Warming up this snowy January morning with a frame from a recent trash the dress in the Dominican:
The Riu Palace in Punta Cana has some gorgeous locations hidden away and I was thrilled when I found this little private jacuzzi. Open windows with ocean views, gorgeous sea shell chandeliers hanging from the tall ceiling and mirrors all around. Can’t wait to post more from this steamy TTD.
xo,
Cristina
Earlier this year, we happily packed up our gear, baby girl, and enough sunscreen to shield the population of a small town, and headed to sunny Jamaica for Seanette and Jerome’s destination wedding in Ocho Rios.
The was our third time at Prospect Villas and it was like coming back to family!
The morning of the wedding was relaxed with the majority of the group enjoying the sun + beach.
The grounds at the main villa (Frankfort) are beautiful:
Jerome enjoyed some outdoor pampering by his brother John (who along with his wife Christine we had the pleasure of photographing on our first trip to Jamaica)
Seanette spent the morning getting ready in the master bedroom at Frankfort and was visited by all the kiddos throughout the day. (When they could tear themselves away from the beach that is!)
They decided on a first look before the ceremony, and we love it when our couples choose this option! It’s the perfect time to connect before the ceremony and capture some beautiful intimate portraits of just the two of you.
You both looked amazing, and so incredibly happy!
A few more favourites:
The ceremony site overlooking the ocean was perfect, and friends and family were eagerly awaiting the bride and groom.
Exchanging vows:
Their eldest daughter performed a beautiful dance piece right after the first kiss. Shana, it was a pleasure to watch you dance!
Congratulations Seanette & Jerome!!
Time to party!
Thank you to everyone for making us feel like a part of the family, we had an amazing time with you all… and can’t wait to go back again!
p.s. This is how our mini-casper spent the majority of the vacation:
xo,
Cristina
Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turnin’ red
Cryin’s not for me
‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complainin’
Because I’m free
Nothin’s worryin’ meFrom: Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head by B.J. Thomas
Maria + Alex didn’t let a tropical torrential downpour on their wedding day dampen their spirits! Sneak peek from this beautiful Dominican destination wedding coming soon!
xo
Cristina
We had the pleasure of accompanying Seanette and Jerome as well as their friends and family to witness their oceanfront vows. It was a beautiful ceremony and we were thrilled to have been a part of their day.
We stayed at Prospect Villas (in Ocho Rios) and although the area was hit really hard by Hurricane Sandy, everyone was in high spirits. The ocean was rough and loud and the waves were high the first few days… but things calmed down towards the end of last week and we enjoyed the clear aqua caribbean waters.
I wanted to share a fav from their engagement session:
More coming soon! A Trash The Dress, Family Session.. and of course lots from the wedding!
xo,
Cristina
I’m so excited to share Maria and Alex’s engagement photos. We had so much with these two and I can’t wait for their destination wedding in Punta Cana this November!
They’re both sweet and funny with a dash of crazy (the good kind of crazy of course) and just perfect together.
Here’s a few favs from their session:
Love the one on the left, Maria you are gorgeous!
We explored this beautiful park just outside Toronto and found a pebble beach:
Last frame for now, the first in a series of shenanigans:
The rest will be posted in the galleries section! (Soon)
xo,
Cristina
