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Acre Baja Wedding
A Magical Wedding Celebration in Acre Baja, San Josel del Cabo
This beautiful Acre wedding was a simple and elegant celebration of Sherry and Bryce´s love. The wedding day was incredible, packed with emotional moments, so much laughter and amazing people.
Everyone dined under the the stars and after a few tequilas and good music things got a little wild. I’d call that a pretty perfect day.
Big congratulations to Sherry and Bryce. Thanks for having me as you Los Cabos wedding photographer!!
Wedding photographer: GVphotographer
Second shooter: Ruben Angel
Linens and decor: Acre Baja
Wedding Venue: Acre Baja
DJ: Adan Mijares
Tucked in the foothills of San Jose del Cabo is Acre, a lush sanctuary set on 25 acres of abundant greenery. Featuring elegant treehouses, organic farms, private event spaces, and an award-winning bar and restaurant, connection and celebration are at the heart of what we do.
Acre was made for all manner of celebration, whether an intimate gathering for 20 or 500-guest extravaganza – and with our diverse spaces for revelry, award-winning food and drink, singular on-site accommodations, and host of unique amenities, the opportunities are limitless
Pros and cons of First Look wedding pictures
What is a first look? A first look is a moment staged for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony. The first look is a modern tradition involving a one-on-one photo session between the bride and groom where they see each other for the first time prior to the ceremony
1. Pro: A first look could ease any nerves before the ceremony.
2. Pro: You save time by taking the bulk of your photos together before the ceremony.
3. Pro: Look Your Best | Fresh Faces, Fresh Clothing
4. Pro: Get That Alone Time
Con: If you are very traditional or you believe in bad luck
Why you need a first look on your wedding day?
What is a first look? A first look is a moment staged for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony. The first look is a modern tradition involving a one-on-one photo session between the bride and groom where they see each other for the first time prior to the ceremony
First-look wedding photos may not be the newest trend in wedding photography, but they’re still a hot topic. As your big day approaches, you’re probably wondering whether you want first-look wedding photos or whether you want to wait until you walk down the aisle for your big reveal.
Let me share with you a few ideas why I think you should do a first look session:
1. Pro: A first look could ease any nerves before the ceremony.
If you're an especially emotional or nervous person, a pre-ceremony glimpse may be the way to go. Besides doing your first look photos, you can also maximize this time to sneak in a few moments alone with each other that you may not get later on.
2. Pro: You save time by taking the bulk of your photos together before the ceremony.
Pair your first look with couple portraits. To free up more time to enjoy cocktail hour with guests
3. Pro: Look Your Best | Fresh Faces, Fresh Clothing
And If you're worried about crying at the altar, you can get your tears out of the way before.
It's every bride's dream not to sob at the altar with mascara all over her face (one glistening tear hardly ever happens), so if you know you'll likely turn on the waterworks during the ceremony, a first look could help get some of your feelings out beforehand. Your first look photos will be that much more emotional and moving, and you'll have plenty of time for makeup touch-ups before the ceremony.
4. Pro: Get That Alone Time
Ironically, a first look is one of the very few moments where you’ll get to enjoy each other’s company. The rest of your day is filled with family and friends
These set of pictures below, take us just 5 minutes it was a very emotive moment and the groom never saw the bride. Sometimes the couple will simply stand on opposite sides of a door, hold hands and bask in the moment. Other times they’ll read a sweet note to each other, or they’ll just take comfort in being together and taking in the enormity of the moment free of distractions.
Con: If you are very traditional or you believe in bad luck
Maybe you are a very traditional person and you want to see each other at your ceremony. A good wedding photographer will find a way to make beautiful portraits for you in a limited time after the ceremony
Did you do a first look when you got married?
Yes I did it in my wedding (3 years ago) and I would do it again. Personally, I loved having a first look at my own wedding, I always suggest a first look—it eases nerves, allows couples to focus during the ceremony and is a great way to capture an intimate moment
What’s better than hearing from others who have experienced it first hand!
"We did a first look because we were too excited to see each other, and it was great! Plus, we got the couple photos done before the ceremony so we didn't spend hours after the ceremony taking photos when we could be with everyone who attended our wedding."
“We were so happy in our decision to do a First Look. Devin was initially hesitant because he had always pictured being traditional and seeing me for the first time when I walked down the aisle. We are so glad however, that we chose to do a First Look. It gave us such a great, private moment to ourselves in the middle of such a busy day. Gonzalo captured fantastic pictures of our first look, but we both honestly forgot he was there."
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email myself at info@gvphotographer.com and I will be happy to make sure you are making the right decision for your needs.
Thank you,
Gonzalo Verdeja
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Los Cabos trash the dress photo ideas
Here you have a few ideas and examples of photo shoots in Cabo Mexico with different brides and grooms:
From the air with a drone
Under the water
Jumping off a cliff
Running on the dunes
Around down town
Great photo ideas for your Los Cabos trash the dress session.
Trash the dress photo sessions are one of the things that I like more to photograph in Los Cabos. Each couple is a new adventure for me and I am dedicated to giving you photographs that will blow your mind. Here you have a few ideas and examples of photo shoots in Cabo Mexico with different brides and grooms:
From the air with a drone
Under the water
Jumping off a cliff
Running on the dunes
Around down town
Here you can read a few testimonials from different brides:
“I did trashed my dress and loved it. I actually did it twice. I want to make it a tradition to do it every year.”
Wow Gonzalo! I still can't get over how amazing these look. You are an absolute MASTER !! We had so much fun with you and your beautiful images made us look like celebrities Haha Seriously, we enjoyed our sessions with you sooo much. We cannot wait to see our wedding photos. Thank you for everything !
“I trashed my dress. The dress hadn’t been dry cleaned yet so I took some great trash the dress pics then dry cleaned it. It came out good as new and now I am choosing between consignment or donation.”
“I trashed my dress in the ocean in Mexico and the pictures are amazing. Everyone loves them and the dress was dry cleaned and still looks brand new.”
“We did some fun after-the-wedding pictures. But I didn’t trash it, I could never do that. On the big day you are so busy and don’t want to get dirty, so during our ‘cherish the dress’ photo session a month later, we did fun things like laying on the ground and on the swings. The pictures turned out great and I got to wear my dress again! After, I hand washed the bottom hem and it is as good as new.”
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email myself at info@gvphotographer.com and I will be happy to make sure you are making the right decision for your needs.
Thank you,
Gonzalo Verdeja
Los Cabos Wedding Photographer
Or simply type your message in the form below :)
