Caitlin & Jeff celebrated their union in Tulum along with their immediate families. Radhoo Tulum was host to guests and the perfect spot for an intimate ceremony before we made our way across the street to Nu for a candlelit dinner under the stars. Team: Planning & Design: The EventeurPhotography: Laura PowersCeremony Venue: Radhoo TulumReception Venue: NU TulumFlowers: AraliaRentals: Archive MexicoTravel Management: The Eventeur
Read MoreIn the middle of the sea
Day one: guests drove around Cartagena’s magical old town on two open air party buses with live music and flowing aguaardiente.Day two: 6 speedboats and 82 guests set off to the middle of the Caribbean to circle Maycie & Chris, who dove in together following their middle-of-the-sea “I Do’s”.{obviously followed by island hopping and fresh guac + fish on bbq}Day three: A historic reception, dancing and hora loca, until 4:00 AM.All together, a truly unique 3 day extravaganza for the books!Hope you enjoy the images,MPhotography: Barb Simkova for Tara McMullenMore eye candy: featured on Green Wedding Shoes
Read MoreA Persian wedding in Santorini
Santorini was it. Ayda saw an image of an intimate wedding in Santorini, of a couple in love, long before she was engaged to Nima. That couple in that image happened to be one of our dearest couples who married in Santorini in 2015. Fast forward 4 years, and we were back in Santorini to celebrate Ayda & Nima’s love, along with their nearest and dearest, whom all know a Santorini Sunset now. How incredible is it when two people not only come together to turn a celebration to a dream, but also watch their love become a vessel for a once in a lifetime memory for others? I hope you enjoy a glimpse into their big day, and I hope for you too, sunsets on a wedding day are watched, experienced and felt. Xx, M All Images: Barb Simkova for Tara McMullen Photography
Read MoreA wedding at Gitano Tulum
To this date, my relationship with Gloria was the fastest forming relationship of my career. I knew instantly that her and Ryan were special, and had a special story to tell. I was immensely grateful for Gloria’s instant trust in us (before our initial conversation was barely over, she had signed the contract and sent a retainer). I knew I would guard her trust with my whole heart. I’ve yet to see a couple love as hard and laugh as hard with each other. Their wedding, just like every other part of their relationship was a testament to their true love. They worked through encouraging their guests to travel a bit deeper, explore a bit further, and dance a bit longer. They pushed each other outside their own comfort zone and showed up for each other when it mattered. We all laughed so hard together throughout, sometimes to the point of tears, even through all the more serious topics. Often times, All Inclusive travel makes guest management super simple leaving couples torn between simple accommodation for their guests and staying true to the overall aesthetics they wish to maintain for their wedding day. Not to mention, offer guests a unique experience in the process! this is why quite often, we host guests at an All Inclusive resort, and transport them to an offsite venue in proximity for a private reception mixing the best of two worlds. We handle all the logistics in between to ensure a seamless experience. Gloria and Ryan’s guests stayed at Grand Bahia Principe Tulum, while the wedding was held at Gitano Tulum. We secured a competitive group rate and managed the guests travel, and on wedding day, transported them to a space they had never seen before where they danced under the stars til the wee hours. Spicy Margaritas for an official welcome to Mexico. With a space already so beautiful, we wanted to be careful on minimal decor to not overdue it or fight the natural aesthetics of the space. Wishing you a lifetime of laughter, Gloria & Ryan! Xx, M Photography: Krista Fox
Read MoreJazz, Rock, Pop, Country, and even Techno song ideas for your first dance
It can be a very tricky feat figuring out what is the perfect song for the most important day of your life. Do you just pick your favorite song? Do you pick a classic? The questions are endless! The easy rule to follow is to ensure the song is timeless. Every genre of music has an everlasting song that no matter how long it’s been or how many times you’ve heard it, it will always be eternal. Here are our top three picks for Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country, and even Techno. Jazz The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra Till There Was You – Etta Jones Unforgettable – Nat King Cole Rock Heaven – Bryan Adams Nothing Else Matters – Metallica You and Me – Alice Cooper Pop Can’t Help Falling In Love – Haley Reinhart Come Away With Me – Norah Jones Lucky – Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat Country Amazed – Lonestar I Swear – John Michael Montgomery Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich Techno Something About Us – Daft Punk Feel So Close – Calvin Harris ft. Nelly Furtado Center Of The Universe – Axwell Written by Clara
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