Hula in Belize

As destination wedding photographers in Belize, we have the privilege of working with people from many different places and cultures.   Belize is rapidly becoming ‘the’ place to hold the perfect, romantic, barefoot beach wedding.   So, we’ve seen Mexican style wedding traditions, Native American wedding traditions – but this was the first time we’d seen Hawaiian traditions and we were very excited to learn that our bride would be dancing the Hula for her new husband.

There was so much love at this wedding, we have decided to share it with you – before we get to the hula bit – right from the beginning.  Many people dream of a tropical wedding in paradise.  Jennifer and Aaron’s wedding at Las Terrazas certainly filled the bill.  As we photographed the dress against the Caribbean backdrop, we knew that it was going to be a beautiful day.

It almost seemed that mother nature had conspired with La Isla Bonita, our beautiful Belizean island, to create a perfect day.  Even the shells and sailboats were cooperative.

The preparations are often nerve wracking, especially when the bride and groom get ready in different locations.  Our lovely bride was getting lovelier by the minute.  Meanwhile….

…our handsome groom knotted his tie in contemplation.

But rarely is anyone usually more nervous than the Mother of the Bride.

With all the planning and build up it seems so sudden when it’s finally time to ‘kiss the bride’.

This couple did just a bit more than kiss though.  They had their own secret handshake and they made sure to bind their marriage vows by performing it in front of their loved ones.  That’s one way to seal the deal!

While the guests enjoyed the adorable party favours, we wandered off with the bride and groom to enjoy the scenery and some fun wedding photography – just the sort of thing that Conch Creative loves.

First there was some ‘Caye’ Kung Fu.

Followed by some serious smooching.

Then they did some rather impressive leaps of love.

Our stunning bride had no hesitation in telling her gorgeous groom exactly where she wanted him to be….

…and that was snuggled up with his arms wrapped around her.

By now, you’re saying ‘ Where is that danged Hula they promised?’.  We had to share the ever so sweet first dance, accompanied by solo saxophone as the sun was close to setting over the west side of Ambergris Caye.

Here it is!  Last but not least and definitely worth waiting for – the Hula in Belize.  It was a touching dance, accompanied by a traditional Hawaiian  song played beautifully on mandolin and sung with such feeling that everyone shed a tear and smiled – all at the same time.

Weddings in Belize are never boring and we can’t wait to share the next one with you.  Thank you so much for following our blog.

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