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moody & romantic beach wedding in Mexico

Tay and Koleen’s wedding on the beaches of Mexico was moody, romantic, and beautifully intimate. The sky softened into warm neutrals as the tide rolled in behind them, creating a setting that felt both relaxed and cinematic. Bare feet in the sand, wind moving through loose fabric, and the steady sound of the ocean made the entire day feel so magical.


Their connection was what truly shaped the atmosphere. Tay and Koleen were incredible to capture - present with each other, easy in their affection, and completely unguarded in the best way. Every glance and quiet laugh felt genuine, which made documenting their day feel natural and honest.


As the evening light faded, the shoreline took on a soft glow, wrapping everything in warmth and depth - the perfect close to a wedding that felt equal parts romantic and grounded.


These photographs also include moments from a day-before session we captured together. It gave us space to slow down, explore the coastline, and document Tay and Koleen in a more relaxed, unstructured way;  a beautiful prelude to the celebration that followed.


VENDORS


associate photographer; Rust and Barking Wedding Photography


hair & makeup artist; Marigold & Aster


wedding planner; Preety Weddings

Stylish couple sitting on driftwood, woman in black lace outfit, man in floral shirt, beach setting.
Couple posing on logs in a tropical garden, both wearing black outfits with sunglasses.
Stylish couple walking on a white sandy beach, wearing matching black outfits with sunglasses.
Couple standing in ocean waves on a sunny beach, wearing coordinating black outfits and sunglasses.
Fashionable couple posing on a tropical beach, man in floral shirt, woman in black crochet dress.
Couple sharing an intimate embrace on a sunny beach, man in floral shirt kissing woman's forehead.
Couple dancing joyfully on a white sand beach with turquoise ocean waves, woman in black lace dress and man in floral shirt.
Close-up of tattooed hands with an engagement ring being placed on finger, both wearing black outfits.
Romantic couple embracing under a thatched palapa on white sand beach, woman in black lace dress.
Elegant beach wedding ceremony setup with wooden chairs and woven aisle runner by the ocean.
Seashells arranged on a dark table with ocean backdrop at a beach wedding venue.
Close-up of dramatic black and white roses in a wedding floral arrangement.
Bride in black lace gown with long veil exchanging vows with groom at beach ceremony with white florals.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo holds brides hands during beach wedding ceremony with pampas grass and rose decor.
Elegant couple in black wedding attire at a beach ceremony altar surrounded by pampas grass and white roses.
Groom smiling during beach wedding ceremony officiated by man in white shirt, with pampas grass floral arrangements.
Bride in black wedding gown and groom in black suit exchanging vows at a beach ceremony with pampas grass decor.
Bride and groom in matching black wedding attire standing at a beach altar with pampas grass and floral arrangements.
Newlyweds sharing first kiss at beach altar with white floral arrangements, pampas grass, and lanterns.
Newlyweds toasting champagne on beach, bride holding floral bouquet in black gown, resort background.
Joyful couple in matching black wedding attire celebrating on a beach with guests in the background.
Coastal native green shrubs with star-shaped foliage growing near a sandy beach under overcast skies.
Groom in black suit with white boutonniere standing in stone courtyard with tropical palms.
Groom with neck tattoos in black suit holding white flower boutonniere against stone wall.
Groom in black tuxedo with gold chain necklace holds sunglasses against stone wall backdrop.
Bride in dramatic black lace wedding dress with sheer sleeves posing in stone courtyard.
Bride in stunning black off-shoulder wedding gown with tulle skirt holding pink floral bouquet.
Close-up of bride holding dark and blush floral bouquet in black lace off-shoulder gown.
Bride\u2019s tattooed hands with rings touching dark and white roses in wedding bouquet.
Bride in black strapless lace gown with tulle skirt posing dramatically against stone wall.
Bride in stunning black off-shoulder wedding gown with long lace train poses outdoors at modern venue.
Groom in black suit kisses bride wearing black lace wedding dress while sitting on steps outdoors.
Wedding couple in matching black attire sit together on steps with blush and black bridal bouquet.
Bride and groom share romantic kiss while seated on steps, bride in black lace gown with bouquet.
Groom in black tuxedo sits beside bride in dramatic black lace gown with blush floral bouquet.
Bride with tattoo in black wedding dress embraces groom in black suit at modern outdoor venue.
Bride in black off-shoulder gown gazes at groom in black suit with white rose boutonniere outdoors.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand on white sand beach, bride in flowing black lace wedding gown.
Wedding couple strolls along tropical beach, bride in black lace gown with train flowing in breeze.
Bride in black lace strapless gown with tulle sleeves and tattoo dances on beach.
Couple in matching black wedding attire hold hands walking on sandy beach.
Bride and groom in black wedding outfits walk hand in hand on tropical beach.
Bride in dramatic black gown looks back while groom leads her across sandy beach.
Groom in black suit holds brides hand in flowing black gown on sandy beach.
Wedding couple in all-black attire hold hands facing each other on white sand beach.
Close-up of groom embracing bride in black lace backless wedding gown outdoors.
Couple kissing on sandy beach path, bride in black lace ballgown, groom in black suit, coastal greenery background.
Bride and groom sharing intimate moment, black lace wedding gown with tattoo detail, beach dunes setting.
Smiling couple embracing on sandy beach path, bride in black lace gown, groom in black suit with boutonniere.
Laughing bride in black lace strapless gown with shoulder tattoo, groom in black suit, beach setting.
Bride and groom in black wedding attire share romantic dance on sandy beach.
Bride in black floral ballgown leaning against groom, ocean and coastal shrubs backdrop, elegant beach wedding.
Bride in black lace gown and groom in black suit holding hands on a white sand beach.
Stylish couple in all-black wedding attire walking hand in hand on a tropical beach.
Groom dipping laughing bride in black lace gown with long veil at ocean shoreline, beach wedding portrait.
Couple embracing on beach, black veil flowing in wind, groom in black suit with boutonniere, ocean backdrop.
Elegant couple in black wedding outfits embracing on a sandy beach with ocean backdrop.