Chris and Andrew from Boston Avenue Photo Co. submitted this next wedding and we couldn’t wait to share it. Perhaps it’s because these images, captured at the beautiful Riu Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic, are absolutely sizzling with love and romance. So much so that our frost covered windows began to steam the moment we opened up the files. They have me longing for fruity drinks with umbrellas, turquoise-blue waters, and that special someone to lay next to at the ocean’s edge.
Summer is right around the corner – I can feel it! But before you go packing your bikinis and flip flops, take a look at this gorgeous couple saying I do, underneath a warm, setting sun.
                                                 
Betty & Gian are just one of those couples. The kind of couple you spend five minutes getting to know and you instantly understand their connection. It’s like a thousand heart-shaped magnets, a pull so strong, you can’t resist it. And who would want to? Theirs is the kind of chemistry only the luckiest of couples find. The beautiful ocean ceremony with white sandy beach beneath our feet. The natural blues and greens of the picturesque island to serve as a beautiful backdrop. This gorgeous couple, so deeply in love with each other.
Suffice it to say, we knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Betty was absolutely stunning in her gorgeous white, satin gown, rouched at the sides and beaded along the neckline. Her crystal necklace and earrings picked up the radiant glimmer of the Dominican sunshine and her smile could be seen (and felt) from miles away. Gian could not get enough of her – in fact – it was hard to get him to look away. But that’s just them. She looks at him, he’s smiling at her. It’s a shared look and understanding – between the two of them.
Thank you, Betty & Gian, for including us in your special day. Here’s to many, many years ahead of shared looks, shared lives and shared love. Congratulations again.
    
They were in the right place at the right time. Sparks flew and connected, almost instantly. They were young – high school sweethearts – but when that rush hits you, the electricity that makes your arm hairs stand up and sends shivers down your spine – how can age matter? They knew instantly and yet over time, it became more and more apparent. Theirs was a connection that stirred the soul, that pushed others to feel more deeply and love more honestly. Magic happened.
And this year, magic happened again as we escape to the Dominican Republic to view the wedding of Candace + Mike – also known as, our High School Sweethearts.
Maybe the magic had something to do with the beautiful setting that the Dominican Republic provided. Perhaps the gorgeous white gazebo which served as an altar for Candace + Mike as they recited their vows played a small part. It may have been the overwhelming feeling of love and friendship that emanated from their guests hearts and hugs. All of it played a part, for sure. But what it came down to was this – we were witnessing a destiny, a moment that was written in the books long before it happened. They were the purpose in each others lives and we captured the entire day, a lifetime of moments being fulfilled, with our magical little cameras.
Mike + Candace are two amazing, AMAZING, individuals who live life like there’s no tomorrow, who dance like no one is watching, who smile often and laugh hardily because life is a gift and it’s worth celebrating. We had so much fun with the two of them. From a simple ceremony on the white sandy beaches to the palm tree covered cocktail hour, where they were serenaded by a local mariachi band. And to their guests surprise, a stunning trash the dress session amongst the gorgeous turquoise ocean waters. Candace + Mike were willing to try anything – and so we did everything!
The night concluded with an intimate candlelit dinner on the beach, with all of their loved ones toasting to this amazing couple. We really couldn’t have asked them to do anything else, but we’re pretty sure their future is going to be filled with surprises for those lucky enough to be a part of it.
Candace + Mike – thank you again for being so open and so inspirational to those around you. We were and still are, honored to be included in your beautiful day. Here’s to your magic – may it burn brighter and longer, ever more!
                      
Captured by Boston Avenue Photo Co.
We want to thank all of the brides and photographers that helped make this blog and directory so much fun.
It’s been an AMAZING ten years.
LOVE SHELLEY xxoo
I was recently chatting with a friend of mine – who is getting married in about six months – who just found out her fiancé’s company is sending him overseas for the next 6 months. He’ll be back for a few weeks in time for the wedding and a little honeymoon, but she’ll pretty much be on her own in terms of planning the wedding from here on out. For many brides, this would be sure-fire panic time.
But this is what she said to me, “I have our venue and food selections made. We’ve met with and selected all of our vendors including the photographer, the florist, the band and our bakery. We know what everyone is wearing, where we need to be and at what time. I just don’t see why some people get so stressed out and go all bridezilla about their wedding day. It doesn’t seem to be that difficult.”
The truth, and I told her this, is that it only becomes stressful, if you let it. The most troubling aspect of planning a wedding is trying to narrow down your options in order to make some of the necessary decisions. Wouldn’t it be nice if everything was in one place? One simple place where you could just click and be done? At The Blueberry Wedding Blog, we strive to provide all of you lovely ladies with ideas to inspire beauty in your own wedding. But we also want to make the process an easy one, which is why I absolutely must share with you this fabulous new website for those of you looking to find and book a wedding photographer.
 The website is www.SnapKnot.com and the beauty of SnapKnot is its complete and utter ease of use. Instead of going to Google – or whatever search engine you use – and typing in “Wedding Photographer,” wouldn’t you rather go to one site where you can find it all? At SnapKnot, all you need to do is type in your wedding location, adjust your budget range and the page is instantly updated with a slew of options for a potential wedding photographer. SnapKnot was launched in February of 2010 and already boasts over 2,500 photographers from all over the world.
Photo by Don Le of Bliss Imagery and also a SnapKnot member
What I Love about SnapKnot:
- The images are big so you don’t have to squint to see them
- Each listed photographer has a gallery of images you can click through for even more beautiful images – without – leaving – the page. LOVE THAT!
- Create your own SnapKnot folder with all your saved favorites. You can come back to compare them all later.
- When a photographer’s image grabs you, click on it to read more about the photographer on their profile. You can see their professional affiliations, their experience and any awards they may have won.
- From their profile, you can connect to their website, blog, email them directly or even chat live via Skype.
This site is a real gem when it comes time to find and select a wedding photographer, minus the stress, minus the meltdowns. And a little tip: if you find the photographer listed on both SnapKnot.com AND on The Blueberry Wedding Blog, you’ve got yourself a winner. Take a minute to visit SnapKnot.com today, because honestly, a minute is all you’ll need before that big sigh of relief is exhaled. Enjoy!
Laughter. It’s the way to true love. It’s contagious. It’s the solver of all problems. The healer of all wounds. And it brings absolute beauty to any occasion. At Sasha + Paul’s wedding, laughter was plentiful. In fact, it’s almost difficult to find a photo in which Sasha isn’t laughing. Kudos to photographer Don Le of Bliss Imagery in Orange County, CA, for catching all of the delight in these photos.
Doesn’t Sasha just look like the happiest bride ever? And her smiling face surely makes an already gorgeous girl even more beautiful. Like true partners in crime, Paul is laughing right along with Sasha… And so is absolutely everyone else at the wedding, from the young kids to the grownups. Of course, you can’t actually hear the laughter from the photos, but you can most definitely feel it. This is a wedding you want to be at.
But Don Le tells us there were tears at the wedding, too. Sasha gave an incredibly heartfelt speech about how much her new husband Paul means to her. The tears were happy, emotional tears and from the look of the photos, they led to even more joy and laughter.
I love the photos of Sasha holding the paper doll tuxedo up to her and the one of Sasha + Paul under the gazebo. But really, I could go on because I’m in love with almost every photo in this series.
This stunning couple is surely going to have an incredibly happy marriage. And they’ll continue laughing with one another for years to come.
Can all weddings be this much fun?
                      
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That groom is hilarious –swinging from poles, sitting in palm trees …. I wonder how did he do the pole trick?
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