Caucasian - Beach Bride

Vows Under A Rainbow: A Perfect Beach Wedding

By Jenn

It is not too often when a rainbow, the symbol of God’s covenant of love, appears above you on your wedding day. Such a blessed day when Leanne and Andy decided to tie the knot in a beach setting.

The refreshing ocean breeze, the sun reflecting on the pure, white sand, the sound of waves softly crashing against the shore, and the blue sky above celebrate the couple’s union as they said their vows to spend their life together at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa .

The bamboo arch stood secure and palms swayed to the wind as the bride walked down the aisle in joyful expectation to finally meet the groom at the altar after a decade of being together.

The bride’s dress by Morilee was an A-Line silhouette in ivory, with beading and applique on a V-neck bodice. Pops of pinks, corals and yellow in the bouquets sprayed vibrancy in the air. The white, crisp, clean outfits of the entourage gave way to the natural colors of the beach setting.

At the reception, string lights across the “ceiling” of the outdoor venue added to the ambiance of the starry evening sky. The table decor consisted of a natural pineapple atop palm fronds, candles inside round gold votives, gold acrylic table numbers, and gold tiffany chairs. Sparklers filled the air as everyone partied the night away.

Quetzal Wedding Photo sealed the newlywed’s memories at a photo shoot in paradise – a celebration of love at a perfect beach wedding.

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Soulful Santorini Wedding

By Jenn

What could be more romantic than saying “I Do’s” in one of the most popular wedding destinations? With tons of picture-perfect views, no wonder Kerri and Tony flew from South Australia to have their soulful Santorini wedding! And guess what – it looked like the place plus the skills of SvenStudios were everything they need to have stunning wedding photos. No fancy flowers and decor – just Santorini’s all-white and dramatic blue theme. The bridesmaids wore dresses of different colors to contrast against white. Add a few touches of greens and we have a clean, minimalist set for today. It’s additionally fascinating how this couple didn’t have to stress over wedding elements but focused on the most important part and that’s starting their life together. Now, let’s take it from the bride herself, Kerri as she recalls the day in her words below.

From The Bride

Q: Tell us about your wedding! What was the inspiration behind your day? Did you have a specific theme, style or color palette? Did you incorporate any cultural or religious traditions in any part of your day?
A: Our inspiration was that we wanted to go to Greece, but didn’t particularly want to have a wedding, and since half the family wanted one in Canada and the other half in Australia, the compromise was Greece! We wanted it as simple as possible, choosing only a few traditions that we thought were fun to include.

Q: Did you personalize the day in any way (food trucks, guest entertainment etc.)? What were some of your favorite parts of your wedding?
A: We had a lot of our friends help with the day, like asking a friend to be celebrant, making a fun personalised speech. Our vows were our own, and my bridemaids and friends did my hair and makeup for me. My parents and relatives organised the Loukomades from a local bakery to have as the wedding cake which I loved. Our celebrant got us to play a surprise game which was great fun, and the speeches were all fantastic.

Q: Let’s talk fashion. How did you both choose your wedding day look? Describe the looks in detail.
A: As soon as we got engaged (2 years prior to the wedding) I went online and bought a cheap dress I liked. It turned out great with a liytle bit of altering. Tony waited until the last minute to sort his clothes, we had very different ideas on his style but he went with what he liked in the end, trying to keep it “summery”.

Q: How did you meet? Tell us about the proposal.
A: We met while I was travelling through Canada in 2011; Tony employed my friend across from where I worked in Niagara Falls for some travelling cash. He eventually moved to Australia about 8 months after we parted. The proposal was while hiking in Yosemite National Park on the way back to Niagara Falls for a visit about 6 years later. Halfway up a waterfall climb he knelt in a puddle and yelled the proposal since the water was so loud. I had always said I didnt want a nice ring or a wedding, but I did want a spectacular proposal, and he knows how much I love waterfalls.

Q: What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day?
A: Just having everyone in Santorini from different corners of the globe was amazing, especially since many of our guests have little or no travel experience and were very nervous. The scenery was spectacular, the sunset and dancing was amazing. Hearing Tonys vows for the first time in front of everyone was very special. Also the food was awesome and there was far too much of it.

Q: Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you’d like to share with other couples planning their day?
A: It’s incredibly difficult, but try your best to do what you want to do, rather than what everyone else wants you to do! It’s impossible to keep everyone happy so you might as well try to enjoy yourselves the best you can.

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Backpacking Style Elopement

By Jenn

Imagine two people exchanging vows with nothing fancy but just mad love for each other? Today’s feature shoot fits that scenario very well. This elopement was about a lovely couple getting married and then backpacking to celebrate their new life together. They wore hiking boots and brought Osprey large liter backpacks. Nature made for a breathtaking backdrop. This idea could be great for couples who would want to sway away from big celebrations, especially during this pandemic. So yes, nothing whimsy, only pure love! A huge thank you to all the vendors for sharing this styled elopement. We hope you enjoy the photos (I also mean, the views) as much as we did!

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Floral Designer: Palmer Flowers Loveland | Other Location: Rocky Mountain National Park | DIY or Handmade Goods Designer:Katie Grace Lettering | Makeup Artist: A Vow to Artistry | Dress Designer: Blushing Bride | Photographer: In Love and Adventure – Elopement Photography

Chic Elopement In The Outer Banks

By Jenn

Here’s another beach wedding that we’re gushing over! Kathleen and Adam got hitched in one of the beautiful and unspoiled beaches in the Outer Banks. The bride wore a floral crown and a white flowing dress with a gold leaf belt. To come together in marriage, the couple did a unity sand ceremony. They went on for some time alone frolicking on the beach and shooting (with a camera behind them, of course) while having ice cream. Boy, oh boy, this elopement is all about intimacy and casual chicness! Here’s to celebrating love and adventure!

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Leap Day Beach Wedding in Fort Lauderdale

By Jenn

L stands for a lot of things. In this feature, it stands for two: a radiant bride named Liz and her Leap Day beach wedding. Amazing, right? As amazing as her wedding photos captured and submitted to us by Flashy Mama Photography. I admittedly had a hard time choosing their photos as all are beautiful and filled with emotion. Liz and Casey tied the knot in Fort Lauderdale. With the gorgeous ballroom reception and ocean backdrop, a romantic celebration with the most important people, the clever sunglasses basket, add the beautiful white and pink florals adorning the arbor, you can’t help but sit back and enjoy this one!

From The Photographer

Casey and Liz met on Halloween night in 2012. They were at a bar with their friends and Liz’s beauty immediately caught the attention of Casey. They immediately hit it off, talking about cars, movies and all their interests. Casey just had to keep her talking because he wanted to know everything about her! Liz was intrigued with Casey’s story and his sense of humor, and it helped he was easy on the eyes! They made plans for the very next night! From then on their love blossomed. After 6 years of courtship, Casey popped the question, taking her on a trip to the mountains of Colorado for her birthday in 2018. Overlooking the great continental divide at 12000 feet, and with Liz dancing on the edge of a wall, Casey got down on one knee with tears in his eyes and asked Liz if she would be her wife. Liz thought it was a joke, but when she saw the ring she began to cry while saying “YES”! They are so happy to start the journey of the rest of their lives together!

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