Villa Serenita: Mr. and Mrs. Potteiger

Added on by sage hammond.
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0418.jpg

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Potteiger!!!!!

This has to be one of the happiest groups I have had the pleasure of spending the day with. I know it’s taboo to say the R word at a wedding but I have to say it. It rained at their wedding and everyone was still smiling and had an amazing time. I’m not making this up at all, it was a wedding in the rain (maybe a light misting the moment during the vows) and the sunshine did make an appearance right after they had their first kiss. You just can’t make this stuff up, it was all magic!!!

the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0421.jpg
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0419.jpg
st_thomas_bride_with_wedding_dress
bride_getting_into_wedding_dress_at_the_wedding_house
wedding_shoes
mother_and_bride
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_groom_with_guys
groom_attire
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0428.jpg
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0429.jpg

The first look never ever gets old—I just love seeing the groom’s face as the bride enters the room.

the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0430.jpg
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0431.jpg

A groomsman said the rain made everything shine, he was right!

the_wedding_house_st_thomas_first_kiss
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0433.jpg
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0434.jpg

That moment of sunshine!!!!

villa_serenita_st_thomas
wedding_flowers_virgin_islands
garden_wedding_virgin_islands
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0441.jpg

The bride’s sister is amazing! She sang and played the guitar for the bride and groom’s first dance and their parent dances. It was really special.

first_dance_the_wedding_house
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0442.jpg
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0445.jpg
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0446.jpg
the_wedding_house_st_thomas_0437.jpg

Thank you to this entire group for being so much fun!!!!

The Wedding Team:

Planner: Blue Sky Ceremony Venue: The Wedding House Beauty: Sugar and Spice Salon Flowers: Blooming Things Photography: Crown Images Officiant: Island Mike Cake: Island Sweet Stuff Catering: Passion Fruit Chefs

Katie and Evan's Virgin Islands Wedding: Villa Serenita

Added on by sage hammond.
st_thomas_villa_wedding

Congratulations to Katie and Evan!!!

I loved Kati the moment I met her. She was so relaxed and calm on her wedding day and asked me to just tell her what to do for the photographs. We had such an amazing day together, here are a few of my favorite photos:

pre-wedding_photos_bride_getting_ready

I was obsessed with all her details—her wedding dress was so elegant and she had the best group of bridesmaids at her side.

the_wedding_house
st_thomas_villa_wedding_details
bride_getting_ready_for_virgin_islands_wedding
wedidng_shoes_and_bride_with_mom
first_look_of_bride
groom_attire_st_thomas_villa_wedding
st_thomas_villa_wedding_0400.jpg
dad_walking_bride_down_aisle
st_thomas_villa_wedding_ceremony

These two had such a beautiful calmness and togetherness about them that was contagious.

st_thomas_villa_wedding
st_thomas_garden_villa_wedding
tropical_bouquet
st_thomas_villa_wedding

It was one of those picture perfect Caribbean days for a wedding that make me so happy!

After the ceremony their guests enjoyed the cocktail hour around the swimming pool at The Wedding House.

st_thomas_villa_wedding_0408.jpg
cocktail_hour_villa_wedding
wedding_cake

Right as the sun was setting Katie and Evan had their first dance as husband and wife!

first_dance_villa_wedding
wedding_reception_the_wedding_house
first_dance_sunset_villa_serenita
st_thomas_villa_wedding
wedding_reception_the_wedding_house
fun_group_photo_wedding
st_thomas_villa_wedding_reception_setting

The ceremony setting was then transformed into the wedding reception where everyone sat to enjoy dinner at a family-style setting on one long table. Everything was beautiful. Wishing Katie and Evan a lifetime of happiness and love!

 

The Amazing St. Thomas Wedding Team:

Planner: Blue Sky Ceremony Venue: The Wedding House Beauty: Jewels Beauty Box Flowers: Blooming Things Photography: Crown Images Officiant: Island Mike Cake: Island Sweet Stuff Catering: Passion Fruit Chefs

Honeymoon Photos on Trunk Bay Beach

Added on by sage hammond.
honeymoon_photo_session_st_john

I love the way these two think. They had their wedding at beautiful Villa Serenita, The Wedding House, on St. Thomas. After the ceremony, they hopped over to St. John for their honeymoon. Of course they included a photo session with Crown Images to share how truely magical it is:

honeymoon_photo_session_virign_islands
couples_session_trunk_beach
crown_images
honeymoon_photo_session_st_john
honeymoon_photo_session_st_john
honeymoon_photo_session_st_john_trunk_beach
virgin_islands_honeymoon_photoshoot
honeymoon_photo_session_st_john_0386.jpg
honeymoon_photo_session_st_john_0389.jpg
honeymoon_photo_session_trunk_beach_st_john