H10 OCEAN RIVIERA PARADISE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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Our first destination wedding was with Nadine and Dan and we couldn’t have been more thankful. We booked with another client of ours for a destination wedding and she has been promoting us all over. She recommended us on social media to Nadine and Dan and we got in touch. We shot a message over to Nadine and introduced ourselves and began to talk through details. After some conversation we both decided we’d be a good fit for their H10 Ocean Riviera Paradises wedding photography needs in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Rachel and I had been home in Denver for about 2 months enjoying our time with family and friends. We had just finished a contract in Sacramento and we were going to Boston next for her next contract. This destination wedding was right before leaving to Boston for 3 months and it was a welcome break in the cold weather. We flew out on a Wednesday and had thankfully already made arrangements for a shuttle through our hotel. The great thing about the shuttle through H10’s Ocean Riviera Paradise was that it was free if booked in advance.

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Once on the shuttle we met another couple who were actually from Colorado as well. They were there for a wedding in Playa del Carmen but at a different resort. They dropped us off and as we waited for our check-in time we sat at the front bar and grabbed some Piña Coladas, our beach favorites. Guests for Nadine and Dan’s wedding were still arriving all afternoon so Nadine had arranged for everyone to meet at the front bar that evening.

Once our room was available we ran over and got ready before coming back to the front bar. Meeting Nadine and Dan was really great and they introduced us to some friends and family. One couple was one of Nadine’s friends from Colorado and we became instant friends with them. For the rest of the trip we hung out with our Colorado buddy’s at the pool and went to dinners.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

On the day of the wedding we ran over to Nadine and Dan’s suite where Nadine was getting ready. We started off our Playa Del Carmen wedding photography with shots of the dress, rings and then the bridesmaids getting ready. After some time went by I went over to get some photos with Dan and his groomsmen as they got ready. They were in Dan’s parent’s room and they were all laughing and having a good time as they dipped into some tequila Dan’s dad had gotten at a local tequila factory.

Once the guys were all ready went up to the hotel’s front bar. Nadine had scoped a place where she wanted to do a first look with Dan and the bar was close. On the way I captured a few shots of Dan and then once at the bar we got some fun shots with all the guys drinking and laughing. Once Nadine was ready we got Dan over to the location for their first look. It was off the main area so there weren’t a lot of people but it was a beautiful little spot with palm trees all around.

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They were both full of smiles as Dan went to greet his bride. From there we began to get some shots of just the two of them for their H10 Ocean Riviera Paradise wedding photography. From there I had scoped out a few locations for some photos of just the two of them. We wandered around the front of the resort grabbing photos at the piano bar, the main bar with them taking shots and then some out front as well. Having shot all the photos I could up front they went back to their hotel room to wait for the start of the ceremony.

Rachel and I went up to the roof where the ceremony was going to be held and took some shots of details and guests. The weather was pretty nice when the ceremony began, a little windy but nothing too out of control. They had a violin player who played for their guests and also for Nadine walking down the aisle. Maracas were handed out to the guests and as they came down the aisle the guests shook them in the air!

RESORT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

We grabbed a big group shot on the roof with everyone who had made their way to Mexico from Canada. After that we began our journey down to the beach. Along the way we made a few stops and got some photos of the bridal party. First stop was a gazebo where other couples were renewing their wedding vows the day before. After that there were some swings at a bar that we stopped at for a few photos. At the beach we were just catching the last of the sunset for photos of just the two of them.

The reception got under way and it was filled with laughter, tears and lots of heart felt moments. We love getting to share in these moments and every wedding is so different and we still cry. We still laugh and still love getting to know the people we get to work with a little bit more. With the liquor flowing the dancing and fun ramped up and we joined in the festivities with them. Their bridal party had brought along sparklers and lit those for their first dance which made for a fun atmosphere.

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The reception technically ended at 11pm but the resort had planned a “White Party” on the beach. So the wedding guests dispersed shortly and then we all made our way back to the beach to party. It was a fun night and we danced with them into the night on the beach. We had such a blast getting to meet Nadine and Dan and loved capturing their Playa Del Carmen wedding photography.

If you’re planning a destination wedding and are looking for H10 Ocean Riviera Paradise wedding photography we’d love to hear from you. We typically stay for 5 days at the same resort as you and that waives the vendor fees. We come with you on excursions and capture photos then and at lounging at the pool as well. We’re there to get to know you and your friends/family and we love capturing photos the whole time we’re there. We definitely recommend the H10 Ocean Riviera Paradise resort for your destination wedding as well!

Huge thank you to Nadine and Dan for being our first destination wedding clients, congratulations to the two of you. We look forward to meeting up with you guys again somewhere around the world – cheers!