Casey and Matt’s Destination Wedding in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

Yay! Casey and Matt are married! Thanks to everyone at Dreams Riviera Cancun and to Adventure Photography for making this gorgeous.

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About Casey and Matt
Occupations:
Matt is a Financial Advisor, and Casey is a Medical Device Territory Manager
How they met
:  Originally in Middleschool and then reconnected on Match.com
What attracted Matt to Casey: Her smile
What attracted Casey to Matt: His humor
What was the best advice you received as a couple?
Don’t sweat the small stuff
Engagement story:
After 18 holes of golf at their favorite golf course Matt got down on one knee. Both families were hiding behind a boulder to witness the proposal. We all shared a champagne toast and dinner overlooking the course immediately following.

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The Wedding Day
Wedding date: 4.5.14
Number of guests: 60
Wedding colours:
blush, lavender and grey
Casey’s most memorable moment:
Seeing my husbands smile as I walked down the aisle
Matt’s most memorable moment: Watching Casey walking down the aisle
Their advice to others:
Take it all in and don’t stress!
Favourite wedding detail:
All of it, the flowers were beautiful, the lighting was great.
Most unexpected moment:
cake fight followed by 30 second down pour
Most romantic moment:
Matt and I wiping each others tears away at the alter
Did you include any traditions in your wedding?
no
Honeymoon:
Didn’t take one, we spent a week at the destination
The day in three words: BEAUTIFUL, ROMANTIC, FUN

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Wedding Details
Ceremony location: Gazebo
Reception location:
Beach
Why did you choose this location for your wedding?
My FABULOUS wedding planner Alex suggested it and it was PERFECT. Complete with 2 30 second rain showers. It was soooo memorable!
Bride’s gown:
Mermaid Paloma Blanca
Bride’s shoes:
Grey Vera Wang
Groom’s outfit:
SOOOO cute:) Grey suite pants with a vest and suite jacket and purple tie
Type of rings:
Tiffany Soleste and diamond band for me and a $29.99 (ha i love that) tungsten ring for Matt
Jewellery:
Pearls
Bridesmaids dresses:
Vera Wang long blush dress with grey sash
Groomsmen attire:
Light grey suite pants with vest, white shirt dark grey tie and boat shoes
Wedding song:
First dance- Angel by Jack Johnson. Walked the aisle – Cannon in D
Signature drink:
EVERYTHING
Favours:
Welcome Bags Cigars (we had a cigar roller)
Music: A little bit of everything
Flowers: BEAUTIFUL
Photographer:
Adventure Photos
Hair:
Down and loose waves (done by the staff)
Makeup:
Subtle (done by the staff)
Stationery/Invitations:
Minted.com
Catering:
Dreams

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Fun Stuff
Astrological signs (Casey’s) and (Matt’s): Scorpio and Aries
What was old?
Pearls
What was new?
Shoes
What was borrowed?
Pearls and Dress (bought used)
What was blue?
Undies
What did you put in gift bags?
Sunglasses, chapstick, hangover kit, fans, sunscreen, altiods
Is there anything else that helps tell the story of the day?
See the photos:)

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Tell us about your experience working with LUXE Destination Weddings: Luxe was FANTASTIC. Alex really helped me every step of the way. She had so many great ideas and really helped me create my dream wedding. I tell all brides hiring a wedding planner is the best thing you can do. It takes all the stress out of being a bride and just makes it about the fun and the memories. I had such a wonderful experience planning my wedding and I could not have imagined how perfect everything was on the day of. The extra activities we added were a huge success as well. I can’t say thank you enough to Luxe and especially Alex!!!

Jackie was wonderful as well. She kept me very organized with my attendee list. She was great with my guests and ensured everyone had a great stay.

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  1. Vicky says:

    Were those props brought in from home?! I can’t decide what wedding props I should bring in from home and if it’s something I could just rent. Keeping the packing to a minimum!! Btw – congrats!!

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