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Destination Wedding Photographer | M & M Hard Rock Punta Cana Wedding | Calgary Wedding Photographer

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Matthew & Michelle | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana Wedding

Calgary Wedding Photographers | Red Bloom Photography

Matt & Michelle found me after their friend hired me for her wedding. I remember getting

the first email from them telling me that their wedding was at the Hard Rock

Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana. I remember the exact moment because I nearly fell

out of my chair with excitement. What they didn’t know at the time was that my husband and I

visit Hard Rock Cafe’s all over the world and we have always wanted to stay at a Hard Rock Hotel.

After some emailing back and forth we decided that we would meet in person during

one of her upcoming trips to Edmonton. Let me tell you though, that the pressure was on

because I shot her best friends engagement session just 30 minutes before meeting

her for the first time. After our meeting I waited 2 long days until she emailed me

and told me that they want me to join them for their wedding. What was really great about this

destination wedding was that my husband and I traveled down 3 days before all the guests so

we actually had some alone time to get to know the couple better and really get to know the resort.

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a stunning place for a wedding! The rooms are a-plus, the

food is amazing and the entertainment is top notch! We enjoyed every single night. 

Matt & Michelle welcomed their guests with these cute little welcome kits which included

a hangover kit and a cute door hanger for their guests doors.  They also hosted an

awesome welcome party on the roof top of one of the restaurants.  Just a few days later

the wedding day was here and it went perfectly. After a romantic ceremony, we headed

to the beach for some shots and then the bride hitched a ride on a poppa wheelin

golfcart(probably my most favorite shot ever), we finished off photos on the

grounds of the resort and then it was off to the party. The Hard Rock and Matt & Michelle sure

know how to throw a party…and right when I was about to pack up and leave

the boys took their shirts off…i have never had a better reason to work overtime then topless

groomsmen!! ha ha Oh and I have to add that this is the first time I actually got to

photograph a groom opening up his boudoir photoshoot gift of his bride and I loved it!!

It was cool to see his face light up and his smile go from ear to ear!!!

And some words from Matt & Michelle:

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Matt: I have so many memorable moments it’s hard to pick just one.. of course my number one

was seeing my beautiful bride for the first time. But the entire day was filled with memorable moments,

our MC was unforgettable, the bridal party was sometimes outta control but for the most

part they were pretty amazing, the reception, the speeches, just everything.

Michelle: I will never forget the feeling I had when I was waiting with my dad to walk down the aisle,

it was so emotional and overwhelming.. I was happy, scared, & sick to my stomach all at the same time.. it was like

the worst case of butterflies I think a person could possibly have. Then when I finally walked down,

I waited 9 years to walk down that aisle to my man so it was definitely the most memorable moment for me.

Advice to couples planning a destination wedding?

Don’t sweat the small stuff, honestly if you are thinking about getting married at any Hard Rock resorts,

they will make sure everything is absolutely perfect. Don’t work yourself up over menus, favors, name cards

ect.. focus on the big things like the entire bridal parties attire, flowers, DJ & please people –

spend the money on a good photographer. Monica was a seriously a blessing on my wedding day!

View their Rock the Dress shoot here -> Matt & Michelle Rock the Dress

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Vendors

Bridesmaids Dresses – www.escloset.com

Brides Dress – Maggie Sottero http://www.maggiesottero.com/ – purchased at http://www.bridaldebut.com/

Matts Tux – Calvin Klein http://explore.calvinklein.com/en_US/explore – bought at Moores in Edmonton

Shoes – Benjamin Adams – http://us.benjaminadamslondon.com/

Personalized m & m’s – http://www.mymms.com/utility.aspx

Personalize Champagne Classes – http://www.favorfavor.com/

Bridesmaids Gifts – http://www.katespade.com/bridesmaid-idiom-bangle/098686364677,en_US,pd.html

Bridesmaids Robes – http://www.weddingprepgals.com

Groomsmen Gifts – http://www.bagiva.com/OGIO-Doppler-Toiletry-Cosmetic-Bag.html

Ring Bearers shorts, Shoes & Shirt – http://www.dcshoes.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3448764&cp=3448742

Etsy:

Wedding Party Wine Glasses – https://www.etsy.com/shop/mtcvinyl

Wedding Itinerary – https://www.etsy.com/shop/KrystalsJewelNDesign

Bridal Party Sunglasses – https://www.etsy.com/shop/PersonalizedMom

Wedding Fans – https://www.etsy.com/shop/InspirationsbyAmieLe

Do Not Disturb Signs / Menus – https://www.etsy.com/shop/fromtheheartgraphics

Flower Girl Dresses – https://www.etsy.com/shop/dresstalk

Flower girl basket/ Ring bearer pillow – https://www.etsy.com/shop/woomeepyo

Thank you for visiting my blog,

xo Monica

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Banff Weddings, Canmore Weddings and Destination Weddings.

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