“WOW!” Wedding at Xunantunich and San Ignacio Resort Hotel (Belize)

When I blog about a wedding or event, I usually choose 1 word to define a wedding. And first word is coming in my mind when I’m thinking about this wedding is “WOW!” One of the most beautiful and amazing weddings I ever had the pleasure to photograph. I’m still blown away about memories. I have goosebumps while I am writing this and an amazing feeling. I am soooo happy about everything!

Jessica & Michael… guys, I heart you both! I had many emails with Jess and I get to know what she likes, I loved her personality (very much similar with mine actually) and I loved Michael, also. I was in shock when I heard (days after the wedding) that he actually avoid photos as much as he can…  Well, Michael, I was convinced you love doing this… because you, guys, were one of my best models I ever had.

Wedding moments:

Start from now on, all weddings at mayan ruins will have a specific ring photo on an mayan carving calendar:

Family Photos were extremely emotional… Michael’s mom was crying,

Family Photos

Family Photos

Jessica’s mom was emotional as her daughter wear her veil (a 40 year old long veil with lace on the edges), the wedding dress was pure lace (a dream wedding dress).

Jessica, my gorgeous bride!

Jessica, my gorgeous bride!

When they asked me what place from Cayo I suggest them to get married, somewhere around San Ignacio town… I did not even blink: San Ignacio Hotel Resort! I am hunting a wedding there from years now and finally, I was lucky enough to have the chance doing it here.

Bridal Portrait at San Ignacio Hotel

Bridal Portrait at San Ignacio Hotel

The Reveal of Bride and groom was at San Ignacio hotel on an amazing setting (everything is phenomenal there)

The Reveal. They see eachother before walking down the aisle

The Reveal. They see eachother before walking down the aisle

…walking down the aisle start from the hotel, until the mayan temple and was tons of fun!

Walking down the aisle from San Ignacio Hotel to Xunantunich

Walking down the aisle from San Ignacio Hotel to Xunantunich

the Wedding ceremony was at Xunantunich, mayan temple in Belize,

…bridal photoshoot around  Xunantunich, at sunset time (OH!),

Bridal Photoshoot at Xunantunich, Belize

Bridal Photoshoot at Xunantunich, Belize

Bridal Photoshoot at Xunantunich

Bridal Photoshoot at Xunantunich

..the reception at San Ignacio Hotel Resort and night bridal photos on my favourites spots from San Ignacio Hotel…

Champagne, candles & love. Bridal Photoshoot at San Ignacio Hotel.

Champagne, candles & love. Bridal Photoshoot at San Ignacio Hotel.

Fairytale setting at San Ignacio hotel, Cayo

Fairytale setting at San Ignacio hotel, Cayo

This is one of the most complete weddings I ever photographed (we start at 11 am and finished almost at 11 pm…). You can definitely tell the difference between few hours photoshoot and a full day. I could never achieved this if I would be hired for few hours only… Keep in mind that our night photoshoot start at 10 pm . I was convinced that they won’t want do it, but… “photos are REALLY important”… and yes, I hope you agree that worth every minute.

I am extremely excited to work on all those photos and design this album.

Guys, I know that after your wedding you’ll heart Belize and cherish this place forever!

Thank you, Belize Weddings for making this possible. Thank you, San Ignacio Hotel Resort, for all your efforts and amazing hospitality and thank you Jessica & Michael for making me the honour to photograph your wedding!

Bridal Portrait at San Ignacio Hotel

Bridal Portrait at San Ignacio Hotel

Also, I want to mention one more person… someone that brings me luck. I had one more wedding with her and was a total blast. Her name is Karen DiazShe definitely bring the “personal touch” to any event and I love the way she work!

Bridal Portrait at San Ignacio Hotel

Bridal Portrait at San Ignacio Hotel

More photos coming soon…

My first Wedding 2012: Xunantunich

My first wedding for 2012, was in the first week of january. After few days of rain, we had an amazing sunny day.

Emil y & John, my bride & groom were more than excited for their dream wedding, and also I.

I meet them at Table Rock Lodge Resort where they stayed… what a piece of jewel. Table Rock Jungle Lodge was chosen as a Best B&B/Inn by TripAdvisor.

The morning light was phenomenal, and I catch John bringing Emily’s bouquet.

Once Emily was ready, we had few portraits around resort

and than we head at Xunantunich where we had the Wedding Ceremony in an intimate location, on a side of the main temple, El Castillo.

The ceremony was simple and fit them like a glove. The Wedding Coordinator and the officiant of the ceremony, Iraida Gonzalez, did an outstanding job. I left my camera down several times, just to enjoy those moments.

The photoshot after was amazing, like always. Emily & John felt like this was the best idea for their ceremony and enjoyed every moment from their wedding.

You can find this post on my website dedicated only on the weddings at the Mayan Ruins.

Maya Ruins Weddings

For first time in my life, I was speechless about what I was about to photograph… The Maya Ruins were IMPRESSIVE.

A wedding at Maya Ruins is definitely unique, unusual, simple & sophisticated! All  in same time! Take your time to visit a dedicated website only to maya ruins weddings: www.mayaruinsweddings.com