wedding inspiration - Beach Bride

Wedding at Makanda by the Sea

By Car

The highlight of this wedding? Now that has got to be the amazing beach and wonderful sunset! It’s intimate, it’s simple, it is romantic- and we’re loving it! I think it’s great how more and more couples nowadays break away from the traditional and explore more onto outdoor and destination themed weddings. And to go with the beautiful scenery of Costa Rica, the couple specifically chose Manuel Antonio because of its amazing beaches and wonderful hotels, specifically Hotel Makanda. Continuing the unique streak, after a few photos at the hotel, the couple made their way to the beach where the registrar performed a 30-minute ceremony entitled “An Ocean’s Blessing”. After the ceremony, they had a short photo session as the sun was setting which produced magical memories for the couple. Plus, another thing I loved about this wedding was how their simplicity showed beauty in every statement. Genya + Erik Shenko Photography’s snaps will absolutely show you what I’ve been hyped about. Enjoy!

We’re All About the Details!

Take this Advice

For the bride. Find time for yourself, especially before the ceremony. Relax and enjoy the romantic session, it is the most relaxed part of the day. Choose the right photographer. It is important to find the one makes you feel comfortable and makes the connection with you and who knows what you spect from your wedding. ~Erik Shenko/Photographer

About the Photographer
Why are you awesome and what sets you apart? We photograph people in love and are constantly in pursuit of the subtle moments and emotions that tell your story. Bring your love and your energy and we’ll transform it into real and powerful images that are truly “you”. We fully embrace documentary-style photography. In other words: more life, less poses. It inspires us to work with any couple that is 100% in love, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or religious beliefs. We are based in Costa Rica. We have a small travel fee for destination weddings within Mexico. Contact us via mail, Skype or phone. Do you have any questions about your wedding in Costa Rica? please let me help you!

Money Matters

$5,000 – $10,000

Vendors

Dress Designer: Grace Loves Lace
Ring Designer: Black Key Diamonds
Officiant: Marcelo Galli
Location: Makanda by The Sea
Beauty: Mademoiselle Salon
Photographer: Genya + Erik Shenko Photography

Beach, Bay Hales and Horses

By Jenn

Beginning their wedding day at the beautifully renovated ranch of the bride’s parents, the hand-crafted details began to tell the story of Kevin and Jennifer. Soft purples and spring florals adorned the cocktail tables as guests gathered for this special day. An intricate and artfully crafted feast also laid upon the long banquet table. Tying their hands together as a symbol of love and commitment, Kevin and Jennifer became husband and wife and gently sealed that moment with a kiss. Congratulations to you both! May your life hereafter be filled with happiness and delights!

Click image to enlarge

1 Like. Click to Vote

Picture 1 of 10

Vote

The Love Story

Kevin and Jennifer had been together for over three years and Kevin knew he wanted to marry Jenny the moment he set his eyes on her from across the room. Her contagious smile and kind heart were hard to ignore and he fell hard for her. The couple traveled from New York to Sarasota, Florida to get married on the beaches of Siesta Key and share their wonderful day with family and close friends.

Details That Made This Wedding Extra Special

The venue. Their wedding took place on Jennifer’s parents property which they completely renovated for the wedding. They added a gorgeous stone patio area where the banquet table stood across and the pool with purple and blue accents for their wedding colors.

The props. The hay bales and horses were great props that they had originally considered removing before the wedding day but decided against so it was amazing how they were incorporated in a unique way. It was centric to their wedding.

Tips From The Photographer

♥ You can never get started too early on planning your wedding!

♥ Don’t be afraid of mixing up your bridesmaids dresses. Jennifer chose a multi-way customizable dress in several variations of her lavender color and during photos I was able to hear her girls commenting on how glad they were to feel actually feel comfortable during pictures by being able to adjust their dresses to their unique figures and styles.

♥ A day after session is a must if available! Jennifer and Kevin had planned to do their photos following the ceremony but due to extreme winds, that was not working for them! We opted for photos back at Jennifer’s parents home (which turned out stunning!) and I offered to meet them the next day when the weather calmed down. They enjoyed the day after session so much and we were able to take our time and make sure everything was perfect!

-Emily

Money Matters

Wedding Budget: $10,000 – $20,000

♥♥♥

VENDORS

Photography: Emily & Co. Photography

5 Gorgeous Beach Bride Accessories to Consider for Spring

By Jenn

Although we’re not experiencing much winter weather over most of the US, it’s true that before long, spring will be upon us. Spring beach weddings are insanely popular, and those in the planning process are now finalizing many of their own wedding accessories. We’ve gathered up some of our favorite beach accessories for you to consider as you plan your spring beach wedding.

