Taylor & Pete – Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA Engagement – xo, CoCo

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Taylor, Pete, and I had the chance to get together for my favorite kind of meeting: one with beer! Which also happened to take place on a sunny 60-degree afternoon in San Francisco, in DECEMBER! I was in town for Christmas, they cut out of work early (shhhhh don’t tell…) and we had a great time getting to know each other, going over wedding day plans, washing down some delicious food with an Anchor Steam, and we even took a few pictures along the way!

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Ain’t they cute?!

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Hahaha!

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Now THAT’s a blue sky.

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Then we decided to stroll over to Pier 14

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…where there was a GREAT view of the city!

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And some beautiful light!

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I just LOVE these two!!

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Soooooooo pretty!!

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Woohoo! Taylor and Pete I am so glad we got to hang out! You guys are AWESOME, I can’t wait ’til September!

Follow along on the Krista Photography Facebook Page for ALL the pretty.

Averie + Keith — Hacienda Tres Rios Trash The Dress

Feast your eyes on the last post of Averie & Keith’s wedding!

On our third day at the Hacienda Tres Rios, we got together with the happy couple to shoot some more casual portraits, roll around in the sand a little bit and maybe get into a *little* trouble… you’ll just have to see…

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Margaritas in hand! Ready to go!

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We had to get them into one of these lounge beds again, they were so cool! And I let Averie borrow my hat, she totally rocked it.

Averie & Keith trash the dress

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Gotta get some blue steel in there.

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The resort had such an amazing range of spots to take pictures!

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And so many ways to photograph the same thing!

Averie & Keith trash the dress

Averie & Keith trash the dress

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Hacienda Tres Rios Trash the Dress

She’s so dang cute!

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Averie & Keith trash the dress

Mexico destination wedding

AAAAhhhhhhh hammock swingin…

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Here’s Krista’s view from the other side.

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And since we were close to the bridge… these two daredevils decided they should jump! (Even though it’s against the rules)

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We couldn’t condone it, but what were we going to do, NOT shoot it?!

Averie & Keith trash the dress

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Hacienda Tres Rios Trash the Dress

Hacienda Tres Rios Trash the Dress

Cuties!!

Averie & Keith trash the dress

Man oh man, that’s all folks, I hope you enjoyed your look into this fun-filled, AMAZING week in Mexico. Averie & Keith, we are eternally grateful for the chance to spend this time with you and your wonderful friends and family, and for the chance to document this wonderful event in your lives! You can bring us to Mexico anytime! Especially for a water polo rematch… :)

See more on facebook! And we’ll see you on Monday for the next lovely contestant!

Averie + Keith — Hacienda Tres Rios Wedding Details

Here’s a little peak into the seemingly endless details of Averie & Keith’s glorious destination wedding at the Hacienda Tres Rios Resort in Playa del Carmen Mexico!

We’re going to start off at the welcome party the night before the wedding, it was tucked away in a little grove of palm trees, lit with colorful paper lanterns and flags.

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Mexico destination wedding

There were plentiful desserts, and tamarind margaritas abound! YUM.

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The tables were topped with sombreros, maracas, and little mustaches and beards to get everyone in the spirit, and hopefully prompt some silly pictures!

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It worked :) Photographers gotta have a little fun too ya know!

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Averie handed these Bridal Biddie cards out to her girls, along with a cute present.

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A night time view of the beautiful and HUGE Hacienda Tres Rios.

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So on wedding day we woke up in the morning to THIS amazing view. The Hacienda Tres Rios in addition to be an amazing resort, is a nature preserve as well, and had amazing foliage and animals running all over the place!

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Haciends Tres Rios Wedding

Alright, now onto the really good stuff! I just can’t get enough of this DRESS!

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It’s just so dang pretty!

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Averie & Keith

You know we liked the bling!

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Averie had her soft tropical themed stationery on hand, love her message in a bottle save the date!

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Averie gave Keith a sweet memento, a custom engraved pocket watch, with a picture of his deceased mother inside, so so so sweet.

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What a fun monogrammed box! Plus cigars for the guys!

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The belt detail on Averie’s dress is just so lovely and delicate.

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Averie had her girls wear mis-matched coral dresses and gold shoes, they were so festive and beachy!

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White sand and blue blue skies everywhere! LOVE!

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There were lounge beds all along the shore line, so we had to take advantage.

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Averie & Keith

Look at this romantic bungalow!

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Complete with beautiful sprays of snapdragons…

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…white rose petals,

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…MORE snapdragons, and straw fans for the guests.

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From the bouquet, to the ceremony, to the centerpieces, everything was tied in so well!

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The flowers were simple and rustic and festive but still so elegant.

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Hacienda Tres Rios Wedding

Averie & Keith made a donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in memory of Keith’s mother in lieu of favors.

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I love their Señor and Señora signs! Such a fun twist!

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Mariachi music!! YES!

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Averie & Keith

There was chic lounge furniture on the deck for people to relax after the dinner.

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And Averie’s mom decorated the cake with flowers!

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Averie had a message in a bottle guest book set up so everyone could write a secret note to the couple.

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I feel like there is one word for this wedding STUNNING. Such thoughtful details, simple and elegant, it was such a pleasure to document! You can thank these wonderful people for them!

Location: Hacienda Tres Rios Resort
Wedding Planners: Leanne + Maju from LM Weddings Riviera Maya, Edna Dratch-Parker from EFD Creative and Gabi Lavor from Planner 1 Events
Invitations/stationary: Ellie Snow from Hello Tenfold
Welcome Bags: Three Eggs Design
Rings: Long Jewelers
Flowers: Planner 1 Events
Wedding Dress: Marisa Bridal/Madeleine’s Daughter (Portsmouth, NH)
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Jewelry: Tejani
Hair/make-up: Melissa + Edgar from MVP Hair and Make-up Artistry
Tuxedo: Hugo Boss
Sign on beach: Love the Unique
Frames: The Rusty Roof
Photo Booth Props: The Manic Moose

Photography: Krista Photography

Second Shooter: CoCo Boardman

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

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Its always good to have FUN at your rehearsal.

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And it continues…

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Everyone loved the mustaches!

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

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

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

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Averie & Keith

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

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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….

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…were busy with other things, hahaha.

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Ok enough horsing around, time for the first look!

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Check it out! Love the kick at the bottom of her dress.
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Its a good thing you can’t tell from the pictures how HOT it was… whew!!

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Averie & Keith

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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!?

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Averie & Keith

Tied together for life!

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

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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!

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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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Twilight approached as everyone ate, man oh man that sky!
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Then it was time to dance!

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Averie & Keith

Averie & Keith

Averie had a costume and hair change too!

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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!