Puerto Rico | Maine Wedding Photographers Bethany and Dan

June 27, 2014 Day After Session, Puerto Rico

Lisa Ann and Jordan’s Day After Session

When we said earlier that Jordan cracks Lisa Ann up… we were not kidding. It was SO much fun and unfairly easy to photograph these two because they were always having fun. To top it off, Jordan could not keep his hands off of Lisa Ann, ready to kiss her at any request from us. It was so much fun… seriously. It’s impossible to be in a bad mood around them.

After their wedding, we met with them at NINE A.M. the following morning (our idea). You read that right. It is so hot in Puerto Rico that we honestly believed (and still do) that doing their Post Wedding Session as early as possible would produce the least sweaty and hot photos and I am so glad we did. Even that early in the morning we were still dying and had to stop multiple times for water and A/C. We have to give these two major props for being willing to do that with us the day after their wedding.

First we hung out in a local sports stadium, then we headed to the town and walked around among the roosters and brightly colored buildings, (photography heaven). After only an hour in the heat, we bailed on the concrete and headed for Flamenco Beach. They donned their bathing suits and took a swim with Dan and our underwater housing. It was seriously a once in a lifetime weekend we got to spend with the two of them and we will never ever forget the sound of Lisa Ann’s happy laughing with her husband(!) Jordan.

Commence Caribbean radicalness and an underwater photo shoot.

June 25, 2014 Puerto Rico, Weddings

Lisa and Jordans Culebra Puerto Rico Wedding

Destination Weddings are always and will forever be, a huge honor. The fact the couples want us to be with them for their wedding is already honor enough but add the detail that they want you at their destination wedding location just blows our minds. Lisa Ann and Jordan invited us to photograph their wedding on the tiny island of Culebra, just off the coast of Puerto Rico. If you have never been, or never hear of it, google it now. You should add it to your short list of places to visit. Trust us. BEST. BEACHES. EVER.

They told us to wear flip flops and to come have a good time, which is exactly what we did. Dan hung out with Jordan and best man at the ceremony location (aka: voted one of the best beaches in the world by Trip Advisor… no kidding). I went over to the house Lisa Ann was getting ready in and got to meet her family and closest friends. Once she was ready, we headed across the island for their ceremony. While the guys shared a traditional whisky toast, the ladies clinked champagne… then it was time. Lisa Ann and Jordan’s vows were all kinds of precious as they went back and forth with promises and cute messages of love. It was a heart-felt and sincere ceremony, where the guests (and the photographers) could feel just how much they love one another. After the kiss, and the breaking of the glass, it was party time. Now if you know me, you know I’m a closet Disney-fan, so you can imagine that seeing a wedding reception with hidden Mickey’s all over the place spoke to me. Magic!

This Friday the 13th, full moon, destination wedding was nothing is not a blast.

PS: Don’t miss how much Jordan makes Lisa Ann laugh. It was a JOY to watch.

Venue: Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico

Catering: Homeless Dog Cafe Hair and Make-up: Lizzie Ibarra Hair & Make-up Artist

Gown: Maggie Sottero Flowers: M&M Flower Market

January 7, 2014 Puerto Rico, Weddings

Karina and Christian’s Puerto Rico Wedding

It is hard to describe Karina and Christian’s wedding day without sounding like I’m exaggerating, but honestly it was completely unforgettable. Mix together eclectically decorated getting ready apartment in the heart of Old San Juan, stylish details from the beginning to the end at the reception, creative music, actual skilled latin dancing, an open air hacienda called theÂ La Hacienda Siesta AlegreÂ in the rain forest, bridal party fun at El Morro, a wedding dress that included feathers…. I mean honestly. What could be more fun?

Karina and Christian have a beautiful story and their faith in Christ is at the center of it. It is always good to see what a relationship built within Christ looks like lived out in real life. Their vows included promises like “Should sorrow come your way, I vow to be the shoulder you can lean on and as you lean on me I vow to lift you up with love and encouragement.” and “You are precious to me. All the riches in the world cant buy the love I have for you.” Again… wonderfulness. It was so so romantic. I hope you and see that through these images and you will join us in wishing them well in their new voyage into marriage!