This past weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing Aldrea and Oliver's Destination wedding in my original island home of Jamaica! The ceremony and reception took place at the breath-taking Cranbrook Flower Forrest (www.cranbrookff.com) in St. Ann. The first time I saw the majestic palm trees lining the path leading to the Gazebo a few years ago, I said to myself that if I ever got married in Jamaica, I would likely choose Cranbrook. Peacocks, vibrant tropical flowers, a winding river, Arawak Indian (original settlers) village, native animals, and Granny (grandmother) House added to the rustic rural charm that reminds me of my childhood days in St. Ann. Aldrea looked like a perfect island girl with the flowers in her hair and breezy dress. Oliver looked like the perfect groom coordinating well with the wedding colors. It was a pleasure seeing my next door neighbor, Latoya Harris who I haven't seen in about 18 years all grown up giving a toast :-) The professional event planners, Dawn and Everol Black did a beautiful job of putting everything together. They can be reached at 876-975-2144 and everaldawn@yahoo.com A very special thanks goes out to Terrence Bowen of www.bowensweb.com for the referral! Thanks Aldrea and Oliver for flying me in to capture your special day. The wedding is over but I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness in your marriage!
To view the rest of their wedding pictures, go to: www.shellyedwardsdestinations.com and click on Galleries. They are the first wedding pictured there. I'm looking forward to capturing your or someone you know local or destination portrait/event :-)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Aldrea and Oliver's Destination Wedding in Sweet, Sweet Jamaica
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Ok, I will admit...this collection made me smile from ear to ear. I love the tropical feel and use of environment. I'm impress with the variation of post-processing techniques. And the collection cover is very very very eye catching. This can easily become one of my favorite wedding collections of yours.
Let's talk about those templates...I may have a senior shoot next week.
-GMike
Wow, ear to ear huh? Thanks G. Mike :-) I'm happy you were able to be transported to my island home and enjoy the beautiful of the island and the love shared between Aldrea and Oliver. They are a great couple and really worked the camera! :-)
Happy Holidays!
Shelly
Having Shelly capture our wedding was a blessing. We were able to just focus on us and having some fun. She worked tirelessly to create beautiful pictures which will undoubtedly become parts of the treasured memory of our wedding. With the photos posted on her website we have been able to share our pictures with people all over the world who were not able to attend the wedding. Everyone who has seen them have been loved them just as much as we do, and rave about what a fantastic job she did.
We would really like to thank you Shelly, for the wonderful job you did (we felt like models at a photo shoot), for your patience, and most importantly for sharing artistic vision with two people who really didn’t have a clue.
Thanks again Shelly, we cant wait to see the rest of your work.
Oliver and Aldrea.
WOW! Thanks Aldrea and Oliver! I'm happy that you enjoyed your wedding pictures. You both were fabulous and worked well with me to bring out the models in you. I desire only the best for you and hope that as the years go by the pictures will bring you closer as you remember the love you shared on your wedding day! :-)
Shelly
Yes, Cranbrook is off the chain! Going to see the pics on ur website now.
Ok ok Ok!! Shelly, I love the pictures. WOW! The beauty and the simplicity was conveyed. I love your work.
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