Averie + Keith — Hacienda Tres Rios Destination Wedding

Alright folks, hold on to your hats, this is a big one!

For months and months Krista and I were endlessly talking about shooting this wedding. From flights, hotels, transportation, visas, equipment… WHEW! It was a LOT of work to get prepped for this shoot but was so incredibly worth it. Averie and Keith worked tirelessly to bring this event together, along with their TWO wedding planners of course! They had a very select number of family and friends attend the wedding. If you ask me it was the PERFECT amount of people, their nearest and dearest, and even Krista and I felt like part of the crew in the end. It was an absolute BLAST!

So let us begin! After a day or two in Cancun, Krista and I made our way down to the Hacienda Tres Rios to meet the crew, hang by the pool, let our equipment get used to the crazy humidity, and ya know shoot some pictures.

First up… the welcome party! Complete with sombreros and maracas to get everyone in the spirit!

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Mexico destination wedding

Mexico destination wedding

Its always good to have FUN at your rehearsal.

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And it continues…

Mexico destination wedding

Everyone loved the mustaches!

Mexico destination wedding

Their party was tucked away in the gorgeous little grove of palm trees, so dreamy.

Mexico destination wedding

Ok now onto the BEAUTIFUL bride! Krista started with Averie as she got ready, safely hiding in the AC :)

Averie & Keith

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Her dress was absolutely perfect, fit her like a glove and just BEAUTIFUL.

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Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

Love all of the coral dresses, such a wonderful accent color for the all of Averie’s other details.

Averie & Keith

Keith gave Averie a lovely present and the sweetest card, you know I love a girl who can cry!

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Meanwhile, I started out with Keith and the boys. Where Keith was focused, and the boys….

Averie & Keith

…were busy with other things, hahaha.

Averie & Keith

Ok enough horsing around, time for the first look!

Averie & Keith

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Check it out! Love the kick at the bottom of her dress.
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Averie & Keith

Its a good thing you can’t tell from the pictures how HOT it was… whew!!

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Averie & Keith

Mexico destination wedding

Averie & Keith

Mexico destination wedding

Pretty sure, I’m fixing Averie’s shoes at the bottom of this frame, whatever it takes!
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Dang girl!
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Mexico destination wedding

Ok, time to hide away for the ceremony! Love this of Averie and her dad, no jitters for this girl!
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I waited up at the top of the altar for this one, wasn’t this place gorgeous!?

Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

Tied together for life!

Averie & Keith

Krista and I waded around in the water to grab these shots, slightly dangerous… totally worth it!

Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

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Woohoo!
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Mexico destination wedding

A mariachi band led them through the resort to the reception site!

Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

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We were on a nice big patio at the edge of one of the main pools, they had lounge furniture and lights strung around, and a gracious breeze!

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Mexico destination wedding

Averie & Keith

Twilight approached as everyone ate, man oh man that sky!
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Averie & Keith

Then it was time to dance!

Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

Averie had a costume and hair change too!

Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

The mustaches and beards made their way into the dance floor too!

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Mexico destination wedding

Mexico destination wedding

Mexico destination wedding

Whew! That’s it guys! What a blast it was reliving this wedding, and there’s still more! Stay tuned for Averie & Keith’s Trash-the-Dress and impeccable details posts coming up this week!

More on their facebook album too!

Averie + Keith — Wellesley College Engagement Session

Averie, Keith and Krista got together on the beautiful campus of Wellesley College. The trees are SO COOL, there are beautiful things around every corner; trees in crazy shapes, a gorgeous pond, fields to frolic in… ya know, everything you need! Not to mention Averie & Keith and their adorable dog Louie are super fun… Also you have check out Averie’s adorable accessories and super cute cowboy boots! Yes!

Wellesley Engagement Session

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley Engagement Session

Oh Louie…

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley Engagement Session

Who doesn’t love some stinky dog breath?! Haha not really….

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley College engagement session

Costume change!

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley Engagement Session

Wellesley Engagement Session

Wellesley College engagement session

Love love LOVE that dress!

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley Engagement Session

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley Engagement Session

Wellesley Engagement Session

I mean those trees!

Wellesley College engagement session

Wellesley College engagement session

HAHA!  Blue Steel!

Wellesley Engagement Session

Jump on over to Facebook for some more cute pictures of Louie! Oh, and Averie and Keith too :) And DON’T forget to come back Wednesday for their wedding Krista & I shot in MEXICO!

Better late than never…

Well, where do I start? First of all, Hi! I’m CoCo, Krista Photography’s first ever Associate Photographer! Woohoo! That’s me – ain’t I creepy!?

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In addition to fetching the occasional Chai Latte, designing albums, keeping in touch with clients and *trying* to run the show while Krista has been out of town, my cohort Amy and I have come up with a plan…. That’s her down there, isn’t she cute??

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Anyways, THE PLAN. The better late than never plan to blog the 23, that’s right t-w-e-n-t-y  t-h-r-e-e beautiful couples that we have neglected over I’m not even going to say how much time. It’s not that we don’t love you!! We do! Promise! And these weddings and people are so pretty and lovely and awesome! Regardless of when they were shot. But you know how these things go, you get “a little” behind, then that becomes “a lot” behind then that becomes “A LOT” behind. We are not proud of this… BUT we have a plan! So here’s the deal:

EVERY week, for TWENTY THREE weeks, I, with the help of Amy, will be posting about a new couple: showcasing their engagement, wedding, and details for your viewing pleasure. So keep checking back with us on Monday Wednesday and Friday for some absolutely beautiful pictures! Or maybe just to make sure I’m still doing my job ;)

And remember it’s better late than never, pay no attention to the date or season… just focus on the LOVE. And wish us luck!

We’ll see you for the first post, next Monday, December 10th!