Tag Archives: Vacation

Lauren and Aaron, and their closest family and friends, traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for their destination wedding.  They have a love for travel and decided on a location they had been wanting to visit.  They made a week of it and enjoyed quality time with their loved ones.  Lauren is a dear friend of mine, and I was so honored when she asked me to accompany them.  Karina of Sweet Roots Photography traveled with me and I am so grateful for her being there!  Villa Celeste was the place they stayed all week and it’s also where they had their wedding.  Days leading up to their wedding, we got together for their engagement session and walked the streets of the villa.  With the luscious greenery and vibrant colors, it was a photographer’s dream!  I should also mention Lauren is the owner and founder of Travel Patterns, which embodies her love of travel and imported handicrafts.  She works with artisan cooperatives around the world, and together they design modern-day lifestyle accessories using traditional, handcrafted techniques.  Be sure to check out her online shop!  I just love Lauren’s style, and she brought it during their engagement session!  Thank you, Lauren and Aaron, for allowing me to travel along!  It was a trip of a lifetime and one I’ll always cherish.

Happy Monday!!  I’m starting this Monday off with a personal post!  For the past week, I’ve been with my family in Hilton Head Island, SC.  I had been anticipating this trip ever since my sister threw out the idea of having a family vacation.  When we decided on Hilton Head, I was that more excited.  Hilton Head has always had a special place in my family’s heart since we used to go there as kids!  I was most excited because 1.) We haven’t had a family trip since I can’t remember when!  And 2.) My two-year-old niece Avery would be joining us, which guaranteed loads of entertainment.  Little did I know, there was more excitement to come 🙂

Of course every time my niece is around I can’t put down the camera!  p.s. that adorable bathing suit my niece is wearing is from Bella Bare Wear!

AND this is where the surprise comes in… Alex and I had talked about planning a trip to Savannah ever since we moved to the South.  Since we were only going to be an hour away in Hilton Head, now seemed like the perfect time!  I had no idea, but Alex had a whole evening already planned 🙂

AHH!!!!!!!!! He completely caught me off guard!!! And you couldn’t wipe that smile off my face!!!  A little background on the evening, Alex made dinner reservations at The Old Pinkhouse. I should’ve caught on that something was up when he encouraged the four course meal.  Had no idea.  We walked around Savannah after dinner.  Oh my goodness this city is beautiful.  So picturesque!!!  We stumbled upon (aka did a mad search) on where Forrest Gump was filmed.  We did A LOT of walking, which I had no idea at the time, but Alex was stalling…… aka trying to find the perfect spot 🙂  Which he absolutely did!  I love you so much, Alex!

So excited for what’s to come!  Thank you everyone for the well wishes and the congratulations!

Follow more of our adventures from the trip on Instagram! #raymasellafamilyvaca2013 🙂