Erin and Anthony’s Romantic Getaway Wedding

Its Friday, and I’m pretty happy to be able to say that.  So in honor of happy Fridays, today I have another amazing wedding to share with you!  The wedding of Erin and Anthony!

I should say at the outset that originally I myself wanted to have a destination wedding, and when you see these photos you’ll understand exactly why!  These two were married in an intimate ceremony at Couples Swept Away in Jamaica, with their families and each other.  The bride’s favorite color has always been orange, so the couple paired it with a bright shade of teal for a fun pop of not-too-formal color.   The bride carried tropical flowers featuring orange lilies, and wore a lightweight chiffon gown perfect for the weather!  The bride and groom said “I do” right on the beach with the salt, sand and wind, and afterward ate cake, drank champagne, and – yes – took a swim!  You can see instantly just how much complete and total FUN these two are together.  It has been a blast to see them in love- its like cuteness to the 1000th degree!

After the wedding and a few lovely days away, the bride and groom threw a barbecue reception (also pictured below) at the bride’s parents home in Solon, Ohio, complete with the best BBQ I’ve ever had: Hoggy’s.  The tables were decorated with hand painted pots filled with flowers, photos of their wedding were everywhere, and a second, larger cake was cut for all to share!  J. and I ate seconds, thirds and fourths, and had a great time visiting with Erin and Anthony, and their friends and family!

I also ought to note a huge feature of this wedding that is not at all obvious by looking at it- this wedding was done on a budget!  Yes, really!  By keeping the wedding small and by celebrating BBQ style at home, Erin and Anthony were able to experience a truly romantic getaway, a private and deeply personal ceremony, amazing family memories, and in the process they saved enough money to buy a gorgeous new home where they recently celebrated their one year anniversary!

Congrats Erin and Anthony!

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