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Well, hey there Hive! I am so sorry I have been absent around these parts. After our second reception in June things got even busier than before and it left me with little time for all the things I love which unfortunately included blogging. But things have started to slow down so I am back and determined to start posting regularly again.
When I last left off I was getting ready to tell you about one of the most amazing experiences of our wedding—our trash the dress session!! OK, so really it was more like a wash the dress session since I only got my dress wet, but nonetheless it was AH-MAZ-ING.
So on a sunny Thursday afternoon Rachel, Paul, Jonathan and Sesan arrived at our hotel with video and photography equipment in hand to take us on a little adventure. Our first stop was a cenote just a few minute down the road from the hotel. Rachel was able to arrange with the property owner to have a quiet hour to ourselves at the cenote for the trash the dress session.
During our short walk down to where the cenote was located, Rachel and Jonathan decided to grabbed some shots among the beautiful tress and mangroves.
As we continued down the path and came around the last bend, we got our first glimpse of the cenote.
I am not even sure I can put into words how beautiful the cenote was. It was so natural. One of those few places in the world that progress has left untouched. I could have stayed there all day.
While I stood there awestruck by the beauty, Rachel started scoping out the area for great shots. It didn’t take her long to move me into position in the water.
Rachel kept having Mr. Meerkat stand in front of me but just out of the camera’s line of sight. I think she could see that we were a bit confused so she told us that it was because when I looked at Mr. Meerkat my smile got bigger and my face just lit up. *grin* Yea, Rachel is a quick study, that’s for sure.
Next she had Mr. Meerkat take off his shoes, roll up his pants and join me in the water.
Since we didn’t want to get completely soaked before heading to the beach, we moved to take shots on the edge of the cenote.
Then is was time for a solo shot of little old me. I hardly ever like photos of myself but these I LOVE!
Next we moved up into the roots system that extended down and around the edges of the cenote.
Rachel and Jonathan even grabbed a couple more shots of me solo in the root system.
And then before I knew it, our hour at the cenote was up and it was time to make our way back up the path towards the van.
We did stop for a couple other shots along the way though.
And with a quick goodbye to our four legged friend, we were off to the beach.
Up Next: Our Beach Trash The Dress Photos
Days Before Wedding
Getting Ready
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour and Portraits
The Reception
WOW! Your photography came out amazing! Some of the best pictures I have ever seen!
Absolutely stunning. There are no words. Some of the most beautiful TTD pics I have ever seen!
WOW!!!! You are absolutely stunning in these! Love them all!
These are so beautiful! I can’t get over how gorgeous the cenote is.
Love these! You guys look amazing, and the scenery doesn’t hurt either. 
The picture of you two on the edge with your eyes closed is so peaceful and magical. The love is just pouring out of it!
I. am. in. love. with. these. For reals. Your dress is so beautiful! You and Mr. Meerkat look so happy! Now to get Mr. D to agree to something like this…..
My laptop might malfunction due to all the drool…new favorite word cenote
These are even more beautiful than the first time i saw (some of) them! your photos gave me huge inspirations for my TTD session a few months ago! you both look amazing! Meerkat Rocks!
Beautiful! I’m dying to do a TTD session. But… I have to admit, I did have to Google cenote.
SO PRETTY. That cenote is just perfection. Can’t wait to see what shots you get at the beach!
Those are the most amazing and beautiful Trash the Dress picture I have ever seen. The cenote is absolutely breathtaking, I can’t even imagine how much better it is in person. My favorites are the ones of you and Mr. Meerkat by the edge of the cenote.
Meerkat, these are so awesome! You look so stunningly beautiful! I can only hope I end up with portraits half as amazing as yours.
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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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