Darlene and Manoj, A Beautiful Day at the JW Marriott, Cancun Mexico
What a beautiful day! It was so enjoyable to photograph this adorable (I don’t use that word very often…but they really are an adorable couple!) having such a splendid time with the very diverse group of family and friends that had traveled so far to be part of the day. A much as I enjoyed capturing and putting together the collection of images to tell the story of the day I am also really looking forward to designing the wedding album, it is so wonderful to compile the images of such an important event into a tangible piece of family history.
Darlene and Manoj’ wedding was the third I have photographed at the JW Marriott and I have to say it has become one of my favorite wedding locations. There are several different spaces that can be used throughout the hotel grounds, including the gazebo which is authorized to hold a Catholic mass, so each event seems to be different. The coordinator, Francisco Roman, seems to do such a nice job of keeping everything flowing. I think the gazebo with its ocean view is really special…and of course that amazing turquoise Cancun water, WOW!
The only thing that was a little sad for me is knowing that this was the final wedding that my photographer friend Grace Kim from Seattle accompanied me to as a “second shooter”, I loved having her help and knew I would really miss her when I looked over at one point and saw her carrying, in additional to her own gear almost all of mine! Grace is not a very large person so it just looked like a mountain of equipment walking along! I guess I had been so intent on the photographs I was taking that I just left everything behind! Thank you so much Grace it was amazing to have you here! I hope some day for the chance to repay the favor!
I thought the bridesmaid’s dresses were really special, it turned out that a very talented bride’s maid had actually made them herself!
Darelene’s mother placed the finishing touches on the veil.
I think this “grab” shot looks almost posed, I think that they were all standing in a strip of shade about 6 inches wide waiting for the ceremony to begin.
A few images from the Catholic ceremony in the gazebo.
The ring bearer was very serious and did an excellent job.
Grace caught this great moment right after the kiss.
This one is for Darlene…
After the ceremony we were able to do some photography on the beach.
The reception was set up poolside right in front of the ocean, this is just a little detail from the table decoration.
Darlene “escaped” from the reception for a couple of pictures.
The toasts had everyone laughing and crying and then laughing again!
Father daughter dance.
Ok…this crowd know how to dance!
Wedding photojournalist Elizabeth Medina photographs destination weddings in Cancun, the Riviera Maya and throughout Mexico.
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