Destination Wedding: Belizean Elopement Photography for Krystal & Chris

The wait is over Recherche fans! I'm so excited to share these destination wedding images with you! I've stayed up almost all night editing these images here at the resort where we're staying with Krystal & Chris so I can show them my favorite images before Jay & I head out tomorrow morning for our last few days of traveling. I think it was worth the lack of sleep!!

Krystal & Chris's wedding day was spent driving through Belize to the Mayan ruins stopping along the way at some of the most gorgeous (and non-traditional) spots we just couldn't pass up!

They had originally planned to have their ceremony at the ruins but when they were informed they had to have permit which required quite a few hoops and dollars they opted for just a photo shoot. Fortuitously the driver and officiant the couple hired for the day recommended the Blue Hole for the ceremony and we reached it near the end of the day. It was surreal and idyllic. And when finally married to the love of her life, Krystal could not resist a dip in the pool! See slideshow below for my favorite images of this dip! It was a dream to photograph!

By the time we arrived back at the resort we were all spent. And it was dark. So the following night we did an extra little photo shoot on the beach just outside their villa. A perfect ending to their wedding images.

OK, those were just a taste! See the slideshow for the rest of my favorites! And let me know what you think via the comment box!

Recherche Rewind: Costa Rica Fine Art Wedding Photography

I am busy gearing up for both a trip to Belize at the end of this month to photograph Krystal & Chris's private wedding ceremony, but also a trip to LA to document the one-year-old twins of this wedding couple, Rachel & Alex! Preparations for both trips have brought their wedding in Costa Rica to the front of my mind and I have been eager to revisit and share these images. I have such a passion for shooting intimate destination weddings- often times the smaller the better. If you know anyone planning such an event please share with them my work in case they are inspired!

Ironically, the wedding coordinator, Aimee Monihan, who is the founder and president of Tropical Occasions and coordinated Rachel & Alex's wedding, has moved down the street to Lafayette and started Mountain Occasions. She now splits her time between events in Colorado and Costa Rica. I'm looking forward to working with her on another wedding this May! Without further ado, vintage Recherche images:

St. Julien Hotel Winter Wedding: Kristin & Nick

What a beautiful reason to get bundled up on a chilly January Saturday- Kristin is marrying Nick. They've opted for a small and intimate ceremony in St. Julien's outdoor gazebo, which suits the mild-mannered and private groom, followed by a packed-out ballroom reception which suits the exuberant and social bride! Ah, compromise. And all seamlessly pulled together by the lovely Heather Clark with Calluna Events. Just a few images to whet your whistle! Below is a slideshow with the major highlights of the wedding!

Kristin & Nick's Image Gallery is available at www.pictage.com/616781

To see Calluna Event's descriptions & links to all the vendors involved in this gorgeous event, please view her blog entry: http://callunaevents.blogspot.com/2009/02/kristin-nicks-wedding-at-st-julien.html

We are this month's feature on The Bridal Collection!

I am so delighted to be featured this month on The Bridal Collection's Blog this month! They are based in Denver, Colorado and are showcasing Heather Clark & Brandon Dwight's wedding from September 20, 2008. Click on their photo and to read the entire story here: http://thebridalcollection.blogspot.com/2009/01/wedding-feature-heather-brandon-part-2.html

(their blog is just absolutely gorgeous!! if you love beautiful things you will have a heyday on this blog!)