beach wedding

Amy and Matt’s Mazatlan Wedding at Mayan Sea Garden in Mexico

Portland Wedding Photographer - April 23, 2009

Mazatlan is my new favorite spot in Mexico I think. I am so glad Amy & Matt chose us as their Mazatlan wedding photographer at Mayan Sea Garden so we could visit this beautiful city in Mexico. It is a city of 400k people, and primarily the industry is either Mazatlan weddings, shrimp fishing or tourism (biggest shrimps I ever seen!) Amy is one of …

Associate Coverage: Irene and Jeff’s Romantic Hawaiian Beach Wedding

Portland Wedding Photographer - April 4, 2009

Our friends Irene and Jeff had their beautiful sunrise wedding on a stunning beach in Kihei on the Hawaiian island of Maui. We met up with them a few days beforehand at the amazing Old Lahina Luau in Lahaina. The luau was rated the best in Maui, and I think it was lived up to it’s name. Great food, great dancing, and an over all …

Alexis and Jerry in Sayulita (Puerto Vallarta), Mexico

Portland Wedding Photographer - March 31, 2009

Alexis and Jerry had their beautiful destination wedding in Sayulita Mexico, near Puerto Vallarta, on Valentines day, in Don Pedro’s Palapa. The day started with getting ready at Mi Otra Casa. Everything was being expertly coordinated by Gabriela and Guillermo of Mar Weddings. After the ceremony overlooking the ocean and Playa Los Muertos. Then we headed down to first the beautifully decorated cemetery to take …

Associate Coverage: Jill and Brenden’s Beautiful Sayulita Mexico Wedding

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 24, 2008

Jill and Brenden were childhood sweethearts that decided to get married overlooking the great Pacific Ocean in Sayulita Mexico. Their ceremony was held on Don Pedro’s Palapa on a hill overlooking both Sayulita and Playa de los Muertos. Their Mexican wedding included a mariachi band and a cigar roller making handmade cigars during the reception that everyone enjoyed. Vendors: Coordinator: Mar Weddings Venue: Don Pedro’s …

Amber and Matt at Mar Plata, San Pancho

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 24, 2008

Amber and Matt tied the knot at Villa de Roja, directly off the beach! The reception was at the beautifully decorated amazing Mar Plata Restaurant. In my opinion, Mar Plata is one of the best restaurants I have been to, so if you are in the Sayulita, Punta Mita, Bucerias, Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Vallarta area, make sure to visit them. It is worth a …

Jessie and Jose’s Unforgettable Dominican Republic Wedding (Arian)

Portland Wedding Photographer - June 11, 2008

Jessie and Jose had their wedding in the beautiful Dominican Republic. Their wedding was attended by both friends and family, who were also surprised by Jose’s parents renewing their vows. The weather was absolutely perfect on their day and the sunset was gorgeous! The wedding was held in a romantic villa overlooking the green-blue Caribbean, in the lovely town of Sousa. We shoot a lot …

Associate Coverage: Hediyeh and Anoush Wedding Celebration at Villa Amor in Beautiful Sayulita, Mexico.

Portland Wedding Photographer - May 2, 2008

Hediyeh and Anoush basically had a 4 day non-stop party during their time in Sayulita. They had a beach party the night before the wedding, which included a mariachi band, an excellent DJ, who spun upbeat club beats all night long, and a surprise fire dancer near the end of the night. On the wedding day we were a top the beautiful Villa Amor Hotel, …

Annie and Tom’s Wedding at Mar Plata and Villa de Roja in San Pancho

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 28, 2007

Annie and Tom took the plunge in San Pancho, Mexico. Well, the day after the wedding they took the plunge, into the swimming pool! You will see what I mean. The wedding ceremony was at the garden of Villa de Roja at San Pancho (or San Francisco), overlooking the ocean with a beautiful sunset for accent! We then proceed to Mar Plata restaurant, a beautiful …

Yanet and Jose’s Wedding on Dia de los Muertos

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 22, 2007

Yanet and Jose, both from Mexico, had their beautiful ceremony at the small church in the small plaza in Sayulita, Mexico. Their friends and family joined in for the occasion. It also happened to be Dia de los Muertos, a nation wide celebration in Mexico. There were many street artists performing in the plaza after the ceremony. The wedding party had reserved the classy and …

Rachael and Rainer at Villa Violeta at San Pancho, Mexico

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 14, 2007

Rachael and Rainer’s wedding at Villa Violeta in San Pancho, Mexico was an amazing tropical event!- The beautiful colors, great decorations, and the overall setting of Villa Violeta was a great photographic extravaganza! They had their wedding on a private beach accompanied by their beautiful friends and family. Here is a small selection: (note: to see the full set, go to here – password required) …