Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding: The Zerdas

Not to get all Disney on ya but sometimes dreams come true. For me, that was this wedding at Secrets Resort in Puerto Vallarta. When I was in my early 20s daydreaming about being a photographer, I imagined flying around the world to magical destinations to shoot gorgeous weddings in faraway places. When Kassidy and Scott invited me to shoot their wedding at Secrets from Puerto Vallarta, my dream became a reality!

Kassidy and Scott included so many special details that made this seaside resort wedding unique to their relationship. They said private vows after their first look on the rooftop overlooking the Bahía de Banderas as the mid day sun gave everything a heavenly glow. Scott chose a clean white linen suit instead of the traditional tux, and Kassidy’s bridesmaids wore dramatic black gowns that added so much glamour to this Mexico wedding.

It was super important to both Scott and Kassidy to include their families in their big day, and Kassidy’s first look with her dad Darrin was a huge tearjerker. Check out the last image in the gallery to see one of my favorite moments of the night - Kassidy and Scott dancing with her grandparents, Lydia and Jesse (aka Papa and Lingi!)

If Puerto Vallarta is on your short list of destination wedding locations, definitely bump it to the top. This place is amazing! Incredible seafood, gorgeous sunsets, and the friendliest people. I can’t wait to go back - next time we’ll be adding a visit to Sayulita to our itinerary!