Below the airplane wings the coral-based archipelago of the Bahamas was visible: scattered like precious jewels over 1,500 square miles of clear tropical sea at the top of the Caribbean, the islands were announcing the beginning of an unforgettable vacation. Sitting next to each other, Nazeema and Daniel slowly started to get to know each other, sharing jokes, experiences and the first signs of an incredible attraction...
A movie scene?!? The beginning of a romantic novel?!? No, reality sometimes is better then a fairytale.
From an island to the other, the couple hosted a beautiful Turks and Caicos Wedding at the Seven Stars resort: the blue water of the Bahamas made them fall in love, and the turquoise water of the Turks & Caicos sealed their promise of a life together forever.
The details: wedding venue: Seven Stars resort; wedding planners: Lynne and Chrishell at Nila Destinations; hair and make up artist: Shenique at Sheque Perfection; flowers: Environmental Arts; cake: Crust Bakery; bride' shoes: Jimmy Choo; music: DJ Dayoh; wedding photography: Ileana at Attimi Photography.
Who said that Barbie and Ken do not exist in real life? Their "off stage" names are Ashli and Cody. I'm not teasing the couple, they are absolutely stunning and as perfect as the world's most popular dolls. What makes them more special is a friendly, loving, fun and playful personality.
Ashli and Cody met in college during their freshman year, they got engaged during a romantic photo shoot in the Bight park Provo, and celebrated their wedding at The Sands Turks and Caicos. They share a passion for medicine, football (Asly is a retired NFL cheerleader - go Colts!), and most of all for each other.
I feel so privileged to have been their selected wedding photographer and I truly hope to welcome them back to the island soon,
"My all heart will be yours forever | This is a beautiful start to a lifelong love letter | Tell the world that we finally got it all right | I choose you | I'll become yours and you will become mine" - those are the wonderful lyrics of the first dance of Holly and Reji, a choreographed foxtrot which get the wedding reception started.
But let's me start from the beginning: I arrived in the groom's room and he sweetly described me all the details of his proposal: Florida, the beach, the sunset, dolphins and sailing boats passing by. She wished she would love to get married in a similar setting and he said: "this is your lucky day", got down on one knee and asked her in marriage with a stunning diamond ring.
Let's the pictures speak for the rest of the story!
Wedding venue:Â The Sands on Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Islands. The amazing coordinator: Diane at Island Harmony; flowers: Environmental Arts; catering: Kissing Fish.
Lauren and Greg are made for each other: he's head over heels in love with her and she glows in his presence. They met at the sky house four and half year ago and they have been inseparable since their first kiss.
Their beautiful destination wedding took place at the unique Regent Palms, Turks and Caicos: a party full of emotion, laughters, joy, beauty, surprises and lots of fun.
A special thanks goes to Diane, from Island Harmony, which planned  Lauren and Greg's dream wedding, making sure every single guest (80 of them) had the time of their lives.
I'm very excited to post this collection of fashion-inspired pictures: I love the edgy feel, the vibrant colours, the travel magazine' style, the locations choice, the incredible beauty of the bride, and the moody expressions of the groom.
Tracie and Will got married on the biggest resort in the Turks and Caicos, Beaches Resort and Spa: to add some "spice" to their traditional wedding pictures, they booked a trash the dress session the day after the big day. She looks like a model and my passion for fashion went wild!
I've been a professional wedding photographer for over 11 years, I saw the most gorgeous brides, stunning gowns, handsome grooms, precious details, amazing venues and the most beautiful love stories. The wedding of Melissa and Joe at Beaches Turks and Caicos marked the history with the funniest reception ever: hilarious! From a blind date in 2007 to a happily and certainly funny ever after. P.S.: I could have posted another 100 shots from their reception but Joe has a serious reputation to preserve ;-)
"I get trapped by Susie's beauty each day, I am almost always late to work in the morning as a result :-)" - Lee Ting
I could not find a better way to start this blog post then copy and paste what Lee replied to my email: she is true beauty, inside and out, and he is her funny, smart, deeply in love husband. Just when I think that I will not find a wedding to love as much as the ones I already photographed, a new amazing couple reminds me that the best is still to come. Let's the images speak... I could have posted all 600 of them!
It's a watch story. Geoff has been looking for a watch to match his style, class and professional figure and, besides buying the perfect piece at Penerai, he found the love of his life. Or maybe she found him: after a few months form the first encounter, gorgeous Lindsey asked this charismatic man on a date... and the rest is history.
The couple chose a destination wedding in the Turks and Caicos versus a busy New York affair. I love to photograph eloping couple, being closely part of their day - from helping the bride zipping up the dress to tell the groom that the butterflies in the stomach are not just normal, but mandatory ;-)
8 years, hundreds of adventures, tons of love, 2 boys and 1 little girl later, Anthony finally popped the question... and Jennifer said "Yes!". The wedding day is set, one of the most beautiful garden venue in New York city is booked, the guests are invited, the photographer has the camera ready...
Taking advantage of their Turks and Caicos family vacation, the couple left the kids with grandpa and enjoyed a little romance on Leeward beach. If you think taking pictures is boring, ask Anthony: the extra TLC received from his future during the shoot, made him want to repeat the engagement session over and over again :-)
Rajni and Michael got married last December in Toronto; their immediate families joined them for a small and intimate civil ceremony, followed by a delicious dinner. Her emerald cocktail dress and the freezing Canadian winter weren't a perfect match so the couple chose to postpone their photography session and schedule it during their honeymoon in the Turks and Caicos.
It is with great pleasure that I captured this special moment of their lives, creating a beautiful coffee-table book to treasure forever. Rajni and Michael gave me the permission to share their album pages with you: "open it" (each set of images is a double spread page) and discover the love story of this gorgeous couple.
