Addison and Gray first vacationed together as a couple in St. John, and when they decided to tie the knot, it made perfect sense to go back to the place where their love for each other and travel first flourished. They set about planning a simple, intimate celebration at Maho Bay, a setting so naturally stunning there was no need to dress it up!
The budget-minded bride scored her favorite Monique Lhuillier lace gown by pre-selling it to another bride via PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com, accessorizing it with luxe silver Jimmy Choo sandals, a J.Crew pearl bracelet and crystal earrings. Bridesmaids wore borrowed blush colored Nicole Miller gowns from Rent the Runway and baubles from Forever 21, while the groomsmen invested in light-colored J.Crew suits and vests, paired with navy anchor socks and brown wingtips.
16 guests–immediately family and their closest friends, who made up the bridal party–stood hand in hand on the beach while Addison and Gray married beneath a palm tree, then toasted the newylweds at Ocean Grill. There to capture each gorgeous moment of the day was Rebekah Westover, whose work the bride had admired for many years (and with very good reason). I'm absolutely thrilled she agreed to share them with me, and I'm certain this beautiful couple relives every moment when they open their wedding album.
Images by Rebekah Westover Photography.
Seriously, they look like models! What a gorgeous couple, and I love their elegant take on a beach wedding!
ReplyDeleteOh man, this wedding is such torture. Although, if I turn away from the snow covered window, I can imagine myself being whisked away to a far-off land. These photos are just gorgeous (as is the couple!). And I love how they paired high and low to manage their budget--such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHolly smokes! I love how polished but relaxed this wedding is. The dresses and suites are just fantastic, the setting isn't bad either ;)
ReplyDeleteWe are expecting snow today so a tropical wedding is a perfect "getaway!" The bridal bouquet is so unique, I love it.
ReplyDeletealways, koru kate
More friends need to have destination weddings :-) Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhen I married my exhusband we had a destination wedding. I've always had a soft spot for them. :\
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable ♥
ReplyDeleteI especially love the picture of the 3 girls sharing a toast, you can tell they are close :)
Hugs,
Signe
her gown is sooo stunning! totally perfect for her. simple, but stunning wedding.
ReplyDeleteA wedding in paradise! And I love love love the groomsmens' socks. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks pretty perfect! My husband and I took a cruise for our honeymoon and St. John was one of the stops. It was seriously the best day. We were on cloud 9 there. It's pure paradise and I can't wait to go back. Ugh, it can't come soon enough.
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely picture perfect wedding. And that bride and groom are just downright stunning!
ReplyDeleteAre these people models?! They should be! Beautiful wedding!
ReplyDeleteBeyond words! This is everything we dream about when we think beach or destination wedding . . .
ReplyDeleteoxoxoxo from San Francisco
Amy
http://bridechic.blogspot.com
omg i LOVE how budget conscious this bride was! and she didn't sacrifice glamour or style at ALL. just stunning.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!
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