Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Wedding. Destinations - I say Yes.

I think all little girls plan their dream wedding from a very early age.  Traci was no exception and she did. 

I think as photographers we dream of photographing such an event and we did.

Guest were sent invitations only fitting of such a wedding on the beach.

This dream wedding took place at Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

When each guest arrived to the Royal Playa Del Carmen,  we were treated with a beverage of our choice and a warm wash cloth to wash away our travels and leave life behind us. 

This special weekend will be a 3 part wedding special blog.  Today we start with a beach day and rehearsal. 

But first...............the View.

As I mentioned we hung out with Traci and Michael with their guests at the beach.  Nothin but sun, fun, water and oh yes, the sand.  Michael the groom is the middle head.


































The girls havin a little fun.

The whole gang.













I think this was the dolphin impression.













Alright, I know this is a family blog....but this guy kept walking by us and well, just had to grab a shot.  Believe me the leaving side was a much better picture than arriving side.  Gewwwwww.  (not one of Traci/Mikes's guest)  LOL















Once all the fun was done, it was time to retreat to our rooms to freshen up and get ready to go to the rehearsal dinner.   The Royal was a  top notch resort.  Our rooms were immaculate, beautiful and well stocked.

Each day we arrived back we were gifted with a beautiful towel sculpture.

And when I say well stocked, I mean it was well stocked and refillable.  Can you say "Holy Booze"

Dressed to the Nines, we are off to the rehearsal dinner at Asiana Restaurant.  One of the aprox 15 restaurants included in this all inclusive resort.  Sushi = Yumm!!!

Presentation of all food and drinks were amazing.  Here is just a few.

Ahhhh what a day.  And this was just the first one.  But we are not finished.  When we got back to our room and went out on the balcony were surprised with Fire dancers on the grounds below.

What a sight, what a treat......just Heaven!!!

Ahhhmazing and yummy light delighted Achilles and Melissa wedding day

Yummy summer light, beautiful mountain backdrop and a very special couple = AHHHH-MAZING photographs.  This is Achilles and Melissa.  Their ceremony was held at the Christ Community Church and reception at Saguaro Buttes.  The above picture just makes me sigh.  I love her beautiful red hair shimmering in the light with the veil flowing in the wind while in the arms of the man of her dreams.

Off to the church we went.  They were married at Christ Community Church.














































































I just loved the light and veil so much, I thought I would share a couple more.




















































The light just kept getting better and better and golden.

On to the reception and good times.  Here are some of her details and sweet candy bar.  Candy letters and invitations were created by a Fine Line.  Flowers by Bonjour and Bonnie Covic for the beautiful cake below.






































Ending our day with twinkling lights in the night.  Can you say romantic.  Congratulations to the both of you and may your lives be showered with love, sprinkled with laughter and seasoned with happiness.

Brittany and Dana and Reflections at the Buttes

This lovely couple is Brittany and Dana.  They were wed at Reflections at the Buttes this Spring.  Ahhhhh, young love.

Brittany and Dana had a brand new baby boy.  They dedicated Carter during the ceremony.  This was such a special moment in the day.  I love that they incorporated and blended these two very important moments in their lives.  During the signing of the marriage licence they signed the Certificate of Dedication. 

The colors they chose were a beautiful shade of blue and yellow.  The colors worked so beautifully together.

We had such a great time getting to know this sweet family.  Congratulations!!