and here is the final and most important chapter of this wedding story. it really doesn't get much better than this. a hilarious and genuine couple. so funny that they made our cheeks hurt. a sunset ceremony. some unexpected tears. gusts of wind blowing in love from up north. a very cute beach dog as the wedding mascot. a coconut man. a colorful golf cart and a quick getaway. the sweetest set of toasts anyone could imagine. dj dave scratching the vinyl. friends with sun kissed faces grooving in sundresses. a surprise fire dance. delicious miniature cakes for all. and of course lots of love and laughter!
back home and wondering if we can just rewind. i wouldn't change a thing. well, maybe just one little thing. i would stay later and jump in the pool with noellen and do a little synchronized water routine as the grand finale. at least noellen got her secret wedding wish, all her late night guests soaking wet and giggling. had i only known that was where the night was headed.
noellen and jackson, thank you for saving us from our winter blahs and for being so funny, sweet, warm and appreciative. your wedding was so real and refreshing. thank you. so much!
the wedding was at zama beach club on isla mujers, mexico. it was coordinated by the wonderful tiffany lanier from sunhorse weddings. tiffany did such a great job (as you can see)! she is from the states but now lives on isla mujers and is a pro at planning unique and unforgettable weddings on the island. see more portraits from their wedding below and some beautiful shots of the island over here.
the photos look superb, thank you for sharing...
Posted by: wedding orchid | October 08, 2009 at 02:37 PM
AWESOME. I just got back from Mexico and really want to shoot a wedding down there now. So rad.
Posted by: Benj Haisch | April 30, 2009 at 02:03 AM
Not only does this look like the funnest wedding, but these two are so in love!!!
and they brought their doggie too!!! I had mine at my wedding in 2001. Will post those photos soon...
love this!
Posted by: kelley @ my island wedding | April 28, 2009 at 06:06 PM
I want to dive into the photos! Beautiful, as always, Heather.
Posted by: april | April 25, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Heather - Am I a total narcissist cuz I'm looking at these pics 5 (total lie, more like 10) times a day?? I think not. It's just your fantastic photography I'm addicted to! I up for another wedding so we can get you & Jon in the pool. Isla 09'??? SO much love...
Posted by: Noellen | April 23, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Beautiful photos! Looked like an amazing night.
Posted by: Jen @ Green Wedding Shoes | April 23, 2009 at 12:54 PM
WOW! those are some awesome photos! :) Very Talented!
Posted by: AmyJean @RelentlessBride | April 23, 2009 at 04:28 AM
I am a swedish girl with photography as my hobby. I stubled across this webpage and....WOW!!!
These photos are the most beutiful pieces of art i have evr seen in my life! Amazing!
You have your own style and its working.
You guys are two extraordinary photographers!
Im looking forward to seeing your photos in the future!
Posted by: Anna Andersson | April 22, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Can I believe you will be shooting our wedding in less than TWO months?! Nope! I cannot! I am so excited I might jump out of my skin! Noellen & Jackson are so adorable & this wedding is absolute perfection! Great work guys! :]
Posted by: Erin | April 22, 2009 at 09:15 AM
Heather & Jon, you guys are awesome! For some reason I just found myself tearing up, and it isn't even my wedding. These photos are magical, just magical. I love the kissing shot where they are in the bottom corner, and the one of the dog running towards the camera. Well I love them all!
Congratulations you guys!
Posted by: Adrienne Dorcas | April 21, 2009 at 07:58 PM
These photos are timeless! They are going to love them forever!! Beautiful!
P.S. Glad to hear you are messy as well haha =) It's tough keeping things clean!
Posted by: Sarah Crawmer | April 21, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Oh please...... can i please please please have a wedding do-over? Your pictures are amazing & this wedding is screaming, "Go on vacation!"
Posted by: Kaori | April 21, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Holy insanity. These are AMAZING, Heather, just amazing. Love all the use of negative space, #5 & the pier one with the candles (most fave!!!)
Posted by: Jenny | April 21, 2009 at 02:07 PM
We got married at Zama as well and it was the *best* experience. We loved Isla Mujeres and Zama Beach Club was great to work with.
The fire dancing looks awesome! What a nice touch.
The photography shots are beautiful - they really brought back great memories of our wedding - just looking at these shots makes me smile.
Posted by: Anne-Marie | April 21, 2009 at 01:45 PM
These shots are beautiful! They make you feel like you are there, amazing!
Posted by: Nichole Sayler | April 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Heather!!! Your photos are just ethereal...I love the beach and dock shots with the beautiful sand and sun. You captured it beautifully. I've loved looking at this whole wedding, and it made me want to be friends with noellen & jackson. What fun you must have had!
Posted by: alexa johnson | April 21, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Beautiful wedding! This bride is so strong :-)
Posted by: Yuka photo art | April 21, 2009 at 07:32 AM
The shots are breathtaking! So beautiful.
Posted by: Carol | April 21, 2009 at 03:39 AM