Whimsical - Beach Bride

An Elegant Caribbean Wedding

By Jenn

Have you ever gone to a wedding that left you in awe even a few days later? Well, for Majo Photography, Takashi & Edrick’s Caribbean Wedding their last wedding for the year, raised the bar! Theirs was a romantic love story. Coffee sparked up the hearts of Takashi and Edrick on their first date on the island of Roatan where they are both from. How can we forget such superb execution by Roatan Events? Truly a dream come true for Takashi and Edrick!

Overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Ocean, in a sunset ceremony, the couple’s vows made everyone teary-eyed. At the end of the infinity pool at the prestigious Pristine Bay Resort, where the floor reflected the blue skies, the couple said their I Dos.

White florals with pops of pink and lush greenery were lavishly arrayed on the entry arches, the stairways, the pool, and the sweet stations. The incredible Elias del Cid from Touche’s Honduras beautifully dressed up the whole venue.

At the reception hall, florals were elegantly set as table centerpieces – elevated blossoms in tall gold pillars with crystals hanging on flower stands adorned each table.

The cake was a show stopper all on its own. With pearls and gold strings embedded on each layer, with crystals hanging like chandelier. A breathtaking work and pleasant to the taste buds. A superb handiwork of Connie Jackson from Sugar Creations!

Takashi picked the most stunning dress designed by Eve of Milady at CC’s Bridal Boutique. The groom wore a designer tux by Honduran designer Yoyo Barrientos. Both looked extremely gorgeous on their special day.

The bridal portraits along the sunset and the couple’s poses in the wonderful scenery stamped the memories of this once-in-a-lifetime event. The couple with their precious guests wished the night wouldn’t have to end as they partied the rest of the night. A carnival show added life to the party. A fireworks display ended the most memorable day of the couple’s lives.

Vendors

Photographer: MaJo Photography
Second Shooter: Alden Melendez Photography
Cinema and Video: David Cuellar
Cake Designer: Sugar Creations
Floral Designer: Touche’s Honduras
DJ: Max Stage Roatan
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Yoyo Barrientos
Makeup Artist: Perfecting Beauty & Co.
Hair Stylist: The Beauty Shop
Dress Store: CC’s Bridal Boutique
Dress Designer: Eve of Milady
Other Location: Pristine Bay Resort
Event Planner: Roatan Events

Whimsical Elopement: A Fitting Alternative in the Season of Pandemic

By Jenn

There is no stopping people in love! Love is never cancelled even when Covid-19 is saying ‘no’ to the big ball, as an elopement now, grand reception later, is always an option. Couples may opt for an elopement-themed wedding with venues like the serene, sun-kissed beach, the snow-clad mountains, the mighty waterfalls, the sand dunes, a luxurious cruise and wherever your creative mind brings you. Today’s feature is a fruit of the labor of wedding vendors who came together to pull off this fairytale-like styled wedding.

Nature’s beautiful arching branches and embracing ocean color pallet accentuate the natural picnic table design.

The fresh hydrangeas flower bouquet from Hanapua Flowers, draped lace tablecloth, and cake themed ‘Alice in Wonderland’ centerpiece of Madcakez make for a sweet tablescape.

The naked seascape is transformed into an elegant tea party through the whimsical designs on the teacups to the blooming florals on the plates, to scattering butterflies and even the little bees hidden in plain sight.

What’s your favorite detail? Tell us in the comments below!

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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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Succulent Themed Oceanside Wedding

By Jenn

We’re completely loving the lightness and airiness of Kala and Joseph’s succulent themed oceanside wedding! With soft tones of lavender and the surrounding greenery, this set is refreshing to the eyes. See the bride’s dainty off-the-shoulder dress – it’s making me droll with delight. Another cute element is the naked cake with succulents on it. The driftwood centerpieces as well as the arch were simply beautiful, keeping the whimsical wood theme. The bride also paid tribute to her mom who passed away years ago by setting up a remembrance table. The couple, finally, said their vows with 50 of their closest family and friends. Enjoy these photos below from John Malloy Photography!

