JENA LOVES MATT | TULUM, MEXICO

 

New adventures make us super giddy, especially when they involve traveling out of the country! So it goes without saying that we were stoked out of our minds when Jena + Matt asked us to shoot their wedding in Tulum, Mexico. We love destination weddings for so many reasons – the traveling, the fresh shooting locations, the new experiences, the culture –  but one of the biggest is the extra time we get to spend with our couples getting to know them, and just hanging out. Jena + Matt invited us to not just their wedding day, but the entire celebration which spanned a few days and was a total blast. We love when our clients become our friends, and that’s exactly what happened. :)

Pre-wedding
We arrived in Tulum a day early to scout locations. What a stunning place! We met the whole crew, which included 13 of Jena + Matt’s friends. Everyone welcomed us with open arms and we were instant homies. We loved Jena + Matt’s desire to have a fun-filled, memory-making trip with their friends. It made for such a meaningful time for everyone involved.

 

 

Wedding Day
Sunrises in Mexico aren’t half bad. :) Jena led her girls in a early-morning yoga session before getting ready.

While the girls slaved away on their beauty, the boys were having some fun poolside.

 

Jena + Matt had no official plans for a first dance, but we stumbled upon a performance at the resort and they invited them on-stage. What a fun surprise!

Amos gettin’ his duck lip on.

After the duck lip debacle, I obviously needed a shot with these awesome ladies who totally welcomed me into their posse. :)

 

 

Post-wedding
Tulum is home to ancient Mayan ruins, so the whole crew did a tour. They sure do know how to pick beachfront property. Hands down one of the coolest beaches we’ve visited!

A trip wouldn’t be complete without a little bit of shopping. :)

We also had plenty of time to do a casual shoot of the new Mr. + Mrs. :)

Jena + Matt, thanks for being fantasically awesome + inviting us along for your adventure! Congratulations and much love to you!