I have to admit, the romantic bug bit me at an early age, even as I write this I am listening to Jon Secada. But, it’s hard not to be, especially when you are celebrating your four year wedding anniversary with the love of your life, my Jen.
It’s been such an honor and a privilege to share my life with you Jen. You bring me so much happiness, peace, love and a hot meal each night (lol) and for the greatest gift in the world, our baby girl, Laila Skye. So, to celebrate our love and to exercise my romantic muscle, I surprised Jen with a trip to St. Thomas, Yeah baby!!!!
We stayed 5 nights at the Bologono Bay Beach Resort in St. Thomas. We had an incredible experience there. It is a family owned and operated resort with the most amazing people, beach, food, activities and drinks. When Jen and I arrived at the resort, we were greeted by the most courteous staff, they even had a complimentary bottle of champagne waiting for us in our room to begin our anniversary celebration. If you have ever contemplated going to St. Thomas, just go and check out Bolongo Bay while your there.
Our anniversary was this past Thursday, July 22nd. We spent it relaxing by the beach and pool and ended the night at one of the most incredible restaurants on the island called Havana Blue over looking the ocean eating and drinking some delicious Mojitos. We had an awesome night. Thank you babe.
What happened next was serendipitous in every way. While on our balcony, Jen and I were watching a wedding in progress down by the beach. There most of been at least one wedding each day at the resort. While on the balcony, Jen was getting our stuff ready to relax by the beach and I was cleaning my lenses and camera when I noticed the wedding photographer run off leaving the wedding party confused as to what happened. Ten minutes passed and still no photographer. I told Jen, the wedding photographer left. I knew something was wrong. Jen and I left towards the wedding party and with photo gear in hand, I asked if they needed a photographer and if I could help. They very much accepted. They put away their point-n-shoots and I began to do my thing. I took the formals as the ceremony images were already taken by the other photographer, who I heard had a heat stroke and is doing better now.
How scary it must of been for Tom and Nicole, on the most important day of their lives, to not have it documented by a professional photographer and how honored was I to be a wedding photographer and to have been at the right place at the right time and help a fellow human being in their time of need. But, most of all, I am thankful for the opportunity in getting to know you and your families and for allowing me and Jen to spend this memorable evening with you.
The family was extremely gracious and appreciative. Lori, the wedding coordinator at the resort was very appreciative as well and on the next day put us all on a full day catamaran sail to St. John were we were able to bond even more with Tom and Nicole’s family.
So without further more, here are some images from Tom and Nicole’s St. Thomas beach wedding.
