It was a wedding WEEKEND experience. Patrick & Carly pulled out all the stops to make it a fabulous experience for friends and family. Below are highlights from their destination wedding in Puerto, Vallarta Mexico at Hotel Playa Fiesta. Shout out to the vendors who helped draw in all the details, all the nuances all the VIBES of a stellar spring PARTAY for the books. :)
VENDORS
Venue: Hotel Playa Fiesta // Photography: Makayla w/ Laura K Moore Photography // Videography: Still & Motion Storytellers // Wedding Gown: Rue De Seine Modern Wedding Boutique // Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu // Coordinator: Hotel Playa Fiesta (ask for Gabi Gabi@playafiesta.com) // MUAH: Bree Rubin Hair & Makeup // Florist: Flora Art Vallarta // Videographer: Still & Motion Storytellers // His cuff links: Luxe Gifts Co // Bridesmaid Robes: Robed w/ Love // Officiant: Luke Starr // Bride’s shoes: Steve Madden // Groom’s shoes: Aldo // Bride’s gift to groom: LuxeGiftsCo // Groom’s Tie: MyTieShop
LKM & Makayla did an amazing job being present and catching all the important moments for our wedding. She created little scenes we never would have thought about. She is hilarious when you are being awkward and don't know how to stand or what to do with your hands etc.. She made it so fun and natural. Looking back through there are moments and things she captured that we didn't even notice she was getting. The whole thing was seamless, she's a pro with great artistic insights and everything just exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend for any important event. - Patrick, Groom
Day one was full of details and reunion. People were excited to see each other and they had even planned a bridal shower for Carly which came with a load of giggles and memories. LKM shooters, Makayla & Miranda were the star storytellers and connected with guests, started covering the location’s details and hunkered in for a wedding weekend to be remembered.
The morning of the wedding came together seamlessly thanks to Gabi, the day-of coordinator, and all of the amazing staff at Playa Fiesta! We had a blast playing with confetti and watching Bree Rubin, the sister of the bride, work her magic with hair and makeup.
The ceremony space had an incredible view of the ocean where Carly and Pat had their guests toss shells into the ocean. It was such a special moment for their friends and family! Everyone watched in awe at the way Patrick looked at Carly and threw confetti in celebration as they came down the aisle.
After Carly and Pat slipped away for bride and groom portraits they were welcomed back by all of their family and friends in a “ready to party” mode. Hotel Playa Fiesta had taken such good care of details throughout the weekend and turning the dining room into a festive light-hearted celebratory evening still oozed with class and luxury. The speeches were a hoot and dancing amped up while fireworks sprayed the night sky with fire.
The day after the wedding was a delightful epilogue to the festivities. Drinks were grabbed, bridesmaids matched swimsuits, hair was let down and the whole thing made quite a splash.
Thank you Carly and Patrick for including us in your special wedding weekend. It was a blast of a trip that we will always remember! ~ Makayla // LKM
“Working with Makayla is a dream! She photographed our engagement, and we knew we had to fly her to our destination wedding after we had our photo shoot and saw the finished images. She’s very professional and direct, ensuring we got the photos and emotion we were looking to capture. At the wedding, she captured everything from the first looks, to the sunset veil shots, all the way down to the dance floor dips and guests having a blast. We can’t imagine anyone else being there with us, and wouldn’t recommend anyone else to capture such special moments. Laura, thank you for supporting Makayla, your quick response times and attention to detail. You two are a dream team! ~ Carly, Bride”
VENDORS
Venue: Hotel Playa Fiesta // Photography: Makayla w/ Laura K Moore Photography // Wedding Gown: Rue De Seine Modern Wedding Boutique // Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu // Coordinator: Hotel Playa Fiesta (ask for Gabi Gabi@playafiesta.com) // MUAH: Bree Rubin Hair & Makeup // Florist: Flora Art Vallarta // Videographer: Still & Motion Storytellers // His cuff links: Luxe Gifts Co // Bridesmaid Robes: Robed w/ Love // Officiant: Luke Starr // Bride’s shoes: Steve Madden // Groom’s shoes: Aldo // Bride’s gift to groom: LuxeGiftsCo // Groom’s Tie: MyTieShop
