Archive for April, 2011

Limetree 2&3 Rose Petals & Parasols

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

As I mentioned previously, often times it seems like things do come in threes; like weddings at Limetree Beach.  Soon after Lindsy & John’s wedding, which I already posted, I returned to Limetree for April & Marco’s wedding.   A couple weeks later, I was back for Jennifer & J.L.’s.  Both weddings were beautiful productions by Leslie Dawson & her crew at Perfect Weddings of St. Thomas.  The arches were draped in linen and the aisle’s were lined with rose pedals and conch shells.  April & Marco even had green parasols to accent their outdoor “cathedral”.  Of course, the weather was perfect and both couples look wonderfully in Love.

Making "footprints in the sand"

Congratulations April & Marco!

All photos © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi, Perfect Weddings of St. Thomas, Officiant Bill Arnet

A relaxing game of chess before the wedding

The Palm lined "Cathedral" at Limetree Beach

Parasols & palm trees..... Beautiful

Rose petals & bare feet.... we're not in Quebec anymore

Congratulations April & Marco.... You're Married!

Champagne to celebrate

A Champagne Kiss

Making "footprints in the sand"

Again Congratulations to April & Marco.

A couple weeks later I returned to Limetree for Jennifer & J.L.’s ceremony.  I was there for an additional hour which was great since they wanted to not feel rushed and Mom wanted couple shots of everyone who attended.

Love it!

Congratulations Jennifer & J.L.  I Love this image.  Jen caught J.L. by surprise in a spontaneous moment plus the sun hit the flowers perfectly to make them pop off the page.

All images © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi, Perfect Weddings of St. Thomas

Alternative process version..... Love it!

Going to the Chapel and we're ......

The bridal entourage

Dad is the formal escort (selenium toned)

Beautiful aisle

Congratulations!

Beautiful

Cutting the cake

It's all about the Love

Love on the Beach

Congratulations Jen & J.L.

J.L.: These eyes are for you

Jen  & J.L.:  Congratulations again!  Thanks for letting me a part of your day.  Eric

All images © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi, Perfect Weddings of St. Thomas,

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Limetree Beach I

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Like many things that seem to come in 3′s, I had my 3rd wedding at Limetree Beach (aka Bluebeard’s Beach) yesterday.  So before I get into the post-production work, let me quickly share the first two.

Very Romantic

Lindsy and John had a beautiful late afternoon wedding on an almost empty Limetree Beach.   The sun was starting to drop and the lighting was perfect for wonderfully romantic photos.  They brought the romance .  I captured the images.  The perfect combination of love and artistry. It was little warm but a lot  more comfortable than their home state of Michigan this time of year, I’m sure.  Congratulations Lindsy & John.

All photos © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi,  Island Bliss Weddings, East End Flowers

Dad & Mom walk Lindsy down the aisle

Ceremony on the Beach

The Vows

The Ring

The Kiss

The Sunset

Wow! Very Romantic

And I say, "Jump If You Are in LOVE!"

“uh, it looks like you missed your boat.  Guess, you’re going to have to stay.”  –Eric

All Photos © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi

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Sailing Away II

Monday, April 4th, 2011

"Sailing..... Sailing Away...."

As in my last post, Angelita and David too, decided to incorporate sailing into their big day.  Their plans were a little different, however.  They came to St. Thomas via cruise ship and were only on island for the one day.  Since they brought a lot of family, their wedding coordinator, Michelle from Island Wedding Services, booked a Safari Bus to transport everyone to the Sapphire Marina where they boarded  the 65′ sloop “New Horizons” and sailed across Pillsbury Sound to Honeymoon Beach, St. John for the ceremony.  After the ceremony and a photo session, they all reboarded the boat for a fabulous lunch and a day of sailing the Caribbean Sea.

New Horizons is a great way to go.  It is a beautiful & comfortable sail boat that is easy to get around.  Angelita and David had a beautiful day with perfect wind to enjoy it all.  Everyone had a great time and we got some fantastic images that will forever remind them of their unique and special day.

Congratulations Angelita and David!  I can almost hear Celine Dion in the background.

All photos © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi

All Aboard!

Leaving Sapphire Marina

Family

Love It! The Photographer is hanging way overboard for this one

I think I hear Celine Dion

Here comes the Bride

A wedding aisle lined with family

A Perfect Day

A Beautiful Beach

Ooops, looks like I'll be in everyone's shot

After signing the license

"We're Married!"

Congratulations David & Angelita

Sealed with a Kiss

All photos © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi

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Sailing Away

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Wayward Sailor & a Setting Sun

Sail away into a sunset and get married?  What a great idea.

In March, Aqueelah, on leave from the Air Force, returned home from Germany with her fiance Aaron to get married on St. John.  Her plan was to sail aboard the “Wayward Sailor”, a classic 30′ Islander Sloop, with Captain Phil (who has been chartering boats out of St. John for 21 years and their wedding officiant) from Cruz Bay to Henley Cay (pronounced “Key”) for a small intimate wedding.  Getting married on Henley Cay, barely bigger than a postage stamp, a few hundred yards off of Caneel Bay, was a wonderfully romantic and unique idea except for two things:  Grandmas.  Both Aqueelah’s Grandmas wanted to attend their granddaughter’s wedding and they were not up for sailing.

A quick change of plans and we did the ceremony on Hawksnest Beach followed by a sunset sail.  It turned out perfect and, of course, her Grandmas were very very happy.

Congratulations Aqueelah & Aaron!  All the Best to you Both and Thank You Both for your service to our country.  –Eric

All photos © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi

A Beautiful Couple "in Love"

Moments before the ceremony

Happily, Aqueelah's Grandmas were able to attend

The Vows

The Ring

Beautiful

Out to the Boat

The Best Champagne EVER

The Perfect Sunset

All photos © Ej 2011 www.paradisepictures.vi  Officiant / Captain Philip Chalker  http://www.waywardsailor.net

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