1. Seafoam Bridal Clutch

This beautiful seafoam bridal clutch is the perfect accessory for the spring beach bride. The size allows for all the necessities, from lipstick to extra cash. It’s also quite darling, with pearl and rhinestone accessories as well as a very pretty flower embellishment.

(http://fullfat.co/beach-wedding-accessories-for-bride-2/beach-wedding-accessories-for-bride-cheap-beauty-beach-wedding-accessories-seafoam-bridal-clutch-onewed-at-wedding-accessories/)

2. Beach Wedding Necklace

This very beautiful beach wedding necklace mimics the motion of waves lapping against the sand, and is a great accessory for brides still in search of the perfect wedding jewelry. It’s subtle, featuring the colors of the beach and ocean, and would also make a great bridesmaid gift.

(https://www.etsy.com/listing/228917988/beach-necklace-ocean-necklace-wave?ref=market)

3. Pearl Wedding Sandals

Most beach brides are skipping the heels to avoid sinking in the sand and going with something a little more practical, but that doesn’t mean they have to wear boring shoes. These beautiful pearl-encrusted wedding sandals are the perfect solution; they’re absolutely gorgeous and will make it easy to walk down that sandy aisle.

(http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/pearl-t-strap-sandals?site_refer=CSE_GGLPRADS001_LT&prod_id=0317-SBPEARL&CAWELAID=120178030002284881&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=120178030000917069&cadevice=c&gclid=CNCIgIaqhMoCFRCNaQod8JIDJw)

4. Pearl and Rhinestone Sash

Gorgeous rhinestone sashes like this one are the perfect accessory to a wedding dress that is fairly plain. It dresses things up a bit without going all out, so it’s just the right amount of ornamentation for a beach wedding dress. It would also work very well on bridesmaids dresses, especially those that don’t match perfectly, as a way to create uniformity.

(http://www.surewedding.com/handmade/bridal-sash-beaded-sash-wedding-dress-sash-by-bridalbyvanessa#.VoQyKfkrIdU)

5. Rhinestone Hair Band

For brides who want something a little unique but don’t want to stray too far from the traditional path, this beautiful rhinestone hair band is the perfect amount of dressing for a beach bridal hair do. It works whether you’re going for an updo or wearing your hair down, and makes a stunning focus for wedding photographs.

(http://fullfat.co/bridal-hair-accessories-for-long-hair/)

These are just a few of the outstanding beach bridal accessories you can take advantage of for your spring beach wedding. Which one of these appeals to you most? Let us know in the comments below!

Beautiful Beach Holiday Wedding Inspiration

By Jenn

Many brides live in areas where having a holiday beach wedding is feasible, and there are plenty who plan destination beach weddings during the holidays. Having the best of both worlds (the sun, the sand and jingle bells) is definitely possible. We’ve gathered up some inspiring and gorgeous examples of how brides have combined these ideas to create beautiful weddings.

A Beach Winter Wonderland

Shells and white blossoms are combined with crimson candles and holiday berries to create a very striking beach winter wonderland for this bride.

Shining Silver and Shells

For this beautiful wedding, the bride created the perfect blend of holiday and coastal decor by combining shining mercury glass ornaments with seashells, starfish and burlap. Fresh greenery tucked here and there really set off the look of this beautiful centerpiece.

Coastal Christmas Table Elements

We love the way these coastal Christmas napkins have been created; beautiful vintage napkins are rolled and tied with scraps of fabric. Greenery and cinnamon sticks are tucked inside, and beautiful starfish really drive the coastal element home. These are lovely for a holiday beach wedding reception table.

Sand Dollar Holiday Tree Favors

When it comes time to send the guests home with a little something special, a favor like this sand dollar holiday tree is perfect! Just like these other ideas, it brings the best of both worlds together.

Although it may seem like a stretch to combine the holidays and the beach, which is traditionally associated with summer, it actually works beautifully, as you can see. And in case you ask, yes, we’ve also got great and lovely winter beach wedding decor ideas for you! Would you have a winter or holiday beach wedding? Tell us your opinion in the comments below!

Simple Malibu Beach Wedding

By Chie

Sunsets and beaches are truly romantic. The calmness of the sea back-dropped by the beautiful orange of the setting sun is something your eyes will never get tired of seeing. And having the opportunity to incorporate both to your wedding sort of vanishes all the stress and anxiety brought upon by the preceding days. This wedding surely captured that laid-back and romantic vibe. Congratulations to our couple!

Vendors

Photographer: Brett Munoz
Reception Venue: The Sunset Restaurant
Wedding Coordinator: TwoFold LA
DJ: DJ Nate Day
Flowers: Moon Canyon
Cake: Rosebud Cakes
Canter: Canter Lam
Hair: Lauren Manzano
Makeup: Marlaine Reiner
Dress: Vera Wang for David’s Bridal
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Macarons: The Little Next Door
Invitations/Escort Cards/Menus: Beaumont Ink