Everyone has been asking me about my recent trip to St. John to photograph Simon and Laura's wedding. So, I figure this is one blog entry I had to make. I am the first to admit that I don't blog as much as I should. I have had weddings every single weekend since September 22, and I will definitely try and post some of my highlights soon!
Chris and Elliot came along (we decided to make a family trip of it). I didn't get to spend a lot of time with the boys, but I know they had a blast on the beach and kayaking to the surrounding islands. The travel time was very long (3 flights, 2 long car rides and a ferry). It really seemed like we would never get there. But, once we arrived it was well worth the trek. The wedding was one of the best I've had the honor of photographing. It was an absolutely beautiful wedding ceremony on Francis Beach (this was where Simon proposed to Laura) and the reception was at Caneel Bay. What made this wedding so great was not only the great surroundings, but the people that came to the wedding to show their love and support for Simon and Laura. It was so evident how everyone there cared so much for them.
We stayed at Moho Bay Eco-Resort, which was on national park land. Accommodations were more like glamorous camping. We were just a minute stroll from the most pristine and clear beach we had ever seen. If your ever headed to St. John's, I would highly recommend this place to stay. It was so much better than just another big hotel chain resort.
Since we arrived on Halloween night, we had to figure out where Elliot could trick or treat. Well, let's just say we packed a big bag of candy dad got some neighboring hotel guests involved. There's just no way a 4 1/2 year old can miss Halloween. I definitely spent more time traveling than on the beach. I did manage to squeeze in some snorkeling which was lots of fun. The water was perfectly clear.
Many thanks to my awesome assistant Caroline. As usual, she went far and beyond.
A little inspiration for Laura's hair...
Loved the detail on Simon's shirt.
Check out this view from Simon's parent's house.
The cocktail hour was held inside these incredible old Sugar cane factory ruins.
Laura's dad made such a meaningful speech. You know it's going to be a tear jerker when it starts out with, "How many of you here have daughters."
