Sometimes I really have to pinch myself. Am I really this blessed?! Do I really have SUCH amazing clients?! REALLY!?! I honestly cannot believe it sometimes. I feel SOOOOO blessed every.single.day of my life. I have said it before and I will say it again and again…. I LOVE each and every one of my clients. They all treat me like a princess and I could never possibly thank them enough. When Marissa contacted me over a year ago to book her wedding in Jamaica, I was once again, HONORED. It’s amazing enough when someone wants to hire me for their wedding period, but when someone from a completely different state than I (Marissa & Mike live in Ohio!), want to fly me in for their exotic island wedding in Jamaica… there are just no words to describe how much that means. This is the THIRD time I’ve had the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Jamaica and every time it’s just as exciting as the last. It was a little different this time with Mike and Marissa, because I had the opportunity to fly to Ohio this past fall to shoot their engagement photos so I had the chance to meet them before the wedding which was so wonderful. (see their engagement photos here) After getting to know them a little better, I fell in love with these two!!! They are not only true in love with one another and treat each other with such respect… but they treat everyone else just as great, including me! I was completely thrilled to be a part of documenting their story and honestly, felt like part of the family instantly.
One of my favorite things about destination weddings, no matter where they take place, is how incredibly intimate they are. The amount of people that attend a destination wedding is anywhere between 20-75 people and it’s always such a different feel than a normal wedding. I absolutely adore how close everyone is to each other and I truly feel completely at home every time. Marissa and Mike, along with their friends and family, were no exception of this as they completely welcomed Deirdre and I with open arms and we will forever be grateful for that along with all of the amazing memories I will never forget!!
Marissa and Mike… I could never thank you enough even if I tried. You have been completely WONDERFUL to me in EVERY SINGLE WAY from day ONE. I will never forget your kindness and generosity for as long as I live!!! And PS. thanks again for those AMAZING wine glasses. I still cherish them SOOOOOO MUCH!! XOXO
Stay tuned in the next day or 2 for their TRASH THE DRESS SHOOT!! : )
After preparing for the big day… Marissa headed to meet Mike for their FIRST LOOK. (my favorite!!!)
Love this shot Deirdre got… pure bliss.
SHOWTIME!
The Jamaican ceremony was intimate and memorable.
YAY MARRIED!!!
Mike’s signature move: forehead kiss!!! And I could not possibly love that too much!!!
Everyone who joined Marissa and Mike for their wedding celebration in Jamaica. Their closest friends and family.
I LOVE JAPANESE LANTERNS. LOVE.
FIRST DANCE!! Spotted: forehead kiss!
The girls completely match the beautiful sunset!!
Have I mentioned that I love Japanese lanterns? They just set such a romantic atmosphere.
After a delicious sit down dinner… it was time to PAR-TAY, Jamaica style!!!! (with Red Strip beer in hand and all!) Spotted: forehead kiss!!!!
Another one of my favorite things about this night is that it was a full moon outside… and we already know my obsession with that!!!
Spotted: forehead kiss!!!
It was truly a day and night to remember FOREVER. xo
