A wedding isn’t all about the Bride and Groom
Why your family and friends matter at your wedding.
Many couples choose to have their weddings in Ibiza because of its stunning natural beauty,
unique venues, and vibrant atmosphere. Weddings can be in one of our glorious beach side venues, high up in the hills with views across our Ibiza fields or of course our famous Es Vedra or even on a private island. We have hundreds of weddings a summer here, people from all over the globe. It does not stop growing either. It IS a destination. Because we label everything now, weddings are too: destination weddings with destination wedding photographers. That’s what Ibiza is and has.
Do I get to classify myself as a destination wedding photographer? I get to go home after ever job, so I am not sure. (Though that is another topic.)
I wanted this to be about the friends and family at all these weddings.
Destination means the couple bring everyone over with them. Sometimes just a few, sometimes all but always the special friends and family. Often the idea is to try to reduce the number of people at the wedding (I do hear that the wedding list can be a conundrum) What normally
happens? Everyone says yes because it is IBIZA.
They come to have an Ibiza holiday. A little Ibiza party too. BUT they actually also bring all that emotional support and love, AND family warmth and help. They share the experiences,definitely enhancing the celebration. They bring and add to the atmosphere and vibe, joy and tears. And it goes without saying sometimes a quantity of the stress too.
I have seen High intense Families moments!! Don’t ask? I have seen an abundance of excitement from the best bundle of bridesmaids. I have seen the best support those bunch of guys can give. I have seen the warmest hugs and longest tears of pure joy, from a father, a best friend, a groom for is grandmother, a daughter for her mum and dad, a best friend for her bride. I have sobbed myself behind my camera.
Whether you have two of your best friends, just a handful of your close family or two hundred of everyone from across the globe, I like to think a wedding is not just about the bride and groom. When they are real, when you are real Family and Friends are a Forever.
With weddings now being multi-day celebration, creating a grand shared experience that is unforgettable for everyone involved.
You can come and prove me wrong, I am excited to photograph an elopement of just two. Just you and your girl, you and your guy?
Meanwhile as a wedding photographer I never miss the guest photos. They are real Moments with meaning that the couple don’t get to see until you share your photos with them. It is when the photographer becomes very important.
Here are some favourites.
