Wedding Date on Apr 15, 2019

This Mexican destination wedding gave us everything; beautiful viastas and incredible moments to capture. The personal vows in the jungle were a particular highlight. However, we’ll never forget the the sight of Joe grinning ear to ear throughout the ceremony nor the loud and raucous party that lasted all night long. Rachel and Joe absolutely raved about the Azul Fives resort during their consultation. It’s a gorgeous resort to wonder around and quite easy to get lost in. There are pools everywhere, with plenty of bars, quiet zones and places to hang out. The rooms are bright, the beach is immaculate and most importantly, the food is incredible! Rachel and Joe had their Jewish Wedding Ceremony on the roof top, overlooking the beach. How stunning is that for a location? Cocktails were on the balcony below (complete with boozy coconuts of course) and we were spoilt for choice for creative shoot locations. There are jungle paths, a wooden jetty and of course, the beach. We just love those dreamy sunset shots as the waves lap the shore. We’ve talked about mini-elopements in a previous post and how they’re quickly becoming a favourite part of the day for us. It’s an opportunity to bring the hustle and bustle of a wedding day into focus. Just the two of you and some promises that you’ll be making to each other for the rest of your lives. That’s why you’re doing this right? It’s a moment of peace, reflection and intimacy. Rachel and Joe had written their vows as letters to each other but brought them along to the photoshoot as well. We took ten minutes to find a quite spot under the trees and share a beautiful ceremony. The words that they wrote to each other were to heartfelt and honest. It meant so much for them to share those thoughts together. It would be remiss of us to not mention the ridiculous energy that was present at this Playa Del Carman Wedding. From the first moment of seeing Rachel and Joe at the Azul Fives, it was clear that they were enjoying themselves and had no intention of stopping. There really is no better feeling than being surrounded by friends and family for a whole week. We had our own destination wedding and can testify that it is absolutely THE best way to get married. The wedding day itself was full of emotion. There were plenty of tears (good ones of course), beaming smiles and lots and lots of laughter. Rachels sister spoke about the love that Joe showed as he stood waiting under the chuppah. You can hear from her speech how much this meant to her. There really was a feeling that this was a moment of huge significance for both families, not just Rachel and Joe. When we think about the Reception, we immediately think of that moment Rachel and Joe burst into the room to begin the Hora. Every guest jumped out of their seats and joined them on the dance floor. It got sweaty fast. The speeches were heartfelt but also funny. We heard some great stories and jokes. There always seemed to be something happening that meant we rarely had a chance to put the cameras down. The evening flew by, and soon enough everyone was back on their feet, dancing the night away. Rachel and Joe’s Paya Del Carman Wedding was hot, it was emotional and it was exhausting. But it was so so worth it.