Antigua, Guatemala Engagement + Wedding from Summer Street Photography
Sometimes we meet a couple so incredibly adorable, we can't wait to share every.last.moment of their wedding. I'm talking everything from their beyond gorgeous engagement session to their devastatingly beautiful wedding. And this too-cute-for-words Mr. and Mrs.? They are just that duo. A refreshingly fun, totally stunning twosome tying the knot in Guatemala with the talented Summer Street Photography on hand to capture all of the pretty. Ready to dive into their incredible journey? Click here for even more of their beautiful e-session... and then stay tuned for their breathtaking wedding.
And, as promised, a pretty little peak into a day that was literally overflowing with lovely. From the beautiful blooms from Flor Morena to the stunning traditional ceremony to a candlelit reception that was all kinds of amazing, this, my friends, is what we call "seriously dreamy." See sooo much more captured by Summer Street Photography in the full gallery.
From Summer Street Photography... When Kelsey and Danny approached us about photographing their big day in Antigua, Guatemala – we were head over heels for their wedding vision and for them as a pair. Kelsey and I go back to our college days in Minnesota. We danced together and I always admired her photography skills (she’s a talented photographer herself) and heart for helping people. Naturally, these two things left me Facebook stalking all of her travel photos to Guatemala when she used to visit with her dad for medical outreach work – which only deepened my admiration for her. Fast forward a few years when Kelsey and Danny met in Guatemala. They fell head over heels for one another and the rest is history. We’d never met Danny in person, but once their wedding planning arrived in full force and we started talking with them more – it was clear what a great match he was for Kelsey. Grounded, compassionate and a heart of gold; Danny is a keeper. The hotel they got ready in was crazy gorgeous so we took full advantage of the nooks and crannies for their attire details and found a quiet little spot for their adorable First Look. After some additional portraits on the grounds of the hotel with their families, wedding party and the parrots (hello!) we wandered around the streets for a few photos where Kelsey and Danny were literally stopping traffic with excited on-lookers. We eventually made our way up to their ceremony and reception venue which was owned by the same hotel but was the outdoor art-museum portion of the property.
The venue was up a large hill which overlooked the city and the three volcanoes that surround the town, so the view was breathtaking. After a few more portraits we all prepped for the ceremony and I had my breath taken away when I saw their entire ceremony space FILLED with candles. Overlooking the city with volcanoes and hills, it was such a beautiful space to begin with, but with the addition of candles, sunset and the calm, joyous energy of their multilingual Catholic Ceremony – it was a truly beautiful experience. After the ceremony the party got started on the right foot with a gorgeous candle-lit reception set-up draped with roses and pearls. Kelsey and Danny made a lasting impression with their grand entrance by wowing all 300 guests with the most amazing first dance I’ve EVER seen. I later learned that they made up the entire thing on the spot. The evening continued with sweet words from their loved ones and went on to be an amazing dance party that lasted until 3:00am. The Guatemalans know how to party (and dance)! We loved every moment of working with these two and their wonderful families.
Photography: Summer Street Photography | Location: Antigua, Guatemala | Floral Design + Decoration: Flor Morena, Maya Nuñez | Linens and Chairs: Alfa y Omega Eventos | Ceremony: Capilla Santo Hermano Pedro | Reception + Catering: Casa Santo Domingo | Reception Music: Grupo Honh's | Cake: Pasteles Artisticos | Wedding Dress + Veil: Brides of France | Dress Designer: La Sposa | Tuxedos: Tuxedo Impresiona | Bridesmaids: White by Vera Wang | Makeup: Daniela Zirion de Kong | Hair: Liam Piggott, Social Statement Salon | Hotel: Casa Santo Domingo
The venue was up a large hill which overlooked the city and the three volcanoes that surround the town, so the view was breathtaking. After a few more portraits we all prepped for the ceremony and I had my breath taken away when I saw their entire ceremony space FILLED with candles. Overlooking the city with volcanoes and hills, it was such a beautiful space to begin with, but with the addition of candles, sunset and the calm, joyous energy of their multilingual Catholic Ceremony – it was a truly beautiful experience. After the ceremony the party got started on the right foot with a gorgeous candle-lit reception set-up draped with roses and pearls. Kelsey and Danny made a lasting impression with their grand entrance by wowing all 300 guests with the most amazing first dance I’ve EVER seen. I later learned that they made up the entire thing on the spot. The evening continued with sweet words from their loved ones and went on to be an amazing dance party that lasted until 3:00am. The Guatemalans know how to party (and dance)! We loved every moment of working with these two and their wonderful families.
Photography: Summer Street Photography | Location: Antigua, Guatemala | Floral Design + Decoration: Flor Morena, Maya Nuñez | Linens and Chairs: Alfa y Omega Eventos | Ceremony: Capilla Santo Hermano Pedro | Reception + Catering: Casa Santo Domingo | Reception Music: Grupo Honh's | Cake: Pasteles Artisticos | Wedding Dress + Veil: Brides of France | Dress Designer: La Sposa | Tuxedos: Tuxedo Impresiona | Bridesmaids: White by Vera Wang | Makeup: Daniela Zirion de Kong | Hair: Liam Piggott, Social Statement Salon | Hotel: Casa Santo Domingo