Kelly + Matt - Oranjestad, Aruba

12.3.08

I am incredibly honored that Kelly and Matt asked me to join them in Aruba for their nuptials this December. My husband, who is taking on a much larger role on the business after offering unwavering support for several years, travelled with me to assist and to shoot as well. Our stay was short (under 48 hours) but in the bit of time we were there we both fell in love with the island. Some say it never rains in Aruba but I've come to learn that "they" have been wrong before. ; ) The ceremony site on the beach was under water due to short bursts of heavy rain which seemed to turn on and off like a faucet most of the day but with a quick change of plans Kelly and Matt declared their love for one another amidst a group of approximately 40 of their closest friends and relatives under a tent at the reception site just before sunset. The evening was romantic, crazy, comical and just plain fun. Their friends are beyond fantastic; just an amazing group of the nicest (and most hilarious) people you could ever imagine. We honestly hated to leave especially since they were poolside when we bid them farewell. Since we weren't able to shoot on the beach the day of the wedding we did manage to hit it early in the afternoon before heading to the airport. We took a swim in the end and I could not believe the water. Everything you've heard about it IS true - crystal blue/green bath water....ahhhhhhh. I am counting the days until we can venture back. Congratulations you two! 

Stephanie, one of Kelly's BM's is pregnant (and a former TSG bride). I cannot wait to see baby Hays!