Some weddings are big and complicated, others are intimate and simple, just like Sarah and Michael's Wedding at Taylor Bay, Turks and Caicos.
I add the opportunity to meet the couple a year ago, when I photographed their beautiful family portrait at Villa Vieux Caribe. When Sarah informed they would get married during their family vacation, I was immediately excited at the idea to capture their wedding and see everyone again.
What happens when bad luck meet Murphy's Law?!? You should expect the worst but there is always an exception...
When I first met Julia she told me that she is hunted by bad luck. She is a happy, bubbly, positive, "life is beautiful" person, however bad luck has been her fellow companionship, all her life. And now she was about to marry Mr Murphy - according to the law, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong".
She was prepared for one of those rare, ugly day and it rains all day in Provo, with no worries at all: she was going to get married to her best friend and the love of her life.
Despite the prediction, the weather was gorgeous, offering Julia and Will a very Happy Wedding at The Sands at Grace Bay.
I loved everything about this fantasy, epic, personal photo shoot in Turks and Caicos. Most of all I loved working with Jennifer, an inspiring, talented and creative entrepreneur. She transformed her backyard into a magical indulgent escape: Glamper Paradise.
In her studio she create props, costumes and other "glamperousgoods" for unique, dreamy and original space. In Jennifer words: "Glamper Paradise kind of morphed into a photo shoot location after a few photographers found us and spread the word. It's a great way to connect with other creatives".
What's better than a destination beach wedding? A Turks and Caicos Wedding with a traditional, culture infused twist.
Pang wrote "I'm Hmong, I want to capture some pictures on my traditional garb and highlight my culture in our wedding pictures. My fiance, Irish /French Canadian, is open to this idea as well. We would want someone special who can appreciate this aspect and I believe you are the right photographer to help capture us".
I was intrigued and hooked.
"Our story is simple…we met at a bar and quickly fell in love. We’ve spent the last 9 years bringing the best out of each and being grateful that fate brought us together.
Our wedding in Turks & Caicos was incredibly special and personal for us both!
We are soul mates and together there is nothing that we can’t accomplish." - Sam.
December: when snow, storms and freezing temperatures affect most of the Northern hemisphere, in the Turks and Caicos Islands the sun shines hot and bright. Last Saturday, when Anna and Frank exchanged their wedding vows on the world acclaimed Grace Bay beach, a feel-like-summer-day blessed their marriage.
Joined by the closest family members and dearest friends, the beautiful couple chose to host their wedding at the Alexandra Resort on Grace Bay, part of the all-inclusive Turks & Caicos Collection. A quick ceremony, a toes-in-the-sand cocktail party and a private reception on the beach deck = the perfect destination wedding.
Most couples travelling to the Turks and Caicos to get married choose a beach ceremony, just a few steps away from the ocean. Agnes and Mark preferred to bless their wedding with a religious ceremony at Our Lady of Divine Providence Provo's Catholic Church. Rev. Luis Orlando González celebrated the Mass, accompanied by the amazing voices of the church singers.
Agnes’ wedding dress was absolutely gorgeous as was the bride herself. Not forgetting to mention the Badgley Mischkas heels, that she wore with grace and elegance. The wedding colours, ivory, cream and a little touch of green, added a personal touch to this intimate wedding.
I loved every minute of this intimate Wedding at The Sands on Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos.The stunning and sweet couple, Qing and Danny, the original ceremony celebrated by the groom's grandfather, the lovely and supportive family members, the gorgeous sunset and, above all, the love-filled atmosphere - so pure, you could almost grab it.
Qing and Danny met approximately 7 years ago at the Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis. When he first saw her, he wished he had someone like her in his life...and here we are today. Married, happy, more in love then ever and looking forward for a long happy life together.
"Just received our wedding book last night! It is amazing and so beautiful! I cannot thank you enough for capturing such a special moment and doing it so well! I am so glad to have been able to work with you! Thank you for everything !!!!" - Tiffany.
And that's why I love my job! When I'm able to deliver an elegant Turks and Caicos Wedding Coffee-Table Book, I can proudly said "mission accomplished". Somehow people have been brainwashed into believing that digital files are the best option when, in fact, they are not.  Digital images are a temporary method of storage: all too many things can go wrong with digital media leaving you in a lurch with a ton of images that were never printed; images that will never be displayed in your beautiful home; images that will never be archived and made permanent.
The magic of a Coffee-Table Book unfolds at every page. Imagine the difference between scrolling thought a collection of photos appearing on a screen and opening a gorgeous wedding album with thick pages, a leather bound cover, an elegant box that holds your best wedding memories...
When I first arrived in the Turks and Caicos, 17 years ago, the island of Providenciales was a "rock" located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. With the passing of the years, Provo transformed itself into a precious gem, attracting vacationers, celebrities, jetsetters, travellers and sun-seekers.
Fascinated by the one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Kris Ruby chose to spend her summer holiday in the Turks and Caicos, at the elegant Grace Bay Club and the one and only Amanyara Resort.
Kris Ruby is the CEO of Ruby Media Group, a full service Public Relations and Social Media Agency in Manhattan. Kris is a pioneer in the world of social media and tech trends and is a frequent on air contributor on FOX Business, Good Morning America and countless other networks.Â
