Fun Fact: Alexis and Matt have known each other since they were 15.
Most Memorable Moments: Phoebe and Maya, two of the flower girls, spoke from their hearts and delivered two of the most adorable speeches we have ever heard. Even Tiffany got a little teary eyed.
This was a wedding to remember. We came to Nevis excited and a bit nervous because we had never actually met Alexis and Matt in person. Upon meeting the two of them our nervousness flew right out the window. We were invited to eat dinner with Alexis’s family as we discussed last minute details. It was a breath of fresh air to meet such a loving and down to earth family. This was the first time we had ever had dinner with a whole family and their friends. What a treat! We learned allot at dinner. Little tidbits about Matt and Alexis, the fantastic concerts that Alexis’s dad has seen, and the close bond that Alexis shares with her dad. It was a great pportunity to really get to know a family before following them around for the next two days with my camera. Can anyone say Stalkeratsy!
The wedding took place on the Island of Nevis in the Caribbean at the Montpelier Plantation Inn. It was like they had their own private resort for the week. The food was fantastic and the staff were amazing. Thank you steady Eddy for serving up delicious rum punches.
On the day of the wedding as the steal drum band played the guests took their seats and Matt took his spot at the alter. Alexis’s dad stood waiting, this would also be his first time seeing Alexis in her wedding dress. She walked through a tunnel of palms and saw her dad. I was so happy and yet a little sad because it was really one of the moments when a dad is giving away his little girl away. Matt looked on adoringly as Alexis made her way toward him. I think I saw one of the groomsman shed a tear. The ceremony was beautiful. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting.
The night fell and the dancing started. And boy did it ever. This group was a bunch of dancing machines. The Rolling Stones seemed to do the trick, although this group would have been down to dance to anything. The whole hotel was in on the party. I have never seen such an event. It was fantastic!
Thank you Alexis and Matt and all friends and family for making this weekend such a memorable experience!
All the flower girls in front of the big tree.
It was adorable when they all wanted to help carry Alexis’s dress.
The bridesmaids had these fantastic dresses with a unique twist in the front form Calyispo in Boston.
Bits and pieces form the ceremony.
And more kissing…
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Alexis and Matt’s slideshow
