Nest in Fernandina Beach, Florida offers delicious family friendly pub-style menu items, including our Old School Burger and Sky High Nachos.Natural Slice-This restaurant is the perfect spot to "fly by" and meet your friends for the best happy hour in town. Falcon's Nest in Fernandina Beach, Florida offers delicious family friendly pub-style menu items, including our Old School Burger and Sky High Nachos.Marche Burette-For a casual dining experience, guests can dine outside under the covered porch at Marché Burette in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This restaurant and gourmet shop is great for breakfast, lunch or afternoon snacks while enjoying the Florida sunshine.

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