As we are getting ready to head out next week for a wedding in Cabo, it reminded me that I had wanted to share where Cara and I honeymooned at because I think it would make the perfect spot for a destination wedding and is also a great spot for a honeymoon or even a little get away. Verana is located in Yelapa which is south of Puerto Vallarta and is only accessible by boat. The resort is perched up above the bay there and the setting is absolutely amazing. The food is out of this world and we can't speak highly enough about the place. Check out these videos and be sure to let them know that you were referred by us. Here is a pic from the boat that picked us up in PV.
Cliff:
It's funny that you posted this, we just booked a little getaway there for my birthday next month! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
(04.10.09 @ 04:30 PM)
http://blog.joelflory.com/says/travel/verana.html
In the spirit of blogging about some shoots from this past summer I thought I would share Jordan and Jaymee's engagement photos with you. Jordan and Jaymee used to live in the Bay Area until work took them to Atlanta. Thus they decided to have a "destination" wedding in SF. With them living in Atlanta, we decided to shoot some engagement photos when they got into town for their wedding. We had such a great time just walking the streets around the ferry building as you can see by the photos. Their wedding 3 days later was absolutely amazing and I will be sure to post images from their wedding shortly. Enough writing, enjoy the pics.
Joannathan:
I love seeing more tattoos on people's wedding photography sites!! YAY ink work!
(01.14.09 @ 03:03 AM)
http://blog.joelflory.com/says/destination/jordan-and-jaymees-engagement.html
We had the pleasure of photographing Arturo and Melissa's wedding this past summer and now that we have a blog, I thought it would be a great thing to post some images from their amazing wedding in Yosemite Valley. The day was perfect with early thunderstorms and then amazing cloud cover. The whole day was an intimate celebration of their love with their family and friends and Cara and I felt honored to have been able to photograph their wedding. As always it was great to work with Curtis and Travis of Curtis Nemetz Productions as they are one of the few videographers that push us to try new things and I always feel like we feed off of each other's creativity. I also have to add that if you are thinking of getting married in or near Yosemite you have to contact Natalie with Simply that Flowers and Carol with Bellissimo Brides as this was our third wedding working with them and they always do an amazing job. Ceremony: Sentinel Beach, Yosemite
Reception: Wawona Hotel, Yosemite
Videographer: Curtis Nemetz Productions
Florist: Simply That Flowers
Hair & Makeup: Bellissimo Brides
Musicians: Sierra Entertainment
Cake: Sweet Dreams Cakery
DJ: Sierra DJ
Jackie Clemonds:
WOW! Those are STUNNING images. Beautiful. Must have been an amazing venue for a wedding! We haven't been to Yosemite yet at all, but these images sure make me want to go all the more! Also love the cute iPhone image. :)
(01.09.09 @ 12:01 PM)
JOanne:
Looking at your wedding photos makes me want to get remarried again! So when Jonathan and I have our 10 year anniversary. Will you be our photographers again?
(01.09.09 @ 08:34 PM)
Jonathan Encarnacion:
My goodness! These are amazing photos as always. How I wish I could travel out to Yosemite for something like this! Great job!
(01.20.09 @ 11:11 AM)
Dara:
I was searching for pictures of the Wawona Hotel because we're shooting a wedding this weekend and came across your blog- GREAT WORK! I love the iphone pic-super fun!
(05.12.10 @ 01:11 PM)
http://blog.joelflory.com/says/wedding/arturo-and-melissa.html
I posted some images the day after their wedding a couple of weeks ago and since then everyone has been emailing wanting to see more. Well here they are. I do have to warn you though as there are a ton of photos because I had such a hard time narrowing down my favorites. Loralie and Kevin are such an amazing couple and Cara and I had such a blast photographing their wedding. Kathryn of Dream a Little Dream Events did such a great job planning the wedding that even when we were hit with a little rain, things went off without a hitch. As always Natalie Bowen provided flowers that were simply stunning. Loralie and Kevin got ready at Hotel Vitale and then we headed down to the ferry building and they had some wine and oysters at the Hog Island Osyter Company. They had an amazing roof top ceremony at the Art Institute and then an intimate dinner reception at Florio.Here is what Loralie wrote when she got home after the wedding:
Are you kidding me???
Thank YOU for photographing our wedding. We got back to Indy last night, had dinner and sat down and reviewed the slide show together. It is so perfect I don't have words. We have so many favorite pics from your slide show, we couldn't narrow down to our favorite. Kevin and I couldn't stop talking on Sunday about how great you, Cara, Kathryn and Natalie are to work with. You are seriously a dream team!
And we had dinner at La Mar on Sunday night with friends. So fabulous. Great recommendation!
Loralie
If you want, you can view more photos here.
Coordinator: Dream a Little Dream Events
Beautician: Lisa Zomer
Band: Q Morrow
Florist: Natalie Bowen Designs
Rentals: Hartmann Studios
Officiant: Hank Basayne
And here is what Loralie had to say about the dress: You asked about the dress... It was custom-made by Joyce Hittelsdorf. She has a small studio in Carmel, Indiana called Something Wonderful. When I couldn't find anything that I loved in the stores, Joyce worked with me to put together a gown that had all of the elements I was looking for: right color, right fabrics, right fit.
http://blog.joelflory.com/says/wedding/loralie-and-kevin.html