It’s not everyday that you get to learn and work alongside two celebrity wedding vendors: Jacqueline Weppner of Merci New York, Manhattan-based bridal, fashion and prop styling company and celebrity photographer Mike Colón in the gorgeous destination venue Now Jade in Riviera Cancun, Mexico!
Yup, it happened. One dream checked off my list thanks to Stacie Francombe, founder of the Inspire Smart Success, which inspires wedding professionals to think smart on their journey to success, for bringing us all together in Mexico and inspiring us to collaborate in ways that this little Ugandan girl could only imagine in her wildest dreams. I took oodles and oodles of photos, so get ready for some major loveliness from this awesome team below!
Isn’t our bridal model Claudia Lozano Dominguez gorgeous?!?
I met Mike Colón a few years ago when I attended his photography workshop and left a changed person. He is a man of God, humble, kind and his philosophy of giving information freely has inspired me to change how I do business by encouraging and helping other photographers who are starting out in this industry.
Here are some behind the scene shots of Mike Colón doing his thing.
GASP!! The details. Jackie never ceases to amaze me with her effortless chic designs and style and out of the box ideas. And, Jackie is super sweet! I seriously died when she said remembered me from Mike Colón‘s workshop back when I had just started my photography business. For this destination styled bridal shoot, she incorporated soft gold tones to play up the tropical environment. Yes, she even suggested taking the tabletop designs out into the middle of the ocean… and I was up for it, but logistically, it wasn’t possible THIS time, but maybe next time!
In love with the gold sparkly “Cheers” coasters, invite and escort cards from Gourmet Invitations.
Yup, she even brought gold Jimmy Choos!
Special thanks and a shout out to everyone for a gorgeously planned, styled shoot including:
Styling: Jackie Weppner of Merci New York Lead photographer: Mike Colón Model: Claudia Lozano Dominguez Hair and Makeup: Jennifer and Jennifer of Makeup for Your Day Paper products: Gourmet Invitations Bridal dress: Dolly Pearl Brooch Bouquet: Blue Petyl Bouquets Venue: Now Jade Riviera CancunAnd of course, this post wouldn’t be complete with some behind the scenes fun shots!
Hanging out with the talented videographer Eduardo Gomez. I hope I get to work with him again on a real wedding in Mexico.
Jackie following us to the white sandy beaches to make sure all the wedding details look perfect throughout the entire shoot.