From The Bride

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?
My special day was inspired by my love for the beach. I love that the beach is so simple but so beautiful. I was inspired by the natural beauty of the beach and my love for succulents. I went with 3 colors. A beautiful rustic brass color along with a dusty purple and pale green.

Let’s talk wedding decor. How did you decorate your space for the ceremony and the reception? Was any part of the decor DIY?
Because I was getting married at the beach I wanted to incorporate some beach-inspired props. My ceremony was on the beach. I kept it really simple and had a beautiful driftwood arch. For the reception, I also incorporated driftwood as my centerpieces along with candles and succulents. I made all the signage for the wedding including the save the dates and the wedding invites.

What were the florals like at your wedding? Did you use flowers in any of your design elements like the bridal bouquets, centerpieces, or ceremony backdrop? Did they play an important part in the overall style of your wedding?
Since succulents were the main theme of my wedding I wanted to incorporate them in my bouquet, boutonnieres, corsages, and centerpieces. Most of my stationery also included succulents design elements. Succulents played an important role in my wedding theme.

Did you personalize the day in any way (food trucks, guest entertainment, etc.)? What were some of your favorite parts of your wedding?
My husband and I kept our wedding very simple since we were planning all of it ourselves. We chose not to do all the traditional elements that you see at most weddings. We had our own fun dances that our families were familiar with. Our favorite dance involves putting some country music on and dancing around a bottle trying not to knock it over. One of my favorites parts of the wedding was dancing with my friends and family. Our families love to dance.

Let’s talk fashion. How did you both choose your wedding day look? Describe the looks in detail.
I wanted not only me and my husband to be comfortable since we were on the beach, but I also wanted the bridal party to be comfortable too. I wanted to wear something that was light in weight and not to hot. I wore a strapless dress with beautiful lace flowers that felt like a nightgown. It was so light a flowy. It was perfect for the beach. My husband and the groomsman wore beige linen suits. The material was very breathable for a day that was a little warm. Since we were in the sand we decided to go shoeless.

How did you meet? Tell us about the proposal.
My husband and I first met in high school through mutual friends. We didn’t end up dating until a few years after high school. My husband proposed to me at the same beach we got married at. Every year we go to the Outer Banks and stay in the same little beach house right on the beach. One year was more special than the others. After a jog on the beach during sunrise, my husband got down on one knee and proposed. After that, I knew that’s where I wanted to get married.

What was the most anticipated or special moment of your wedding day?
There is one moment in particular that I will also remember. My mother passed away when I was a teenager and I wanted to do something special for her on my big day to remember how special she was. We marked her chair with some beautiful white roses at the ceremony and the officiant said a few words about my mother. We also had a special poem and photo on display at the reception. She will always be an important part of my wedding day even though she wasn’t physically there.

Do you have any wedding planning or marriage advice that you’d like to share with other couples planning their day?
I’m really happy I had a smaller wedding and kept it very simple. I was able to enjoy every moment without feeling rushed around. It’s not about the decorations, the fancy vendors, or the amount of money you paid for flowers. It’s about the love you and your husband share for each other. It’s so important to enjoy every moment of your special day.

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A Dose of Vitamin Sea: Zaya Nurai Island Shoot

By Jenn

One thing we love about beach weddings is that the sea gives you an instant and effortless picturesque background. However, that doesn’t mean that you can no longer add some more touches to an already beautiful setting. That’s what the team behind this shoot did! Inspired by Psamathe, a sea nymph and goddess of sandy beaches, LLG Events pictured her coming out of the waters to find her human soulmate in Zaya Nurai Island. Then they created interesting details like the floral swing, the table setting, and the teepee. All these make up for a fun yet chic beach wedding. If you’re ready to be in awe, scroll down now to see more photos captured by Christophe Viseux Photography. You’ll surely get some dose of vitamin sea too!

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