Congratulations to Hazel and Rick!!!!
They arrived on St. Thomas on a cruise ship for the day to exchange their wedding vows at beautiful Limetree Beach. Here are a few of my favorite photos from their beach ceremony...
Wedding team:
Planner: Island Bliss Weddings Officiant: Stuart Scott Beauty:Sugar and Spice Artistry Flowers: East End Flower Shop Photos: Crown Images
Surprise proposals are always a fun way to spend my days! I feel like paparazzi hiding in the bushes waiting for that one special moment that two people will remember for the rest of their lives. As a St. Thomas photographer, it's one of the most enjoyable ways to photograph two people who love each other.
I recently shot an engagement for these two handsome men on Limetree Beach. Dominic and Ed came to St. Thomas on a cruise ship. Dominic contacted me a few weeks before they were scheduled to dock in St. Thomas to see if he could put something together for their surprise proposal. I immediately suggested Limetree Beach because it's so close to the cruise ship and it's a beautiful spot for photos!
Having no idea of the surprise that awaited him, Ed wanted to wear his swimwear off the ship. Dominic persisted by telling him he needed to wear his khaki shorts and his Hawaiian shirt (which I love).
When they got to the beach Dominic got on one knee, the world stopped for me to get this perfect shot. Ed finally understood what was going on and of course said YES! We then spent the next hour documenting their love for one another.
It was such a joy and an honor to be a part of this day with these guys. We hope to see them back in the near future for their destination St. Thomas wedding!
One of my favorite beaches to photograph is Limetree Beach. As a St. Thomas Photographer, I get the pleasure of taking photos of families and beach weddings all over the island, but I'm always excited to go back to Limetree. It's really the perfect beach for any time of day!
A few days ago, I was fortunate enough to shoot this St. Thomas elopement. It was a flawless day for a wedding. This lovely couple chose to read their vows in the early morning, which is the best time to get that bright turquoise color in the water.
Here, I've included three reasons why it might be better for you to have an elopement instead of a large wedding like these guys did:
1. There are fewer opinions to consider.
When planning a larger wedding, you'll have a lot of dynamics telling you what they think you should be doing. If you decide to elope, only two opinions matter--yours and your significant other's. You can decide the time of day. You can choose your own vendors. You can decide what to do after. You're free from needing to make everyone else happy. It's your day, and you can make it perfect for you.
2. You will save money by eloping.
You're significantly lowering the cost of your wedding day, if you choose to elope in St. Thomas. You'll have fewer vendors, fewer people, and less stress! These guys chose to have me as their St. Thomas Wedding Photographer and Island Mike as their officiant. After the wedding and wedding photo session, they enjoyed their day on the island and basked in the love of one another.
3. The day is just about you and your special someone.
This is probably the best part! You get to be with one another and it's just about the two of you! There is something undeniably romantic about having the entire beach just to yourselves when you get married on St. Thomas. You are also already in paradise and ready to start your honeymoon right away in the US Virgin Islands!
Take a page out of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert's book and consider an elopement at Limetree Beach for your St. Thomas wedding!
