Getting Ready Photos at Villa Montana Beach Resort

My day started at Carly's bridal suite, where we took some boudoir shots for her before putting on her bridal dress. These images are private, so you won't see them below.

While she and her bridesmaids got dressed, I crossed to the villa next door, where Angel was helping both fathers (his and Carly's) get dressed. Afterward, his dad helped him get his linen suit on, and we moved out to the terrace for some groom and groomsmen portraits.

Don't skimp on emotional moments on your wedding day

There were many cute, moving, and memorable instants on Carly and Angel's wedding day, and I noticed they really tried to experience and be present throughout the day. 

For example, during the groomsmen portraits, I noticed a playful Carly taking a peek from her window. After getting dressed, her sister called Carly's brother, who couldn't travel to the wedding. There were a few tears as the family said hello and showed Carly's bridal look over Facetime. Then, we called Carly's dad to see her. He was stunned!

As the ceremony time approached, I left the suites for a few minutes to photograph the decor and ambient setup before guests arrived. A pair of German and Puertorican flags danced with the wind, honoring both lineages. There were also vintage wedding photos of their parents, which is an idea I adore and will do at my wedding.

Finally, Carly and Angel held hands (without looking) and had a moment to breathe and take it all in before we went for the ceremony. The energy at that moment was incredible!

Beachfront Wedding Ceremony at Villa Montana Resort, Puerto Rico

It was a beautiful, hot, and sunny day. Their wedding ceremony was symbolic, but after the rituals, the couple went into a room with A/C for their legal marriage. As the sun winded down, we split the portrait sessions in two, so we could get softer sunset lighting for their newlywed portraits at the beach.

Reception at Eclipse Restaurant

The reception started with the first dances, after which I took the couple out for that last bit of newlywed portraits in better sunlight. Then, we returned for dinner, during which their loved ones showered the couple with loving toasts. Once the party started, they and their guests didn't leave the dancefloor for a minute.

Such an epic, emotional, perfect wedding day. Thanks for having me, and I hope you enjoy these memories as much as I enjoyed capturing them for you!

xo,

Cami