Bella Cosa Lakeside Lodge

Wedding Day: Ceremony and Reception

Bella Cosa

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception: Dinner and Dancing

Complimentary Shuttle Service

Winter

Our Wedding

Kathryn Elizabeth Novak is from Sarasota, Florida and works at Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a Medical Coder. She is also studying Microblading and Semi-Permanent Makeup including 3-D Areola Tattooing and Lip Blushing. She is taking prerequisite courses and hopes to attend Nursing School at the University of Florida. Katie enjoys anything artistic, such as drawing, crocheting, painting, and rhinestoning, reading, and spending time with her family. Michael Chad Thaysen is from Ocala, Florida but now resides in Sarasota. He is President of Ocala Steel, works as a Multi Skilled Tech at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and also hopes to attend Nursing School at the University of Florida. Mike enjoys gaming, working out, writing, and drawing. Katie and Mike met online on January 7, 2022 and began having daily conversations. They met up in Ocala on February 4th, 2022 where they spent the evening eating vegan pizza, watching wrestling, and talking until the sun came up. Katie loved Mike's adorable, genuine laugh and everything they had in common, and he loved everything about her. Her personality, her values, and her intelligence. It was love at first sight. They began dating exclusively the very next day after seeing the new Spiderman. In their five months of dating, the pair spent every weekend together whether it was in Ocala, Sarasota or on one of their mini vacations. They spent two fun days at Universal Studios and Volcano Bay in Orlando and they also went to a Post Malone concert at the Hard Rock Hotel in Miami. Weekends at home were filled with spending quality time together, some Painting With a Twist sessions, learning about one another, meeting each other's loved ones, and growing in love. Katie and Mike got engaged at Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key on July 1, 2022 after a tasty meal at Tripletail. They both wrote each other a love letter and drew one another&nbsp;a drawing representing the other. Mike got down on one knee and asked Katie to marry her. She said yes! Mikes friends call him Dagga, so their hashtag is #daggatotheheart.

Katie and Mike

Our Story

Photos

Ashley Brooke Novak

Andrew Paul Kopacz

Ashley Marie Moldthan

Noah Maldonado

Marissa Louise Atkins

Jordan Khalil Wilson

Jaclyn Louise Schneider

Tyrell Abron James

Madison Jean Schneider

Kyle Warren Novak

Landon Kopacz

Wedding Party

Q + A

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guest rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls. With a stay at Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Lake Wales in Lake Wales, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of LEGOLAND® Florida and Eagle Ridge Mall. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, shopping on site, and a television in a common area. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Lake Wales. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Wales

The award-winning Courtyard Winter Haven offers a tranquil space for the entire family to relax after a fun-filled day in the city. Overlooking Lake Dexter, our-new hotel offers unparalleled access to countless nearby destinations. Whether you want to explore the rides and attractions at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort or enjoy a day of birdwatching at the Bok Tower Gardens, you'll find yourself just moments&nbsp;from what your heart desires. At the end of your day, withdraw into the comfort in our spacious hotel rooms and suites, featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-panel Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Our Bistro offers healthy choices, a variety of breakfast and dinner options for purchase, an evening bar and specialty beverages made with Starbucks® coffee. The Market is open 24 hours a day with a selection of on-the-go snacks and beverages. Whether for corporate travel or a family vacation, Courtyard Winter Haven provides everything you need for a successful stay.

Kathryn & Michael

Kathryn & Michael

Wedding Party