Nick + Andrea Pt. 2: A Tropical Elopement in Jamaica | Sandals Ochi | Destination Wedding

Before my time with Nick and Andrea in Jamaica, I had never been there and I had never been to an all-inclusive resort. Let me begin by expressing how wonderful the staff and atmosphere was at the Sandals Ochi Resort. Everyone was so pleasant and accommodating, and some of the staff even got out on the dance floor with us before the night was over! It was such humble and genuine service. Not to mention, the tropical landscape was stunning, even in the middle of “winter”!

The warmth and excitement between Nick and Andrea was a constant throughout the trip. Andrea put lots of thought into the little moments and accommodations, too, from personalized handkerchiefs, to “hang over cure” bags in all of the guest rooms. I always felt welcome, even as the photographer. Both the bride and groom always kept the mood light with humor, making this destination wedding one we will all remember fondly for years to come!

Nick + Andrea Pt. 1: A Slinger Engagement | Slinger, Wisconsin | Engagement Photos

I have known Nick for most of my life, so when he asked me to photograph his marraige to Andrea, I was of course honored, but also thrilled because it would be my first destination wedding assignment!

We began our time working together on the mainland, in Slinger, Wisconsin.  Nick had asked me to meet them at the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest for their engagement shoot.  My husband and I have bounced around to the various locations of the Kettle Moraine State parks, but I had never been to this site specifically.  Wow, what a place!  I was able to create some of my favorite images ever of the couple because of the abundant pine trees and huge, rolling hills. 

One of their favorite cities is Nashville, Tennessee because they're huge fans of country music, so they both brought their cowboy boots along to the shoot.  We also had a blast, running around with their little dog, Lulu.