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. Tiffany and I 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. This was the first time we had ever had dinner with a whole family and their friends prior to the wedding. What a treat! We learned a ton 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 father. It was a great opportunity to really get to know a family before following them around for the next two days with my camera. I didn’t feel like such a stalker!
The wedding took place on the Island of Nevis in the Caribbean at the Montpelier Plantation Inn. It was like Matt and Alexis had their own private resort for the week. The food was fantastic and the staff was amazing. Thank you steady Eddy for serving up those delicious rum punches. We are sure the wedding party thanks you as well!
The day of the wedding the stealdrum band played, the guests took their seats, and Matt took his spot at the alter. Alexis’s dad stood waiting just out of sight of the guests. This moment would also be his first time Alexis’s dad would see Alexis in her wedding dress. Alexis walked through a tunnel of palms and saw her dad. I was so happy and yet a little sad because it was one of the moments when a dad is giving away his little girl away. This happens at most weddings, but when the bride and the father of the bride are close it is very emotional. 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. 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
