Tell Us Your Wedding Story – Amanda & Thomas
Amanda Peck and Thomas Wessels were married on Feb. 23, 2024, at the picturesque Pelican Club in Jupiter. Wellington The Magazine recently had a chance to catch up with the newlyweds and learn more about their enchanted wedding.
Their love story is a beautiful testament to fate, joy and family traditions, making their special day unforgettable. The journey of Amanda and Thomas began in college at Florida Atlantic University, specifically at Blue Martini in Boca Raton. Their meeting was nothing short of serendipitous. As Thomas approached Amanda, his charming pick-up line, “You have the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen,” immediately caught her attention. Amanda playfully responded, “How many girls did you say that to tonight?” It was this exchange that sparked a connection, with Thomas knowing in that moment that Amanda was the one.
The proposal was a memorable occasion that perfectly captured their love story. Over Labor Day weekend, during a friends’ trip to Tampa, Thomas had planned a romantic surprise at Pier Teaki, a stunning rooftop bar in St. Petersburg. Faced with pouring rain, he was determined to wait it out. After the rain subsided, Thomas got down on one knee, surrounded by friends, as the sunset painted the sky. He had even hired a photographer, Ben Barbee of Jack Bates Photography, to capture the moment. Amanda was blissfully unaware of the plan, a testament to Thomas’s careful orchestration.
The couple exchanged vows at the elegant Pelican Club, where family and friends gathered to celebrate their union. The day was filled with personal touches, including Amanda wearing a stunning dress designed by Calla Blanche from Bacio Bacio Bridal in Wellington. A particularly poignant moment was when Amanda honored her family legacy by wearing her mother’s wedding dress, reimagined and hand-sewn by her sister and maid of honor, Alison, a fashion designer, for the reception. This beautiful garment represented a lineage of love, having been originally crafted by their grandmother, a seamstress.
“The most magical moment at my wedding was right before walking down the aisle,” Amanda recalled. “Throughout the whole wedding process, it never hit me until the doors were about to open before the ceremony. This was the moment I was the most emotional because it’s a moment you never thought would come and dreamed about since you were a little girl. It was the moment you were actually getting married to your person, and all of your friends and family were in one place. This will probably be one of the only moments where friends and family from both sides will be together, so it’s really special.”
Their reception was a lively affair, marked by the couple’s first dance to “Millionaire” by Chris Stapleton, setting a romantic tone. Thomas’s brother, Kevin Wessels, was by his side, and he couldn’t have asked for a better best man. To kick off the celebration, Amanda and Thomas entered the reception to the infectious rhythm of “Pepas” by Farruko and surprised guests with espresso martinis, ensuring that the energy was high right from the start.
After the wedding, the couple delayed their honeymoon to the end of 2024, allowing them to settle into their new home just two days after tying the knot. They looked forward to a dream getaway in Italy, exploring the breathtaking cities of Rome, Florence and Sorrento — a fitting start to their new life together.
The wedding of Amanda and Thomas was not just a celebration of their love, but also a beautiful homage to family, heritage and shared joy. As they embark on this new chapter, we wish them a lifetime filled with happiness, romance and endless love. Congratulations to the newlyweds! Their love story was captured by talented photographers and videographers like Jack Bates Photography, who beautifully documented their magical day.
