Journal
Getting to Vieques for Your Wedding: Tips for Stepping off the Beaten Path some tips make travel a little easier Vieques is one of the most extraordinary wedding destinations in the Caribbean. Getting there requires a little more planning than a direct flight to a resort — but once you understand your options, the logistics are straightforward. Here’s what you need to know before you book. Option 1 — Fly from SJU International Airport The most seamless option for guests […]
Eloping in the Caribbean: Vieques, Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands a guide for couples looking for something quieter The northeastern Caribbean has a quiet secret that most destination wedding guides overlook. Within a short flight or ferry ride of San Juan, Puerto Rico, there’s a cluster of islands that offer some of the most extraordinary elopement settings in the world — without the crowds, resort fees, or manufactured intimacy of better-known Caribbean destinations. Vieques, Culebra, and the US […]
There’s something about Vieques that strips a wedding down to what actually matters — the two people, the water, the light. Savannah and Jeremy’s celebration at Martineau Bella Playa was exactly that. Intimate, unhurried, and genuinely theirs. Martineau Bella Playa is one of Vieques’s most beautiful venues, with the kind of natural backdrop that lets a wedding breathe. The calm bay, the soft sand, the way the late afternoon light falls across the water — it does the heavy lifting, […]
Lola + Tyler Lola and Tyler’s wedding took place on a beautiful beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico, followed by a reception at El Cerro. The beach ceremony was intimate, with stunning ocean views, while the reception at El Cerro offered a perfect blend of celebration and breathtaking island scenery. Vieques is an ideal spot for couples looking for a tropical destination wedding.
If you’ve been dreaming of a Caribbean wedding that feels nothing like a resort package, Vieques might be exactly what you’re looking for. Eleven miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, Vieques is quieter, wilder, and more intimate than anywhere else in the Caribbean — and for couples who know about it, that’s precisely the point. This is a place where wild horses wander the roadsides, where one of the world’s last remaining bioluminescent bays glows electric blue after […]
Some weddings are built around spectacle. Rachel and Jim’s wasn’t. Thirty guests, a beachfront villa, tropical florals, and an afternoon that belonged entirely to them — that was the plan, and it worked exactly as intended. Rachel and Jim came to Vieques from Boston with a clear sense of what they wanted: something real, something personal, and somewhere genuinely beautiful. They found all three at Encantada, one of Vieques’ most expansive beachfront villa compounds and one of the few venues in […]
This is 40. One of my favorite past-times is creating little photo essays of experiences and times in my life. In the fast-paced, digital world where we see images at a rate of about a million a minute, it is so very nice to slow down and know that I am trying to capture some photos that can bring me back to a time and location. Sometimes I shoot these series on film, sometimes on digital–but I always try and […]
Lauren + Scott One of the most unique aspects of Lauren and Scott’s wedding photography was my decision to blend digital and analog photography. While digital cameras are great for capturing high-resolution images in real-time, there’s something timeless and artistic about analog photography. The grainy texture, the softness of the focus, and the natural colors produced by film all contribute to an aesthetic that can’t be replicated digitally. The first gallery are all the film scans. Images were taken with […]
Candice + Quincy Elopements are always special, but Candice and Quincy’s intimate day in Vieques, Puerto Rico, was truly magical. From the start of their day at the serene Finca Victoria to the breathtaking moments at Ceiba Tree Park and the local beaches, every detail came together perfectly to create a dream-like celebration of their love. The day began at the beautiful Finca Victoria, a charming eco-friendly retreat nestled in the lush hills of Vieques. The peaceful energy of the […]
A guide with additional information regarding the rest of the Virgin Islands can be viewed here: https://epanderson.com/getting-to-vieques-for-your-wedding-everything-you-need-to-know/ There’s a version of a wedding that has nothing to do with seating charts, vendor timelines, or a room full of people watching you try not to cry. It’s just the two of you, somewhere extraordinary, saying what you mean to each other. Vieques was made for that version. Eleven miles off Puerto Rico’s east coast, Vieques is one of the Caribbean’s best […]
Karen + Shenn | Old San Juan & EL Yunque, Puerto Rico. I had the pleasure of photographing Karen and Shenn in two of Puerto Rico’s iconic locations. We started in the lively streets of Old San Juan, using the vibrant colonial architecture as the perfect backdrop for their love story. Although much of El Yunque was still closed after a past hurricane, we captured a few beautiful shots amidst the lush rainforest. The blend of historic charm and natural […]
Before their breathtaking wedding in Rincón, I had the pleasure of photographing Lindsay and Steve’s engagement shoot in the vibrant streets of Old San Juan. The cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings, and the iconic backdrop of El Morro created a romantic atmosphere where their love truly came alive. The historic charm of Old San Juan added a timeless quality to the photos, capturing their love in a way that felt both classic and uniquely Puerto Rican. Their engagement shoot set […]
Sarah + Mike A resort wedding can be both simple and stunning, and Sarah and Mike’s wedding at the Marriott Isla Verde in Puerto Rico was a perfect example. This beautiful beachfront venue, with its lush palm trees and golden sands, provided a serene backdrop for their intimate celebration. It goes to show that you don’t need extravagant details to create a memorable day—sometimes, simplicity is all you need to showcase the beauty of love. The outdoor ceremony was breathtaking, […]
