Wow, I’ve never heard of Orcas Island, but after seeing these pretty, pretty images by Chantal Andrea, I’m convinced that it is a magical place! This adorable, international couple met at a Salsa class and decided it was only natural to incorporate their love of dance into their big day. They chose a gorgeous color palette that represents their love of old Spanish architecture and romance and can I just say that it is beyond stunning? Click here for even more!
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From the Bride…Erick and I thought about having our wedding at El Convento in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I was born, or Antigua, Guatemala, where Erick is from. When we decided on staying in the Pacific Northwest, which represents our present and future, we still loved the colors and romance of the old Spanish architecture from these cities. Heidi from Zenadia created a color palette for us which captured the colors and mood that we loved, and Leslie from Patina Floral helped bring it to life.
From Chantal Andrea… Marlaine and Erick met at salsa class, so they decided to center their wedding around their mutual love to get down on the dance floor and SALSA! Inspired by the book, “Dance me to the end of love” with illustrations by Henri Matisse, Marlaine and Erick stayed true to their theme by using framed quotes about dancing as centerpieces and of course shaking it on the dance floor like only two well-practiced and impressive salsa partners can. The wedding celebrated a fusion of cultures, and the ceremony reflected that perfectly. Marlaine and Erick chose to put their own twist on the traditional Latin American las arras coin ceremony by asking friends and family to place blessings on the coins before they were presented to the bride and groom (instead of the priest alone). Before the kiss the bridal party and wedding guests recited lyrics to the Leonard Cohen song, “Dance me to the end of love.” Everything about the ceremony was intimately unique to Marlaine and Erick– and deeply moving for guests. After many celebratory hugs and kisses the party moved to devour tapas and paella crafted by the talented Azafron. The night continued with celebration pies by Passionate Pies (pumpkin, blueberry crumble and more) and lavender ice cream from Lopez Island Creamery. As the sun went down Marlaine and Erick continued to dance the night away.
From the Groom… A group of friends and I decided to take a salsa class at the University of Maryland. We had decided that we would each invite one of the young ladies we met in the class to go dancing in a group. The first day of class, we all met up and went in. Right before the class started, a tall woman with dark brown hair walked in. She was wearing a green shirt, jeans, and green sneakers. At that moment, I knew I had to meet her. As the class progressed, we rotated partners and soon I found myself talking to this mysterious and beautiful person. Unfortunately, I did not remember her name, but I did remember she was new to the area and she was half German and half Puerto Rican. When the class concluded, my friends and I convened and when it was my turn to say who I would ask to go dancing…I said…”the tall lovely German-Puerto Rican…”
Wedding Photography: Chantal Andrea / Caterer: Azafron / Floral Design: Patina Floral / Event Design: Zenadia Design / Ceremony + Reception Location: Odd Fellows Hall / Invitations: Grafico de Sul, Inhambane Mozambique / Bride’s Shoes: Center Stage (salsa shoes) / Wedding Dress: Casablanca via Ido Bridal / Groom’s Attire: J.Crew / Ice Cream: Lopez Island Creamery / Rentals: Orcas Events / Marzipan Hearts: Wiesbaden, Germany / Wedding Rings: The Bride + Jose of Danaca Designs / Bridesmaid + Flower Girl’s Jewelry: The Bride / Wedding Pies: Passionate for Pies
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What a great wedding!
I loved photographing every single moment of this gorgeous wedding! Marlaine & Erick are such incredibly kind people, it was an honor to document such a special day in their lives.
Gorgeous wedding! What a talented photographer!
This looks so fun and unique. I love the setting!
Beautiful work Chantal! I've seen many images from Orcas Island weddings over the last couple of years and I think you have captured the island's peaceful, magical feel better than anyone else. Congratulations!
What a beautiful color scheme, gorgeous setting and gifted photographer!
Love these images especially the gallery, what a wonderful memory captured in time.
These are absolutely lovely photos. What a gorgeous wedding....the pictures tell such a beautiful story. Lovely work Chantal!
The pictures tell a beautiful & romantic story. What a stunning setting and photos to capture it.
My dad got married on Orcas many years ago, and I wish this talented photographer had been there to capture it! Orcas is breathtaking in person, but these images make it breath-taking from a distance. Quite a feat; well done!
What a wonderful place to have a wedding. I like the vibrant colors. The photography is excellent. What a good choice. To the happy couple congratulations!
I love this! The SAN JUAN Islands are magical, and Chantal has, as usual, captured the magic of this place and this special couple.
Beautiful wedding with tons of unique touches! But once again, with an eye to detail, WHY CAN'T GROOMS SHAVE FOR THIS DAY???
WOW! this is beautiful. love the setting, and the colorful, fun touches.
Wow. what a magical day!
Absolutely lovely and memorable. Unique and romantic. Would love to have been a part of this wonderful experience of your wedding. Best wishes, forever!
Beautiful images! The wedding was held at the historic Odd Fellows Hall, on Orcas Island. It is a wonderful spot out on Madrona Point, on a waterside cliff, looking west. Chantal, you did a great job capturing the subtle lighting of the star cloud ceiling. I love the glow...
For those interested in learning more about the Odd Fellows Hall, here's a link to the wedding page at the hall website:
http://oddshall.org/weddingrental.html
Thanks!
Jay
Odd Fellows Hall
Realllyy beautiful images! The wedding looks very unique and romantic!
Chantal,
Is it wrong that I want to steal this wedding from the happy couple? Every shoot you release makes me change my dream wedding-THAT'S how amazing these images are. It's a pretty powerful gift you have- every picture emanates happiness and charm.
It is an art to capture the essence of a wedding in photographs. Beautifully done-Chantel!
This is an amazing post. Chantal is an incredible story teller and photographer. This wedding looks like so much fun and so beautiful -- I wish I was there. Amazing-looking venue also. I'm so glad there was a link to the whole album of photos!
The pictures did a great job of representing this lovely location. Beautiful work Chantal.
The pictures are amazing. Chantal captures the beauty of love and life in the most raw and original forms. Very captivating!
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