Mayte and the Jellyfish staff always create a stunning setting but this one was above and beyond. The sheer detail in this bohemian chic & vintage theme was a photographers dream. The ceremony was sweet and funny as it always is with Pastor Rick York  presiding & had a unique touch, a handmade wine box with the inscription “You’ll be my glass of wine. I’ll be your shot of whiskey.” France & Joel locked inside a very special bottle along with the notes they wrote each other just a few hours earlier…. Down the road, they’ll unlock the box when they really need the wine and notes inside! One of the most touching moments though… tears by the groom as his beautiful bride walked towards him. After the ceremony, Mel snuck the two off for some quick sunset shots and so I took that opportunity to be a guy and capture what it is that guys do. It’s funny, you can really tell the difference between mine & Mel’s shots. She’s such a romantic and I’m a pretty big goof, brought out even more so when the groomsmen are this flippin’ funny. Makes for a good team though I think.

The day and night were filled with beautifully funny speeches, and even a very special appearance by Batman. After having spent an entire day with the group it all made sense, stories that started the day as crazy were very believable by the days end. The back story with Batman is that it’s a bit of an obsession for our spotlight fanatic groom. Who at times … rephrase, every chance he can… likes to dress up in a Batman costume ( usually under the influence ) and bring his brand of happiness to all. However on his wedding night the brides incredibly awesome mom stole the show when she surprised everyone by storming the event as the Batman theme song suddenly poured through the speakers. Hilarious, and utterly shocking for both the bride + groom as they had no idea who it was. Such a high note in my books. Oh, that and the duet of Ricky Marten’s Livin’ la vida loca. That too was a moment where we seriously thought we were going to drop our cameras in fits of laughter.

The drinks were flowing, the dancing was fierce, fuelled by the talented “crazy hour” crew that presented their iconic fire show, merengue dancers, a capoeira performer and intricately costumed devils and clowns to kick things off right. The night took it’s final turn and depending on which side you were on ( ever been one of the only sober people at a crazy party? ) the shirts and pants started to fly as they fired down shots on their sandy dance floor by the beach. It was with a heavy heart that we packed up our gear, having to turn down numerous requests to keep getting our dance on.

……sometimes babies suck.

Congratulations France and Joel on a very memorable and great day. XOXO r+m