August 31, 2021

Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril, Jamaica | Part One

Melissa and Brian met me in San Diego for their Balboa Park engagement photos back in 2019. They were supposed to host their Azul Beach Resort wedding in Negril, Jamaica, in 2020 but Covid postponed it to 2021. I finally had the pleasure of flying to Jamaica to photograph this intimate wedding this July. It was lovely to see Brian and Melissa again for their wedding. This was a three day event, so I’ve broken up this blog into two parts. Stay tuned for Part Two on Thursday!

Azul Beach Resort in Negril by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Azul Beach Resort in Negril by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Azul Beach Resort in Negril by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Catamaran Adventure Tour

The day before the wedding, the couple chartered a catamaran to take them and their friends on a three hour adventure. It included the ride, a stop at a snorkeling spot, and a stop at Rick’s Cafe where there’s a famous cliff diving spot. Most of the wedding crew joined in on the cliff diving – many of them were sore the next day!

Azul Beach Resort in Negril by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Catamaran tour at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin elizabeth Photography
Catamaran tour at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin elizabeth Photography
Catamaran tour at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin elizabeth PhotographyCatamaran tour snorkeling at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin elizabeth Photography
Rick's Cafe cliff diving in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Rick's Cafe cliff diving in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

The Wedding Morning

Melissa and Brian got ready separately with their respective wedding parties. They each hand wrote their vows to each other and would later read them to each other after the first look.

Valentino rockstud wedding heels. Azul Beach Resort wedding in Negril by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Wedding rings in pale green and lavender Mrs Boxes styled with flowers. Azul Beach Resort in Negril by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and bridesmaids popping champagne in silk pajamas. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and bridesmaids popping champagne in silk pajamas. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride petting Jamaican cat. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride getting into Martina Liana high neck lace wedding dress. Cavin Elizabeth Photography.
Bride with natural makeup and updo wearing high neck lace Martina Liana gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing high neck Martina Liana dress putting on Valentino rockstud heels. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride wearing high neck Martina Liana gown putting on drop crystal earrings. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride wearing high neck Martina Liana gown writing her vows. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom getting ready for the wedding at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom getting ready for the wedding at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom getting ready for the wedding at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyGroom getting vows written for the wedding at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyGroom getting ready for the wedding at Azul Beach Resort in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

First Look and Portraits

The weather in Jamaica can be a little tricky – it began to sprinkle just as the first look was about to begin. We opted for the long white hallway for the first look to keep us out of the rain. It was a beautiful alternative to the lush, yet uncovered grounds of the Azul Beach Resort.

First look between bride and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFirst look between bride and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFirst look between bride and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyFirst look between bride and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyVow reading between bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Vow reading between bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Vow reading between bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Portraits of bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPortraits of bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPortraits of bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPortraits of bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPortraits of bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPortraits of bride wearing Martina Liana high neck gown and groom. Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Azul Beach Resort Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony took place on a rooftop deck with their friends and family. It was short and sweet!

Ceremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony on rooftop at Azul Beach Resort Wedding in Negril. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Wedding Party Portraits

Brian and Melissa each had intimate wedding parties. Both had three attendants on their sides, which meant they were able to spend a lot of quality time with each person. I just adore smaller bridal parties for that reason!

Bridesmaids in lavender and groomsmen in grey linen suits. Wedding party. Azul Beach Resort. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBridesmaids in lavender. Wedding party. Azul Beach Resort. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBridesmaids in lavender. Wedding party. Azul Beach Resort. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyGroomsmen in grey linen suits. Wedding party. Azul Beach Resort. Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Part Two coming Thursday!

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