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After group photos, our families went back to the lounge area while we stayed by the water’s edge to get some bride and groom portraits.
It was nice to have a few minutes to ourselves. Even though our guests were within watching distance, we didn’t notice. You can probably tell from the photos that we were not noticing anything but each other.
As we started to work our way down the beach, Sol had us stop next to of one of the little papalas in front of the hotel.
I just love how creative Sol and Jonathan were with our silhouettes.
Now I have to be honest here that for next ten minutes or so of shots on the beach my memory is kind of a blur but I will do my best to tell you what I do remember.
I remember Sol and Jonathan telling us to walk down the beach a bit while they continued to work their camera magic.
I know at some point they told us to stop and turn around.
And I remember Sol telling me to walk down to the water.
Walk towards frigid cold water just as the sun is setting and the temp is dropping? Sure, no problem. Sol probably could have told me to stand on my head that day and I wouldn’t have thought twice before doing it. I am really glad I was able to trust Sol like this because all those happy endorphins were making it hard to have a rational thought.
When I got back up to where Mr. Meerkat was standing, I immediately gave him the biggest “I can’t believe we’re really married” hug.
And a kiss. One of about a million he got that day.
Yes, I was one sublimely happy Meerkat.
Up Next: Our Bride and Groom Portraits (Part II)
Oh my gosh, stunning! And those silhouette pictures are amazing!
Your photos are so beautiful. Your photographer did a great job but you guys are beautiful to start with.
You guys are so sweet and (obviously) in love in these pictures. It’s a joy to “flip” through them What a beautiful setting - the sunset shots!!!
These are so beautiful! I love the ones of you two walking down the beach.
Y’all look so happy! I can just feel the love radiating from the photos. 
P.S. I am so gonna copy your hair! It’s so gorgeous!!!
You guys are such a gorgeous couple! I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again - your photographer is amazing!
M - you’re photos are full of gorgeousness - I’m obsessed.
@Miss Pain au Chocolat: Wait until you see my next point and the sunset silhouette shots Sol got. They are some of my fav.
@haelmai: Aww thank you! It was really easy for Kari to style that way but it took FOREVER to get all the pins out afterwards. 
@Mrs. Ostrich: O your photos are going to be just as amazing!
What beautiful photos! You were such a gorgeous bride!
I know I’ve said this before, but I love your shoes. These photos are beautiful!
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Mrs. Meerkat, Kalamazoo, MI/Riviera Maya Age and Occupation: 30, Application Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, IT Consultant Engagement Date: July 26, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2010 Venue: Al Cielo / La Laguna About Me: I’m a tech-savvy tomboy with an affinity for hot tea and good sushi. Us Meerkats are just a couple fun lovin’ geeks from Michigan. We love anything having to do with movies, books, video games or technology and we hold a special place in our hearts for our two very spoiled shih-tzus, Wicket and Bravo. We also LOVE to travel. We love it so much it only took us 12 hours after we got engaged to decide to have a destination wedding. We are working our little Meerkat tails off planning a rustic-chic, travel themed destination wedding in the Riviera Maya with a semi-formal, vintage-turned-modern, outdoor at home reception back here in Michigan.
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