"My parents and step-parents have all played a part in raising me, and it was important to me to have their blessing in mine and Shawn's marriage. What better way than to ask them to walk me down the aisle and give me away? I could not have…

"I am so happy that you are to be my bride today.  Remember to breathe.  Look at me (I'll be the guy trying not to ugly cry) We got this." - Mark Time goes by at light speed on the wedding day and we quickly realize we are left with only…

"What meant the most to us was the fact that so many close friends and family traveled so far to be with us on our special day.  The great turnout of all of these special people is what touched us most." - Nizuc Akan Terrace Wedding -Suzanne…

"We just liked the idea of running away and getting married, and that it would be more romantic if it was just the two of us" - Jackie After having traveled extensively through Asia together, Mexico was a new frontier for Jackie and Matt, especially…

Do you remember your first kiss? Julie and Donald get our ultimate "awww" vote for sweet loveliness: they can say that they married the first person they ever kissed - all together now: "aaaawwwwwww!" Although they went their different ways…

"The shaman who performed our Mayan ceremony really touched our hearts. He told us that we were brought together for a reason, something we always knew ourselves." - Hannah There are many different ways to get married, to celebrate love and symbolize commitment.…

ride or die to be down with your husband or wife no matter what, through it all the good and the bad "That's my ride or die husband 4 life" - The Urban Dictionary What are the words that mean the most? We often ask our couples to share a…

The most amazing moment was when all of friends and family came together on the dance floor.  Coming from two different backgrounds and seeing everyone out there with one common interest, music, was amazing.  - Brandi Brandi is a lucky lady,…

We were both asked if we were nervous over a dozen times on our wedding day. I replied the same way every time: "Not at all!" Although we were hoping that everything on the schedule would go smoothly, it was more important for us to enjoy this…

"Finally putting the missing piece into our little family puzzle" - Karl, on marrying Sarah after 15 years together How long to wait... before calling after a first date, moving in together, getting married? Sarah and Karl married after 15…

Karina and Nathan planned a small family celebration and put special emphasis on the fact that they wanted their families to vacation while they got to know each other... Although immediate family members usually always attend wedding ceremonies,…

2414 miles couldn't keep us apart - Cheryl and Rolly Long distance relationships sometimes get a bum rap and can be hard to endure, but Cheryl and Rolly are living proof that long distance relationships make a couple stronger!  One look…

Time and again we have brides tell us that if they had one piece of advice to another bride it would be: relax, trust your wedding team and don't try to control everything. In the words of a certain icy princess: " ♫  let it go... let it…

"Remember why you said yes when he first proposed, look back on those years and the simple times your have with your family, running late errands at night, working together on busy schedules, staying up with a sick child, making your daughter…

"Oh, I definitely think an elopement is in order. The sooner I get you all to myself, the better." - Deanna Raybourn To "elope" most literally means to "slip away" or "escape". More commonly it's used to describe running off to get secretly,…

I LOVE everything about the area. The culture, the art, the COLORS! - Betsy -Church wedding Dreams Tulum After visiting the Riviera Maya the last three years in a row, Betsy and Reid knew this would be THE place. As an artist and art teacher,…

So you're invited to a destination wedding in Cancun. You arrive, you hit the beach and grab a margarita. Then you get dressed up for the ceremony and grab another margarita... Mosey over to the ceremony, sit down as the bride and groom will…

Congrats Sammy and Flint, or should we say Sam and Booger... Kids, well their drawings light up our life, their inhibitions are what drive us crazy and at the same time make us chuckle. With a nickname like "Booger", it is no wonder he gets…

We do our best to photograph everything scribbled or doodled on napkins, handwritten letters, or any notes that stand out. These words are sometimes spoken, however sometimes they will only be read or heard once. This is some of the words that…

"Our families are very important to us both.  The marriage is not only between us, but also represents our respective families coming together and uniting." - Angie We love to see all the ways couples choose to symbolize coming together.…

There is one element we all fear, especially when combined with the words "Destination Wedding" and RAIN.  Yes, let us put that in all caps because most of the time those words are uttered together with stress and difficulty, not something…

"The day of the ceremony I was in the pool and was having a great morning with my sister and friend. Something made me look at the gazebo and I had finally realized, 'oh my God I'm getting married'. I freaked out a bit, not the runaway kind…

Sarah and Dave just won our total respect for their positive attitude. They could be the first to tell you about all the little things that went wrong. This including venues canceling at the last minute, cab drivers going the wrong way and…

"Marriage is not only about marrying the right partner but being the right partner" - Tina & Marc The greek word "Zoe" meaning life and "Poetry" meaning "artful creation" all inspired the name "Zoetry" [Zoh-eh-tree] - "The Art of Life" "Zoetry…

Canadians and Mexicans get along like good neighbors, despite being separated by the USA. If you ask a Canadian about Mexico, they're sure to say the love it! You don't have to travel up north to ask, there's always a huge bunch of Canucks…

It is nice to see people smile.  It's even nicer to see people smile holding hands with the friends and family you love. Everybody is smiling with you.  Going through Lauren and Karl's photographs it is difficult to find a photo that doesn’t…

New Year's Eve when resolutions are made and expectations are set for the future. Many people's resolutions include looking for love. This is what happened to Yelena and Scott when they first met on New Year's Eve in 2009, where it was love…

Life is challenging and we are too often faced with circumstances where we stress the little things. With marriage, couples have the chance to embrace each other vows and focus on the big picture: their future lives together and the unconditional…

WOWWWWW, first things first. We're in love with Jess's amazing dress! From the highly sought-after designer Inbal Dror "Each gown is an exquisite masterpiece, designed to flatter the female form and crafted with an expert eye for detail."…

A Mayan Ceremony is a local tradition that is both intriguing but also welcoming to outsiders. This type of wedding ceremony will be different from most wedding traditions for people visiting this area. But every element of it is crafted to…

Kevin surprised Ashley with a proposal on the beach in the Bahamas during a family vacation.  Ashley screamed YES and jumped up and down and the wedding planning began! Taking place at the Ocean Coral & Turquesa Resort, this wedding…

Melissa and Jesse flew south from Ontario to the Grand Sunset Princess in Playa del Carmen for a wedding day full of fun and laughs. What a huge honor to be asked by Melissa, who is a photographer, to shoot her big day. We don't often get…

The Sunset Gazebo of the Grand Sunset Princess is a stunning, private slice of beach to get married on, perfect for Allison and Wes' romantic wedding. This big eventful day was also filled with special little details. The stripy socks Allison…

Kim and James left wintery Minnesota behind and jetted to Mexico for their wedding at the Riu Palace Riviera Maya. They were excited to have a break from an 8 month home renovation marathon and finally spend quality time with loved ones in…