The day after Cassondra and Matthew's amazing wedding at Cap Juluca Resort on the Caribbean Island of Anguilla, we headed out to explore the Island further during their Trash the Dress Session. We wanted to incorporate some of the history of Anguilla in the shoot in addition to it's natural beauty. This led us to a quite beach with two incredible shipwrecks! We were told by locals that the two enormous ships were casualties of a fierce hurricane that hit the Island during the 1980's. They certainly made for great backdrops! What a fantastic weekend we had with a wonderful couple on a picturesque Island in the Caribbean! Thank you both for this experience! Enjoy!!See Cassondra and Matthew's wedding images HERE!
When we told people we were going to Anguilla to photograph a destination wedding, for most the reaction was, huh??? It's true, many aren't familiar with the tiny Island located a mere ten miles off St. Maarten's coast in the Caribbean ... and that is precisely the point! This charming, off-the-beaten path, spit of land is surrounded by crystal blue waters, powdery, white sand beaches and friendly locals happy to show others why they love their Island. Lacking the tourist-trap feel, Anguilla was the perfect Caribbean Island for Cassondra and Matthew to get married and Cap Juluca Resort was the perfect venue!We first encountered these two at a bridal show in Phoenix. Kevin noticed Matthew looking at one of our large photos from a beach wedding and said, "I'm going to bet you are having a beach wedding?" The answer was obviously yes, and the rest is history. Just over a year later we were on a plane to paradise!We love destination weddings like this - small, intimate, laid back and lots of fun! This was what the couple wanted from their wedding and by the big smiles on their faces all day long it was obvious they were more than satisfied with their decision. There were many personal touches, including a paisley garter in memory of Cassondra's brother, jumping the broom and having Matthew's father preside over the ceremony. ...