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This past week Charity and I had the absolute pleasure of joining Elizabeth and Pete along with their family and friends on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands for a wedding extravaganza. After hopping two planes and a ferry we were greeted by a tanned and smiling Elizabeth on the dock of the fabulous Westin resort. We were told to sit back and relax and enjoy the wedding weekend’s festivities. We had a blast snorkeling, swimming, sightseeing and just plain lime’n (local term for hanging out). Elizabeth and Pete did such a fantastic job setting up a beautiful weekend for their guests. We began with an engagement photo session at a local secluded beach near where Pete proposed. Later we joined the party boat to St. Thomas for an over the top dinner at Havana Blue. I loved how even the rehearsal dinner was an adventure and the food was to die for. Every amazing moment lead up to a wedding day that truly took my breath away. Elizabeth looked so beautiful in her Vera Wang gown. She was the perfect beach bride. She even hiked up her Vera Wang and tip toed through the ocean so that we could get our fantastic beach shots. Now that is what I call an awesome bride! Pete and Elizabeth are so cute together. We had so much fun finding spots along the island to take photos. The ceremony took place on the beach at Trunk Bay. Guests ditched their shoes and took their places in the sand to watch Elizabeth and Pete say “I do.” I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful spot to have a wedding. The party moved down the shore back to the Westin for dining and dancing on the sand and under the stars. We had so much fun during the weekend wedding celebration. I can’t thank Pete and Elizabeth enough for having us be part of their special day. Congratulations you two!!!!

Here are some of our Red Loft Studios favorites from Elizabeth & Pete’s Hawk’s Nest Beach Engagement Session…

Some details of our trip to St. Thomas for the Rehearsal Dinner…
The view from the boat leaving the Westin Resort.

Elizabeth and Pete during the taxi ride to Havana Blue.

Favorites from the big day…

The sugar mill ruins provided a cool backdrop…

What an amazing kiss!

This is my favorite shot of them….they are so happy!

The beach inspired details…

Pete & Elizabeth with Red Lofters Erich & Dawn.