After six months of intensive training, today’s warriors celebrate the traditions of the sacred Maya… rowing from Xcaret to Cozumel and back to Playa del Carmen during the Travesia Sagrada Maya 2012. Despite the twilight rain, crowds dressed in white gathered in support of the brave participants as they prepared to embark on their journey across the seas. This modern event is a celebration meant to honor the ancient customs of the Maya people who made the same journey each year as a symbolic passage beyond the underworld.
A sweet and playful couple, Stefanie and Sergio left most of us drying moist eyes… with Playaloves.me Photographers: Stuart Hollows and Joakín Strada. Yazmin de la Mora Bodas & Banquetes created this magical weddingscape with exquisite details that set this wedding apart from the rest.
Location: Playa Palms in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Photographers: Stuart Hollows and Jaokín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows Old tradition keeps the groom waiting at the end of the aisle, not seeing his bride until she enters the marriage ceremony. But, Stefanie and Sergio decided to take part in a new tradition where they get a sneak peek of each other… before anyone else. The “First Look” gives a couple about to be married an intimate, private moment to share before celebrating with their family and guests.
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada A stunning moment of one of the guests blowing bubbles Joakín captured as the bride and groom walk down the aisle after the wedding ceremony…
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows Right after the ceremony, Stefanie and Sergio’s guests were invited to an exquisite Mexican tequila tasting…
Photo by Stuart Hollows We can’t think of a better way to truly kick off a Mexican wedding celebration than some good, smooth shots of fine tequila…
Photo by Joakín Strada While the guests were enjoying traditional Mexican delicacies, Joakín snuck the bride and groom off to the beach for some private couple portraits…
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows As dusk settled over the jewel-colored Mexican Caribbean, the guests were rounded up for some group portraits with the bride and groom…
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada And just as the stars began to sparkle at twilight, all gathered for dinner amidst a beautiful seaside reception created and decorated by Yazmin de la Mora Banquets & Weddings.
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Joakín Strada Time to cut the cake…
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows
Photo by Stuart Hollows We just love how the ambient night lighting casts magical colors on the bride and groom’s faces as they get lost in a passionate, loving kiss…
Photo by Stuart Hollows Finally, the bride and groom kick off the party under the tropical night sky with the traditional First Dance…
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada We love this creative image by Joakín. He zoomed during his capture to add yet more excitement and movement to the image, truly making the party atmosphere come alive in the photo.
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Joakín Strada
Photo by Stuart Hollows Yes. Stefanie and Sergio had their fairytale wedding at Playa Palms perched in the exotic, Caribbean landscape of Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
A beautiful maternity shoot at Cabañas Tulum (Ziggy Beach) in Tulum, Mexico. Stephanie and Wade’s excitement about little Sydney Kay was sweet and utterly contagious. This beautiful mom-to-be affectionately referred to her tropical escape as her Beach Ball Babymoon in Tulum.
We give two thumbs up to Wade who certainly knows how to treat a woman like royalty with such a dream getaway!
Just six months in the womb and Sydney Kay is already becoming a widely-cultured, world-traveler. Cool tropical breezes, jewel-colored sea, personalized beach balls, baby shoes, starfish and sand dollars all came together to make this photo shoot unforgettably special.
